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Biden's EV tax credit to determine future product at Stellantis Brampton, Unifor says

The future of Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant will remain in limbo until U.S. lawmakers firm up or drop a Biden administration-backed bill aimed at boosting EV adoption south of the border, Unifor said. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3xSlGE1 via IFTTT

Supplier Marelli pledges carbon-neutral operations by 2030

The supplier pledged to have all of the energy used at its plants either created from renewable sources or offset by carbon credits, from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3D337xG via IFTTT

Ford executive hired by Wells Fargo for investment banking post

Hunter Patton was on Ford's global strategy and corporate development team. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3Ghwr5N via IFTTT

How Williams restarted his F1 team from scratch after Wolf split

After seven years of endless financial struggle since his 1969 debut with Piers Courage as Frank Williams Racing Cars, the dreams of late F1 boss Williams - who died earlier this week aged 79 - appeared to have come true as he finally found a generous benefactor in wealthy Canadian oil entrepreneur Walter Wolf for 1976. Wolf acquired the cars and assets of the defunct Hesketh ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3o3FsZH via IFTTT

Daimler, Stellantis enter agreement with battery maker Factorial Energy

U.S. based Factorial Energy said on Tuesday it had entered into agreements with Daimler AG owned Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis NV , in a bid to commercialize its battery technology. Under the partnerships, both Daimler and Stellantis will make a strategic investment in the solid-state battery maker, Factorial Energy said in a statement, without providing any financial details. As transition towards greener mobility gets more traction, demand for EVs is expected to surge, more so after Daimler and five other car manufacturers committed to a pledge earlier this month to phase out fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040. These partnerships follow the Stellantis deal with lithium developer Vulcan Energy Resources and Daimler's investment in electric vehicle charging venture Ionity's latest funding round. "With our new partners we can develop batteries that not only enable safer and longer driving range vehicles, but that are also compatible with conventional lithium-ion battery manu

Vandoorne leads second day of FE testing from Mortara

The Belgian kept improving through his three-hour afternoon session to repeatedly retake the lead of the timing screens and end the penultimate day on top. Vandoorne lapped the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in 1m26.045s to end the day fastest and he found a healthy nine-tenth margin over the Monday pace that was set by Robin Frijns. Mortara’s switch to the higher power 250kW mode, up from the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D9xhPG via IFTTT

Kyalami 9 Hours IGTC round gets new date in February 2022

The announcement from IGTC organiser the Stephane Ratel Organiser on Tuesday follows last week's postponement of the South African series finale from its 4 December date this weekend as a result of the imposition of international travel restrictions to and from the country. They followed the identification of the new Omicron COVID variant in South Africa and several neighbouring ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3E9o3V8 via IFTTT

Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions

Several times this year, the stewards' calls have been criticised for their inconsistency, with different verdicts for incidents that drivers have found to be similar to previous ones. The decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for pushing Lewis Hamilton off the track in Brazil made McLaren driver Lando Norris say his penalty for a very similar incident in Austria was unfair. Earlier this ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D8BUJV via IFTTT

VW uses Amazon boxes, free music to promote Taos

Volkswagen of America has launched a campaign that will print QR codes on over 1 million Amazon boxes to market the compact crossover, offering three months of free premium music streaming as a reward for participating. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3Iii5Uz via IFTTT

Volvo says supply situation has 'improved month by month'

The automaker said that supply was still restrained, but production had "improved month by month" since September, while the supply of cars was still lower than demand. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3d6wg0t via IFTTT

Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more

Williams has been competing at car racing's pinnacle for more than four decades and 16 drivers have won world championship races with the team. Top 10: Ranking the greatest Williams F1 cars That makes selecting the top 10 Williams F1 drivers a challenge. For this list we’ve taken into account the amount of success the drivers scored with Williams, the impact they had on the team and the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3o6WM03 via IFTTT

Giovinazzi was initially "confused" during first Formula E tests

Giovinazzi will depart Alfa Romeo’s Formula 1 team at the end of the season following three years with the outfit, and joins Dragon for his first Formula E season alongside ex-Formula 2 driver Sergio Sette Camara. The Italian driver was 15th on the timesheets following the end of Tuesday’s morning running, although factored near the back of the order during the race simulation. Following ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/31d9fq2 via IFTTT

Volvo says supply situation has 'improved month by month'

The automaker said that supply was still restrained, but production had "improved month by month" since September, while the supply of cars was still lower than demand. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3o90lTa via IFTTT

VinFast parent seeking about $1 billion in new investments, report says

Vingroup is in discussions for the fundraising ahead of VinFast's potential U.S. stock listing. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3I40uzj via IFTTT

Executives optimistic on long-term profits as short-term challenges mount, survey finds

Respondents in the U.S. and China appeared to be the most optimistic about profitability moving forward, the data showed. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3o2lKxr via IFTTT

MotoGP winner Petrucci says Dakar switch is “another world”

Petrucci will make a unique career switch in 2022 after bringing his MotoGP tenure to an end earlier this month at the Valencia finale having lost his Tech3 KTM ride for next year. The Italian will remain with KTM and Tech3 in 2022 but will contend the famous Dakar Rally, which has been a dream of his for some time. Petrucci completed some desert running in Dubai ahead of the final MotoGP ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3riJmjv via IFTTT

Stellantis undergoes 'unprecedented' shake-up of its European dealership network

The automaker wants to transition a network estimated to exceed 15,000 franchise points to a so-called "retailer model." The move gives Stellantis more control over how its vehicles are sold.   from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3d0Gq2A via IFTTT

Da Costa tops second morning of FE testing, de Vries wins race simulation

Formula E put on a full race-style test, complete with starting grid, to trial the new extra time regulations. In lieu of the energy allowance reduction formerly used to emphasise energy management in a safety car hit race, races will now receive extra time to replace the lost racing laps taken by a caution or safety car period. De Vries picked up the lead on the second lap from Alexander ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3I4FNTW via IFTTT

Have a go hero: An ex-F1 racer’s ‘three-hour bar fight’ in NASCAR

Having contested 24 Formula 1 grand prix for McLaren and Stewart during the 1990s, Jan Magnussen is no stranger to the motorsport limelight. But the Dane admits that he tried to go under the radar for a one-off NASCAR Cup Series appearance at Sonoma in 2010, which he describes as a “fantastic experience”. Despite an impressive junior single-seater career which included prestigious wins at ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3rmVKyX via IFTTT

