The Mustang GT3’s impressive debut at the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours, with a podium finish in the LMGT3 class, has been likened to the Ford GT’s historic victory in 2016. This remarkable achievement highlights the car’s potential in top-level GT racing and sets the stage for future success in the WEC, IMSA, and beyond.
Author: Ryker Frostleaf
Tristan Vautier, the 34-year-old Frenchman, is set to make a comeback to the NTT IndyCar Series this weekend as he takes the wheel of the Honda-powered No. 51 entry for Dale Coyne Racing (DCR) at the Detroit Grand Prix. The upcoming outing will mark Vautier’s return to IndyCar racing since 2017, when he was called upon by DCR to substitute for the injured Sebastien Bourdais at Texas Motor Speedway.
The NTT IndyCar Series held a thrilling race on the streets of Detroit this past weekend, with Scott Dixon once again showcasing his mastery of fuel-saving to emerge victorious. In a race filled with chaos and crashes, Dixon navigated the 100-lap event with precision, stretching his fuel longer than nearly everyone else to claim his second win of the 2024 season.
In the latest edition of the British GT Power Rankings, Charles Leclerc put on a commanding display throughout the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, emerging victorious on the streets of his home race. But who else impressed in the Principality? Our five-judge panel assessed each driver’s performance and scored them out of 10, providing a comprehensive analysis of the weekend’s events.
Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-powered concept car that will make its debut on the track during demonstration runs at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours. This is a significant step as Alpine explores the future of hydrogen in endurance racing, with the vehicle offering performance comparable to a petrol-powered equivalent.
The iconic Dakar Rally is set to take center stage this weekend as the Formula 1 circus heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. In the world of off-road endurance racing, however, there’s been a significant development as Esteban Ocon has announced his plans to leave the Alpine F1 team at the end of the 2024 season.
Jean-Éric Vergne set the pace in practice and secured pole position in qualifying, but contact and a damaged front wing hampered his progress in the intense Formula E race in Shanghai, where he finished sixth.
In a thrilling qualifying session for the Formula E Monaco E-Prix, Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein stormed to pole position with a blistering lap time, putting him in prime position to extend his lead in the championship standings. The battle for the remaining front row spots was equally intense, with Stoffel Vandoorne and Nick Cassidy rounding out the top three.
In the latest British GT news, the Brackley-based Mercedes team has enjoyed a much more fruitful Canadian Grand Prix compared to other races this campaign. The team’s improved performance was assisted by a new front wing design, and they are confident of further upgrades to come that will ‘bully’ the car into shape.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville put in an exceptional performance at the first gravel rally of the 2023 British GT Championship, finishing on the podium and extending his lead in the title race despite the challenges faced by his rival Elfyn Evans.