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While the Enstone-based team is chipping away in taking off weight and adding aero performance to its A524 to get itself further up the grid, it is still far away from the lofty heights that parent company Renault wants to see it reach.When the decision was made last summer to axe team principal Otmar Szafnauer and replace him with Bruno Famin, it was triggered because of an impatience to get back ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/VlbW8OJ via IFTTT

Aston Martin has been fifth in F1 2024's pecking order so far both in terms of race performance and results, heading to Miami 12 points behind fourth-placed Mercedes.But while it has struggled to match the likes of Ferrari and McLaren over a race distance, the Silverstone team's qualifying performances have bucked that trend.In the hands of two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, Aston's AMR24 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/vKCJPls via IFTTT

The Gresini rider scored a first pole on the Ducati at Jerez last weekend and was leading the sprint race before crashing out.In the 25-lap grand prix, he battled his way back from dropping to fourth early to fight with reigning double world champion Francesco Bagnaia on the factory Ducati for the victory.Ultimately coming away with second, it was a result that meant a lot to the eight-time world ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/lCg5FDd via IFTTT

The Maranello squad has generally been the stronger team in the first five races of the 2024 season, being the only non-Red Bull winner in the Australian GP thanks to Carlos Sainz's victory.But McLaren's Lando Norris had the upper hand in the last race in China, where he was Max Verstappen's closest challenger to finish in second.Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Sainz endured one of their weakest ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YtEcPhK via IFTTT

Huff, whose WTCC crown came in 2012, has joined the Speedworks Motorsport-run Toyota Gazoo Racing GB operation for his first full-time BTCC season since his rookie tin-top campaign in 2004.But Huff was blocked in the Donington pitlane by BTCC technical chief Sam Riches because his Corolla GR Sport had not been in the prescribed position outside its garage at the start of qualifying.The incident ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/3j5qiIO via IFTTT

The Shanghai round was the first event where F1’s latest sprint format has been deployed –with the parc ferme restrictions on car adjustments relaxed between the two Saturday sessions.This opened the possibility for teams to run very experimental set-ups in the shorter races – especially for cars starting outside the top 10 on the grid – but in practice, the competitors felt any changes ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/XymZdTD via IFTTT

The UAW's organizing drive is facing more aggressive opposition in Alabama, but it has momentum after overcoming past failures at VW's Chattanooga plant. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/DrZphY4 via IFTTT

Croatia is one of the most recent additions to the WRC, joining the calendar in 2021 with last weekend’s event marking its fourth edition.The nation’s demanding asphalt roads have proved challenging for drivers while delivering exciting climaxes to rallies, with the lead changing hands on the final day in three of the four events to date.The WRC is keen to welcome Croatia back to the schedule ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/4PuJUsK via IFTTT

Jaguar's Evans was in strong form on Saturday morning across each of the two 30-minute practice sessions, as the Kiwi ended with a 1m29.521s around the Monte Carlo circuit.Heading into the final 10 minutes in FP2, Edoardo Mortara's 1m30.452s stood as the benchmark before his lap was bested by Evans, who became the first man to dip below the 1m30s barrier – posting a 1m29.648s.Any chance for ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/6VNE5ud via IFTTT

The Briton suffered the injury to his right wrist approaching the final 10 minutes of FP1 on Saturday morning, locking up into the opening turn, Sainte Devote.Bird took the escape road at high speed, with the right front wheel of his McLaren hitting the barrier and with his hands still on the wheel.Despite getting out of the car unaided and walking back to the pits, further assessment has revealed ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/x2MuOjJ via IFTTT

It emerged on Thursday that Newey has expressed privately to some members of the Red Bull team about his desire to leave the Milton Keynes-based squad.Although the outfit remains dominant in F1, it is suggested that Newey has become disillusioned with the fallout of the power battle that erupted earlier this year for control of the squad amid uncertainty over team boss Christian Horner’s ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/MqaVjFU via IFTTT

A Kia dealership in California is being sued for reporting a vehicle as stolen after it misplaced the agreement loaning it to a customer who was having repair work done. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/Jpnscw4 via IFTTT

