Alpine team principal Bruno Famin had intended to suspend Esteban Ocon for the Canadian Grand Prix following his collision with teammate Pierre Gasly during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The incident almost ruined both drivers’ prospects and sparked scathing criticism from the team.
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In a significant move, Red Bull Racing has extended Sergio Perez’s contract, securing the Mexican driver’s services through the 2026 Formula 1 season. This two-year extension solidifies the team’s lineup alongside reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, creating a formidable partnership as they aim to contend for future titles.
Ott Tänak is gearing up for the upcoming WRC Rally Estonia by competing in the Louna-Eesti Ralli, also known as the South Estonian Rally, this Saturday. The Estonian rally ace will pilot the Ford Puma Rally1 machine as he fine-tunes his preparations for the FIA World Rally Championship round.
Italian racing team Iron Lynx has unveiled its driver lineup for the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), fielding two Lamborghini Hurácan GT3 Evo 2 cars, including an all-female Iron Dames line-up. The team is also stepping up to the Hypercar class with a highly anticipated Lamborghini SC63 entry.
In a move to prioritize environmental sustainability, the FIA has announced a ban on artificial tyre heating at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari drivers have voiced concerns over the safety risks, citing challenges with cold tyres, particularly during the night sessions. With the iconic race becoming even more critical for Ferrari’s 2024 WEC title hopes, the team faces a tough challenge in adapting to the new rules.
With the World Endurance Championship (WEC) gearing up for the Spa 6 Hours, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe’s technical director David Floury is bracing for a strong challenge from Italian rivals Ferrari. Despite tactical errors that allowed Toyota to claim victory at Imola, Floury believes Ferrari’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar will retain its advantage around the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
In the highly competitive world of the FIA WEC, Jean-Eric Vergne and the Peugeot Sport team delivered a valiant effort to secure 15th position in the opening qualifying session at Imola, narrowly missing the Hyperpole final. Vergne emphasized that his team had extracted the maximum potential from their car, but the BoP for the revised 9X8 still requires fine-tuning. Moving forward, Vergne stressed the importance of executing a flawless race in Sunday’s Imola 6 Hours, as Peugeot Sport works to refine their car’s performance for the upcoming 2024 WEC calendar.
Ferrari’s Antonio Fuoco secures his first pole position since last year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, expertly managing his tyres to set two blistering laps in the WEC 2023 Hyperpole session. The Italian’s clever strategy, which involved completing two warmup laps, paid off as he clocked a 1m29.466s lap time, 0.419s clear of the field.
With just 16 points separating him from the lead in the Drivers’ standings, Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein is gearing up for a thrilling weekend at the inaugural Shanghai E-Prix. Wehrlein reflects on his progress this season, the peloton debate, and his determination to secure the Formula E championship title.
Formula E driver Sam Bird is ready to return to racing at the Shanghai E-Prix this weekend, following a month-long absence due to a broken hand. Learn how the McLaren driver is preparing for his comeback and the factors contributing to the increased prevalence of hand injuries in motorsport.