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Last weekend’s Brazillian GP was the perfect example of both the highs and lows of Formula One racing. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen emerged victorious once again, grabbing his 17th win of the season, but what marked this race was its … Continued
Max Verstappen’s victory at the United States Grand Prix was nothing short of impressive. Starting from sixth on the grid, he battled through the field, ultimately securing his 50th Formula 1 race win. However, Sunday’s race was marked by lots … Continued
The wait is over. Yesterday, Monday, February 15, the curtain was finally raised on the new Formula One season, with the unveiling of the first car of the 2021 grid. It was McLaren that did the honours with the reveal of its MCL35M, a model … Continued
An F1 engine freeze starting in 2022 was approved this Thursday following the meeting of the Formula One Commission which involves all teams, the FIA and championship organizers. The agreement, which was reached unanimously, gives the green light to Red Bull’s … Continued
The 2021 World Championship line-up is now sealed after the confirmation of Lewis Hamilton’s deal with Mercedes and, as every year, the British newspaper ‘The Sun’ has now published a ranking of the top ten 2021 F1 drivers’ salaries for this season. Unsurprisingly, … Continued
The extension of Lewis Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes seals the twenty places of the 2021 Formula 1 grid. Although this was to be a mere transition season ahead of the new ‘Continental Circus’ era coming up in 2022, only three … Continued
Six years have passed since the famous “incident”, but Valentino Rossi still holds a grudge against Marc Marquez, and continues to blame him for his not winning of an eighth MotoGP title. It was 2015, season when the Valencian Circuit … Continued
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have signed a new one-year deal by which the British champion will remain in Mercedes throughout 2021, for the ninth consecutive season. The news was released this Monday by both the Brackley team and the Stevenage legend. “I am excited to be … Continued
After their 1-2 at the opening round of the WRC 2021, Rally Monte Carlo, Toyota WRC Gazoo Racing now has its sights set on the next challenge, the Arctic Rally, which is due to be held from February 26 to 28 in Finland. … Continued
This Friday, February 5, Honda has finally announced its renewed commitment to being part of the MotoGP World Championship until the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Japanese giant and championship organisers, Dorna Sports, have announced the signing of a new five-year … Continued
The evolution of the coronavirus pandemic has already been the cause of numerous alterations in the initial 2021 MotoGP World Championship calendar. Now the dreaded shadow of the COVID-19 is also looming over the inaugural round of the season, the … Continued
French driver Romain Grosjean is all set to make the move to IndyCar this season, where he will be competing for Dayle Coyne Racing. The news was confirmed yesterday, February 3, by Grosjean himself through an online broadcast on social networks. After nine years and 179 Formula One Grands … Continued
If the rumours regarding the imminent contractual extension between Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are confirmed, we can start talking about the different F1 records that the Briton could break during the upcoming World Championship. Hamilton’s first and utmost goal will, of course, … Continued
Ferrari is greeting the new season visibly eager to leave their disastrous 2020 behind, year in which they finished in sixth place of the Constructors’ Championship. For 2021 they have built a car that attempts to eradicate all of the structural … Continued
Formula One officials have released the schedule for the 2021 World Championship this Friday which includes a shortening of the free training sessions. The change is aimed at increasing the activity on the track during each of the practices. The … Continued
Faced with the financial difficulties that resulted in the cancellation of Rally Sweden, WRC promoters came up with a novel idea. An unprecedented venue in the history of the championship was chosen as a substitute for the only true winter round … Continued
The world of Spanish motorsports is in mourning today. The news of his passing was confirmed by his team, which issued the following statement: “His heart stopped beating, but his memory will be the engine that will keep us all fighting to … Continued
The day every fan was waiting for since Carlos Sainz first signed for Ferrari has finally arrived. The Spanish F1 driver has made his debut at the controls of a car from the Italian team, in a historic day for … Continued
Reigning seven-time WRC champion Sebastien Ogier has set a new record after winning the Rally Montecarlo 2021 for the eighth time (2009, 2014-2019, 2021) out of the twelve editions in which he has taken part. Today’s victory breaks the tie with compatriot and … Continued
Formula 1 team, Ferrari, will carry out a five-day testing program next week (January 25-29) with its regular drivers as well as several members of the young drivers’ school at the private circuit that the team has in Fiorano, Italy. On Wednesday … Continued
It seems that Marc Márquez is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel on his long road to recovery. Almost fifty days after the third intervention (December 3) on his right arm, the legendary pilot from … Continued
Ducati and Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP commercial rights holder Dorna Sport, have signed an agreement this Wednesday (January 20) by which the manufacturer from Borgo Panigale will remain in the MotoGP World Championship for five more years. The contract extends the current agreement, which … Continued
