Why RB’s VCARB 01 is not a straight Red Bull F1 copy
As well as RB moving away from being just a training ground for junior drivers, the squad has been open about forging closer ties with sister squad Red Bull that extends to a technical alliance. PLUS: How the renewed Red Bull influence is presence in RB’s new F1 car It was never likely that this […]
KTM in better shape than what Sepang MotoGP times suggest
KTM had a relatively low-key showing in Malaysia as the new MotoGP season began in earnest with a three-day test this week, with Ducati stealing the limelight with a series of record-breaking lap times. Binder could put up no challenge to either the factory or the satellite Desmosedici riders as he ended up a distant […]
Alpine F1 team didn’t wait for Hamilton move to start driver talks
Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Maranello in 2025 and extended deals for Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris at their respective Ferrari and McLaren teams were the first steps in what is expected to be a busy silly season. Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are among the many drivers on the current grid who […]
Marquez rubs shoulders with the ‘big three’ in MotoGP race simulation
The three-day test at the Malaysian venue provided plenty of indicators as to who has made the biggest leap since 2023, and who could be on the back foot going into the new season. In the midst of high heat and humidity, double reigning champion Franco Bagnaia set a blistering time of 1m56.682s to top […]
CIPA 2023: The bleeding as stopped
CIPA recently released its final statistics for December, which allows us to now view 2023 in its entirety. For the most part, the industry has reached a state of equilibrium post-COVID-19. There are some interesting a notable trends though, so let’s dive a bit into the details and more importantly, the last 5 years. Looking […]