The German manufacturer has endured a challenging start to the 2024 campaign, with its W15 showing flashes of speed but struggling to deliver consistency through race weekends.Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have battled a ‘knife-edge’ feeling at times, as Mercedes has failed to nail a set-up that exploits the potential that it believes is locked in the car.While the team is hopeful that an ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/zqxpKj1 via IFTTT

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety assigned ‘poor' ratings to four of 10 2023-24 vehicles it classifies as small SUVs in updated front seat safety crash testing. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/F07IT3w via IFTTT

1. FIA - Road Sport Safety Manager - GenevaThe FIA is recruiting a Road Sport Safety Manager.As the Road Sport Safety Manager you will apply your expertise and knowledge to improve safety on Road Sport disciplines worldwide. This will include identifying and managing the safety risks to competitors, volunteers, officials, marshals, media and spectators.Successful candidates will have a minimum of ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/PJygblD via IFTTT

The French manufacturer has not nominated a replacement for either Jean-Eric Vergne or Stoffel Vandoorne, who will be competing with Peugeot sister marque DS and Penske in the clashing Berlin round of the Formula E World Championship on the weekend of 11/12 May.It means Nico Muller and Mikkel Jensen will race the #93 Peugeot as a duo and Paul di Resta and Loic Duval likewise in the #94 Hypercar ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/UGvLMoV via IFTTT

Max Verstappen has turned F1 into a one-man show over recent seasons, as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz is the only other driver to have won a race since last year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.And despite rivals throwing everything they can at trying to close down Red Bull’s advantage, the world champion squad is still clearly in a class of its own at the front.It means that with Verstappen in the form ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/IDwCLVn via IFTTT

RB’s hopes of a points finish in Shanghai were dashed within a dramatic few moments in Sunday’s race after Ricciardo was hit from behind by Lance Stroll behind the safety car, while Tsunoda was involved in a race-ending clash with Kevin Magnussen at the restart.Neither driver was able to finish the race, and RB team principal Laurent Mekies felt that both of the incidents against his drivers ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/JTzMZDN via IFTTT

However, with the fight in the F1 pack so intense this year, everyone equally knows that small gains can make a big difference in the pecking order.That is why several outfits did take some new parts to Shanghai, with Alpine and Haas bringing pretty extensive updates, while Mercedes, Williams and RB all made smaller tweaks to their cars.With just one free practice session at the teams' disposal ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/bMLREr6 via IFTTT

VW workers in Chattanooga voted decisively for the UAW, but repeating at other automakers grows more difficult the longer the campaign goes on. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/lLKvqCA via IFTTT

Amid fresh comments from Mercedes chief Wolff about the ongoing possibility of Verstappen walking away from Red Bull and potentially to his team, Horner has issued a hard-hitting response.With every indication to Red Bull from the Verstappen camp that the triple world champion is fully committed to his contract, Horner says Wolff is wasting his time dreaming that there is a chance of getting ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/aM0IBFN via IFTTT

The joint venture between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group will serve as a central marketing opportunity and consumer touchpoint for the brands. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/JNbUtm3 via IFTTT

CEO Elon Musk will face tough questions after a Q1 sales decline and reports Tesla stopped work on an affordable EV in favor of a dedicated robotaxi without human controls. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/l1xpkUF via IFTTT

The talks will take place when teams join the FIA and F1 management for a gathering of the regular F1 Commission in Geneva and via video conference, as they debate a range of topics relating to technical and sporting matters.One item that has been given prominence on the F1 Commission agenda, which has been distributed ahead of the meeting, is a potential change to F1’s points structure.The idea ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/nfwJHVy via IFTTT

The Spaniard has proved the progress that his squad is making as he emerged from qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix in third position as Red Bull’s closest rival.And although the characteristics of his AMR24 car, which appears better in single-lap pace than long runs, means he is not expecting to hold on to his place in the Shanghai race, he says it is a situation he and the team cannot be ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/73LP4tG via IFTTT

Hamilton proved how strong the race pace of the team’s W15 is when he finished second in the Shanghai sprint, beaten only by Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.It was a performance that confirmed suspicions that the Mercedes is better against the opposition on long runs, but is struggling to extract as good a performance on single-lap form which often leaves it far down the order.Russell said that ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2fI9bKr via IFTTT

