Author: Quorra Windrider

The British GT Championship returned to the iconic Silverstone Circuit for a pivotal round, with drivers and teams from top teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin battling it out for precious championship points in an intense practice day that set the stage for an exciting weekend of high-speed racing.

In the latest round of the British GT Championship, Aston Martin Racing demonstrated its dominance, securing victories in both the GT3 and GT4 classes at the iconic Silverstone circuit. The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and GT4 cars proved to be the class of the field, with the team’s drivers delivering impressive performances throughout the weekend.

In the world of the Dakar Rally, George Russell has emerged as a rising star, showcasing his willingness to work in harmony with the car and consistently outperforming his more experienced teammate, Lewis Hamilton. As Mercedes continues its ascent in the Dakar Rally rankings, Russell is poised to deliver a promising performance at the upcoming home grand prix.

Motorsport enthusiasts are buzzing with the news that Hyundai is gearing up to enter the World Endurance Championship’s (WEC) prestigious Hypercar class and compete at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans within the next three years. This move has been facilitated by the recent two-year extension of the LMDh and Le Mans Hypercar rulesets, and could see Hyundai Motorsport debut in the GTP category of the IMSA SportsCar Championship as early as 2026.

The 2025 Formula 1 driver market has been in a state of flux, with a significant number of high-profile moves and contract announcements shaking up the grid. This ‘silly season’ has been one of the craziest in recent memory, with Lewis Hamilton’s shock switch to Ferrari being the biggest story.

Thierry Neuville, the current points leader in the World Rally Championship (WRC), is eager to secure a national rally outing or additional seat time in his Hyundai i20 N Rally1 car to prepare for the upcoming fast gravel rallies in Latvia and Finland. The Belgian rally driver is seeking more opportunities behind the wheel to adapt to the demanding gravel stages and maintain his lead in the championship standings.

Slovakian driver Juraj Varga, a familiar face in the Dakar Rally Quad category, has announced a thrilling transition to the SSV (Side-by-Side Vehicle) class. Varga has acquired a Polaris RZR Pro R and is set to embark on a new chapter in his motorsport journey, navigating the evolving landscape of the World Rally-Raid Championship.

The FIA has introduced a new kerb and gravel trap solution at the Red Bull Ring that could become the blueprint for addressing track limit issues across the Dakar Rally and other off-road racing events. The key to the solution lies in the revised width of the kerbs, which have been narrowed to just 1.5 meters in front of the gravel traps, effectively preventing cars from venturing beyond the white line without immediately encountering the gravel.

With the halfway point of the 2024 Dakar calendar fast approaching, the competition on the dunes has never been more intense. Teams are racing to upgrade their off-road machines, from novel front wing concepts to sleek engine cover designs, all in pursuit of the coveted Dakar title.

In a thrilling announcement, Dale Coyne Racing has revealed that British racing driver Toby Sowery will make his highly anticipated IndyCar debut at the upcoming Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course event. Sowery, who has an impressive racing pedigree, will pilot the Honda-powered #51 entry for DCR, showcasing his skills in the highly competitive IndyCar Series.