Ocon: "Just a matter of time" before Piastri lands F1 seat

Piastri currently leads the Formula 2 standings after taking the FIA F3 title at his first attempt last year with Prema. But despite his rapid rise the Australian will spend 2022 on the sidelines, becoming Alpine's reserve driver after missing out on a potential F1 seat. Piastri was said to be in the frame for a seat at Alfa Romeo, but that berth went to his F2 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/32MrinG via IFTTT

McLaren signs Kirchhofer to factory GT deal

The 27-year-old German has agreed his first manufacturer deal following five seasons of GT racing after calling time on a single-seater career that included two third-place championship finishes in GP3 in 2014 and 2015. His successes in the GT3 arena include a second-place finish in the Bathurst 12 Hours and a GT World Challenge Europe victory in 2019, as well as third place in the ADAC GT ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3p9IATj via IFTTT

F1 world champion Alan Jones hails "true enthusiast" Frank Williams

The recent passing of the legendary Formula 1 team owner has prompted a flood of tributes from around the motor racing world. The latest to pay his respects to Sir Frank is Alan Jones, who took the Williams team to the first of its seven drivers' world championships, driving the FW07 in 1980. Speaking to Autosport, Jones admitted that hearing of Sir Frank's passing had been hard to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZAsetY via IFTTT

Verstappen has "polished up" aggression in F1, says Ricciardo

Red Bull driver Verstappen is fighting for the championship for the first time this season, having won nine races to lead Lewis Hamilton by eight points ahead of the final two grands prix of the year. The fight between the two title contenders has been extremely intense, clashing several times, including accidents at the British and Italian races. Verstappen's aggressive driving was back in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3pdqWOr via IFTTT

Evans quickest as Formula E trials new qualifying format

Following criticism over its much-maligned four-group qualifying session format, where track evolution often created mixed-up grids, it came to the detriment of the drivers in the upper reaches of the championship standings having to contend with poor track conditions in the first group. The new format features two groups of 11 drivers, each featuring one from each team, where the best four in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZB4zcV via IFTTT

Ex-F1 driver Kovalainen announces retirement from Super GT

Kovalainen joined Japan's premier racing category in 2015 after a long stint in F1 that included a maiden grand prix victory at the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix with McLaren and also a relatively difficult period at the back of the grid with Lotus/Caterham. Driving for the SARD team as a factory Lexus driver, Kovalainen and his team-mate Kohei Hirate won the GT500 title in only the Finn's second ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3liVFsn via IFTTT

Infineon names COO Jochen Hanebeck as next CEO

Jochen Hanebeck, COO at the semiconductor maker since 2016, will succeed Reinhard Ploss in April 2022. Ploss, CEO since 2012, led an expansion that included key acquisitions.  from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3p4aAYc via IFTTT

Sir Frank Williams obituary: F1 team owner legend dies aged 79

Former Williams drivers and people from all areas of motorsport united in expressing their admiration for a man who had achieved so much success over the decades, and yet remained at heart the ultimate enthusiast, always eager to see the next race or support the latest young star coming through the ranks. He served as an inspiration to many, having overcome the dreadful road accident he ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3obMnAl via IFTTT

Hyundai's new look 2022 WRC car breaks cover

Team boss Andrea Adamo confirmed last week that its latest version of its Rally1 hybrid i20 would look “a lot different” with only the wheels a carry over component from its prototype car that has conducted the bulk of testing thus far. Hyundai has been busily working on the car at its Alzenau base in Germany having elected to use a prototype mule to carry out its early test and development ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/31bJBlM via IFTTT

McLaren completes purchase of majority stake in Arrow McLaren SP

The deal, announced back in August, formalises the IndyCar squad becoming part of the McLaren Racing organisation. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown will chair a five-person board, which comprises the previous team owners, Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson, along with three people appointed by McLaren Racing. Taylor Kiel will continue as president of Arrow McLaren SP and according to the team ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3Ecd3GI via IFTTT

Sainz: Jeddah F1 track will compress midfield battle

While the fast sections of the new Jeddah track are expected to favour Mercedes in the fight at the front, the characteristics looks set to blow wide open the battle for best of the rest. Ferrari has been better on higher downforce circuits, while closest rival McLaren has excelled at lower downforce venues. Plus, AlphaTauri appears to have unlocked more pace from its car recently, and Alpine ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D4XMFW via IFTTT

Frijns tops Formula E pre-season test opening day for Envision

The championship returns to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for the fifth year running ahead of the 2021-22 term, which will mark the final season of the Gen2 car. While race power for the next season has increased by 20kW, the powertrains have fixed homologation cycles ensuring the cars from the 2021 term have carried over. That guaranteed a sound level of reliability as the only proper red flag ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/31aG4DQ via IFTTT

Tesla China plant nearing capacity spurs $188M upgrade

The facility, which broke ground in January 2019, is expected to reach the limit of its production capacity this year, the people said, asking not to be identified as the details are confidential. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3D4LP3p via IFTTT

Ferrari appoints ORECA to build next-gen GT3 car

ORECA has won the tender to assemble the new contender under development on an as-yet-to-be disclosed car from Ferrari's model range, as well as to provide after-sales service. The Paul Ricard-based organisation led by Hugues de Chaunac is taking over from Michelotto, which has built Ferrari's GT3 challengers since the 458 Italia GT3 that started racing in 2011. Antonello Coletta, Ferrari's ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3I0GSMt via IFTTT

Audi's Muller lands WEC LMP2 seat with new Vector Sport team

The two-time DTM runner-up will share an Oreca 07-Gibson with two yet-to-be-named teammates at the new Silverstone-based outfit, which has already submitted an entry for the 2022 season. Vector Sport is headed up by the experienced Gary Holland, who has experience at LMP2 outfits JOTA and Risi Competizione as well as the Dragon/Penske Autosport Formula E team, where he worked alongside ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xzjiSi via IFTTT

Double victory ends Cupra drivers' WTCR season on a high

Having shed the compensation weight that had restricted their Cupra Leon Competicions in the previous two rounds, the Zengo Motorsport team-mates were able to run at the head of the field in difficult conditions at the Russian Grand Prix venue. Azcona won the very wet opening race from eighth on the grid. He and Huff enjoyed an entertaining scrap with the Audis of Gilles Magnus and Frederic ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D4wQGk via IFTTT

