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Melted pistons and massive turbo lag: how Mansell tamed 1980s F1 monsters

Lando Norris’ revelation that he essentially overtook Lewis Hamilton by accident during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, as a result of inadvertently triggering a different engine mode, was among the hottest topics of post-race debate. The role of the driver in pushing a car to its limit cuts to the essence of what motor racing is all about. ‘Boost-gate’ also highlighted how much less linear ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2erTamh via IFTTT
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What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team?

Unlike the Formula 1 summer and winter shutdowns, there are no rules preventing teams from powering on with developments during the unexpected April break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds. Therefore each team has been hard at work, either back at base or on the track, to solve its most pressing problems, whether it is focused on its car, engine, software or ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/zU3AgV7 via IFTTT
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Parity investigation triggered after Toyota Supercars Taupo win

A parity investigation is being conducted by Supercars following last weekend’s third round of the 2026 championship at Taupo in New Zealand. The process is one that is triggered by the category’s parity review system, which is based on a rolling six-race calculation using lap time data from multiple cars of each brand: Ford, General Motors-Chevrolet and Toyota. Toyota’s Supra ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/8yZLEiJ via IFTTT
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ERA maestro Gillies scores 12th Patrick Lindsay Trophy victory at VSCC Silverstone

Thrilling a large and appreciative audience at Saturday’s Silverstone Vintage Sports-Car Club Spring Start race meeting, US-domiciled Briton Mark Gillies landed his 12th Patrick Lindsay Memorial Trophy victory in Dick Skipworth’s ex-works/Luis Fontes ERA R3A. Half a second separated Gillies, Ben Fidler (ex-Raymond Mays/Ken Wharton R4D) and a ballsy James Topliss - racing the ex-Pat ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/sirpYuk via IFTTT
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How every F1 2026 team has performed so far

Having raced on three very different circuits in Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka, the early stages of 2026 have provided a first look at which teams hit the ground running in Formula 1's bold new era and who has missed the mark. Mercedes came out swinging with a clean sweep of the first three races, while questions will be asked at struggling Williams and Aston Martin. Here's an overview of all ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/H8fadF7 via IFTTT
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Marko points to where the new rules started to go wrong but has faith F1 can ‘address the shortcomings’

Former Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko has become the latest figure to criticise the new Formula 1 rules and regulations, as he points to where the problems began and how he hopes solutions can be found. F1’s new era has received a mixed response at best, with the increase in action and overtaking contrasting complaints by drivers about artificial overtakes and unnatural ways to drive the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/WlsED3k via IFTTT
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Why Acosta fears intense MotoGP format and schedule means shorter rider careers

Pedro Acosta believes the intense format and calendar currently in force in MotoGP will lead to shorter rider careers. During his media briefing ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the factory KTM rider was asked if there would be benefits to more two-week intervals between races. "It's a good idea," replied Acosta. "Because what I feel is bad about the calendar is that now the careers of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/A5jrXkc via IFTTT
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