Three FIA titles still up for grabs at the last event of the 2024 season The FIA European Drag Racing Championship (EDRC) will reach its climax on 6-8 September at Santa Pod Raceway, UK, with a final event in which the battle for the European titles remains open in three of the four FIA categories.
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The FIA Junior WRC is set for a dramatic showdown at EKO Acropolis Rally Greece this week (5 – 8 September), where more than ten drivers remain in contention for the prestigious crown. Taking place in the central city of Lamia, approximately 200km north of Athens, the Acropolis Rally is one of the toughest challenges
Monza welcomed two Formula 1 debutants on the weekend, each with very different approaches. Franco Colapinto built up steadily and produced a strong debut weekend for Williams, whilst Kimi Antonelli participated in his first Grand Prix weekend in FP1, making the headlines with a very different mindset. Comparing the different approaches is difficult because the
ESPN News Services Sep 4, 2024, 09:59 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Martin Truex Jr. is planning to take part in the Daytona 500 and reunite with his former crew chief Cole Pearn. Truex said in June that he no longer will be a full-time driver after this season, but revealed his plans for the
“I am delighted that Santander, an incredible global brand, will become an Official Partner of Formula 1,” said Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. “Santander has a proud history in our sport, and they know the huge platform we can provide to amplify their story to customers around the globe. “I want to thank
Sep 4, 2024, 02:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Adrian Newey, Formula One’s star designer, is set to join Aston Martin in 2025 with the team expected to confirm the move next week. Aston Martin have invited media to a press conference next Tuesday with senior leadership at the Silverstone factory. Sources, and media reports,
Franco Colapinto was given the opportunity of a lifetime when Williams turned to their academy member and F2 race winner as a mid-season replacement for Logan Sargeant. With a huge amount to learn, the Argentinian’s approach and steady improvement throughout the weekend (despite an understandable mistake in qualifying) impressed many in the paddock. At the
Open Extended Reactions The Las Vegas Grand Prix was held for the firs time in 2023. Clive Mason – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images The Las Vegas Grand Prix will feature a Ferrari Challenge support race as part of Formula One’s plans to improve the spectator experience in year two and beyond. F1’s flagship event
Charles Leclerc had a day to remember at Monza on Sunday, with the Monegasque clinching the seventh victory of his Formula 1 career in emotional style as the Tifosi watched on. As well as being a cause for celebration amongst the Ferrari team, others in the F1 world took to social media to offer their
Open Extended Reactions Lando Norris finished third behind his teammate after starting from pole. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images MONZA, Italy – Lando Norris said McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri risked a collision with his “too close for comfort” move for the lead of the Italian Grand Prix. Norris led away from pole position into Turn One
The programme is supported by the FIA Foundation. The Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) has launched its Helmet for Kids programme. Helmet for Kids serves to promote safe and effective helmet-wearing for children, a critical issue in the Philippines, where many children travel to school on motorcycles without wearing helmets. The Club carried out helmet-wearing teaching
But Alonso couldn’t hide his frustration post-race at battling with cars lower down the field, having been fighting for rostrums last season. “I hope we understand things that we are doing wrong, as definitely we are doing something really wrong and we get better for Baku,” Alonso concluded. As for his team mate, Lance Stroll
Open Extended Reactions The governing FIA has confirmed all 2024 front wings are legal after Red Bull and Ferrari raised concerns about the designs of McLaren and Mercedes’ cars. Formula One’s season has been turned upside down since Red Bull’s dominant run at the start of the year, with McLaren and Mercedes claiming three wins
Sergio Perez started and finished the Italian Grand Prix in eighth position, and bar an entertaining duel with George Russell, didn’t have much to show for his afternoon in a Red Bull that was proving a handful around the Temple of Speed. Much like his team mate Max Verstappen, Perez struggled with the balance of
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 3, 2024, 07:23 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull in 2025. Mark Thompson/Getty Images Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll has spoken about his desire to sign Adrian Newey, following reports that a deal with the Red
