Lewis Hamilton says Ralf Schumacher’s revelation that he is in a same-sex relationship is a “positive message” for Formula 1, but feels more has to be done to promote inclusivity.Six-time F1 race-winner Schumacher made the announcement on social media this week, posting an image of himself and his business manager, Étienne, with the words: “The most beautiful thing in life is when you have the …Keep reading
Max Verstappen believes the success rate of Red Bull’s biggest upgrade package yet in Hungary will be crucial in determining its fortunes for the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season.Red Bull’s RB20 started the season as the quickest car in the field, but in recent months McLaren and Mercedes have closed the gap, with their relative performance shifting from weekend to weekend.Although both …Keep reading
Selected Formula 1 teams will have to fit new video cameras for practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as part of an FIA investigation into flexi wings tricks, Autosport can reveal.The increasing use by teams of flexible front wing designs to better balance their cars has come under the spotlight over recent weeks, with some squads questioning how far rivals are pushing it.Up until now, the FIA had …Keep reading
Unlike in 2020, Kevin Magnussen knows he will be departing the Haas Formula 1 team with half a season remaining – this boosts both his chances of remaining in grand prix racing or shifting his pursuits elsewhere.For the second time in his career, Magnussen has been dropped by Haas, which sensationally brought him back to F1 in 2022 when he had been “on a beach in Miami five days prior to the …Keep reading
Pierre Gasly says that Alpine has “three good options” to sign as his Formula 1 team-mate for 2025, as the team looks for a replacement for the out-going Esteban Ocon.It is understood that Alpine is one of many teams to make an offer to Carlos Sainz, who remains a free agent for next year as his Ferrari deal ends, but Sainz is believed to have come back in the frame at Red Bull and Mercedes Read more…
Outside of driving public rental karts, people without racing and/or mechanical backgrounds often find themselves unsure of how to go about getting into kart racing. Karting is one of the most exciting and fun sports you can participate in, and done right, can supply you with memories to last a lifetime. Everyone deserves to get […] The post 5 Easy Steps to Get Into Karting! appeared first on Atlanta Motorsports Park.
Ferrari is bringing a modified version of its latest car floor to Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix in a bid to get rid of the high-speed bouncing problems that have hurt it at recent races.The Italian outfit has endured a troubled time since an upgraded floor arrived at the Spanish GP as part of a major update package.While the new design delivered the downforce gains anticipated by the factory …Keep reading
The seven-time world champion had to wait 945 days from his previous win at the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP to stand at the top of the podium once again. Mercedes has struggled since the 2022 regulation changes but has just enjoyed back-to-back wins, with George Russell triumphing at the Austrian GP the week before.Formula 1 drivers with the most wins at a single track Race winner Lewis Hamilton …Keep reading
As Formula 1’s hectic silly season nears its conclusion, Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu appear the most likely to miss out on a seat when the music stops.Like Sauber team-mate Valtteri Bottas, Zhou is waiting for Carlos Sainz to announce his next move, but he can’t turn to the kind of race-winning pedigree and experience that could land his veteran team-mate a seat at Williams or …Keep reading
RB had looked to be on a lonely road to sixth in the 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship, but its midfield rivals have improved as its own fortunes declined with a Barcelona upgrade package.There are now just four points between RB and Haas in the standings, while the American team’s grasp on seventh had been challenged only a few races ago through Alpine’s brief resurgence after a tough …Keep reading