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WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 19:00
The WRC Promoter is keen to improve the championship’s ability to tell stories to its viewers during events and has appointed a special consultant who will begin work on the team radio concept from next month’s Rally Portugal.Live team radio is utilised by several motorsport categories with F1 perhaps leading the way with the aspect of the broadcast hugely popular among its audience. In the ...Keep reading

Formula E’s new Gen3 Evo car breaks cover

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 18:36
The new specification of car was unveiled on Thursday evening ahead of this weekend’s Monaco E-Prix, where it will also demonstrated in public for the first time on Saturday by ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard.The all-electric championship’s latest challenger is an upgrade on the current Gen3 car which has been used for the last two seasons, with primary changes to the bodywork and tyres ...Keep reading

Championship points and 2025 pre-season testing discussed in second Formula 1 Commission meeting of 2024

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-04-25 18:33
The second meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in 2024 took place on April 25, chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali.

Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award - Vote for your favourite move now!

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-04-25 18:33
Judged by the fans, the Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award celebrates the drivers that dare to perform the most challenging and courageous overtake manoeuvres during a race.

Adrian Newey set to leave Red Bull F1 team

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 18:32
Newey has decided to leave Red Bull after a two-decade stint as the team's stalwart designer, playing an instrumental role in designing the cars that propelled Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen to a total of seven drivers' world championships and six constructors' titles for Red Bull.The news of Newey's impending departure was first reported by German outlet Auto Motor und Sport and has since ...Keep reading

The weekly reality check that has kept MotoGP hype off of Acosta so far in 2024

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 17:52
The 19-year-old reigning Moto2 champion's debut in MotoGP was highly anticipated over the winter, and it has so far lived up to expectations.Ninth in the Qatar opener after an early charge through the field gave way to a maiden podium in Portugal with third, before Acosta led the Americas GP for a short while on his way to second.As a result, many are predicting Acosta to win a grand prix sooner ...Keep reading

Luca Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut with Dale Coyne Racing at Barber

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 17:22
Italian Ghiotto, 29, most recently competed in the opening round of the European Le Mans Championship earlier this year with Inter Europol Competition, finishing eighth in the Four Hours of Barcelona.Ghiotto competed in five full-time seasons in F1’s feeder series from 2016-20 (it was called GP2 in ’16 before becoming F2) scoring seven wins during that stretch and finishing a best of third in ...Keep reading

F1 24: New features for revamped career mode include icon drivers, two-player mode

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:44
The release of F1 24 from EA and Codemasters is rapidly approaching and a teaser of the latest Formula 1-focused game has been released with more information on what fans can expect from the revamped Career mode.Game developer Codemasters says its latest Career mode will give fans a more immersive experience, with the trailer showcasing “game-changing” upgrades resulting from its new Dynamic ...Keep reading

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:39
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:39
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:39
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:39
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Hadjar and Marti complete Campos 1-2 in F2 testing

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 16:26
Hadjar has endured a mixed opening period to the 2024 F2 season but ended the initial trio of events on a high, winning the Australian feature race – a result that came after a post-race penalty took away the earlier sprint race victory.Carrying this momentum into the test, his 1m23.139s put him 0.410s clear of team-mate Pepe Marti, who himself has stood on the podium twice already this ...Keep reading

A2RL launches new era of autonomous motorsport in Abu Dhabi

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 15:56
After years of development, A2RL is holding its first race at Abu Dhabi's legendary Yas Marina circuit. On April 27th, A2RL hopes to introduce a new type of motorsport, but also kickstart a new wave of autonomous technology development.A2RL has brought teams of engineers, scientists, and even former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat together to turn a cutting-edge race car into something with a mind ...Keep reading

F1 defers decision over points system tweaks

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 15:34
Following a push by F1's midfield teams to extend the current points structure to cover the top 12, the topic was put on the agenda for Thursday's F1 Commission meeting attended by the FIA, F1 and all 10 teams.For the change to go through, it needed support from five of the current teams. Read Also:


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Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-04-25 15:19

Formula 1 Channel to launch on streaming television in the USA

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-04-25 15:19
Formula 1 is launching the *Formula 1 Channel*, a subscription-free streaming channel in the USA showing F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy race replays and highlights, full reruns of classic Grands Prix, and popular racing documentaries.

McLaren needs to understand puzzling “up and down” F1 form - Piastri

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 15:07
While the team has had a hugely encouraging start to the season, as it battles Ferrari at the head of the chasing pack behind Red Bull, its form has not been consistent.And most confusing is the fact that at venues where McLaren expected to do well, like Suzuka, it struggled, while tracks like Shanghai where it had anticipated being on the back foot it actually proved to be quite strong.Read ...Keep reading

F1 announces 24/7 streaming channel in the US

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 14:40
The so-called Formula 1 Channel is set to be a 24/7 streaming channel for US viewers to access race replays and highlights from F1, F2, F3 and F1 Academy.It will also feature evergreen content such as reruns of classic grands prix and racing documentaries.The new channel, which is subscription-free but supported by advertising, is set to go on air before next week's Miami Grand Prix, the first of ...Keep reading

DTM 2024 entry list: Who is driving in the DTM this year?

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-04-25 14:03
A total of 20 drivers are competing in the DTM in 2024, representing nine teams and seven different manufacturers.The youngest driver on the grid is 19-year-old Ben Dorr, while Maro Engel is now the oldest racer in the field at 37 following the exit of Franck Perera.Eight of the 20 drivers are from Germany, while Austria is the second-most representated nation on the grid at three.Compared to last ...Keep reading

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