In a DRS train behind Fernando Alonso, the battle erupted when Sainz attacked the Aston Martin driver around the outside of Turn 7, which invited both Serigo Perez and Charles Leclerc into the fight.After Alonso picked up a puncture in contact with Sainz, as the pair touched in Turn 7 before both going wide following further contact at Turn 9 to allow Perez to fly past, there was an all-Ferrari ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/N9r4XwW via IFTTT

The championship leader appeared out of sorts in the opening flurry of laps as he struggled to charge his battery with the selected hybrid settings, but a series of changes on his steering wheel appeared to rectify the issue.With greater forward momentum, Verstappen pulled himself out of third with a simple DRS overtake on the second-placed Fernando Alonso, and then pounced on a Turn 14 lock-up ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/JgKUCYa via IFTTT

Ahead of what is expected to be a pretty intense silly season as drivers vie for the best cockpits, Audi has found itself at the centre of the market talk as it looks for the stars that it wants to carry into its debut campaign in 2026.Its approach has become especially intriguing after Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko revealed ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix that his squad found itself ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/TrQ3NRe via IFTTT

The French manufacturer has fast-tracked an upgraded floor for this weekend’s round in Shanghai aimed at bringing more performance after its difficult start to the year. It will be used by Esteban Ocon exclusively this time out, before both drivers have it for the next race in Miami.But interestingly, the revised chassis that the parts are fitted to is not only lighter than the version that the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/IveLu7o via IFTTT

The Canadian intervened in the end-of-session series of soft tyre laps to leapfrog Oscar Piastri's effort moments before the chequered flag, which nobody else had enough time to beat.His surprise appearance at the top of the timesheets rather defined the atypical order locked in at the close of the session, as many teams opted for varying run plans to prepare for the sprint weekend in China.A ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ubGD4ap via IFTTT

The Thai driver and team-mate Logan Sargeant have faced a challenging start to the season with Williams having been without a spare chassis and not being flush with replacement parts.With Sargeant having been forced to sit out the Australian Grand Prix because of the need for his team-mate to take his car, and the American crashing in opening practice in Japan, things were not helped much in the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/4IxSnL7 via IFTTT

The Silverstone-based squad last week announced a new long-term deal with Alonso that will carry their partnership into the new rules era in F1 from 2026.But despite the contract talks being straightforward between both parties once they began, team principal Mike Krack has revealed to some private concerns that F1’s ever-expanding schedule and demands could have been a factor in triggering ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/FViuRzx via IFTTT

NHTSA said on Wednesday it had opened an engineering analysis to investigate reports of unexpected activation of automatic emergency braking systems on around 3 million American Honda Motor vehicles. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/aK3Xo94 via IFTTT

Having looked rapid all weekend in Austin, polesitter Vinales was able to fight back from a sluggish opening lap that dropped him to 11th to take an incredible victory in Sunday’s main race - his first as an Aprilia rider and the 10th of his career.It made him the first rider in the modern era of motorcycle racing to win races for three different marques in the premier class, after his 2016 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/zgw5Z9t via IFTTT

Evaluation of 2026 aero ideas had left sim drivers experiencing some weird phenomena – including difficulties in spinning out on the straights under acceleration in low-downforce configuration, or being unable to run anywhere near flat out in what should be high-speed corners.The situation hinted at F1’s rule makers potentially being on the backfoot with its preparations for the new rules era ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/DchYWMa via IFTTT

Nissan is quickly constructing its first plant to start pilot production of breakthrough solid-state batteries next March, stepping closer to a technology the Japanese carmaker calls a “game changer” for next-generation EVs it plans to introduce by 2030. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/ywmEskR via IFTTT

Red Bull Powertrains will be working in conjunction with Ford to help deliver the engine that will power the current world champion squad for F1’s new rules era.It already has its dynos hard at work in evaluating the performance of its new turbo-hybrid design and while there have been various rumours about the level of progress Red Bull is making with its project, Horner insists everything is on ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/5mcvfIT via IFTTT

The company that runs the squad, Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd., declared a turnover for 2023 of £546.5 million, which covers the year that ended December 31.This figure represents an increase of £71.9 million over the 2022 figure of £474.6 million.As a comparison, Red Bull Technology, the company behind Red Bull’s F1 team, had a turnover of £385.6m in 2022.However, despite the increase in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/R1H7KYa via IFTTT

