Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport’s 24-race calendar, dismissing claims that it is an oversupply. The growth of the F1 calendar has been a constant talking point, with this year’s schedule reaching a record 24 races. Domenicali argued that the sport’s continued popularity and the tightening competitive order justify the current calendar size, while acknowledging the need to balance old and new racing events globally.
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McLaren’s return to the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in 2024 marks a significant milestone for the iconic British brand. After a prolonged absence, the marque will field a trio of 720S GT3 Evos in the newly-introduced LMGT3 class, rekindling its legendary motorsport legacy and generating excitement within the WEC and GT racing communities.
In a tantalizing development for British GT enthusiasts, FIA Formula E’s CEO Jeff Dodds has hinted at the possibility of discussions with Ferrari regarding the Italian marque’s potential entry into the all-electric racing series in the future. While Ferrari has tempered the excitement, the growing popularity of Formula E and the brand’s electrification plans could make it increasingly difficult to dismiss the series as a future venture.
In a major announcement, renowned British motorsport brand Lola Cars has confirmed its extended commitment to the all-electric Formula E championship, partnering with Yamaha to develop cutting-edge powertrain technologies for the series’ Gen4 era. This move showcases Lola’s dedication to innovation and its belief in the growing potential of electric racing.
BMW’s highly-anticipated M4 GT3 racer is finally here, and it’s primed to be a formidable contender in the world of Dakar, GT, and British GT competition. With a powerful turbocharged straight-six engine, a widened carbon fiber body, and a focus on improved cost-effectiveness, the new M4 GT3 is ready to take the racing world by storm.
The British GT Championship is set to welcome an impressive lineup of Ginetta racing series in 2023, as the renowned British manufacturer partners with SRO Motorsports Group for a three-year collaboration. This strategic move will see Ginetta’s Junior, GT Academy, and a new GT Championship integrated into the British GT and BTCC/TOCA support packages, offering a clear ladder of progression for Ginetta racers.
Kove Moto, the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, has undergone a significant restructuring of its rally raid team following the departure of CEO Zhang Xue in March. While the dedicated Kove rally team has been dissolved, the brand continues to provide factory support for select riders and teams, with a renewed focus on their factory riders Neels Theric and Deng Liansong.