Sauber chairman opens up on disagreements that triggered resignation

Picci has been an important figure at Sauber over recent years, having played a key role in saving the team in 2016 when it was sold to investors Longbow Finance. He stayed on board as chairman of Sauber holdings to work closely with the Islero Investments consortium of entrepreneurs that were headed by Finn Rausing, as it rebranded under the Alfa Romeo moniker. But ahead of the Mexican GP ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3E3ZZmF via IFTTT

Prodrive to field three 2022 Dakar Rally entries

The experienced Argentinian will join nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb and two-time Dakar winner Nani Roma in piloting the BRX Hunter T1+ at the Saudi Arabia event from 1-14 January. Last weekend organisers revealed the route for next year’s rally that will see competitors cover a distance of 8375 kilometres including 12 timed stages. Terranova brings a wealth of experience to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZxnjtO via IFTTT

Sir Patrick Head pays tribute to Sir Frank Williams

I met Frank in late 1975. I had worked at Lola Cars in the early 1970s for three years, after a degree in engineering at University College, London, and after involvement with a project developing Super Vee Volkswagen engines and then designing the Scott F2 car. I’d then worked with Ron Tauranac at Trojan Cars part-time while building a boat in the Surrey Docks, and received a call to meet Frank ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3lj8anx via IFTTT

Wildcard could keep Lowndes on the Bathurst 1000 grid

The Supercars legend could miss out on a spot in the team's regular four-driver Bathurst 1000 squad in the likely case that retiring Jamie Whincup moves to a co-driver role. That would leave Whincup and Garth Tander as the co-drivers, each lining up alongside either Shane van Gisbergen or Broc Feeney. But that doesn't mean Lowndes will miss out altogether, incoming T8 team boss Whincup ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/32vxQqv via IFTTT

DJR becomes first carbon neutral Supercars team

The front-running Supercars team has secured official certification of its carbon neutral credentials, which it claims is a first of its kind in Australia. The carbon neutrality has been achieved through a shift to renewable energy in daily operations along with tree-planting initiatives to offset other carbon contributions. "We like to lead, both on and off the track, and off the track, we ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3E3hS4J via IFTTT

Ducati: Bagnaia “takes another step” in MotoGP when he “reaches his level”

After two difficult campaigns in 2019 and 2020 on the Pramac Ducati, Bagnaia enjoyed a breakout 2021 season as a factory team Ducati rider. Winning four races, Bagnaia was a factor in the championship battle until the latter stages of the campaign – but only ended up 26 points adrift of world champion Fabio Quartararo in second in the standings. Bagnaia was just one of several riders to ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3pcc4zM via IFTTT

Nissan teases electric pickup in challenge to Tesla, Rivian

The automaker's Surf-Out concept is an activity vehicle with what appears to be an open cabin-back for easy access to the pickup bed. The tailgate is fully digitalized for lighting as well as messaging. A sleek canopy can be pulled over the cargo space. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3o2yfcz via IFTTT

Nissan teases EV pickup in challenge to Tesla, Rivian

The automaker's Surf-Out concept is an activity vehicle with what appears to be an open cabin-back for easy access to the pickup bed. The tailgate is fully digitalized for lighting as well as messaging. A sleek canopy can be pulled over the cargo space. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3D9H4pi via IFTTT

Hamilton: Windtunnel gains mean no point in 2022 F1 car sim run

While there are still two races to go this year, F1 teams are working flat out to ensure their designs for all-new rules next season are as advanced as possible. While some drivers, like Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr, have already tried the new cars in the simulators and had a first taste of how different they are, Hamilton says that he sees little benefit to doing so. As well as not ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3D3XZtg via IFTTT

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A break from chip-related cuts

AFS signals that industry efforts to respond to the global microchip shortage are helping. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3D1E91y via IFTTT

With new mobile app, customers get perks, Stellantis gets intel

The automaker believes a deeper understanding about the people who buy its products could prove useful as it develops business models that go beyond selling vehicles. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3paHsi1 via IFTTT

Lithia CEO headlines list of 2021 Automotive News All-Stars

With the holiday season underway, it's time for another late-year tradition: the unveiling of the 2021 Automotive News All-Stars. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3lgKOiA via IFTTT

Bob Brockman's competency hearing includes brain scan testimony

Defense witnesses say that the Reynolds and Reynolds ex-CEO's impairment is clear. Prosecutors insist the symptoms are exaggerated. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3o2hk9Q via IFTTT

The year has been rich for dealers, automakers — but suppliers, not so much

Manufacturing interruptions and supply chain uncertainty has taken a toll on suppliers, who are dependent on steady volumes and predictability. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/318J8Am via IFTTT

Bryan DeBoer had a big vision for Lithia, made it happen

The retail group's CEO guided his business to national prominence through acquisitions and by expanding its omnichannel retailing tool, making him Automotive News' 2021 Industry Leader of the Year. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3I55bc4 via IFTTT

Newcomers on parade: Debuts from brands that are not household names

November brought a wave of new sheet metal. But chances are, you're not entirely familiar with their manufacturers. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3cZqrSw via IFTTT

Nissan to invest nearly $18B for electrification blitz

The automaker plans 23 new electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, and aims for an electrification mix of 50 percent across the Nissan and Infiniti brands by March 31, 2031. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3rpJSfo via IFTTT

Kristoffersson crowned 2021 WRX champion tied on points

The KYB EKS JC Audi driver came into the final round at the Nurburgring 17 points adrift of fellow Swede Hansen, but cut his deficit down to four points after Saturday's running. Topping qualifying, Kristoffersson knocked a further point out of Hansen's lead, with both winning semi-final heats. However, Hansen was penalised seven seconds after making contact with Niclas Gronholm and was sent ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/32Gc7MN via IFTTT

Mercedes unveils livery for its final Formula E campaign

As first reported by Autorpot, the Silver Arrows will leave Formula E after not signing up to the Gen3 rules in a factory capacity, although team principal Ian James and Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff are seeking the sale of the independent race team operation.  That will leave its Venturi Racing customer squad to source an alternative powertrain partnership, while the remains of the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cZ0mCQ via IFTTT

Tributes paid to F1 legend Sir Frank Williams

The former team principal, who originally founded Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977, died on Sunday.  People from across the paddock paid their condolences to the legend, who led his team to 114 victories between 1979 and 2012, when he stepped down from the Williams board of directors.  Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said in a statement: “This morning Claire Williams ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xyC8sU via IFTTT