McRae, the son of 1995 British Rally Championship title-winner Alister and nephew of the late 1995 World Rally champion Colin, scored a first ERC victory of sorts for the famous McRae dynasty since Alister’s triumph in the 1996 Rally of Wales.Max, driving a Tagai Racing Technology-run Peugeot 208 Rally4 car, alongside co-driver Cameron Fair, won the Junior ERC class by a margin of 1m40.6s from ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/7lDVv3F via IFTTT

Throughout his career we have seen plenty of ideas for his ultimate F1 machine – which famously included his Red Bull X2010 created for Gran Turismo. It was a 1400bhp fan car that smashed the track record at Suzuka by 20 seconds during simulator runs.But delivering the perfect F1 car is not just about having the ultimate cars, because a grid full of X2010s would probably not deliver brilliant ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/VeYhUdJ via IFTTT

The Spaniard blitzed the existing lap record at the Circuit of the Americas to score his first pole of the year, which he then converted into a dominant sprint victory.Vinales grabbed the holeshot off the line and beat the field by 2.294 seconds to claim back-to-back sprint victories in 2024.While pleased with his sprint win, Vinales felt his qualifying was more enjoyable but ‘doesn’t know’ ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/wDhQieu via IFTTT

F1 manufacturers are now hard at work in developing their next-generation turbo hybrids, which will feature a 50/50 split in power between the internal combustion engine and battery.The nature of what is coming has opened the door for what could be some unique characteristics because there will be a premium on energy recovery.Newey has revealed that effectively turning the ICEs into generators ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Doa1Zum via IFTTT

“The giggling pin fell out of the laughing shaft, but I managed to get it back in, so we are okay.”Yes you have read that correctly. This was a line from one of Craig Breen’s legendary World Rally Championship stage end interviews, broadcast live on television during a run to second in Sardinia in 2022. You never knew what would come out of his mouth, but it was always guaranteed to stir an ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/w6Z0pC5 via IFTTT

Max Verstappen’s dominant performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, as he took his third win from four races this year, left few in any doubt that the Dutchman is the clear favourite to grab his fourth world title this season.And while closest challenger Ferrari hopes it can find gains to start putting Red Bull under more pressure for wins, Wolff thinks it a pipe dream that anyone can stop ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/xacBNT5 via IFTTT

Vergne’s 1m17.482s left him just 0.20s clear of McLaren’s Jake Hughes as Envision’s Sebastien Buemi was a further 0.081s behind in Saturday morning's session.Buemi topped the order with a 1m19.123s after the opening 10 minutes and just prior to a red flag after the ERT of Sergio Sette Camara was unable to recover to the pits after stopping on track.Once running resumed nearly 10 minutes ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/vV4X261 via IFTTT

F1 will be racing in Shanghai for the first time since 2019, and its addition to the calendar this year is especially interesting as it is the first time that the ground effect cars introduced from 2022 will have driven there.The current generation of F1 machinery is more sensitive to bumps, a common feature at the Shanghai venue because the track is built on swampland where ground movement is ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/UaS8tC5 via IFTTT

Honda has powered Verstappen to all three of his world championships so far, with the Dutchman the overwhelming favourite to add a fourth straight title this year.The Japanese marque has also clinched two constructors' championships with Red Bull, the culmination of an initially troubled F1 return with McLaren in 2015.Verstappen's relationship with Honda is set to end in 2026, when it will become ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/RVKj7zI via IFTTT

The long-expected confirmation comes only weeks after it was revealed ahead of the Tokyo E-Prix that Lola Cars would be returning to motorsport after more than a decade away, while Yamaha would be venturing into four-wheel racing again for the first time since 1997.Ahead of this weekend’s Misano E-Prix, Abt has confirmed it will run the newly developed powertrain when its current partnership ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/BKQrFTi via IFTTT

The trio of changes come as the event in Germany on 11-12 May clashes with the World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Spa, with Envision drivers Sebastien Buemi and Robin Frijns, as well as Mahindra’s Nyck de Vries, set to prioritise the Belgium event.A vote previously put to Formula E teams in Sao Paulo to allow those competing in the WEC to then race on Sunday in Berlin failed to be ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/R1Wn9zq via IFTTT

