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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
Ferrari has confirmed the renewal of Charles Leclerc for five more years until the end of 2024. With this move, the Italian team has rewarded the outstanding performance of the young Monegasque this season of Formula 1, as well as locking his future down to that of La Scuderia. This renewal constitutes the … Continued
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the appointment of Pirelli as the new and sole tyre provider to the World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2021. The agreement, which will be valid for four seasons until the end of 2024, makes the Italian firm the sole supplier of tyres … Continued
Thierry Sabine was born into a bourgeois French family and from a very young age, he displayed a particular fondness for extreme competitions. He took part in some legendary races such as the Rally of Montecarlo (1973) or the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1975, 1976). His … Continued
Carlos Sainz has met the press this past Wednesday at an event organised by his sponsor Estrella Galicia in his Madrid Karting Center, where he has taken a look at his first year with McLaren. He has both spoken about the … Continued
Carlos Sainz has presented his plans for the Dakar 2020, which will be held for the first time in Saudi Arabia from January the 5th to the 12th, at a press conference in the Mini headquarters in Madrid. Sainz, for whom this will be the … Continued
For another year, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) leads the top 10 of the F1 salaries’ ranking. Just as no one can beat him on the track, he is also way ahead of all the others as far as wages are concerned. With a … Continued
The Toyota GAZOO Racing team has announced this Friday that Japanese racer Takamoto Katsuta will drive for them in eight appointments of the World Rally Championship (WRC) 2020. The 26-year-old rally driver will take the wheel of the Yaris WRC … Continued
One of the greatest feats in the history of Formula 1 races took place on the 12th of December, 1959 at the USA Grand Prix in Sebring, Florida. On that day sixty years ago, Australian driver Jack Brabham gave a unique and … Continued
The Formula 1 teams have unanimously rejected the introduction of the 2020 F1 tyres. All of the Formula 1 cars will, therefore, be wearing next season the same compounds with which they competed in 2019. Although the decision has not … Continued
Fernando Alonso and his co-pilot Marc Coma have successfully completed this past Tuesday their preparation for the Dakar Rally which will take place for the first time in Saudi Arabia from the 5th to the 17th of January. The pair, onboard their Hilux 4×4 (Toyota GAZOO … Continued
There are 20 appointments in the 2020 MotoGP calendar, one more than last season. Finland, a new addition to the Championship, will celebrate its GP at the Kymiring Circuit from the 10th to the 12th of July. Another difference with last year’s calendar is the bringing … Continued
Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi, the Formula 1 and MotoGP six-time world champions, will come head to head on December the 9th at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Cheste. Both legends will swap their machines in a unique race which has been organised by … Continued
It is true, competitive motorcycle racing is a dangerous sport, but the salaries of MotoGP riders do match their level of risk. Their performance and record of achievements also tends to be directly proportional to the size of their bank … Continued
Spanish pilot Alex Márquez, 2019 Moto2 World Champion, has met with the press in Madrid where he has looked back at his triumphant season. Alex has also explained his unexpected jump to MotoGP, as well as his first sensations on … Continued
As the competition awaits for a major driver shake-up in 2021, only a couple of changes a couple of minor changes are taking place in 2020 Formula 1 grid. In one hand, Canadian Nicolás Latiffi will take Robert Kubica’s place in Williams as George Russell’s … Continued
Fernando Alonso will take part in the 2020 Indianapolis 500, which will take place on May the 24th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit in Indiana, United States. The news has been revealed by the Spanish driver himself in recent statements … Continued
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has won the Abu Dhabi GP 2019 with overwhelming superiority this Sunday at the Yas Marina Circuit. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) have completed the podium. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) has finished fourth after a sensational comeback. Alex Albon (Red Bull) crossed the finish line … Continued
The Formula 1 World Championship 2019 comes to an end this weekend with the celebration of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019 at the Yas Marina Circuit. The competition arrives at its grand finale with both the driver and team titles already decided (Mercedes) but … Continued
Catalan Moto GP pilot, Marc Márquez, has undergone surgery on his right shoulder this Wednesday afternoon at the Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona. The procedure was a success. The intervention has corrected a partial dislocation of the shoulder joint and has been carried out by doctors Xavier Mir Víctor Marlet and Teresa Marlet from the Catalan Trauma and … Continued
Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT has announced its all-new line-up for the 2020 World Rally Championship which includes Frenchman Sébastien Ogier, Briton Elfyn Evans and the young and promising Finn, Kalle Rovamperä. This is Toyota’s sporting director, Tommi Makkinen’s robust response after losing current champion Ott Tänak to Hyundai. The news settles existing … Continued
