As the Formula E championship heads to Monaco, DS Penske has unveiled a special ‘Grand Gala’ livery for its DS E-TENSE FE23 cars, inspired by the elegant attire worn at Monegasque parties. The team is hoping this unique design will bring them success on the streets of the Principality.
In a thrilling turn of events, Ott Tanak of Hyundai Motorsport emerged victorious at the latest round of the British GT Championship, winning by the equal-smallest margin in the series’ history. The result came at the expense of eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier, who had seemed poised for his 61st career WRC win before a dramatic puncture just 3km from the finish.
In the fast-paced world of Dakar racing, teams are constantly searching for ways to gain a competitive edge. One area of focus is the flexibility of a car’s bodywork and its impact on aerodynamic performance, as teams navigate the strict regulations set by Formula 1’s governing body.
British racing driver Mike Conway, competing for Toyota Gazoo Racing, delivered a standout performance at the 2024 TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third round of the prestigious FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Piloting the formidable Toyota GR010 – Hybrid prototype, Conway displayed his exceptional skills and determination on the demanding Spa circuit, cementing his status as one of the premier talents in the highly competitive WEC series.
Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville put in an exceptional performance at the first gravel rally of the 2023 British GT Championship, finishing on the podium and extending his lead in the title race despite the challenges faced by his rival Elfyn Evans.
The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is embracing a sustainable future, with plans to introduce hydrogen-powered prototypes on the grid by 2028 and potentially more by 2029. This move aligns with the global push for carbon-neutral mobility and showcases the series’ commitment to reducing its environmental impact.
Toyota’s technical director David Floury shares his insights on Ferrari’s expected competitiveness at the upcoming Spa 6 Hours race in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, stating that the Italian manufacturer’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will likely maintain an advantage despite Balance of Performance changes.
Ott Tänak secured a sensational victory in the latest round of the WRC2 championship, edging out Sébastien Ogier by a mere two-hundredths of a second in one of the closest finishes ever recorded in the series. This thrilling showdown has set the stage for an even more intense championship fight in the coming rounds.
The Alpine Endurance Team faced a difficult start to their World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar campaign at the Imola circuit, with rookies Mick Schumacher and Paul-Loup Chatin struggling to adapt to the new A424 LMDh cars and Michelin tires. Despite the challenging debut, the team remains optimistic about their progress in the 2023 WEC season.
Ahead of the Spa-Francorchamps WEC round, Peugeot’s technical director Olivier Jansonnie has revealed the team’s decision to prioritize its regular drivers in the 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar, with the goal of ensuring stability and providing the best possible preparation for the 24 Hours of Le Mans next month.