In a significant move for the World Rally Championship (WRC), Toyota has confirmed that eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier will be part of its lineup for the upcoming Acropolis Rally Greece. This is a crucial event as Toyota looks to close the gap to rivals Hyundai in the manufacturers’ championship.
Red Bull Racing has reaffirmed its commitment to Sergio Perez, confirming the Mexican driver will remain in his seat for the remainder of the 2023 Dakar Rally season. This comes after weeks of speculation surrounding Perez’s future with the team, as he has struggled to match the pace of his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen.
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.
As the British GT Championship reaches its mid-season break, a closer look at the qualifying performances of teammates offers fascinating insights into the dynamics within each garage. The qualifying head-to-head statistics provide a clear yardstick for assessing relative speed, with some pairings showing remarkable parity and others revealing significant gaps.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season takes a summer break, the motorsport series has been making impressive strides in its sustainability and social impact initiatives throughout the first half of the year. From solar-powered circuits to biofuel-powered safety cars and community-driven programs, F1 is leading the way in motorsport sustainability.
The Formula 1 summer break may be in full swing, but the motorsports world is abuzz with excitement as the 2024 season prepares to roar back to life at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. Tire strategy, top teams, and driver rivalries promise an action-packed event at the iconic Circuit Zandvoort.
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.
In a rare glimpse, media were granted access to Red Bull Powertrains’ facility, where the energy drink giant is developing its own F1 engine for 2026 in partnership with Ford Motorsports. The tour revealed the extensive work underway to prepare for the major regulation changes, as Red Bull takes its engine future into its own hands.
Zak Brown, the CEO of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series team, believes the squad can mirror the recent uptick in fortunes experienced by the organization’s Formula 1 outfit, emphasizing the ‘same concept’ underpinning both racing programs. The team is working to address areas of weakness and navigate off-track drama as it strives to challenge the established powers in the IndyCar Series.
The 2023 World Rally Championship (WRC) title race has taken an exciting turn as Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville extends his lead over Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier, despite Ogier’s victory at Rally Finland. With the championship now entering its crucial stages, the battle between Neuville and Ogier promises to be a thrilling one as both drivers fight for the prestigious world title.