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“Just because there is a seat, doesn’t mean I’m entitled to it” — Bearman on the possibility of getting an F1 drive with Haas in 2025

Olivia Pursehouse8 months ago06 mins

As the 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix approaches this weekend, Oliver Bearman is preparing to jump into the seat of a Haas, for yet another chance to drive in a F1 free practice sessions. The 19-year-old completed his first F1 free practice session last year in Mexico and drove again for the American owned squad in…

F3 drivers Alex Dunne and Martinius Stenshorne join McLaren Racing’s Driver Development programme

James O'Connor8 months ago04 mins

McLaren Racing has announced that Alex Dunne and Martinius Stenshorne have joined their Driver Development programme as the Woking-based squad continues to add to their roster. Dunne, aged 18, has risen through the ranks in impressive fashion. Despite missing the final round due to Italian F4 commitments, the Irishman from Offaly won the British F4…

Indy 500 | IndyCar Practice 3 | McLaughlin tops rainy, fragmented session ahead of Power and Herta

Lucrezia Costa8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Rain delays strike again in Indianapolis, as the beginning of the session was delayed to 3pm local. All drivers immediately went out on track to make up for the lost time. Herta is the first driver to put in a lap speed of 222.113mph, with track evolution allowing the Andretti driver to improve around 223mphs. Kyle…

Marta García takes part in Formula E’s Berlin Rookie Test and had to “adapt quickly” as she was straight out of FRECA race weekend

Anna Elizabeth Krausová8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

The reigning F1 Academy Champion added participation in Formula E’s Rookie Test to her busy schedule. Just this weekend, Marta García raced in the season opener for Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine (FRECA) with Iron Dames, alongside her teammate Doriane Pin. Though not scoring any points, it was certainly a valuable experience for the…

George Russell suggests the cost cap and wind tunnel time needs to be “more aggressive” to reign in dominant F1 teams

Anna Elizabeth Krausová8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Introduced in 2021, the cost cap obliges all Formula 1 teams to spend a maximum amount of $135m a season. The aim is to help the smaller teams to have a better chance against the bigger ones like Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Additionally, a new set of rules was put in place for 2022,…

“Formula 1 is a very complicated business now with the cost cap” — Horner on big names leaving Red Bull F1

Melis Öktür8 months ago03 mins

Christian Horner has spoken about Red Adrian Newey’s role in the team as it moves into a new phase without the 65-year-old next year. In order to fit with Adrian Newey’s traditional working practices, Christian Horner has shed light on the framework that Red Bull had. According to the current Team Principal of the Milton…

Vowles says that Albon’s re-signing is a “huge vote of confidence” for Williams F1

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Alex Albon’s recent decision to renew his commitment with Williams Racing is not just a personal career move but a significant endorsement of the team’s direction and potential. By signing a “multi-year” extension that extends beyond the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, Albon has solidified his place in the sport and sent a strong signal about…

Alex Albon signs a “multi-year” F1 deal with Williams Racing

Harshpreet Kaur8 months ago04 mins

Williams Racing has revealed today that Alex Albon is set to stay at the team for the foreseeable future. Albon has signed a “multi-year” contract extension which will extend this partnership into the next set of Formula 1 regulations, i.e. beyond the 2026 season. Albon’s current contract was set to see him through the 2025…

IndyCar announces Mid-Ohio as first race featuring the hybrid technology

Lucrezia Costa8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

North America’s top single-seater championship has now officialised the debut date for the long awaited switch to the hybrid engine system. The new engine will be used for the first time in the Mid-Ohio round in July, following an impressive number of testing sessions completed over the past seven months, since the new engine made…

Weather impacted first Indy 500 practice at IMS Speedway topped by Dixon with a speed of 229.107mph

Evan Roberts8 months ago02 mins

The session, which started at 9am ET, lasted a mere 23 minutes before being interrupted by adverse weather conditions. The cars would not return to the track for the rest of the day after it was announced at 2pm ET that the rest of the session would be cancelled. Wednesday’s action has been rescheduled to…