F1's fastest and slowest: Williams's rollercoaster ride

Williams remains one of the great Formula 1 names and, despite its recent troubles, is still the fourth most successful team in terms of world championship race wins. Only towards the end of 2020 did the Mercedes steamroller surpass Williams's total of 114 victories. Williams is still third (two ahead of Mercedes) on the pole positions list, while its record of nine constructors' titles ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cUlJ8D via IFTTT

Top 10 Williams F1 cars ranked: FW07, FW14B and more

Williams is one of Formula 1's most legendary and best-loved teams. Its recent struggles have been well-documented but last year's buyout by Dorilton Capital and announcement that the Williams family is stepping aside could herald the start of its revival. PLUS: Why a new era for Williams could beckon success Ahead of the launch of the team's 2021 challenger, Autosport decided to pick out ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cT2oEN via IFTTT

How Pirelli’s F1 “Doggy” is helping drive tyre development

Resembling a cross between a lawn mover and the things football groundsmen use to paint white lines, it’s actually a grip tester, and its job is to log the level of grip all the way around the lap. Known within the company as the “Doggy” - because it has to be taken for a walk now and again – it is an innovation introduced by Pirelli this year in order to improve the company’s ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/316yOsP via IFTTT

Legendary F1 team boss Sir Frank Williams dies aged 79

The Williams team earned 114 F1 victories, along with seven drivers’ titles and nine constructors’ crowns, to became one of the best-known teams on the grid. Frank Williams had originally founded Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977, having previously run cars in Formula 2 and Formula 3. He elected to commit to his own F1 squad after a tie-up with Canadian oil magnate Walter Wolf did ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZyT5qs via IFTTT

Autosport Podcast: "Formula E Drivers Ranked with Jack Nicholls"

The current issue (25 November 2021) of Autosport magazine, on sale now, features a special Formula E supplement that charts how Mercedes overcame its turbulent series bow to construct its now-dominant electric squad. This 20-page pull-out also includes guest columns from the newly crowned Formula E world champion Nyck de Vries and his Mercedes team principal Ian James. To tie in with the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cUfnpt via IFTTT

Rowland: Mahindra needs to arrive better prepared to FE weekends

Both Alexander Sims and Alex Lynn finished on the podium in the third season of FE's Gen2 era this year, with the latter even ending Mahindra's two-year barren streak by winning the second leg of the London E-Prix. However, the Indian manufacturer lacked consistently over the course of the campaign, scoring an average of only 8.8 points per race and rarely finishing inside the top 10 with both ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3E4BgP8 via IFTTT

Ehrlacher crowned champion as Azcona and Huff win

In race one, Azcona engaged in a thrilling wet-weather battle with Huff and the Comtoyou Audis of Gilles Magnus and Frederic Vervisch, the latter needing victory to keep his slender title chances alive in the partially reversed-grid opener. But Jean-Karl Vernay made a demon start from the second row to split early leader Magnus and Vervisch, as Esteban Guerrieri’s own title challenge ended in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3lgtXfI via IFTTT

Richard Mille not ruling out running male driver in 2022 WEC

Run by the same Signatech team that is behind Alpine’s Hypercar effort, Richard Mille moved up to WEC’s LMP2 ranks this year after competing in the European Le Mans Series in 2020, retaining Sophia Floersch, Tatiana Calderon and Beitske Visser as its three drivers. It was the second squad on the grid to race with an all-female crew along with Iron Lynx, which ran Rahel Frey and a rotating ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3rkyPUS via IFTTT

Dakar reveals details of 2022 Saudi Arabia route

Just like the previous two editions of the event in the Middle East, the 2022 Dakar will feature a total of 12 stages over two weeks, with a rest day at the mid-point of competition in Riyadh. The competitors across all main categories will cover a distance of 8375km during that period, 4258km of which will be timed in form of special stages and the remaining distance made up of the liaison ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3rou0K6 via IFTTT

Ocon: Alonso's out-of-the-box thinking 'unprecedented' in F1

Two-time world champion Alonso returned to the sport in 2021 after a two-year hiatus, and the Spaniard scored his first podium of the season in the Qatar Grand Prix last weekend. It was Alonso's 98th career podium and his first since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix with Ferrari. With Kimi Raikkonen retiring after this season, Alonso - a 32-time grand prix winner - will be the eldest driver on ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3DcsgpX via IFTTT

Montoya: Driving 2008 Ferrari F1 car an "amazing experience"

The 1999 CART champion and 2000 Indy 500 winner, Montoya was a sensation when he moved to Formula 1 in 2001 with Williams With a competitive FW23 and powerful BMW engine Montoya was one of the few drivers who could challenge the great Michael Schumacher in his dominant Ferrari years, first making the German aware of his arrival with a bold overtake at the 2001 Brazilian Grand ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3FUONJy via IFTTT

Fuji SUPER GT: Toyota steals title from Honda, TOM'S champions

Holding a five-point championship lead prior to the race, Yamamoto looked well on course for a third GT500 title in four years as he was running in fourth place aboard the #1 Kunimitsu Honda NSX-GT that had been started by his teammate Tadasuke Makino. That was until the start of lap 51 of 66, when Yamamoto was effectively taken out by the ARTA Honda NSX GT3 of Ren Sato - giving the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZtpYoi via IFTTT

HONDA'S TOSHIHIRO MIBE: Readying for a dramatic EV shift

He knows an EV upheaval is coming. He just needs a partner to get ready for it. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/32yQEoR via IFTTT

The new love triangle: Automakers, suppliers ... and tech companies

ZF's new partnership with Microsoft is part of a trend toward a bigger industry role for tech giants. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/32GcAyz via IFTTT

WRX Nurburgring: Kristoffersson victory reduces Hansen's lead

At a snow-covered Nurburgring, three-time WRX champion Kristoffersson won his semi-final in his KYB EKS JC Audi ahead of Niclas Gronholm's GRX-SET Hyundai to take pole for the final. Although 2019 champion Hansen could afford to be patient with a 17-point pre-event buffer, he had already seen three points fall by the wayside with fellow Swede Kristoffersson ending up as top qualifier on Friday ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2Zsilyq via IFTTT

