Porsche ‘ironing out flaws’ for endurance races, says Tandy
Tandy and team-mate Mathieu Jaminet won two races in the new GTP category this year and had a third taken away following a technical infraction found in post-race scrutineering at Watkins Glen. Porsche has identified the longer-distance races as where it needs to focus its efforts and has made a number of updates aimed at […]
Fujifilm X-S20 review: Digital Photography Review
Product photos by Shaminder Dulai and Brendan Nystedt Fujifilm has debuted its enhanced midrange APS-C mirrorless model, the 26MP Fujifilm X-S20. This interchangeable lens camera has improved video features and a new vlog mode, but doesn’t stray from the original very much. The X-S20 retains the deep grip, approachable design, plentiful ports, and in-body image […]
Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was «not daring» enough
The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race. However, there were mediocre weekends that saw the cars running outside the top 10, and there […]
Tanak encouraged after first Hyundai WRC 2024 pre-season test
Tanak has rejoined Hyundai for the 2024 season after leaving the Korean marque for M-Sport Ford in 2023, despite having a year remaining on his Hyundai contract. The 2019 world champion’s high-profile return to the Alzenau-based squad has already started positively following a test on rough roads in Fontjoncouse in the south of France. Tanak […]
Ilott in WEC switch with Jota and Porsche for 2024
The former Alfa Romeo Formula 1 reserve driver will race the British squad’s #12 Porsche 963 LMDh along with team regular Will Stevens and Norman Nato. Ilott and Nato were announced on Monday by Jota for #12 in its expanded two-car Hypercar squad along with Phil Hanson, who will race the #38 car together with […]
The big dilemma facing Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP team in 2024
At the end of 2022, due to the economic instability that the RNF team was displaying, Yamaha did not renew its contract with Razlan Razali’s squad, a circumstance that left the Iwata-based manufacturer with only two M1s on the 2023 grid. If we take into account the testimony of all the voices coming out of […]
Williams F1 team has to develop ‘winning mindset’
Williams owner Dorilton Capital is investing to restore the Grove team to its former glory, with long-time Mercedes man James Vowles brought in to oversee the revamp as its new team principal for 2023. After identifying the squad’s key weaknesses, Vowles brought in former Benetton, McLaren and Ferrari stalwart Fry from Alpine to become the […]
Albuquerque hopes to race at Le Mans next year before possible 2025 Acura effort
Albuquerque has raced at Le Mans every year since his debut in 2014 with the Audi LMP1 team, with 2023 marking his 10th consecutive appearance in the French endurance classic. However, the Portuguese driver faces some uncertainty regarding his plans for 2024, with the World Endurance Championship phasing out the LMP2 class from regular rounds […]
Российский экипаж примет участие в Дакаре-2024
Российский гонщик Денис Кротов и штурман Константин Жильцов примут участие в ралли‑марафоне Дакар-2024. Согласно составу участников на официальном сайте ралли-марафона, российский экипаж поедет под номером 215 в классе внедорожников на автомобиле Toyota Hilux команды Overdrive Racing. Кротов заявлен под гоночной лицензией Киргизии, у Жильцова – прочерк. Второй год подряд количество российских участников на Дакаре будет […]