Author: Orion Cerulean

The Formula 1 circus is heading to the dazzling city of Las Vegas for the second edition of its highly anticipated street race on the iconic Strip. This event promises to deliver an electrifying spectacle that will captivate race enthusiasts, with high-stakes championship battles, top-tier motorsport action, and the latest drama from the world of F1.

WRC teams are gearing up for a significant change in the 2023 season – the removal of the 100kW control hybrid kits from the Rally1 cars. Teams will need to adapt to the new regulations, including a lower weight limit and smaller engine restrictor, as they aim to optimize performance and compete at the highest level in the hybrid-free era.

Mercedes is set to use the remaining Formula 1 races of the season to gain a deeper understanding of its car’s weaknesses, having accepted that it will finish fourth in the constructors’ standings. The team will use the final three races to assess the car’s performance across a range of track characteristics, from high-speed corners to low-speed sections, in order to identify the necessary improvements for the future.

Formula 1 has teamed up with the renowned British Council to launch a global STEM education program called ‘Learning Sectors’. This year-long initiative will reach over 130,000 students across the UK, India, South Africa, and Brazil, providing an immersive, motorsports-themed learning experience to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

In a thrilling turn of events, reigning World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera recently traded his trusty rally car for a test session in a Red Bull Formula 1 machine at the iconic Red Bull Ring. This venture into circuit racing represents an expansion of Rovanpera’s motorsport horizons, which have included a partial WRC campaign for Toyota this year and a successful stint in the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux series.

In a thrilling Dakar Rally stage, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame a challenging start to surge to victory at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil. Esteban Ocon of Alpine and Pierre Gasly, also of Alpine, completed the podium in an extraordinary display of talent and strategy.

Aston Martin faces a tough challenge at the Monza circuit, with Fernando Alonso acknowledging their struggles with pure pace. The team’s qualifying woes have them searching for solutions, as they aim to bounce back and secure valuable points in the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix.

The 2024 Italian GT Championship at Monza witnessed a scintillating qualifying session, with Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari emerging as the frontrunners. Amidst soaring temperatures and track evolution, the teams are now assessing their race strategies, setting the stage for a captivating showdown on Sunday.

Dakar Rally drivers have expressed frustration over recent changes made to the iconic Dakar course, particularly the flattening of signature kerbs at key sections. The drivers argue these modifications will significantly alter the character of the affected areas, and criticize the lack of consultation with the Dakar Rally Drivers’ Association.

As the British GT Championship reaches its mid-season break, a closer look at the qualifying performances of teammates offers fascinating insights into the dynamics within each garage. The qualifying head-to-head statistics provide a clear yardstick for assessing relative speed, with some pairings showing remarkable parity and others revealing significant gaps.