Pirelli has addressed Lewis Hamilton’s call for improved wet weather tyres in Formula 1, following the postponed qualifying session at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to heavy rain. Pirelli’s motorsports chief, Mario Isola, explains the challenges in testing and developing the wet tyres, while outlining their plans for enhancements in the 2023 season.
In a move to bolster their 2023 Formula 1 campaign, the Haas F1 Team has outlined plans to leverage the experience and talents of departing driver Kevin Magnussen. The team is keen to keep Magnussen involved in an advisory or testing capacity, utilizing his extensive experience and expertise to help the team succeed in the competitive British GT Championship.
In a thrilling development for vintage rally enthusiasts, TL’O has created the Ultimate Rally Classic, a historic rally raid event exclusively for vehicles produced between 1976 and 2000. The inaugural edition of this prestigious rally is set to take place in the fall of 2025, with a route stretching from France to Morocco.
Armin Schwarz, a legendary figure in rally racing, has carved out a remarkable career that has graced the World Rally Championship (WRC) podium with four different manufacturers. While he claimed his sole WRC victory with the Toyota Celica GT-Four, Schwarz’s heart lies with a different machine – the second-generation Skoda Octavia.
Aston Martin has decided to retain the Suzuka floor specification for the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, as the team continues to investigate the performance issues with its 2024 car. Despite introducing a major development package at the US GP, the upgrades failed to deliver the expected boost, prompting further analysis by the team.
In a groundbreaking move for Indian motorsports, Sanjay Takale has partnered with the French historic rally team Compagnie Saharienne to compete in the 2025 Dakar Classic event. Takale will be the first Indian car driver to race in the prestigious Dakar Rally, either in the Classic or the main event.
In a captivating qualifying session for the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) finale, Toyota’s Brendon Hartley secured pole position for the Bahrain 8 Hours, moving the Japanese manufacturer one point closer to Porsche in the manufacturers’ standings.
In a thrilling move for the upcoming 2025 Dakar Rally, the renowned Swiss multinational oil company Puma Energy has announced its partnership with Toyota Hilux driver Juan Cruz Yacopini. The Argentinian racer will proudly display the iconic Puma puma on the side of his vehicle as he takes on the grueling desert challenge.
Barbora Holická and Lucie Engová are poised to defend their Dakar Classic title in 2025, driving their beloved Citroën 2CV dubbed ‘Duckar.’ After finishing 63rd overall and winning the H1.A category in their debut, the two-woman crew is eager to challenge for the overall win in the historic rally raid.
In a significant milestone for Portuguese motorsports, Maria Luís Gameiro has announced her entry into the prestigious Dakar Rally for the first time in 2025. The talented driver will compete in the Challenger category under the Team Motivo JCB banner, switching to a Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo Prototype for her Dakar debut.