In an exclusive interview, Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds shares his vision for the all-electric championship’s strategic direction, including a packed 17-race calendar, plans to navigate the technological advancements of its cars, and ambitions to expand in key markets like the US and China.
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British racing driver Katherine Legge is determined to find the right setup for her Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing Honda to secure a strong result at the 2023 Indianapolis 500. Despite facing handling issues during practice sessions, Legge is working tirelessly with her team to unlock the full potential of her car and make a statement at the iconic event.
The 2023 FIA WEC season is off to an exciting start, and Porsche Penske Motorsport is poised to make a significant impact. Despite facing challenges with traffic management, the team’s strong performance in free practice suggests they remain a top contender for the coveted championship.
The British GT Championship witnessed a thrilling display of dominance by the two New Zealand drivers, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, in the recent Monte Carlo E-Prix. Evans, driving for Jaguar TCS Racing, secured a convincing victory, crossing the finish line nearly a second ahead of his teammate Cassidy.
In the opening practice session of the British GT Championship, the track was ravaged by an intense hailstorm, leaving the circuit flooded with standing water. As the conditions improved, Fernando Alonso, leading the pack in FP2, acknowledged the importance of making the best decisions on tyre choices and set-ups, noting that ‘the right decision can gain you five seconds, the wrong decision, you are out of the race’.
World Rally Championship (WRC) driver Pierre-Louis Loubet is poised to make his debut in the world of rally raid, entering the 2024 Africa Eco Race with the new Apache APH-01 hybrid side-by-side vehicle. Joined by co-driver François Borsotto, Loubet is eager to explore this new challenge and prove the potential of the innovative hybrid racer.
The second practice session for the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Spa 6 Hours race witnessed an intense battle among the top contenders in the GT category, with Kévin Estre in the Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 setting the benchmark and a host of other top drivers close behind. The session was not without its challenges, with three full course yellows interrupting the action, but the competitive spirit on display promises an exciting and closely-fought race ahead for WEC and GT enthusiasts.
The Alpine LMDh team is expecting good news this week regarding Ferdinand Habsburg’s return to the #35 car for the upcoming Spa 6 Hours round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on May 11th. The 25-year-old Austrian driver is still awaiting final sign-off from his doctors to return to racing after fracturing two lumbar vertebrae in a testing incident at MotorLand Aragon in late March.
The opening practice session of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Spa-Francorchamps has set the stage for an intense battle among the top teams and drivers. Ferrari’s Antonio Fuoco topped the timesheets, showcasing the Italian manufacturer’s strong form, while new Hypercar contenders from Lamborghini and Alpine also impressed with their pace.
In an impressive outing for Proton Competition in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), Julien Andlauer showcased his prowess behind the wheel of the #99 Porsche 963 Hypercar. The 24-year-old Frenchman, in only his third race in the Hypercar category, delivered a monstrous final stint that saw him charge from 12th to 5th position.