Norris couldn’t ask for better F1 team principal than Stella
Stella was formerly a McLaren executive director but took over the day-to-day running of the F1 squad following the winter departure of team principal Andreas Seidl to Sauber. Seidl remains highly rated in the paddock, but Stella gained plaudits throughout 2023 for overhauling the McLaren technical structure, which paved the way for an aggressive run […]
Lamborghini “satisfied” to log over 1,000km in first US test at Daytona
Not only did the new Iron Lynx-run prototype top the GTP timesheets, it covered a total of 1,150km across the two days. This was the 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V8-powered car’s first running in the United States, where it will contest IMSA SportsCar Championship Endurance Cup races from Sebring onwards, following private tests in Europe at Imola, […]
Martin “didn’t enjoy” pressure of being a MotoGP title fighter
The Pramac Ducati rider emerged as eventual champion Francesco Bagnaia’s toughest competitor for the 2023 title, winning four grands prix and nine sprints. Martin kept the championship battle going to the final race of the year but ultimately came up short after a tangle with Marc Marquez ended his Valencia Grand Prix and handed the […]
I’m lucky to have worked in F1 when Newey did
Red Bull chief technical officer Newey is widely recognised as one of the greatest F1 engineers of all time and is credited with penning 10 cars that have claimed the world constructors’ championship. Reflecting on his decorated career earlier this year, Newey outlined that not directly crossing paths with Lewis Hamilton and Alonso, in addition […]
Hamilton has “full faith” in Mercedes after checking out W15 in wind tunnel
On Thursday Hamilton went to both the racing team in Brackley and the HPP engine division in Brixworth for a final debrief on 2023 before heading for his winter break. He says the mood in the camp is “positive” after the team secured second place in the constructors’ championship despite a difficult season that saw […]