In a groundbreaking moment, Porsche has secured its first-ever Dakar Rally triumph, marking a historic milestone for the German marque. Meanwhile, Raffaele Marciello bids farewell to Mercedes to join BMW, adding to the intrigue ahead of the Macau GT World Cup where a talented field will compete for glory on the challenging Guia Circuit.
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The 21-year-old Argentine driver, Franco Colapinto, has made a strong impression since replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams, scoring points in two of his six outings with the Grove-based team. This has created a small earthquake in the world of Formula 1, with rumors linking him to Red Bull’s teams for the 2025 season.
As the 2024 Dakar Rally approaches, Aston Martin, Red Bull, and McLaren are investing in brand-new wind tunnel facilities, highlighting the relentless quest for aerodynamic superiority in the off-road racing scene. Explore the challenges of establishing correlation between wind tunnel data and real-world performance, and the ongoing pursuit of aerodynamic perfection.
Aston Martin has decided to retain the Suzuka floor specification for the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, as the team continues to investigate the performance issues with its 2024 car. Despite introducing a major development package at the US GP, the upgrades failed to deliver the expected boost, prompting further analysis by the team.
Moroccan driver Souad Mouktadiri is set to make her highly anticipated Dakar Rally debut in 2025, becoming the first Moroccan competitor in the SSV category. Mouktadiri’s journey to the Dakar has been paved by her extensive experience in various cross-country rallies, particularly those held in her home country.
The Brazilian GT Championship faces an unpredictable race weekend at Interlagos, as Pirelli’s tyre choices and the circuit’s newly resurfaced track present unique challenges for teams and drivers.
In a thrilling finish to the Lone Star Le Mans six-hour race, the customer AF Corse-run Ferrari 499P driven by Robert Kubica, Yifei Ye, and Robert Shwartzman emerged victorious after an intense battle with Toyota. The victory came just hours after Charles Leclerc’s triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, capping off a remarkable day for Ferrari.
The British GT Championship saw an intense battle at the Croft Circuit this weekend, with the Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars dominating the top of the timesheets in the second free practice session. The battle at the front was fierce, with WRT BMW driver Robin Frijns pushing the Ferraris hard.
Porsche asserts its dominance in the opening practice session for this weekend’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with Australian driver Matt Campbell topping the timesheets in the #5 Penske-run Porsche 963 LMDh.
In a surprising turn of events, Alpine’s bold decision to completely overhaul their Formula 1 car concept for the 2023 season has been met with unwavering support from driver Pierre Gasly. Despite a disappointing start, Gasly believes the team’s daring move was the right choice, as they navigate the challenges of the Dakar Rally.