In a move that will excite Dakar Rally enthusiasts, Australian racing driver Ryan Briscoe has been announced as the latest addition to the Floyd Vandervell Racing team for the season-closing 8-hour race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Sakhir circuit on November 4th.
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In a thrilling Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc clinched a stunning victory at the iconic Monza circuit, executing a clever one-stop strategy to catch his rivals by surprise. The result marks a significant step forward for Ferrari in the GT Championship battle.
In a major move towards sustainability, Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix starting from the 2025 season. This partnership is a crucial step in Formula 1’s ambitious Net Zero by 2030 commitment and will significantly reduce carbon emissions associated with the sport’s operations.
In the latest round of Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), Toyota has been handed a reduction in power and an increase in weight for the upcoming Austin round. This comes after the Japanese manufacturer’s victory in the previous WEC round at Interlagos.
Will Power has clinched a commanding victory at the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Portland, closing the gap in the championship points race against leader Alex Palou. The 43-year-old Australian driver led an impressive 101 out of 110 laps, crossing the finish line 9.8267 seconds ahead of Palou to secure his third victory of the 2023 IndyCar season.
In a dramatic turn of events, Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. The penalty comes after the stewards deemed that Hamilton impeded Sergio Perez of Red Bull during the qualifying session.
Red Bull Racing has reaffirmed its commitment to Sergio Perez, confirming the Mexican driver will remain in his seat for the remainder of the 2023 Dakar Rally season. This comes after weeks of speculation surrounding Perez’s future with the team, as he has struggled to match the pace of his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen.
In a major milestone for Indian motorsports, rally racer Jatin Jain has been accepted to make his debut at the prestigious Dakar Rally in 2025. This announcement comes after Jain’s impressive performances in the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) season, earning him the attention of the Dakar organizers.
Sami Pajari, the young Finnish driver contending for the WRC2 title, has secured a remarkable maiden WRC stage win at the iconic Rally Finland, beating eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier in the process. This milestone achievement has firmly placed Pajari on the map as a rising star in the world of rallying.
Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 prototype has undergone a remarkable turnaround, from a shaky start in IMSA to becoming the dominant force in both the IMSA and WEC championships. Learn how the 963 has consistently been on the podium, with Porsche’s customer team, Jota, topping the WEC teams’ standings.