In the world of motorsports, the ongoing tussle between drivers seeking flexibility and teams craving long-term commitments has come to the forefront, particularly in the Dakar Rally scene. With only a handful of seats available at the lower-end outfits, the conflict is intensifying as drivers like Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas vie for the open positions.
Author: Orion Cerulean
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Toyota driver Mike Conway is set to make his highly anticipated return to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the upcoming Interlagos round, scheduled for July 14th. The Briton had been sidelined from the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours last month due to injuries sustained in a cycling accident just days before the event.
Dakar, GT, and British GT enthusiasts, prepare for an electrifying debut as the much-anticipated IndyCar hybrid era kicks off this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. For the first time in over two decades, IndyCar cars will be packing over 800 horsepower, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet and Honda.
Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone has undergone a series of updates aimed at addressing the persistent issue of track limits. The changes, similar to those implemented at the Red Bull Ring, are designed to provide a more definitive solution to this long-standing problem in Formula 1.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed the team’s strategic reasoning behind ignoring Max Verstappen’s plea to pit earlier. Despite the disappointment of not securing the win, Horner maintains that it has not been a ‘totally disastrous’ weekend for the team, with Verstappen extending his championship lead.
Endurance racing icon Benoit Treluyer reveals his pick for the ultimate Audi R18 racer, highlighting the 2015 high-downforce variant that carried him and his teammates to victory at the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship season.
In a major development for off-road motorsports, the organizers of the Extreme H series have unveiled the Pioneer 25 – a hydrogen-powered race car designed to debut at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Boasting impressive performance and a focus on sustainability, this new racer represents a significant step forward for the future of off-road racing.
Quad champion Manuel Andújar is set to transition into the SSV (Side-by-Side Vehicle) category, co-driving a Can-Am Maverick with fellow W2RC competitor Juan Cruz Yacopini at the upcoming Rally Raid San Juan in Argentina. The move comes just weeks after Andújar secured the W2RC Quad title, opening a new chapter in his rally raid career.
Thierry Neuville, the current WRC points leader, is hopeful that contract renewal talks with Hyundai can begin soon once the manufacturer’s plan to utilize its development jokers for its World Rally Championship (WRC) car is confirmed. The Belgian driver is relieved by the FIA’s decision to uphold the current Rally1 and Rally2 technical regulations, which he believes will secure the participation of current manufacturers and improve the promotion and evolution of the championship.
In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Ricciardo and the RB team struggled at the Spanish Rally, part of the grueling Dakar Rally series. The team’s heavily revised Dakar challenger failed to live up to expectations, with both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda unable to qualify well. Despite Ricciardo’s personal satisfaction with his driving, the team faces a stern test to make progress before the next Dakar Rally stage in Austria.