Новости за 20.03.2024

A variety of unique elements have been blended into this weekend’s non-points race – a first for IndyCar since 2008 (Surfers Paradise, Australia) – at the 17-turn, 3.067-mile circuit located just outside of Palm Springs, California.For one, it is a made-for-TV event that will be broadcast Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and the IndyCar Radio Network. There will also be two days of ...Keep reading

A soft-spoken and affable character away from the action, Ocon has built up a rather different reputation among his peers once he gets down to business.The 27-year-old is known for his straightforward, no-nonsense and no-compromise attitude, whether he is dealing with team-mates, team bosses or his battling his rivals.Having now entered his eighth season, that approach has helped him make it to F1 ...Keep reading

The famous Italian manufacturer has been linked with a return to the World Rally Championship following reports in Italian media last year. The marque is the most successful in WRC history winning 10 constructor titles (1974-1976, 1983, 1987-1992).Lancia is undergoing a revival as an automotive brand under the Stellantis Group and in February it launched its new all-electric Ypsilon hatchback. The ...Keep reading

With the current ground effect cars performing best when they run low and stiff, there have been mounting concerns voiced by drivers about the physical battering they are facing out on track.It is understood that the issue has been discussed in meetings of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), with calls being made for action to be taken.World champion Max Verstappen is understood to have ...Keep reading

Who is the greatest? That’s a question often asked in all areas of sport, including Formula 1.The naysayers argue you can never have a definitive answer and they’re right, but that’s not the point. It’s a chance to highlight some of the best performers in any given pursuit.Motorsport.com has turned its attention to the British Touring Car Championship, or British Saloon Car Championship as ...Keep reading

Carrying forward his form at the end of last season where he was a regular podium contender, KTM’s Binder made a strong start to the 2024 campaign.The South African finished runner-up in both the sprint and the grand prix in Qatar last weekend, and left the Losail event pleased with the step his KTM team had made from Saturday to Sunday.While he still feels close to being able to win a grand ...Keep reading

With rivals like Mercedes and Aston Martin switching over, it had been anticipated that the entire grid would do so – but Ferrari joined Haas and Williams in doing its own thing.Haas is no surprise though, because it takes what is supplied by the Scuderia, whilst Williams chose to take last year’s arrangement from Mercedes as it saw an opportunity to work with a known and stable quantity ...Keep reading

The Maserati MSG driver showed encouraging pace throughout practice and qualifying during Formula E’s trip to Brazil last weekend.But ahead of the race – which was won by Sam Bird as he scored McLaren’s maiden win in the all-electric championship – both the gearbox and inverter on his Gen3 machine were changed which equated to a 40-place grid drip.After qualifying third and with no means ...Keep reading

Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia kicked off his title defence in fine style by winning the Qatar Grand Prix earlier this month, beating KTM's Brad Binder and 2023 rival Jorge Martin (Pramac).Marc Marquez finished fourth on his first outing with Gresini Ducati, while Pedro Acosta ran on the cusp of the podium on his debut before slipping to ninth on his Tech3 GasGas.2024 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix ...Keep reading

Resta has been signed as Strategic Development Director and will work directly with technical director James Allison to push forward with car-related projects.Also joining Mercedes is Enrico Sampo, who is joining as Head of Performance Software Applications.Sampo has been Ferrari’s Driver Simulator Team Leader for the past few years, and has vast experience in an area that is proving critical to ...Keep reading

In an interesting twist, Mercedes has captured two senior Ferrari staff members, Simone Resta and Enrico Sampo. Coupled with Ferrari's recent 2025 signing of Lewis Hamilton, and potentially any team members he brings with him, it's a curious development for team members to be switching both ways between the teams - we got Bryn Lucas to chat with Jon Noble to find out what this means for both Mercedes and Ferrari going forward.