How drivers need to multi-task in the high-tech world of modern endurance racing
They need to clip the apexes, hit their braking marks and maximise cornering speeds, but that’s only part of their job, especially in the modern era. Endurance racing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is a multi-class discipline: dealing with slower or faster cars — or both — is an important part of the game. […]
Derani claims pole to lead 1-2 for Cadillac
The Brazilian skillfully navigated the 17-turn, 3.74-mile circuit and jumped to the top of the leaderboard with a flying lap of 1m48.152s to claim pole in the No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R prepared by Action Express Racing. Sebastien Bourdais was able to propel the Cadillac prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing to second, 0.114s behind. Wayne Taylor […]
Neuville clarifies WRC future amid anger over FIA technical reforms
The Hyundai driver has moved to clarify his future after comments made in an interview with AutoHebdo this week suggested this season could be his last. The championship leader is in the final year of his contract with Hyundai and is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. Neuville has previously told […]
Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting World Rally-Raid after Dakar
The German manufacturer was due to see out its third and final season in the FIA-sanctioned series as part of its much-touted cross-country programme with the RS Q e-tron hybrid. However, just a month after scoring a maiden win in the prestigious Dakar marathon in Saudi Arabia in January, Audi announced that it would be […]
IMSA reveals 2025 schedule for SportsCar Championship, Pilot Challenge
Just one race into the 2024 season – and on the eve of the Sebring 12 Hours – IMSA President John Doonan shared next year’s slate of events, which also included Pilot Challenge. Next year will once again feature an 11-race season, including five endurance rounds that make up the Endurance Cup. “On behalf of […]
Lancia может вернуться в ралли
Итальянский автопроизводитель Lancia может вернуться в чемпионат мира по ралли. Как заявил глава компании Лука Наполитано, марка работает над этим. Ожидается, что раллийная программа будет возрождена после выхода на рынок нового поколения хэтчбека Lancia Ypsilon в «заряженной» версии HF. Возрождение фирменного бренда HF для спортивных моделей намечено на 2025 год. Первой моделью этой линейки станет […]
van der Zande puts Cadillac back on top in third practice
Driving the No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R prepared by Chip Ganassi Racing, the Dutchman pulled off a stout flying lap of 1m49.179s around the 17-turn, 3.74-mile circuit, which came with 25 minutes remaining. Augusto Farfus established the No. 24 BMW M Hybrid V8 in the runner-up spot of the session, ending up 0.258s off the mark […]