Author: Taryn Cerulean

In a thrilling display of racing prowess, Ferrari secured a resounding victory at the Italian GT Championship race held at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale di Monza circuit. Charles Leclerc delivered a masterclass performance to clinch his second Monza win, delighting the adoring Tifosi crowd.

Toyota Gazoo Racing is expecting a tough weekend at the upcoming WEC round in Austin, Texas, as the team aims to minimize the damage to its title chances amid unfavorable circuit characteristics and Balance of Performance changes that have impacted the competitiveness of its GR010 HYBRID Hypercar.

A host of Formula 1 drivers, including Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, have criticized the changes made to the iconic Monza circuit ahead of the 2022 Italian Grand Prix. The resurfacing and modifications to the kerbs have left many feeling that the track has lost some of its beloved ‘old school’ charm, with concerns over how the revisions will impact the racing.

Two-time World Endurance Championship (WEC) title winner Ben Keating is set to make his highly anticipated return to the series for the upcoming race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas next month. The American racer will join forces with the Proton Competition Ford squad, racing the #88 Ford Mustang GT3 in the LMGT3 class.

Hyundai’s British GT team is weighing its options for the 2025 season, with the future of its third car lineup being a crucial factor in determining the overall driver roster. Team principal Cyril Abiteboul discusses the team’s strategy and the potential inclusion of external drivers like M-Sport’s Adrien Fourmaux and WRC2 leader Oliver Solberg.

With only 150 starting positions available, competition is fierce to claim a spot on the Dakar Rally grid. Having the right management team to secure a drive and create an environment for success is critical, as the Dakar Rally’s growing popularity and limited seats make it essential for drivers to have expert guidance to navigate the complexities of the event.

Toyota Gazoo Racing showcased their dominance in qualifying for the 6 Hours of São Paulo, the fifth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Kamui Kobayashi secured pole position in the #7 Toyota, edging out the sister #8 car, as the Japanese manufacturer locked out the front row in the highly competitive Hypercar class.

Red Bull and renowned Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey have pulled the wraps off the stunning RB17 hypercar, delivering a 1000hp, naturally aspirated V10 beast that promises to captivate motorsport enthusiasts. With a focus on performance and an iconic sound, the RB17 is set to become a collector’s item, but could also make waves on the racing circuit.

M-Sport, the renowned rally car manufacturer, is hopeful that the impressive debut of its non-hybrid version of the Ford Puma World Rally Championship (WRC) car will help stimulate sales of its Rally1 vehicles. Rising star Martins Sesks put in an eye-catching performance in the non-hybrid Puma, finishing fifth overall and winning a stage, showcasing the car’s competitiveness despite the lack of a hybrid system.

In a major victory for Porsche’s 911 Dakar program, the appeal filed by Rowe Racing against the results of the Nürburgring 24 Hour race has been dismissed, ensuring the Audi crew remains the rightful winners of the Intercontinental GT Challenge event. The Dakar Rally-inspired Porsche 911 Dakar’s dominant performance is a testament to the brand’s engineering prowess and the versatility of the iconic sports car.