Da Costa: Formula E strong enough to rebound from manufacturer exodus

Germany's 'big three' luxury car manufacturers Audi, BMW and Mercedes all announced their decisions to depart the series in the last 12 months, causing onlookers to question both the relevance and return of investment offered by Formula E. Audi and BMW departed after the final round of the 2020/21 season in Berlin, while Mercedes will follow suit at the end of next season despite winning both ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3E1DpL8 via IFTTT

WTCR Sochi: Muller on pole for final round, Ehrlacher stretches gap

Four-time World Touring Car Champion Muller proved fastest in the opening Q1 session in Russia, left it late to set a time in Q2 to reach Q3 and then topped the shootout in tricky rain-affected conditions that left drivers second-guessing on tyre choice. Full-wet Goodyears all round ended up being the best choice, which almost caught Muller out in Q2 when he made his first run with slicks on ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3p8QLyW via IFTTT

Piastri knew he only had "very outside chance" of 2022 F1 seat

Alpine announced last week that F2 championship leader Piastri would become its full-time reserve driver for next season after seeing fellow academy member Guanyu Zhou get the final seat on the grid. Piastri - who leads Zhou by 36 points at the top of the F2 standings - had been linked with the Alfa Romeo seat, but explained that he did not personally have any talks with the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xvP4zK via IFTTT

Rowland: Revised Formula E format will still produce close racing

Formula E has moved to drop the format it has used since the 2018/19 season, which placed the top runners in the championship in the unfavoured first group when the track conditions are at their worst and regularly created topsy-turvy grids. Following increasing widespread criticism during a 2021 campaign that lacked a clear narrative, the series organisers have responded with a ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3FQeDOB via IFTTT

Super GT Fuji: Yamashita takes pole for finale in Rookie Toyota

Yamashita had already broken his own benchmark from 2020 in free practice, but in the first segment of qualifying Yamamoto's Kunimitsu team-mate Tadasuke Makino lowered the bar further with a best time of 1m26.000s aboard the #1 Honda NSX-GT. Yamamoto was then the first driver to dip beneath the 1m26s barrier in Q2 with a 1m25.867s, which appeared to be enough for pole until Yamashita fired in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3FMsci0 via IFTTT

Capito: VW wouldn't waste time on F1 talks if it wasn’t serious

Current Williams team principal and CEO Capito served as Volkswagen’s motorsport director between 2012 and 2016, overseeing its four consecutive World Rally Championship titles with Sebastien Ogier from 2013 to 2016. The VW Group is known to be considering a potential entry to F1 under the next cycle of power unit regulations due in 2026 with either Porsche or Audi. The bosses of both ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/32wW1ot via IFTTT

Dealers expect acquisitions to continue, survey finds

More than three-quarters surveyed by Kerrigan Advisors expect to buy at least one dealership in the next 12 months. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3xsfemM via IFTTT

Dealership ditched the script, started talking to customers ‘like a human being' and found success

Germain Toyota discarded a rigid process in exchange for having unscripted conversations with customers and addressing what's on their minds. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3FM0rGk via IFTTT

VOLVO'S HAKAN SAMUELSSON: Sales records are at hand

The automaker's CEO believes that topping Volvo's sales record, set in 2019, is "within reach" this year, despite setbacks caused by the pandemic and the microchip shortage. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3xt1hov via IFTTT

FIA introduces new Global Rally Ranking system

Based around similar systems used in sports such as tennis and golf, the rankings will be released on a weekly basis by the FIA beginning next season. Although a winner won't be declared, the system is designed to offer a way to rank the best performing drivers and co-drivers over a calendar year. Drivers and co-drivers will be ranked using a calculation formula based on a championship ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3I0csda via IFTTT

New Racing Star scheme to offer two funded drives in British F4

The Racing Star scheme, which is being funded by new F4 title sponsor ROKiT, was unveiled as part of British F4's formal 2022 season launch on Friday. The championship is undergoing a raft of changes for next year following British motorsport governing body Motorsport UK taking over from long-time promoter RacingLine as organiser and the introduction of the new second-generation FIA F4 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3196num via IFTTT

Kyalami 9 Hours postponed after new strain of COVID detected

The Kyalami 9 Hours will not take place on its original date of 4 December as a result of restrictions imposed on travel to and from South Africa by multiple countries following the detection of a new strain of the coronavirus in the country. A new date of the Africa IGTC round, officially called the Joburg Kyalami 9 Hour, is due to be announced next Monday, according to a joint statement from ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cSTqau via IFTTT

WTCR reveals 2022 calendar, includes Pau street track

The calendar will expand from eight events in 2021 to 10 next year, including a three-round Asian leg subject to travel restrictions and quarantine agreements. The season will begin at Most in the Czech Republic in April, following the championship's first visit to the track last month, before visiting Pau's famous street track as the French track hosts its first international event since ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3lbXSWg via IFTTT

Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected

Drivers met with FIA officials including race director Michael Masi ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix to discuss racing rules after Max Verstappen's controversial defence against Lewis Hamilton in Brazil. The Red Bull driver went off track while defending his lead from championship rival Hamilton at Turn 4 of the Interlagos circuit, an incident for which Mercedes requested the right to review after ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xzGAri via IFTTT

Autosport Christmas Gift Guide

  Autosport International returns in 2022 after a year’s absence Autosport International is back for its 31st edition on 13-16 January 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC.  With displays covering the world of motorsport from Formula 1 to grassroots racing and everything in between, there is truly something for every kind of racing fan at ASI. More than 200 brands have already ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3leh3Pc via IFTTT

Mazepin unsure if he has to use ‘too fat’ Haas F1 chassis for final races

Earlier this year, the Russian complained that he was running a chassis that was heavier than the one used by teammate Mick Schumacher. Finally, at the Belgian Grand Prix, Mazepin got the lighter chassis, which at the time he said had "massively improved" his one-lap pace. But the Russian driver was forced to revert to the heavier chassis after damaging the other one in opening practice for ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2ZrYMGx via IFTTT

Eaton reveals extent of injuries after W Series COTA kerb incident

Eaton ran over one of the sausage kerbs at Turn 15 during race one in Austin at the double-header season finale and was launched into the air. She was initially diagnosed with a fracture in her T4 vertebra from the impact, but said on social media today she has since been diagnosed with a second fracture in her T5 vertebra. Posting an update on Twitter, the Grand Tour test driver wrote ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xnOJPq via IFTTT

