The 2026 Dakar Rally will see significant changes to the powertrain and chassis design of competing vehicles, with a shift towards hybrid power and lighter, more aerodynamic structures. Teams will face challenges in meeting the new weight requirements, but the changes promise to enhance the on-track racing experience for Dakar enthusiasts.
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The McLaren Formula 1 team has been left surprised by the unexpectedly strong performance of its MCL38 car following a major development step. While the team is delighted with the upgrades’ impact, allowing it to challenge for race wins, they are now working to fully understand the technical factors behind this unexpected performance boost.
In an exciting start to the Formula E weekend in Shanghai, two Frenchmen have emerged as early frontrunners in Saturday morning’s practice session. The DS Penske duo of Jean-Eric Vergne and Norman Nato both posted identical lap times to finish joint fastest, with Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein close behind in third.
The 2023 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season has seen a new generation of Hypercar competitors join the grid, including Alpine and Lamborghini. However, starting their programs a year behind Porsche and Cadillac has meant a period of adjustment and learning for these two marques.
DS Penske’s drivers Jean-Éric Vergne and Stoffel Vandoorne are eager to make their mark on the new Shanghai circuit as the Dakar Rally series heads to China. The duo, who were the top points scorers last year in similar configurations, are no strangers to success on unfamiliar tracks and hope to add to the team’s impressive tally of 16 victories and four titles.
In a major development for Dakar rally racing, Formula E has unveiled its upgraded Gen3 EVO car, featuring enhanced acceleration, efficiency, and all-wheel-drive capabilities to deliver an even more exhilarating experience for Dakar enthusiasts.
The recent Dakar Rally stage in Saudi Arabia was turned upside down by a heavy crash that triggered a red flag and fundamentally altered the strategic landscape of the event. The rule allowing all drivers to change tires under the red flag had unintended consequences that left many teams and fans frustrated with the lack of strategic jeopardy.
In a thrilling WEC season opener, Toyota’s Mike Conway secured a podium finish for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, overcoming challenging weather conditions to secure valuable championship points.
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.
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.