Winners: The Tifosi Every year, the Tifosi come to Monza in their droves with the dream of seeing a Ferrari driver standing on the top step of the podium. After qualifying there was hope – even if McLaren and Mercedes looked strong – and on Sunday, the Scuderia’s race pace and bold strategy call to
Open Extended Reactions Charles Leclerc took his seventh career win, and second of the year at Monza. Clive Rose/Getty Images MONZA, Italy – Charles Leclerc never thought he would match the raw emotions of his first Ferrari win at the Italian Grand Prix, until he did it again on Sunday. Leclerc and Ferrari pulled off a
Charles Leclerc won an astonishing Italian Grand Prix in front of a jubilant Tifosi, but just how did he and Ferrari make a one-stop strategy succeed? In the Monza paddock, F1 Nation host Tom Clarkson is joined by 2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi and 2023 Formula 2 champion Théo Pourchaire to review everything from a
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 2, 2024, 09:13 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Pierre Gasly believes the FIA should overturn the single race suspension Kevin Magnussen is set to serve at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a collision between the two drivers tipped Magnussen over
The FIA is set to hold its 2024 Region II Roundtable in Cebu, Philippines. The prestigious event is an opportunity for mobility Clubs from across APAC to gather and discuss key issues and opportunities within the region. It will be hosted by the Automobile Association Philippines. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: “We are looking forward to
Zak Brown has opened up on the meaning behind ‘papaya rules’ after Monza reignited the debate over whether team orders are needed at McLaren. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri went wheel to wheel on the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix, with the Australian managing to barge his way past pole-sitter Norris and ultimately
Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 2, 2024, 06:17 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Red Bull’s Christian Horner admits his team risks losing both drivers’ and constructors’ championships this year if it is unable to find a solution to the issues it faced at the Italian
Speaking after the race, he said: ”To be honest I wasn’t really frustrated throughout the race, I was just doing my own race. The pace was not there, we had a bad pit stop, I think our strategy was not on point today even though it wouldn’t have changed our position. I think we could
Associated Press Sep 1, 2024, 03:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Alex Palou suffered a power failure seconds before Sunday’s race began at the Milwaukee Mile in a blow to the IndyCar season championship leader. Palou was out of his car as it was being towed back to the garage for
Hayden Paddon became the seventh different winner of the eight-event 2024 FIA European Rally Championship season with a standout victory on JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion today (Sunday). The Pirelli-equipped BRC Racing Team driver, who strengthens his grip on a second consecutive ERC title as a result, led the spectacular Tarmac event from start to finish
Mercedes Russell started third, but got too late on the brakes into Turn 1, his car getting a bit squirrely. That sent him wide, and by the time he’d weaved his way round the bollards, he wound up rejoining down in seventh with front wing damage. An early stop for a new front wing cost
Open Extended Reactions MONZA, Italy — Max Verstappen has said Red Bull has turned its once-dominant car into “a monster” and must face up to the prospect of losing one or both of F1’s championships this year. Verstappen’s championship lead over Lando Norris dropped to 63 points at the Italian Grand Prix, where he finished
DRIVERS 1 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren)3 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Nico Rosberg) Q: Wow, this is Formula 1 at its very, very best. it’s completely unpredictable at the moment – Ferrari catching that surprise win here today! Lando, I’m sure we have to start with that Turn 4 overtake that Oscar did on you right
F1 – Leclerc wins ahead of McLaren duo as Ferrari’s one-stop Monza gamble pays off Charles Leclerc took an emotional Monza win for Ferrari, delivering on a risky one-stop strategy to take victory ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as championship leader Max Verstappen finished in sixth place. For much of the race
For the second race in succession, Lando Norris will start from pole position when the lights go out at Monza, with McLaren having locked out the front row for Ferrari’s home Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the man he’s chasing for the 2024 title – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – is only seventh on the grid. The