Askew hopes IndyCar street experience can translate to Formula E

After being unable to nail down a seat in IndyCar next season, Askew links up with Andretti's FE team to partner Jake Dennis at the team following the departure of Maximilian Guenther to Nissan e.dams. Through his time in IndyCar and the Road to Indy ladder, Askew has raced at a number of street venues including Long Beach, Detroit and St. Petersburg, all of which feature tight corners and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3FTYc47 via IFTTT

Masi defends stewards delays on F1 decisions

At last weekend's Qatar GP, it took over 21 hours from the end of qualifying before final decisions were announced after Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas were accused of yellow flag offences. After qualifying finished at 6pm local time, summonses for the three drivers were issued between 8.37pm and 9.40pm, asking for them to appear before the stewards the following afternoon ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3FGA8S6 via IFTTT

Ocon: Little set-up tricks behind Alpine F1's Qatar form

Alpine enjoyed a competitive race at the Losail International Circuit, Fernando Alonso scoring his first podium on his return to the revamped Enstone team while Ocon took fifth, as both drivers managed to execute a marginal one-stop strategy. But Alpine's result was not down to just strategy alone, as shown by Alonso's fifth place in qualifying, which after penalties for Max Verstappen and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3ld0inD via IFTTT

Toyota not ready to concede on its nickel-metal hydride technology

The ever-resourceful automaker has found a new way to squeeze more life from the tried-and-true battery technology, giving hybrid vehicles a new lease on life. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3xpOoLU via IFTTT

Barcelona agrees new Formula 1, MotoGP deals until 2026

The Catalunya circuit has one of the longest unbroken runs of any current Grand Prix venue, having been on the calendar continuously since its first race in 1991. The long term future of the race had been unclear in recent seasons due to the close involvement of the local authorities, and the need for the event to make financial sense. F1 has stressed that the venue, which was built in the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3CShYuL via IFTTT

"Tall poppy syndrome" and "immaturity" behind Whincup polarising Supercars fans

Whincup has enjoyed the most successful career in Australian touring car history, with a record seven Supercars titles, 124 races wins and four Bathurst 1000 crowns. However he hasn't been universally loved across the journey like Peter Brock and teammate Craig Lowndes, Whincup a polarising figure among the fan base for much of his 15-year stint at Triple Eight. That can be partly attributed ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/32Am5zf via IFTTT

Rossi hopes Honda gives him first title-winning MotoGP bike

The nine-time grand prix world champion retired from MotoGP at the end of last season, bringing to a close a 432 GP career spanning 26 campaigns. During his tenure Rossi won championships with Aprilia in the 125cc and 250cc classes, Honda two-stroke 500cc and four-stroke MotoGP machinery, and Yamahas in MotoGP. During the Valencia finale a special display of all of Rossi’s title-winning ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3DQMJS6 via IFTTT

Red Bull: Mercedes no longer enjoys "abnormal" top speed F1 edge

The battle on track between F1's top two teams this year has been accompanied by a fight off it amid recent questions being posed by Red Bull about the Mercedes rear wing. Red Bull suspects that Mercedes has been running a flexible rear wing to boost its top speed, and has based its suspicion on photos that it believes shows score marks on the inside of endplates. Mercedes insists that it is ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3CYM9QR via IFTTT

Nato "not frustrated" to lose Venturi FE seat despite rookie win

A two-time race winner in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Rebellion, Nato made his Formula E debut in 2021 as a replacement for Felipe Massa, teaming up with series regular Edoardo Mortara at Mercedes customer Venturi. The French driver finished on the podium in only his fourth race appearance in Rome, only to be disqualified soon after for exceeding his energy allocation. Another ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cKmhOh via IFTTT

DS Techeetah FE team co-founder Preston moves to executive role

Vastly experienced Preston, who was instrumental in the creation of the Super Aguri Formula 1 team, reignited his relationship with Aguri Suzuki to enter a team in Formula E for its inaugural 2014-15 campaign. That morphed into Techeetah, following a takeover, for the 2016-17 term with the Renault powertrain customer concern finishing runner-up in the teams’ standings the season ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3HQos0V via IFTTT

Red Bull still needs fix for ‘flappy’ F1 wing problems

The squad has faced a run of issues with its medium downforce configuration in the last few grands prix, which have given it headaches throughout practice. TV images have shown the top element of the rear wing flapping when DRS is open, with the problem appearing to be caused by the actuator element not being able to cope with the forces being put through it. The issues in practice in Qatar ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cOq39g via IFTTT

Who’s the best Formula 1 driver? Schumacher, Hamilton, Senna & more

The best F1 driver in history is a debate that has, and will continue to, rage as long as Formula 1 exists, but we look at who the best drivers are statistically. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st position, celebrates on arrival in Parc Ferme Photo by: Jerry Andre / Motorsport Images 1. Lewis Hamilton First race: 2007 Australian Grand Prix World Championships: 7 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30VKwWX via IFTTT

Masi insists F1 racing rules have been "made clear" to drivers

The subject was discussed at length in the regular Friday briefing in Qatar, shortly after the Brazilian Grand Prix stewards confirmed that there would be no review of the Max Verstappen/Lewis Hamilton incident. After the briefing, several drivers admitted that still didn't know exactly when penalties would be applied.  However, Masi is adamant that they have been kept properly ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3p1OMwl via IFTTT

Mazepin proposes Haas F1 staff incentive scheme for 2022

Drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin have scored no points in a difficult 2021 campaign for Haas, which is set to finish last in the F1 constructors' championship this season. The trying campaign, allied to the increasing demands of a 23-race schedule next season, has left the team with a likely challenge of keeping its best personnel delivering to the maximum. Mazepin Sr has now put ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xAJ7l7 via IFTTT

GP Racing Podcast: The star quality of Charles Leclerc

An exclusive interview with Verstappen was the cover feature of November’s edition of GP Racing and the tensions in the world championship battle have grown even more feverish since it hit the news stands. GP Racing editor Ben Anderson and columnist Mark Gallagher join host Stuart Codling to debate the latest developments in what is an increasingly bitter fight. Verstappen’s on-track ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30XkyCD via IFTTT