The German manufacturer is facing up to the reality that it has still not mastered its understanding of the latest ground effect regulations, with its W15 not producing the Red Bull-challenging form hoped for.In fact, Mercedes has admitted that its 2024 challenger is exhibiting characteristics that ‘make no sense’, with increased levels of downforce not translating into extra performance on ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/OxB64eN via IFTTT

The Austrian driver will continue to carry his preferred 91 number on his Manthey EMA-entered 911 GT3 R in 2024, despite having earned the right to flaunt his champion status as part of the DTM rulebook.Current BMW driver Rene Rast was the last champion to not race with #1 on his car, electing to continue with his signature #33 after the first two of his three title-winning campaigns (he didn’t ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/JoEzKuk via IFTTT

As part of the effort to increase car performance to help accommodate the characteristics of the new turbo hybrid engines that feature a 50/50 power split between the internal combustion engine and battery, the new cars are going to have moveable aero.The idea is that the car’s wings will be able to run in a high-downforce configuration in corners to help deliver grip, before shifting to a low ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Fnad4ho via IFTTT

Kostecki will start his Supercars title defence when the championship heads to Taupo in New Zealand on 19-21 April after sitting out the initial two weekends to “prioritise my health”, as per a statement issued on Monday.This comes after a prolonged period that saw allegations of bullying directed at team owner Betty Klimenko and CEO Barry Ryan – something both have repeatedly denied – ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/izZWPhK via IFTTT

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 - 103 wins First race: 2007 Australian Grand Prix World Championships: 7 ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/ZMJ23CU via IFTTT

The eight-time grand prix winner had been expected to lead the RB charge having returned to F1 midway through last season, but instead, he has endured a difficult season and been outperformed by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.Matters were compounded when he clashed with Albon at Turn 3 on the opening lap of the Suzuka race which sent both drivers into the barriers.After giving his take on the clash ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/8ZsmBC5 via IFTTT

Carlos Sainz completed the podium ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, who popped up in Perez's race and gained several places from his mid-pack grid spot by completing a rare Suzuka one-stop strategy.At the first start, polesitter Verstappen easily led Perez away from the line, with the action occurring far back in the pack as the medium-starting RB cars got swamped by soft-shod ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/D7OuWfT via IFTTT

Verstappen will start ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez and McLaren’s Lando Norris after the one-hour qualifying session, which is split into three segments with five cars each being knocked out in Q1 and Q2 before the top-10 shootout of Q3. Japanese Grand Prix grid: Verstappen on pole from PerezWhat happened in Japanese Grand Prix Q1?Verstappen zipped around in 1m28.866s, four tenths quicker ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/uPGb53A via IFTTT

The Red Bull drivers were amongst just a handful of drivers to gain time on the second runs in Q3, where Ferrari’s challenge failed to materialise and the Mercedes drivers ended up behind Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.Verstappen led the way on a 1m28.240s on the first Q3 fliers, where Norris was his closest challenger after producing a then session-best opening sector.But he could not ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YZueaTB via IFTTT

After the initial sighter runs had been completed, most teams sent their drivers out for lengthy stints on higher fuel to see how they stacked up on the tricky tyre management task at this demanding layout with its abrasive track surface.Of the typical frontrunners, the two leading teams in that class so far this season – Red Bull and Ferrari – produced mirrored run plans that paint a ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/DEL46Mu via IFTTT

The last race at the Shanghai circuit was held in 2019, before COVID-19 triggered an extended absence from the country.Since then, the F1 technical regulations have changed substantially, including a switch to 18-inch tyres.Inevitably the track surface will also have altered over the intervening years. But unusually, Pirelli has not been able to send engineers to assess it in advance, which would ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YVwsa0y via IFTTT

Verstappen retired in the opening stages of the last race in Melbourne after his brakes overheated – with it appearing that the pad had jammed on to the disc because of an issue related to the caliper.While there has been no detailed explanation from Red Bull about what exactly happened to trigger the failure, various theories have emerged.One idea is that the culprit was the failure of the team ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/htA8NnS via IFTTT

