Sainz and Al-Attiyah dispute early Dakar Rally problems
Sainz finished second on day one of the Dakar Rally, falling 1m44s short of stage winner Guillaume de Mevius in Saudi Arabia. Numerous drivers suffered problems across the day with Sainz’s report of three punctures in the rocky area positioning the Spaniard as one of the worst affected. «I was losing little [time], so I […]
Гийом де Мевиус выиграл первый этап «Дакара», у лидеров — проблемы
В субботу, 6 января, участников «Дакара» ждал первый полноценный спецучасток — пилотам предстояло преодолеть 414 километров спецучастка с 127 километров лиазона из Аль-Улы в Аль-Хенакию. И не для всех эта дистанция прошла без проблем, причём основные сенсации преподнёс зачёт внедорожников Ultimate. Победой отметился бельгийский пилот Гийом де Мевиус из команды Overdrive Racing, вторым стал испанец […]
De Mevius takes shock win for Overdrive Toyota
De Mevius, who sat a distant 32nd after Friday’s Prologue, made rapid gains over the course of the 414km test between Al-’Ula and Al Henakiyah to overhaul Mattias Ekstrom and then Carlos Sainz Sr (both Audi) to claim his first-ever stage victory in Dakar. It was overnight leader Ekstrom who held the top spot in […]
Red Bull finds new ways to pull further ahead
Let’s take a look at some of the car’s more impressive details, while also uncovering what changes Red Bull made during the course of the season to ensure its dominance. Photo by: Giorgio Piola Red Bull Racing wheelbase comparison (Anti-dive, inset) A comparison of the RB18 and RB19’s front suspension arrangements showing not only how […]
Understanding your camera, our best reads for learning what’s happening inside that light box: Digital Photography Review
Start your journey into learning the ins and outs of cameras by taking a deep dive into some of our best technical explainers. We’re about a week into 2024, and if you made any proclamations to refresh or improve your photo skills, we’re here to help you with those photo/video resolutions. Whether you’re learning how […]
Bottas targets early move on Audi F1 2026 drive
Audi is in the process of taking over Bottas’s current employer Sauber ahead of its long-awaited grand prix return in two years’ time. Until then, the Swiss squad will run under the Stake F1 Team moniker. Bottas, who moved from Mercedes to Sauber for 2022, is entering the final year of his contract. The team […]
Honda rider Schareina out of Dakar Rally after breaking wrist
The first stage of the Dakar Rally got off to a dramatic start as the medical helicopter had to come to the aid of Honda rider Joaquim Rodrigues after a crash at the 82km mark. But that was not all in the bike category, as overall leader and one of the favourites for victory, Schareina, […]
smart thinking not friendship behind Verstappen F1 defence approach
The McLaren driver gets on well with Verstappen and, amid the surge that his squad enjoyed over the second half of last season, found himself sometimes battling for position with his Red Bull rival. But the way that he has sometimes appeared to make passes easy for Verstappen, rather than be ultra tough with his […]
Сын Лауды выставил на «Дакар» в стиле чемпионского McLaren
В 2024 году одним из участников ралли-марафона «Дакар» стал Лукас Лауда — сын легендарного пилота Формулы 1 австрийца Ники Лауды. И дебютант ралли-рейда оформил свой багги команды South Racing Can-Am в стиле чемпионского болида McLaren своего прославленного отца, на котором тот в третий раз стал чемпионом мира. Лукас ЛаудаФото: South Racing Can-Am Мотовездеход Лукаса ЛаудыФото: […]