Latvala “never dreamed” of “perfect" first year as Toyota WRC boss

The former Toyota, Volkswagen and M-Sport driver was installed as team boss of the Japanese marque’s WRC programme this year, taking over the position held by four-time WRC champion Tommi Makinen. Latvala has overseen a successful 2021 campaign resulting in Toyota reclaiming the manufacturers’ crown from rivals Hyundai, recording nine wins from 12 rounds. Toyota drivers finished first ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3xlAmLr via IFTTT

Oliphant's Australia move leaves top BMW BTCC seat open

The 31-year-old got engaged during the summer, and is making the move to the Sydney area to support the career of his fiancee, whose family business has a base Down Under. After a rookie BTCC season in 2018 with a Ciceley Motorsport Mercedes, Oliphant moved to WSR for 2019. He scored his first win in 2020 in the reversed-grid race on the Brands Hatch GP Circuit, and then claimed another in 2021 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cO1rNU via IFTTT

Podcast: W Series review with Jamie Chadwick and Alice Powell

The Veloce Racing star took four wins and finished on the podium in all but one race on her charge to victory. But it wasn’t without challenges – primarily the one posed by title rival Alice Powell, who took the fight to Chadwick right until the last round, entering the season finale double header level on points. But will either driver return to the all-female championship next year? ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3nMhoKJ via IFTTT

Kia unwraps second-gen Niro compact crossover

The second-generation Niro uses environmentally friendly materials, such as recycled fibers and benzene-free paint, as Kia aims to make its models greener. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3xldqvI via IFTTT

Overtaking records in F1: most overtakes in a race, by a driver and more

Rightly or wrongly, overtaking is often used by fans as the measure of a good grand prix. More overtaking means more action and therefore more excitement, right? Not necessarily. Who could argue that watching Daniel Ricciardo cling on to win the Monaco Grand Prix in 2018 despite losing a chunk of power wasn’t compelling? The same could be said of Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the principality ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3azBKQm via IFTTT

Subaru braces for first back-to-back U.S. sales declines since 1990s

CEO Tomomi Nakamura predicts rebound to 650,000 sales in 2022, but expects 2021 volume in Japanese automaker's most important market to fall short of 600,000. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3DURHgF via IFTTT

Ferrari "never compromised" 2022 F1 car in fight for third

The Maranello outfit has been embroiled in a season-long battle for third with McLaren, but has pulled ahead of its British rival in the latter part of the campaign, especially thanks to the results in the last three races. Ferrari is 39.5 points ahead of McLaren with just two races remaining after the Woking team managed to score just four points in the latest triple-header in Mexico, Brazil ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3nPjARC via IFTTT

MotoGP officially announces eight-part Amazon docuseries

Autosport reported back in March at the start of the 2021 campaign that MotoGP was working on its own version of the hugely popular Formula 1 Drive to Survive series, which has aired three seasons on Netflix and has led to a major boost in interest in F1. It was understood at the time MotoGP owners Dorna Sports were working with MEDIAPRO to produce the new docuseries. The series will feature ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3DTg26G via IFTTT

Subaru braces for first back-to-back U.S. sales declines since 1990s

CEO Tomomi Nakamura predicts rebound to 650,000 sales in 2022, but expects 2021 volume in Japanese automaker's most important market to fall short of 600,000. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3la0aoV via IFTTT

Susie Wolff appointed CEO of Venturi Formula E team

Wolff took on the role of team principal for the Monegasque concern in July 2018 as part of a three-year plan to raise the profile and competitive standing of the outfit, having retained the role when the team found new ownership led by chairman Scott Swid in December 2020. Ex-Formula 1 driver D'Ambrosio joined Venturi as deputy team principal for the 2021 season upon his retirement from racing ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3oWLsTf via IFTTT

Ticktum joins NIO 333 squad for 2022 Formula E switch

A former member of Red Bull and Williams driver development programmes, Ticktum will take the seat vacated by Tom Blomqvist following the Anglo-Swede’s move to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Racing Championship with Meyer Shank Racing. He will get his first taste of the NIO 333 001 car at the official pre-season test in Valencia on November 29-December 2, but will have to leave the track ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3HUJjjw via IFTTT

Rossi: Improving Andretti Autosport's oval pace vital for 2022 IndyCar title tilt

Andretti Autosport has been strong on street courses for the past four seasons, and Rossi believes his quarter of the team made a breakthrough on natural road courses in the final third of this season. But he says the team is still missing vital speed on ovals other than Indianapolis, which next year will comprise Texas Motor Speedway, Iowa Speedway (x2) and World Wide Technology Raceway in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3nOxiUP via IFTTT

F1 title rivals' war of words too much, says Seidl

Horner was summoned to see the stewards after the race in Losail for having hit out at a ‘rogue marshal’ who he blamed for putting out the yellow flags in qualifying that earned Max Verstappen a grid penalty. The FIA was clear that it could not accept its officials being criticised in such a manner, and Horner duly apologised for his words – both in private to them and later in public via ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3nQglJV via IFTTT

FE and Extreme E race director Elkins appointed in same role for DTM

FIA employee Elkins has taken charge of conducting Formula E races since the 2017-18 season before joining Extreme E for its inaugural campaign at the start of this year. The Los Angeles resident was previously a deputy race director for Formula 1 and its F2 and F3 support series but will now lead a team of 15 to oversee proceedings in the DTM. This move for the 51-year-old follows Niels ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30XPemY via IFTTT

Magazine: Hamilton dominates in F1 Qatar GP

Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix last weekend to reduce Max Verstappen’s lead to just eight points with two rounds to go, and Fernando Alonso scored his first Formula 1 podium for seven years. We explain how it happened as well as rating the drivers. The battle between Mercedes and Red Bull also got controversial again, with arguments over on-track clashes, rear wings and ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3DRes53 via IFTTT

Ferrari junior Shwartzman joins Haas F1 for Abu Dhabi rookie test

The 22-year-old Russian was current Haas driver Mick Schumacher's team-mate at Prema Racing in F2 last season, finishing fourth in the championship with four wins, and is currently third in this year's standings. The 2019 FIA Formula 3 champion will take the wheel of the current Haas VF-21 at the rookie test, which will take place the week after the season closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3cNPXtG via IFTTT

Ford Europe adds V-6 diesel, wider track to redesigned Ranger

Europe's top-selling pickup gets a more powerful turbodiesel engine and new interior tech, as well as a longer wheelbase and a wider track to improve load capacity. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3CPvSxR via IFTTT

