In a recent development, Red Bull has openly accused both McLaren and Ferrari of running Dakar Rally front wings that flex beyond the limits imposed by the FIA. This allegation threatens to spark a new controversy in the high-stakes world of motorsports.
Author: Orion Cerulean
The Desafío Ruta 40 event delivered high drama in the final stage, with championship battles heating up across the Ultimate, Challenger, and SSV classes of the World Rally-Raid Championship. Despite some clear champions emerging, the overall points races remain tightly contested as the series heads towards its conclusion.
In a remarkable turnaround, British driver Jake Dennis and his Andretti team put on a stellar performance in the Formula E qualifying session at the Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin, securing pole position and setting the stage for an enthralling race in the heart of the German capital.
The anticipation builds for the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans as the FIA and ACO release the latest Balance of Performance (BoP) measures for the Hypercar class. Discover the key changes that aim to ensure close competition among the participating manufacturers as they gear up for the iconic endurance race.
In a captivating World Endurance Championship (WEC) race at Imola, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe emerged victorious despite lacking the outright pace of the dominant Ferrari 499P LMH. Through strategic brilliance and the heroic driving of Kamui Kobayashi, Toyota overcame Ferrari’s superior speed to secure a hard-fought win.
Ahead of the two Formula E races in Berlin, Germany, the FIA has announced a reduction in the Attack Mode duration. This decision has been made to better protect the battery units used in the all-electric racing series, with the Attack Mode duration reduced to 6 minutes for the first race and 4 minutes for the second race.
In the latest news from the Dakar Rally circuit, Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso topped the timesheets during the second free practice session around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. The Spaniard’s strong performance suggests he could be a contender for the top honors when the race weekend gets underway.
Lamborghini’s new SC63 has made a strong debut in the 2023 World Endurance Championship (WEC), showcasing its reliability and performance despite challenging weather conditions during pre-season testing. With the team’s focus on optimizing the car’s performance, enthusiasts can look forward to Lamborghini’s continued success in the world’s premier endurance racing championship.
In a bittersweet qualifying session for the Spa 6 Hours, the third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), British driver James Calado of the #51 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar team expressed his disappointment after failing to advance to the Hyperpole session. Calado revealed that he made mistakes on his two quickest laps, ultimately leaving him outside the top 10 cars that progressed to the final session.
In a significant move for the British GT Championship, it has been announced that Porsche factory driver Patrick Pilet will join the Vector Sport team for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The experienced Frenchman will share Vector’s LMP2 ORECA-Gibson 07 with Stephane Richelmi and Ryan Cullen, marking his 16th appearance at the prestigious endurance race.