The F1 season-opener at Sakhir has been overshadowed by the ongoing developments surrounding allegations made against Horner by a female employee of Red Bull Racing. Following an eight-week-long investigation, a report compiled by an independent barrister on behalf of the Red Bull energy drinks company dismissed the claims made against its F1 team principal on
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The 2024 F1 season is officially in full swing after the recent pre-season testing in Bahrain. The testing saw Lewis Hamilton leading a Mercedes 1-2 at the end of FP2, with Red Bull lagging behind as Max Verstappen finished in sixth place and Sergio Perez in 10th. This early lead by Mercedes has raised questions
The seasons of 2022 and 2023 witnessed significant financial growth for Formula 1, with a notable increase in year-on-year revenue. The total revenue rose by 25%, from $2.573 billion to $3.222 billion, showcasing a positive trend for the sport. This growth can be attributed to various factors, including the addition of new races such as
The decision to delay an update on the Porsche 963’s 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 engine was not taken lightly, as it involved discussions with key stakeholders in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the North American IMSA series. The FIA and the Automobile Club l’Ouest, in conjunction with IMSA, set strict timelines for the engine’s debut,
Max Verstappen, despite his exceptional success in sprints in recent seasons, has expressed his displeasure at the addition of an extra event during the weekend. With the alterations to this year’s timetable, the shootout now takes place on Friday, followed by the sprint and main qualifying on Saturday. The most significant tweak to the rules
Maximilian Paul, a young German driver, has been making strides in the world of motorsport. The Paul Motorsport team, based in Saxon, Germany, has been instrumental in supporting Maximilian’s career. After scoring a remarkable victory at the Nurburgring last year with Grasser Racing, Maximilian’s dream of a full-time DTM entry has finally come true. Despite
The Australian Supercars Championship kicked off with an intense battle between Chaz Mostert and Nick Brown of Walkinshaw Andretti United. Mostert took an early lead in the 40-lap race, closely followed by Brown who strategically planned a shorter second pit stop to secure the lead with just 10 laps remaining. In the end, Brown managed
In the recent Supercars race, it was Feeney who took the lead after the first round of pitstops, showcasing his dominance on the track. Despite starting second, Feeney managed to outpace the pole-sitter Brown and secure his sixth career win. This victory marked Feeney’s first win on a Saturday, highlighting his consistency and skill behind
Indy NXT racer Jamie Chadwick has taken a significant step towards promoting female driving talent with the launch of ‘The Jamie Chadwick Series’. This initiative involves a year-long commitment to discovering new female drivers or supporting those who are already part of the system. Partnering with Daytona Motorsport, Chadwick is offering complimentary karting sessions for
The docuseries Drive to Survive has been a game-changer for Formula 1, providing fans with unprecedented access to the inner workings of the sport. With season six of the series now available on Netflix, viewers have been treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the drama and intrigue that unfolded during the 2023 season. While the
Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, showcased his skills behind the wheel as he spent an entire day testing Red Bull Racing’s new RB20 car. The RB20 is a significant departure from its title-winning predecessor, with a new concept that seems to have paid off. Verstappen set an impressive lap time that was 1.1 seconds
Mercedes has made some significant changes to its driver line-up for the 2024 DTM season. While the German manufacturer has retained its full pro drivers, there have been some notable departures from the team. Two drivers, David Schumacher and Jusuf Owega, have been dropped from Mercedes’ DTM programme. Schumacher, son of former Formula 1 and