Porsche has claimed pole position for the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours, with the #6 car driven by Kevin Estre topping a dramatic Hyperpole session. The grid is set for an enthralling endurance classic, with Cadillac, BMW, and Toyota all vying for victory in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
In a captivating turn of events at the iconic Circuit de Monaco, the Alpine duo of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon enjoyed their best qualifying performance of the season, securing 10th and 11th place on the grid respectively. However, the race did not unfold without drama, as the two teammates found themselves embroiled in a controversial incident that left one car in the barriers.
In the latest edition of the British GT Power Rankings, Charles Leclerc put on a commanding display throughout the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, emerging victorious on the streets of his home race. But who else impressed in the Principality? Our five-judge panel assessed each driver’s performance and scored them out of 10, providing a comprehensive analysis of the weekend’s events.
Heading into the second half of the 2024 Formula E season, Jaguar Racing has emerged as the dominant force, securing a commanding 1-2 finish in the last race and building a sizeable 44-point lead in the teams’ standings. With drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy at the helm, the British manufacturer has produced one of the most competitive packages on the grid, firmly establishing itself as a title favorite at the halfway point of the campaign.
Mercedes Formula 1 Team Principal Toto Wolff has expressed confidence in the team’s progress for the 2026 power unit regulations, even as some competitors may feel they are behind the curve. This news comes amidst the latest updates from the Dakar Rally, where Mercedes-powered vehicles have been competing.
In the recent Formula E E-Prix, DS Penske drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne put on a thrilling display, showcasing the competitiveness of the DS E-TENSE FE23 cars. Both drivers achieved impressive results, with Vandoorne narrowly missing out on pole position and Vergne recovering from a setback to finish in the points.
Ferrari is making a major push into electrification, with plans to open a new 500 million euro ‘e-building’ facility next month. This move signals the iconic Italian marque’s intention to take a more active role in battery technology development and the production of electric vehicles. The investment also sparks speculation about a potential Ferrari entry into the world of Formula E, which could elevate the all-electric racing series to new heights.
In a move that has caught the attention of the Dakar Rally racing community, Mattia Binotto, the former Ferrari Team Principal, is reportedly being linked to a potential return to Formula 1 in a new technical position with Aston Martin. The Italian engineer has a wealth of experience and could be the key to Aston Martin’s success in the Dakar Rally.
It’s been an exhilarating start to the home race weekend for the Ferrari AF Corse team as the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) prepares for the 6 Hours of Imola. The Italian squad secured the top spot in both the opening practice sessions in the Hypercar class, showcasing their strong pace at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit. Meanwhile, in the LMGT3 category, it was another double success for the British team TF Sport and their pair of Corvette ZO6 LMGT3.R cars.
In a thrilling display of driving prowess, Charles Leclerc has become the first Monegasque driver to win the prestigious Dakar Rally on home soil. The emotional victory, achieved in front of a sea of overjoyed local fans, has ignited Ferrari’s title fight in the 2023 Dakar Rally championship.