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Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar set for "full-blown test programme"

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-07-25 10:00
The maiden runs for the Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar have been billed as a “great foundation” for the test programme leading into its competition debut next season.Adam Carter, Aston’s head of endurance motorsport, made the claim after the Valkyrie AMR-LMH undertook its first two days of circuit testing at Silverstone and then Donington Park last week, as the British manufacturer ...Keep reading

Haas sign Alpine's Ocon for 2025 season

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2024-07-25 09:02
The US-based Haas team sign Alpine driver Esteban Ocon on a multi-year contract from the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Ocon joins Haas for 2025 on multi-year F1 deal

Motorsport - Thu, 2024-07-25 08:59
Esteban Ocon will race for Haas on a multi-year deal starting in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the American team announced on Thursday.Ocon, the soon-to-be former Alpine driver and winner of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, will partner Ferrari Academy driver and regular Haas rookie practice driver Oliver Bearman in an all-new line-up that replaces the Sauber-bound Nico Hulkenberg and the exiting Kevin ...Keep reading

Kyle Larson has "one more to check off" at Indianapolis

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 22:32
Larson restarted 23rd following a miscue on pit road on lap 130 of the originally scheduled 160-lap race, took the lead in the first overtime and clinched the Brickyard 400 victory when a caution was displayed on the final lap of the second overtime and Larson in the lead.In his first interview after the race, Larson was already relishing his next racing venture on the 2.5-mile oval.“I love you ...Keep reading

Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series reveals first new SUV car for 2025

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 21:15
The first of the new SUV models that will race in next year’s Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series will act as the pace car for the series’ next round in Goiania.The move has been made to SUVs on the grid in 2025, instead of sedan-style models, to align with the trend of the automotive industry.The Chevrolet Tracker will make its first appearance prior to the sixth round of Brazil’s premier racing ...Keep reading

Honda continues IndyCar street circuit stranglehold into hybrid era

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 20:31
While Andretti Global’s Colton Herta scored his first win in over two years in last weekend’s IndyCar Series round in Toronto, he also led Honda to its third consecutive podium sweep on a street track.The victory additionally stood as the Japanese manufacturer’s first win in the hybrid era, which was introduced earlier this month at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.When it came to the 11-turn ...Keep reading

HINCH'S HEROES: Who impressed IndyCar star James Hinchliffe in the Hungary heat?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 20:07
There was plenty of action at the Hungaroring on Sunday, and former IndyCar star turned F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe watched it all unfold – and has picked out his five heroes from the race weekend in Budapest…

PALMER: Did Norris do the right thing by letting Piastri past for the win in Budapest?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 20:07
McLaren's strategy put Lando Norris in a tricky position in the Hungarian Grand Prix, so did he do the right thing by letting his team mate through?

Dixon explains overcut key to epic Toronto IndyCar podium charge

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 18:58
Scott Dixon once again proved why he remains the master of IndyCar Series strategy by charging from 15th on the grid to the podium at Toronto on Sunday.The 44-year-old Chip Ganassi Racing ace bounced back from a poor qualifying performance, for which he shouldered the blame, by passing 12 cars en route to third place.Dixon was already up to sixth after overcutting several rivals in the first round ...Keep reading

Alpine to race with Deadpool & Wolverine livery in latest F1 movie tie-up

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:13
Alpine is the latest Formula 1 team to land a movie deal as it promotes the release of Hollywood film Deadpool & Wolverine with a one-off livery for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.Alpine's A524 cars will race in a red, black and yellow livery showcasing main characters Deadpool and Wolverine for the Marvel movie which is set for a global release over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.The team's ...Keep reading

POWER RANKINGS: Who made the biggest impression on our judges in a tense Budapest encounter?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were in a league of their own as McLaren managed some intra-team drama to record a dominant one-two finish in the Hungarian Grand Prix. But which other drivers impressed during the Budapest weekend? Scroll down to check out the latest Power Rankings leaderboard.

What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
The F1 circus heads to Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for the final race before the summer break – but what does the weather have in store after a sweltering Hungary last weekend?

BELGIAN GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Rolex Belgian Grand Prix 2024 in Budapest.

How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Belgian Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
Formula 1 travels straight from Budapest to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix and the final round before the 2024 summer break.

Red Bull technical chief Wache explains ongoing push to help Perez and insists the team still have faith in him

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
Pierre Wache has opened up on the efforts Red Bull are going to behind the scenes amid Sergio Perez’s difficult run of F1 weekends, making clear that he is being fully supported in his quest to rediscover some form.

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
Formula 1 is in Belgium ahead of the 14th race weekend of the season, and Pirelli have confirmed what tyres will be in use at Spa-Francorchamps.

What time is the Formula 1 2024 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:06
The F1 drivers and teams are in Belgium for the 14th round of the 2024 season, meaning one final chance to impress before the summer break. But what time do the lights go out?

Why Red Bull’s latest upgrades will not run at the Belgian GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 17:05
The Milton Keynes-based team fast tracked a major revision to the sidepods and engine cover last weekend, getting rid of its characteristic Mercedes-style gulleys.The new direction was about maximising downforce because, although it is less efficient aerodynamically, that compromise did not matter at a tight and twisty track like the Hungaroring.Ultimately, the changes proved to be a bit of a ...Keep reading

Mastercard returns to F1 with McLaren tie-up

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 16:33
Global payment card provider Mastercard has returned to Formula 1 sponsorship by inking a deal with McLaren.Mastercard had been known to be exploring an F1 return for some time, and has ultimately decided to join McLaren and become a 'major sponsor' of the papaya squad in what has been described as a 'multi-year' deal.Mastercard branding will appear on the McLaren team's cars and equipment later ...Keep reading

Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing Lundgaard has “zero interest” in F1

Motorsport - Wed, 2024-07-24 15:36
Recent Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series signing for 2025, Christian Lundgaard, says he has “zero interest” in getting an opportunity with the team’s Formula 1 squad.In tandem with his European open-wheel career, Lundgaard signed to the Renault Sport Academy in 2017 and tested its F1 car at the Hungaroring and Jerez.He later drove a 2018-spec F1 car at Silverstone and Bahrain and was promoted to ...Keep reading

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