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Why the differences between the Mercedes and McLaren F1 gearboxes matter

Times change quickly. In recent years, there had been extensive discussion about making the gearbox a standard component for all teams to reduce costs, as it was increasingly viewed as no longer being a decisive performance factor in Formula 1. Yet, with the 2026 regulation overhaul, the gearbox once again became a central aspect of car design. The clearest example is the contrast between ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/WDFKvLa via IFTTT
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Johansson and Brown among the stars of Brands Hatch Masters Historic Festival

Brands Hatch was thrust back in time for the Masters Historic Festival last weekend as Formula 1 machinery spanning several decades took to the Grand Prix Circuit, along with notable faces including McLaren CEO Zak Brown and ex-F1 driver, Stefan Johansson.  There were also outings for classic F2 and F3 cars, and more modern GT machinery was also in action during two scorching days of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Q4ojwVl via IFTTT

What would you like to ask Robert Kubica?

On 9 June, Autosport will meet Robert Kubica for our newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview, as the Le Mans winner takes up the Sarthe challenge again. You, the Autosport reader, have the chance to ask any questions to Kubica, ranging from his Le Mans success to unlikely Formula 1 return following his life-changing rallying accident. Fire away! You may submit questions until 5 June via ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/vCFiz4J via IFTTT

Proudfold-Nalder wins BRDC International Trophy as Wherrell grabs British F4 lead

The headline championship for the Silverstone International Trophy event last weekend was unquestionably the British Formula 4 brigade, but the young guns were surprisingly restrained in the opening encounter. Lewis Wherrell - fresh from a double win at Snetterton the previous weekend - comfortably secured victory, the choice of fitting his new set of tyres for race one allowing the JHR ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Ut6rAih via IFTTT

MotoGP Italian GP: Bezzecchi takes emotional home win for Aprilia

Marco Bezzecchi scored his first grand prix win since March and stretched his MotoGP championship lead after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on Sunday. On a spectacular weekend for Aprilia, Bezzecchi headed his factory team-mate Jorge Martin home, allowing the latter to entrench himself in second place in the championship standings. Francesco Bagnaia's third place helped Ducati ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/CH5uwhk via IFTTT

What Rally Japan win could mean for Evans in WRC title fight

Elfyn Evans reckons it was “important” to secure victory in Rally Japan, but has admitted it’s difficult to predict how crucial it will be in his quest for a maiden World Rally Championship title. The Toyota driver delivered a faultless blend of speed and perfect management this weekend to claim the final asphalt event of the season from reigning champion Sebastien Ogier. A second win ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ZYsBeti via IFTTT

WRC Japan: Evans claims second win of 2026 to increase championship lead

Elfyn Evans tamed Rally Japan’s tricky asphalt stages to claim his second win of the World Rally Championship season after fending off reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin produced a faultless display throughout the 20 asphalt stages to become the most successful driver in Rally Japan history by taking a third event win by 12.8s from Ogier.  Toyota ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2vdXOGh via IFTTT