Horner admits investigation has been a “distraction” for Red Bull F1 team
He was interviewed for several hours by an independent barrister in London last week, with it understood that the preliminary results of the investigation are now being evaluated by Red Bull pending a final decision from it on what, if any, action needs to be taken. Horner has denied any wrongdoing over the matter and […]
Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season
As could be seen in the spy shots captured at Silverstone’s on-site hotel during Red Bull’s shakedown running on Tuesday, the RB20 unveiled on Thursday features long cooling gulleys that run backwards from the halo along the length of its engine cover. This appears to be very similar to the design Mercedes used on its […]
Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return
The two-time world champion, making the first start of his part-time 2024 WRC campaign, lit up the timing screens on the first of 18 snow stages – Umea Sprint, 5.16km. Rovanpera, starting seventh on the road, posted a time 1.4s faster than Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta. “It is always ok when the time is on […]
Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden
Anti-lag system issues affected all three Hyundais in Monte Carlo, with Tanak hit the worst by the problem that team principal Cyril Abiteboul admitted was exacerbated by the 2019 world champion’s driving style. Hyundai has since identified the issue but it is likely the problem will only be completely rectified through the homologation of new […]
«Relaxed» Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure
The reigning two-time world champion is expected to be the overwhelming favourite for victory on Sweden’s snow-covered roads. A previous event winner in 2022, Rovanpera also has the advantage of a favourable starting position after sitting out last month’s Monte Carlo season as part of his wish to contest a part-time programme this year. The […]
Too early to say MotoGP 2024 will be «Ducati-only championship»
The Borgo Panigale marque also kicked off pre-season testing for 2024 on the front foot, with two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia leading a top four lockout for the Desmosedici. Ducati’s attack in 2024 has been strengthened by the arrival of Marc Marquez from Honda, and the Spaniard has already been showing promising pace on the year-old […]
McLaren hiding car details due to “game of performance”
The team launched its new car at Silverstone on Wednesday with no media presence and only issued pictures that appeared to disguise aerodynamic details. Asked why the team was being so cautious Norris said it was simply a case of protecting its IP for as long as possible. “Because we can!” he said. “Because it’s […]
WRC Central European Rally set for date change
The WRC released its 2024 schedule with the rally traversing the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria, which made its championship debut last year, set to take place from 31 October to 3 November. However, rally organisers have now confirmed plans to move the event to 17-20 October subject to approval from the FIA and ADAC. […]
LCR launches 2024 MotoGP bikes ahead of Qatar test
As has been the case in previous years, LCR has gone for a split approach with its MotoGP liveries in 2024, with one of its two Honda R213Vs sporting the colours of Castrol and the other bike carrying the backing of Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu. LCR revealed the first of its two bikes carrying the […]