The Aston Martin driver was handed a drive-through penalty in Melbourne, converted to a 20-second time addition, for the way in which he aggressively defended against George Russell on the final lap around Albert Park.His early deceleration, aimed at ensuring he got a clean exit from Turn 6, caught Russell by surprise and the Mercedes driver lost grip in dirty air before crashing into the barriers ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/NR70mlF via IFTTT

The Walt Disney Co. said it is 'evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.' from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/TUE2qWz via IFTTT

The Sauber squad has arrived at Suzuka for this weekend’s 2024 Japanese GP after pitstop issues have blighted each of its showings in the opening three rounds of the new season.The problem concerns wheelnuts getting crossthreaded during changes, which meant the team made adjustments to its procedures for the Melbourne round last time out.But a reoccurrence of the problem at Bottas’s first stop ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/vQ2Ns3k via IFTTT

Reigning British Formula 4 conqueror Louis Sharp grabbed the early ascendancy in the GB3 Championship by taking a win on his debut at last weekend's opening round at Oulton Park.The Rodin Motorsport driver stormed to a double pole in qualifying and converted the first of those into a maiden victory. His only challenge came after the start into Old Hall, with John Bennett trying a move around the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/42LF0ik via IFTTT

Video shows onlookers heavily booing the protesters, one of whom was carrying a tote bag from the Toyota stand. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/iKrvZXB via IFTTT

Honda's famed Suzuka circuit presents an iconic mix of high-, medium- and low-speed corners, punctuated by a long straight, with its first sector's relentless Esses the ultimate challenge for drivers and their machinery.Following the singularly abrasive tarmac of Bahrain and the unique layouts of Jeddah and Melbourne, many engineers expect Suzuka to be the best test yet of where their cars stack ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/GX1gKj4 via IFTTT

The company reported a net loss of $302.6 million for the year ended Dec. 31, compared with losses of $487.7 million a year earlier. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/bBg9XEV via IFTTT

On 1 April, American media giant Liberty announced it had acquired 86% ownership of Dorna Sports and the MotoGP World Championship in a blockbuster €4.2 billion deal.The buyout, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, means Liberty now owns the world's two biggest motorsport series in F1 and MotoGP.During an investors call on Monday, Liberty CEO Greg Maffei ruled out any ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/8jBMQxi via IFTTT

The 30-year-old joined the team, then known as Motorbase Performance, for the 2022 campaign, before claiming his record-equalling fourth crown last year at the wheel of one of the squad’s Ford Focus STs.Sutton arrived at the squad at the same time as Dan Cammish and, while both were already locked in for 2024, the latest deal extends the partnership by two years.While it is only Sutton whose ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/6V9Eic2 via IFTTT

In 2026, F1 switches to revised power unit regulations which drop the expensive and complicated MGU-H system and instead put a bigger emphasis on electric power provided by the MGU-K.F1 will also adopt sustainable fuels for the turbocharged V6 engine, which will remain in place as part of a projected 50/50 split between electric and internal combustion power.For 2026, Red Bull and sister team RB ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/HiAv5ZF via IFTTT

The American entertainment company, which has owned the rights to Formula 1 since 2016, will pay around €4.2 billion to take over Dorna, which has owned MotoGP since 1992 and also controls WSBK and the MotoE World Cup.Liberty will take 100% of the shares of the Spanish company, 40% owned by Bridgepoint - the Canadian fund that acquired its stake in 2006 from CVC Capital Partners - and 38% by the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/2yRqw7W via IFTTT

Power struggles at Red Bull may be opening the door for a shock departure of its prized asset Max Verstappen, which would have been unthinkable just weeks ago.Needless to say the touted possibility of Verstappen activating certain exit clauses to move before the end of his 2028 deal has put rival teams on high alert.Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff openly stated the triple world champion would be ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/HeM29c1 via IFTTT

The walls of the Silverstone Museum house some impressive pieces of history, but little did they know that something rather special was lurking under the soil, ready to sprout when the moment came.While completing building work for the new Sim Suite, which opened its doors to the public across the Easter weekend, a “decades-old” relic – identified by automotive archaeologists as ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/CRt74XF via IFTTT