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Bubba Wallace is "the best I’ve felt mentally" entering new season

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:35
Wallace is about to enter his seventh full-time season at the top level of NASCAR. In 2023, he went winless but made the playoffs for the first time, ending the year tenth in the championship standings.However, Wallace, who has been very open about his personal struggles, revealed that he fell into a depression following the championship-decider. In an Instagram post after the Phoenix finale, the ...Keep reading

Horner admits investigation has been a "distraction" for Red Bull F1 team

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:06
He was interviewed for several hours by an independent barrister in London last week, with it understood that the preliminary results of the investigation are now being evaluated by Red Bull pending a final decision from it on what, if any, action needs to be taken.Horner has denied any wrongdoing over the matter and has continued in his team principal role – attending this week's shakedown of ...Keep reading

Allegations a 'distraction' for Red Bull - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead.

Allegations 'a distraction' for Red Bull team - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner denies the allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee and says they are a "distraction" for his team.

Allegations 'a distraction' for Red Bull team - Horner

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner denies the allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee and says they are a "distraction" for his team.

Red Bull reveals RB20 car for 2024 F1 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 20:00
As could be seen in the spy shots captured at Silverstone's on-site hotel during Red Bull's shakedown running on Tuesday, the RB20 unveiled on Thursday features long cooling gulleys that run backwards from the halo along the length of its engine cover.This appears to be very similar to the design Mercedes used on its W14 2023 car, even after it abandoned its 'zeropod' sidepod design to take up Red ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE – All the latest as Red Bull uncover the new RB20

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 19:10
Live updates as the Red Bull Formula 1 team reveal their 2024 F1 car, the RB20, with drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

WRC Sweden: Rovanpera sets the pace on championship return

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 19:06
The two-time world champion, making the first start of his part-time 2024 WRC campaign, lit up the timing screens on the first of 18 snow stages – Umea Sprint, 5.16km.Rovanpera, starting seventh on the road, posted a time 1.4s faster than Toyota team-mate Takamoto Katsuta.“It is always ok when the time is on that side of the clock,” said Rovanpera. “This is always tricky as it is icy, so ...Keep reading

Driver admits causing crash deaths of two teens

North East News - Thu, 2024-02-15 18:23
Connor Lapworth, 18, and Corey Mavin, 15, died in the crash in Cramlington just before Christmas.

Hyundai confident Tanak’s WRC engine issue won’t return in Sweden

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 17:38
Anti-lag system issues affected all three Hyundais in Monte Carlo, with Tanak hit the worst by the problem that team principal Cyril Abiteboul admitted was exacerbated by the 2019 world champion's driving style.Hyundai has since identified the issue but it is likely the problem will only be completely rectified through the homologation of new software which Hyundai plans to have in place in time ...Keep reading

Front Row renews and expands deal with Ford Performance

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:50
As part of a new multi-year agreement, FRM will become a Tier 1 program with Ford. As part of a new technical alliance, FRM will also now collaborate with Team Penske on engineering, aerodynamics, race setup, strategy, pit crew development and other projects.The announcement comes on the heels of FRM driver Michael McDowell claiming a front row starting sport for Sunday’s Daytona 500 in ...Keep reading

"Relaxed" Rovanpera to enjoy Rally Sweden victory tilt without WRC title pressure

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:17
The reigning two-time world champion is expected to be the overwhelming favourite for victory on Sweden’s snow-covered roads.A previous event winner in 2022, Rovanpera also has the advantage of a favourable starting position after sitting out last month’s Monte Carlo season as part of his wish to contest a part-time programme this year.The Finn returned to the stages at the Arctic Lapland ...Keep reading

Government acquires site for 'new neighbourhood'

North East News - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:14
There are plans to create more than 1,000 new homes at Quayside West in Newcastle.

Daytona 500 pole-sitter Logano wanted a "fresh start" in 2024

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:07
On Wednesday night, Logano won the pole for Sunday’s Daytona 500, locking himself into the front row of the race. The pole is Logano’s first in the NASCAR Cup season opener, first for Penske and first for Ford Performance teams since the 2012 season.When all is said and done, the pole itself may not mean all that much when it comes to how the actual race plays out, but the significance of ...Keep reading

EXCLUSIVE: Red Bull’s Pierre Wache on the team’s 2024 – ‘We didn't do an amazing job last year’

Formula 1 - Thu, 2024-02-15 16:03
In his role as Technical Director of Red Bull Racing, last year saw Pierre Wache oversee the most dominant season in the history of Formula 1. But the Frenchman believes there’s still more to come from his team in 2024…

Dan Ashworth: Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director

North East News - Thu, 2024-02-15 15:29
Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth is approached by Manchester United about a move to Old Trafford.

Norris: McLaren hiding aero details due to "game of performance"

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 14:29
The team launched its new car at Silverstone on Wednesday with no media presence and only issued pictures that appeared to disguise aerodynamic details.Read Also:


Formula 1McLaren launch image trickery points to its 2024 F1 car secrets


Asked why the team was being so cautious, Lando Norris said it was simply a case of protecting its IP for as long as possible.“Because we ...Keep reading

CGR lands multi-year deal with Root Insurance for select rounds with Armstrong, Palou

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 14:01
Root joins CGR, the reigning and 15-time champions, as a primary sponsor for select rounds on the No. 10 Honda driven by defending and two-time IndyCar title-winner Alex Palou, and the No. 11 entry piloted by Marcus Armstrong, the 2023 Rookie of the Year.“We are happy to bring Root on board for 2024 and beyond,” said team owner Chip Ganassi. “In our discussions with their leadership team ...Keep reading

Motorsport.tv guide: What's on 17-18 February weekend?

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-02-15 13:40
Here is a guide to what's on Motorsport.tv for the weekend of 17-18 February. For a detailed list of what's available in your area, please visit the livestream page: Motorsport.tv/livestream.
Bathurst 12 Hour
The grid for the Repco Bathurst 12 Hours in 2024 will feature an exceptional line-up of drivers, including former winners and champions from a variety of international GT and sports ...Keep reading

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