Porsche entered the 2023 DTM season with high hopes, fielding three teams. However, as the season draws to a close, it seems that only one team, Manthey EMA, is committed to continuing in the series next year. Team Bernhard has made the decision to step down from GT3 racing due to the exorbitant costs involved,
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Last winter, McLaren saw the departure of Andreas Seidl, who took on a new role with Sauber, paving the way for James Stella to step into his shoes as the team’s new leader. One of Stella’s early initiatives was a complete restructuring of the technical departments, which involved creating three distinct pillars with their own
It is no secret that Formula 1 racing can be extremely physically demanding for drivers, especially in hot conditions. The recent Qatar Grand Prix highlighted this issue, with several drivers suffering from severe heat exhaustion symptoms. Williams driver Logan Sargeant even had to retire from the race due to heatstroke. In response to these incidents,
The journey of Alex Marquez in the MotoGP championship has been met with various challenges and obstacles since his debut in 2020. Despite his achievements in the Moto2 category, Marquez found himself facing limitations that hindered his progression in the premier class. One significant setback for Marquez occurred when a prospective move to the Petronas
The Formula One (F1) community is currently grappling with a potential conflict of interest issue that has raised concerns among team principals and prompted an investigation by the FIA Compliance Department. The situation revolves around the powerful couple, Toto Wolff and Susie Wolff, who hold prominent positions in the F1 ecosystem. This article delves into
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has a history of success in endurance racing, with Le Mans victories in 2018 and 2019. Despite his return to Formula One, Alonso has not ruled out the possibility of participating in the renowned French endurance classic in the future. Interestingly, there have been talks of a potential
Porsche Penske Motorsport has announced a major shake-up in its driver line-up for the 2024 season. In a surprising move, Porsche has chosen to replace Matt Campbell with Dane Cameron in its IMSA line-up, while Campbell will make the move to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) alongside Michael Christensen and Frederic Makowiecki. This decision marks
The future of IndyCar is set to involve a new power unit, but for some drivers like Patricio O’Ward, it is not coming soon enough. The introduction of hybrid components to the current 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine is the plan for the 2024 season, providing an additional 150 horsepower when deployed. However, O’Ward believes that
In a legal battle that has garnered significant attention in the motorsport world, a commercial court judge in the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales is poised to determine the damages owed to McLaren following Alex Palou’s abrupt departure. Last summer, Palou’s U-turn breached multiple contracts, including driving and promotional agreements with McLaren,
The final race of the season witnessed an intense battle between Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the constructors’ championship. As the race neared its conclusion, it became clear that every move would count. Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, made a calculated decision that ultimately proved unsuccessful. His aim was to prevent George Russell,
The Turkish Grand Prix brought disappointment for AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly as a collision with Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton left him with valuable downforce and lap time. Gasly’s race took a turn for the worse when Hamilton made contact with the rear of his car, resulting in damage to the diffuser. While Gasly expressed his frustration,
Carlos Sainz, the Spanish Formula 1 driver, had a rollercoaster weekend in Las Vegas due to a water valve incident during practice sessions. This incident, coupled with a subsequent 10-place grid penalty, greatly hindered his performance. Despite his best efforts, Sainz could only manage a sixth-place finish while his teammate, Charles Leclerc, fought for victory.