Reigning World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanpera led a Toyota 1-2-3 at the grueling Rally Finland, making a strong start to his bid for a maiden WRC home win. Running a part-time program, the Finnish phenom tamed the challenging wet conditions to finish 8.3 seconds ahead of title contender and teammate Elfyn Evans.
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Lando Norris’ impressive 2024 Formula 1 campaign has been marred by a surprising weakness: his struggles with race starts. Missed opportunities at key moments have cost the young McLaren driver precious points, forcing him to adopt tyre-saving strategies to mount recoveries. As the season reaches its crucial phase, addressing this issue will be crucial for Norris’ title ambitions.
In a major move, Aston Martin Racing has announced that Enrico Cardile, the former Ferrari Chassis Technical Director, will be joining the team as their new Chief Technical Officer starting from the 2025 Formula 1 season. The news marks a significant boost to Aston Martin’s technical leadership as they position themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, the qualifying sessions are where the true battle for grid positions unfolds. Motorsport.com regularly publishes the qualifying records of each team, showcasing the team-mate duels that have unfolded throughout the season. These records provide valuable insights into the dynamics within each Formula 1 team, showcasing the intense competition and level of performance that drivers must strive for to secure the best grid positions.
The iconic Silverstone Circuit is once again the center of attention as the British Grand Prix, a highlight of the Formula 1 calendar, gets underway. Silverstone has a rich history in motorsports, having hosted the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950, and this year, three British drivers will be aiming to claim victory on home soil.
Legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey is the hottest commodity in motorsports, with Aston Martin and Ferrari vying for his prized signature as he departs Red Bull Racing. Aston Martin’s pursuit of Newey underscores the team’s determination to transform itself into a title contender, but the outcome of this high-stakes battle will have a significant impact on the future of both teams.
The Historic Stock Car Racing Association (HSCRA) has announced the launch of the HSR NASCAR Classic presented by Petty’s Garage, a new historic stock car racing series dedicated to showcasing the glory days of NASCAR’s past. The series will feature a variety of iconic NASCAR stock cars, with vehicles split into seven categories based on their model year and specifications, delivering an immersive and authentic experience for fans who crave the excitement of NASCAR’s golden era.
Valtteri Bottas believes Sauber’s lack of pace is a long-term challenge, as the team remains the only one yet to score points in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Despite improvements between the Sprint and Main race, Bottas acknowledges the team needs new upgrades to make progress in the highly competitive midfield.
The dramatic ending to the 2024 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix saw a familiar clash between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris, reigniting debates about driving standards and the enforcement of racing rules in the sport.
In a thrilling season opener, Jean-Eric Vergne of DS Penske emerged victorious on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing his skill and determination in the challenging conditions. The race was marked by intense competition, energy management, and a late safety car that shook up the strategies, but Vergne’s experience and the competitiveness of the DS E-TENSE FE23 proved decisive.