Ferrari is making a major push into electrification, with plans to open a new 500 million euro ‘e-building’ facility next month. This move signals the iconic Italian marque’s intention to take a more active role in battery technology development and the production of electric vehicles. The investment also sparks speculation about a potential Ferrari entry into the world of Formula E, which could elevate the all-electric racing series to new heights.
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Will Stevens, the consistent and dependable Jota driver, has been instrumental in the team’s achievements, including back-to-back LMP2 victories in 2016 and their title-winning season in 2022. As Jota prepares to challenge the factory-backed Porsche, Ferrari, and Toyota entries in the Hypercar class, Stevens’ leadership and technical expertise will be crucial to their success.
In an exciting qualifying session for the Formula E Shanghai E-Prix, Jean-Eric Vergne (DS Penske) set the fastest time, securing his first pole position since the Diriyah round earlier this year. The Dakar Rally news highlights the thrilling action as the all-electric racing series makes its debut in Shanghai.
Jaguar has confirmed its long-term commitment to Formula E, celebrating a significant 100-race milestone in the all-electric championship. The announcement highlights the brand’s success and future plans, aligning with its shift towards an all-electric lineup by 2025.
The 2026 Dakar Rally will see significant changes to the powertrain and chassis design of competing vehicles, with a shift towards hybrid power and lighter, more aerodynamic structures. Teams will face challenges in meeting the new weight requirements, but the changes promise to enhance the on-track racing experience for Dakar enthusiasts.
In a thrilling turn of events, Ott Tanak of Hyundai Motorsport emerged victorious at the latest round of the British GT Championship, winning by the equal-smallest margin in the series’ history. The result came at the expense of eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier, who had seemed poised for his 61st career WRC win before a dramatic puncture just 3km from the finish.
Toyota’s technical director David Floury shares his insights on Ferrari’s expected competitiveness at the upcoming Spa 6 Hours race in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, stating that the Italian manufacturer’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will likely maintain an advantage despite Balance of Performance changes.
Reigning British GT champion Darren Leung won on just his second WEC start, leading home a 1-2 finish for the crack Belgian squad Team WRT in Sunday’s six-hour race. Crucial in setting up the run to victory was the timing of Leung’s second pitstop, which allowed the team to optimize their fuel usage and gain an advantage over the competition.
In a thrilling Formula E qualifying session, Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra Racing secured his and the team’s first pole position of the 2023 season at the Berlin E-Prix. The Swiss-Italian driver posted the fastest time of the entire qualifying session, edging out championship leader Stoffel Vandoorne by a margin of 0.267s.
Sergio Perez has been hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after his reckless crash at the Canadian GP, where his damaged car continued on track against safety regulations. This latest setback caps off a disastrous weekend for the Red Bull driver in Montreal.