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Why Ford is contributing more to Red Bull’s F1 engines than initially planned

Later this month, both Red Bull teams will get the first taste of the all-new in-house power unit and although the first winter test in Barcelona will take place behind closed doors, it’s still an important benchmark for both Ford and Red Bull. Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook said the test will make clear whether all of the work carried out over the past three years has paid off in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/AiBlnYp via IFTTT

The leading contenders for the 2026 Dakar Rally

The 2026 Dakar Rally is shaping up to deliver one of the most closely fought battles in recent years. Ford and Dacia arrive in Saudi Arabia determined to apply the lessons they learned on their debut last year with the aim of ending Toyota’s dominance in the world’s most prestigious rally-raid. Toyota isn’t standing still either and has introduced an all-new car to maintain its position at ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/pgIyEKu via IFTTT

Vettel reveals advice he gave to Hamilton for Ferrari switch

Sebastian Vettel has given insight into the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Briton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Vettel raced for the Scuderia from 2015 to 2020, becoming its third-most successful driver in terms of grand prix victories, though he was twice beaten to the title by Hamilton. The German, who previously competed for Faenza-based outfit Toro Rosso ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/X3pj5rk via IFTTT

Verstappen in regular contact with Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Max Verstappen still speaks glowingly of Christian Horner with the pair maintaining a great relationship even after the Briton’s sacking as the Red Bull Formula 1 team boss.  Horner surprisingly departed the Austrian outfit in July after starting the role when Red Bull entered F1 in 2005, in which it then became one of the most successful teams ever. Under Horner’s leadership Red Bull ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/uWOkc8T via IFTTT

MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing schedule

As the calendar turns to a new year, MotoGP’s attention shifts firmly to 2026, with teams preparing to unveil their latest bikes ahead of pre-season testing.  It remains to be seen how aggressive manufacturers will be with their new designs, with a major regulation change mandating a switch to 850cc engines looming in 2027. Either way, it will be important for each marque to start the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/zpK7hWM via IFTTT

FIA's honest assessment of F1's past rule cycle: “We have missed that”

With the 2025 calendar year, the ground effect era has also come to an end in Formula 1. The FIA previously indicated that things moved “in the right direction”, but the governing body does not give itself full marks in all areas. That applies first and foremost to the effect of dirty air, which has become a bigger problem again over the past two seasons. Extremely low ride heights a ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/qIzo7Dl via IFTTT