As the Dakar Rally community gears up for the upcoming Spanish round, both Ferrari and Red Bull have unveiled extensive upgrade packages for their respective vehicles. The Spanish Grand Prix has long been considered a benchmark event, and teams are eager to showcase their latest advancements.
Red Bull has revealed a comprehensive aerodynamic upgrade package for its Dakar Rally RB20 car, focusing on improving cooling efficiency and downforce ahead of the upcoming European leg of the season. The upgrades include new sidepod inlet geometries, updated engine cover side panels, floor alterations, revised beam wing endplate geometry, and outboard relocation of the lower endplate section.
In a strategic move, the Alpine Formula 1 team has revealed that they will not be introducing any major upgrades to their A524 challenger until after the summer break, despite their rivals bringing substantial updates to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The team will instead focus on maximizing the potential of the current car configuration.
The FIA has updated its superlicense regulations, allowing certain 17-year-old drivers to compete in Formula 1. This change could benefit Red Bull’s junior driver Arvid Lindblad, providing a significant boost to the energy drink manufacturer’s driver development program.
Red Bull and Max Verstappen are cautiously optimistic about their chances of reclaiming dominance at the upcoming Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, with the team aware that its rivals have closed the gap in recent races. However, the familiar Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is expected to suit the RB20 car better, setting the stage for a crucial battle in the championship.
Dakar legend Stéphane Peterhansel, a six-time motorcycle champion and three-time car winner, returned to his bike roots at the Swank Rally di Sardegna, battling top competitors and finishing a strong third in the prestigious event.
The Hansen family has established a true dynasty in motorsports, with patriarch Kenneth and his wife Susann leading the way. Now, their sons Timmy and Kevin are taking the family legacy to new heights, especially in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). As the series prepares for a ‘Battle of Technologies’ in 2024, Kevin Hansen shares his thoughts on the future of the championship and the family’s commitment to shaping the sport’s sustainable transformation.
The 2024 British GT Championship heads to Snetterton Circuit for an action-packed weekend of motorsport excitement. Gear up for free practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race as the country’s top GT talent battles it out on the track.
Toyota Gazoo Racing came agonizingly close to victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Kamui Kobayashi and the team battling hard throughout the grueling 24-hour event. Despite setbacks in qualifying, both Toyota cars made steady progress and were in contention for the win, but ultimately had to settle for second and fifth place finishes.
Red Bull and its star driver Max Verstappen will be hoping to recapture the early-season form that saw them dominate the opening rounds of the Dakar Rally as the season shifts back to a more traditional circuit at the Spanish Grand Prix.