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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 MotoGP World Championship travels to the United States for the celebration this weekend’s (12-14 April) 2019 MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas at the Circuit of Austin (Texas). After his exhibition at the 2019 Argentinian Grand Prix, Marc … Continued
Just a few days after the end of the Rally Corsica, the WRC is back in action. Hyundai and Citroën, and their respective lead drivers, have travelled to Portugal in order to get their vehicles ready for the upcoming rally. … Continued
The story behind the silver colour of Mercedes’ racing cars dates back to the 1930s. At that time, the Formula 1 still didn’t exist (the first such championship was in 1950) but there were already races called Grand Prix. In … Continued
The World Touring Car Cup or WTCR 2019 starts next weekend (5-7 April) with the Marrakech (Morocco) race at the Moulay El Hassan International Circuit. The final grid for this season includes twenty-six cars from seven different manufacturers, despite promoters having initially designed a … Continued
Almost five months after saying goodbye to Formula 1 at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix , Fernando Alonso is back inside an F1 single-seater. The brief but happy reunion took place last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sakhir Circuit during … Continued
On last sunday, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) has sealed a commanding victory this Sunday in the 2019 Argentina MotoGP Grand Prix at the Termas of Rio Hondo circuit. Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) was second after passing his compatriot Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati) on the last … Continued
Lewis Hamilton has led a Mercedes 1-2 podium before teammate Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2019 on Sunday at the Sakhir International Circuit, which has finished behind a safety car. Sebastian Vettel finished fifth after a disappointing performance which drove … Continued
Thierry Neuville (Hyundai Motorsport) has won the Rally Corsica 2019 ahead of Sebastien Ogier (Citroën) and an outstanding Elfyn Evans (Ford) in a heart-stopping finale. The Briton from the M-Sport team started the last day on the lead but lost the position after suffering a puncture … Continued
The MotoGP World Championship heads to South America for the celebration of the 2019 MotoGP Grand Prix of Argentina. The second round of the calendar will run from the 29th to the 31st of March at the Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, and it promises to be … Continued
After the calendar opening round in Australia, the Sakhir International Circuit holds the 2019 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend (29th-31st May). The Persian Gulf’s track is considered Ferrari’s territory. The Reds will be eager to score a victory after Melbourne’s fiasco but, as usual, they will have … Continued
After Rally Mexico, the World Rally Championship (WRC) returns to Europe for the fourth date of the calendar. The Rally Corsica 2019, which takes place from the 28th to the 31st of March, comes loaded with excitement. Having completed all … Continued
Several drivers located at the end of the grid during the start of the 2019 Australian Grand Prix had problems seeing the Formula 1 traffic lights that signal the start of the race. Robert Kubica (Williams), who was in the last … Continued
Fernando Alonso has shown interest in taking part in the Bathurst 1000; the famous super-endurance touring car race that takes place every year at the Mount Panorama Circuit in Australia. That is what the head of McLaren, Zak Brown, has confirmed to … Continued
Last Friday, the Court of Appeal of the International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) met in its Mies headquarters in Switzerland. Finally, the court have not make a decision and delayed ‘sentence’ up to next Wednesday on the challenge of the result of the 2019 GP Qatar MotoGP, after four … Continued
Sometimes, the search for extreme technical innovations in Formula 1 has gone too far, resulting in some very ugly designs indeed. Monstrous ailerons, impossible radiators and all kinds of strange gadgets have at different times appeared on the bodies of … Continued
Ferrari’s Prancing Horse is one of the most universally recognisable icons of Formula 1 and of the world of Motorsports. An enduring symbol representing the most successful team in history, whose fame and legend transcend borders. Synonymous with success, competitiveness and … Continued
Valtteri Bottas surprised everyone with a dominant victory on Sunday’s 2019 Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) completed the podium in the first 2019 F1 calendar. Right behind them came both Ferrari of … Continued
Fernando Alonso, together with the Toyota Gazoo Racing team teammates Sébastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima, has taken the victory in the 1,000 miles of Sebring on Friday at the Florida Circuit. Their sister car (#7), driven by ‘Pechito‘ Lopez, Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi, came in second place. This … Continued
This weekend’s Grand Prix of Australia 2019 launches the new F1 season which promises to be extra exciting and full of new developments. There are some major technical changes in the cars that should facilitate overtaking providing a better show … Continued
At just hours before the start of the new season, we review the main Formula 1 technical changes for 2019. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has implemented a number of changes in the Formula1’s technical regulations for the upcoming Championship. These … Continued
