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Launch renders reveal design secrets of new Haas F1 car

Motorsport - Sat, 2024-02-03 08:40
The team is looking to build on the development trajectory that it pursued during 2023 and the most obvious alteration is the design of the sidepods.This is a continuation of the development made by Haas at the United States Grand Prix last season. Its ability to fully commit to the downwash ramp-style sidepod solution was scuppered by the lower of the two Side Impact Spars (SIS) being located ...Keep reading

Daniel Suarez: "I feel good about" 2024 NASCAR season

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-02-02 23:51
Suarez, the first Mexican-born Cup Series winner, is competing in the non-points NASCAR Mexico invitational event held prior to Sunday’s Clash. Both series hit the temporary ¼-mile paved oval for the first time on Saturday.At a Fox Sports news conference Friday at the Coliseum, Suarez said the importance of the Mexico’s series’ involvement this weekend could not be understated.“If there ...Keep reading

Valentino Rossi's team-mates revealed for BMW WEC and GTWCE campaigns

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-02-02 22:44
The seven-time MotoGP world champion will share a Team WRT BMW M4 GT3 in both series this year with factory driver Martin, continuing a partnership that began in 2023 in the GTWCE.Martin and Rossi, who will be the silver-rated driver in the line-up, will drive in the WEC’s new LMGT3 class together with bronze Ahmad Al Harthy.Rossi and Martin will then be joined by new BMW signing Marciello in ...Keep reading

Man jailed for killing wife of 45 years

North East News - Fri, 2024-02-02 20:22
Wendy Caxton died after being assaulted by her husband, Alan, at their home in Whickham in 2019.

‘I hold no grudge’ – Wolff on Hamilton’s Ferrari move, how he was told and the search for a replacement

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 19:49
Toto Wolff speaks for the first time after Lewis Hamilton's dramatic move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

TREMAYNE: From Senna vs Prost to 130R – why Suzuka is so special for F1 fans everywhere

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 19:49
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne picks out some of the reasons Suzuka is so special for racing fans all over the world...

ICYMI: How social media reacted to Hamilton’s stunning Ferrari move

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 19:49
Social media went into overdrive on Thursday when it was rumoured and then confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will be swapping Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. With the dust yet to settle on the shock news, we’ve rounded up a selection of standout posts so far...

How the F1 Exhibition came to life as it opens in Vienna with brand new features

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 19:49
After its hugely popular inaugural showing in Madrid, the F1 Exhibition is now ready to welcome fans in Vienna. Hosted at the METAStadt from today (February 2), demand has already been high, with the first few weekends set to sell out.

Friday favourite: The original Le Mans master that wowed Redman

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-02-02 19:35
Jacky Ickx is a Le Mans legend and Ferrari Formula 1 hero but to have British sportscar lionheart Brian Redman acknowledge him as his favourite team-mate means a lot.Read Also:


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The story of their partnership began when they teamed up for the Kyalami 9 Hours at the end of 1967, winning by the handsome margin of 13 laps ...Keep reading

Andretti Cadillac challenges key F1 rejection claims

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-02-02 18:56
Four months after approval of the entry by the FIA, the team’s bid was rejected by F1 in a lengthy statement issued on Wednesday.The championship spelled out various reasons why it believed that the entry could not be accepted that went well beyond the commercial aspects that most observers expected F1 to cover.One of the key assertions was that F1 felt the team had bitten off more than it could ...Keep reading

Mixed views after low traffic neighbourhood axed

North East News - Fri, 2024-02-02 18:19
It comes after Newcastle City Council announced that the Jesmond scheme will be scrapped on Monday.

2024 NASCAR L.A. Clash schedule, entry list, and how to watch

Motorsport - Fri, 2024-02-02 18:05
NASCAR is back! The pre-season exhibition race in Los Angeles is the unofficial kickoff to the 2024 season. However, extreme weather could derail this weekend's activities.Current forecasts say there's a high risk of "damaging, life threatening flooding" in Los Angeles. While NASCAR may be able to get in some on-track action Saturday, there is a 100% chance of rain for Sunday.Unfortunately, the ...Keep reading

FA Cup fifth-round TV picks: Newcastle and Man Utd ties to be shown on BBC One

North East News - Fri, 2024-02-02 17:30
All eight FA Cup fifth-round ties will be shown live, with Blackburn v Newcastle and Nottingham Forest or Bristol City v Manchester United on BBC One.

An inspired decision or risky move? Our writers give their take on Hamilton's shock Ferrari switch

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
The F1 world was left stunned on Thursday when news emerged that Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year contract, bringing his long relationship with Mercedes to an end after the 2024 season is complete. Is the bombshell move an inspired one, or could Hamilton come to regret making the switch? Our writers have been giving their take on the announcement...

TECH ANALYSIS: How the Haas VF-24 builds on their major upgrade in 2023

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
The Haas VF-24, the first 2024 F1 car to break cover (at least in rendered form), appears to be a straightforward evolution of the updated VF-23 introduced in Austin last year.

Haas outline their 2024 ambitions with Komatsu realistic over early chances

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed the squad’s objectives for the 2024 F1 season and beyond, with changes made to their organisational structure expected to have an impact on the car’s development.

Haas name new Technical Director and performance chief after winter reshuffle

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
Fresh from launching their new F1 challenger, Haas have announced a series of changes to key design and engineering positions as they gear up for the 2024 season.

GALLERY: Every angle of Haas’s new livery for the 2024 F1 season

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
Haas became the second F1 team to launch their look for the 2024 season on Friday afternoon by showing off the VF-24’s colour scheme.

FIRST LOOK: Haas showcase new look for 2024 challenger as livery is revealed

Formula 1 - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:48
Haas have revealed a series of digital renders of their 2024 challenger the VF-24 that is adorned by an evolution of their traditional black, red and white livery.

Hamilton faced a difficult decision - Wolff

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2024-02-02 16:42
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he holds "no grudge" towards Lewis Hamilton after the seven-time world champion decides he will drive for Ferrari in 2025.

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