Aston Martin headhunts Mercedes F1 aero chief

Blandin is still working at Brackley and is not expected to join his new team until October next year, after he has completed his gardening leave. His appointment comes as a surprise as he is the first key player to be headhunted from Mercedes, the power unit and gearbox supplier to Aston Martin. An Aston spokesperson told Autosport: “We can confirm that Eric Blandin will begin working for ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3pfnx1N via IFTTT

Vinales “needs much more” before Aprilia MotoGP bike is his

The nine-time MotoGP race winner switch to Aprilia from Yamaha ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix, after losing his ride with the latter following an irreparable souring of relations which led to him deliberately trying to damage his M1’s engine in the Styrian GP. Having used the final races of 2021 as extended test sessions on the Aprilia, Vinales continued that work at the post-season Jerez ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30Q29Ih via IFTTT

Edwards bags BRC hat-trick as Mitchell brothers march to IndyKa 500 success

If Matt Edwards has taught followers of the British Rally Championship any valuable life lesson it is that you should never give up, even when the odds appear to be heavily weighted against you. Going into last weekend’s deciding round, the Ulster Rally, Edwards had it all to do. He trailed title rival Osian Pryce by eight points, and he needed to win in a car he’s had minimal opportunities ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3CPvShl via IFTTT

Caldwell to make F2 debut for Campos Racing in final two rounds

The 19-year-old F3 driver will join the team at Jeddah and Yas Marina alongside Ralph Boschung. Caldwell did not take part in the recent F3 post-season test in Valencia and says he is targeting a seat on the F2 grid in 2022. In 2021, he took one F3 win and three further podiums with Prema Racing, finishing eighth overall. It was his second season in the third tier, following a rookie ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3HNx1JP via IFTTT

Musk reaches halfway point in his planned Tesla stock sales

With the most recent disposals, the Tesla CEO has sold 9.2 million shares worth about $9.9 billion. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3r5YMaB via IFTTT

Mexican auto workers struggle amid chip shortage

Plant shutdowns have translated into lost wages for tens of thousands of workers across Mexico due to furloughs and layoffs. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3nNyqIA via IFTTT

NIO 333 FE team unveils senior management shake-up

Following ex-Dragon Penske Autosport driver Nico Muller landing second in the controversial Valencia E-Prix last season, NIO 333 is the only team not to have scored a podium since the start of 2018-19. Lisheng Racing - circuit owner and promoter of the Chinese Touring Car Championship - acquired the majority stake in NIO 333 on the eve of the 2019-20 campaign. Despite switching powertrain ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3r28kDD via IFTTT

MotoGP to use fully sustainable fuel from 2027

As part of a push towards a greener future for the world’s leading motorcycle racing series, MotoGP has announced it will work with the existing manufacturers on the grid to develop sustainable fuels this decade. By 2024 the series is aiming to have all three classes of the world championship – including Moto2 and Moto3 – to use fuels of 40% non-fossil origin. And by 2027, all three ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3r6Hdao via IFTTT

What could have been: The Norris-Herta-Sutton fight that never was

Somewhere in a parallel universe, junior single-seater cognoscenti are still raving about a 2015 MSA Formula season in which McLaren Formula 1 star Lando Norris fought it out with fellow explosive talents such as IndyCar sensation Colton Herta, Formula 2 maverick Dan Ticktum… and newly crowned three-time British Touring Car champion Ash Sutton. Sutton had a deal in place to compete in what ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30Si20g via IFTTT

Hamilton: Mercedes F1 2021 car is a ‘monster diva’

While the Brackley-based squad remains locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 titles, it has had to battle through an intense campaign where it has sometimes been on the back foot. This was especially true in pre-season testing, when the impact of new aero regulations in changing the balance of the Mercedes car became apparent. Speaking to selected media, including Autosport, about ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3DNM2sP via IFTTT

Rosenqvist and O'Ward to join Zak Brown for Gulf 12 Hours

Rosenqvist and O'Ward will drive a McLaren 570S GT4 for the British United Autosports squad alongside Brown and his fellow team owner Richard Dean in the two six-hour GT races on the Yas Marina circuit that make up the fixture on 8 January. A return to the Middle East enduro for United for the first time since 2019 follows two failed attempts by McLaren Racing boss Brown to race in the GT4 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30Y0KPB via IFTTT

The white lie that helped van Gisbergen win the Supercars title

The Kiwi made a near perfect start to the 2021 season way back in February with two wins at Mount Panorama, only to have his title hopes almost dashed by a mountain bike crash just a fortnight before Round 2 at Sandown. He underwent surgery on a broken collarbone immediately before beginning a rapid recovery process that involved daily stints in a hyperbaric chamber. After testing a BMW ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3l4AE4C via IFTTT

Dealerships acquired in Calif., Ga.

Three dealership groups acquired stores in California in separate deals, while another group added a second Stellantis store in Georgia. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3oWtIrb via IFTTT

Diess' future at VW still uncertain, with board talks 'on a knife edge,' report says

The uncertainty over leadership and strategy at VW has left its stock performance trailing behind competitors in the past six months. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3l6YmNn via IFTTT

How to become a Number 1 Mechanic in GT Racing – Qualifications, skills & more

To find out what it takes to be a mechanic for a GT3 car, we spoke to Todd Pannell – a Number 1 Mechanic for Jota Sport – to find out how to become a mechanic, what qualifications it takes, and what skills you need to succeed. What is your role? My role as a Number 1 Mechanic is to manage the preparation and maintenance of the McLaren 720S GT3 in the workshop and at the circuit. One of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3HIaxdc via IFTTT

Future W Series champions could get FIA F3 seat, says Mouton

Mouton, who heads the FIA's Women in Motorsport Commission, thinks it would be “fantastic” for the title winner to secure a seat in the feeder series, and says “it is exactly what we have proposed to them.” Mouton says she has “nothing against the W Series because it is promotion for women in motorsport but I don’t agree with the objective and to put young women only together ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/30RQKaj via IFTTT

Solberg didn’t want Rally Monza to stop after career best WRC finish

The 20-year-old surprised himself by matching the pace of his more experienced Hyundai teammates Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo and Teemu Suninen at times across the three day asphalt contest in Italy on his way to fifth at the finish. Solberg’s display was by far his most accomplished since stepping up to WRC machinery, having previously claimed da pair of seventh finishes on debut at Arctic ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3CIOtLL via IFTTT