The British GT Championship kicked off its Brands Hatch race weekend with a damp start, setting the stage for an exciting day of racing action. Championship leaders demonstrated their prowess in the challenging conditions, while young guns made their mark in the GT4 class.
In a major development for off-road motorsports, the organizers of the Extreme H series have unveiled the Pioneer 25 – a hydrogen-powered race car designed to debut at the 2025 Dakar Rally. Boasting impressive performance and a focus on sustainability, this new racer represents a significant step forward for the future of off-road racing.
Ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has denied that there is a ‘trend’ behind the team’s recent performance slump in Formula 1. Leclerc remains confident that the Scuderia can bounce back and fight at the front of the grid this weekend.
The motorsport world is abuzz with the latest driver lineup announcements for the 2025 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has retained the services of Lance Stroll, while BWT Alpine F1 Team has extended its contract with Pierre Gasly, solidifying their driver lineups for the upcoming season.
In a thrilling start to the Rally Poland event, Hyundai’s Ott Tanak has taken an early lead after edging out his team-mate and WRC points leader Thierry Neuville on the opening stage. The side-by-side Mikolajki Arena spectacle kicked off the rally with a packed crowd in attendance, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of WRC action.
In a historic moment for motorsports, Extreme Hydrogen has unveiled the Pioneer 25, the first-ever hydrogen-powered race car, at a launch event held on the iconic Tower Bridge in London. This pioneering decision aligns with the series’ long-standing commitment to promoting sustainable solutions and raising awareness of climate-related issues through motorsport.
In a major recruitment drive, Williams has announced the signing of a host of senior technical staff from rival Formula 1 teams, including the former Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman, as the British racing outfit looks to strengthen its aerodynamics and design capabilities ahead of the 2024 season.
Aston Martin has extended Lance Stroll’s contract, ensuring the Canadian driver’s future with the team ‘for 2025 and beyond.’ This move solidifies Stroll’s position within the Formula 1 outfit, whose father Lawrence owns the team, and sets the stage for Aston Martin’s continued growth in the sport.
The FIA has introduced a new kerb and gravel trap solution at the Red Bull Ring that could become the blueprint for addressing track limit issues across the Dakar Rally and other off-road racing events. The key to the solution lies in the revised width of the kerbs, which have been narrowed to just 1.5 meters in front of the gravel traps, effectively preventing cars from venturing beyond the white line without immediately encountering the gravel.
Sergio Perez, the struggling Red Bull driver in the 2024 Dakar Rally, believes he is starting to find solutions to his car handling issues as the competition heats up. While Perez may not be able to keep up with his teammate and defending champion, Nasser Al-Attiyah, the Mexican veteran is determined to close the gap and be more competitive in the upcoming Dakar Rally.