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Virtuosi, Kush Maini, Gabriel Bortoleto

Virtuosi names Maini and Bortoleto in all-new 2024 F2 line-up

Virtuosi Racing has named F1 juniors Kush Maini and Gabriel Bortoleto in an all-new line-up for the 2024 FIA F2 season. Reigning FIA Formula 3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto arrives at the team off the back...
MotoGP, RNF Racing

MotoGP committee has decided to axe RNF Racing Team for 2024

The MotoGP Selection Committee has decided to axe RNF Racing from competing in the premier class for 2024 season. The MotoGP Selection Committee, comprising members of FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports, have decided not to...
Fabio di Giannantonio, MotoGP

Di Giannantonio completes 2024 MotoGP line-up at VR46

Fabio di Giannantonio has secured a MotoGP ride with VR46 Racing Team in 2024 as he completes the grid for next season. Fabio Di Giannantonio will complete the line up of the Mooney VR46 Racing...

WEC releases 2024 list of 19 Hypercar and 18 LMGT3 entries

The entry list for FIA WEC 2024 season has been released with 19 Hypercar entries and 18 LMGT3 entries for the new era of sportscar racing. Next year’s FIA World Endurance Championship will feature a...
Luca Marini, Honda

Honda signs Marini in multi-year MotoGP deal from 2024

Honda has confirmed the signing of Luca Marini in a multi-year MotoGP deal from 2024 season to partner Joan Mir. Honda Racing Corporation are pleased to announce the signing of Luca Marini for the 2024...
Max Verstappen, F1, Charles Leclerc

Verstappen says team planned strategy to go past 1,000 laps mark

Max Verstappen had the 1,000 laps on his mind in F1 Abu Dhabi GP, as he and Charles Leclerc talk about Lap 1 situation. While Red Bull's Verstappen is not too keen on records but...
Sergio Perez, F1

Perez warned for personal insults against stewards in Abu Dhabi

Sergio Perez has been given an official warning after his radio outburst following the F1 Abu Dhabi GP regarding the penalty. The closing stages of F1 Abu Dhabi GP saw Red Bull's Perez come alive...
MotoGP, Francesco Bagnaia

MotoGP: Bagnaia wins Valencia GP to secure 2023 title

Francesco Bagnaia not only won Valencia GP but also secured the 2023 MotoGP title after Jorge Martin had an early crash. Following a highly dramatic Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana, the 2023 MotoGP...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP, Max Verstappen

Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen wins as Leclerc’s tactics didn’t work

Max Verstappen controlled and dominant in F1 Abu Dhabi GP win ahead of Charles Leclerc and George Russell despite tactical attempts. It was a good start from Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari in F1 Abu...
Red Bull, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton

Red Bull, Mercedes pair speak up on Hamilton/RB media saga

Red Bull and Mercedes pair speak on the latest media saga of 'Lewis Hamilton to Red Bull' in ongoing F1 Abu Dhabi GP. With the title done and dusted, the lead-up to the final F1...
F2, Theo Pourchaire

F2: Doohan controls feature race as Pourchaire is 2023 champion

Jack Doohan controlled feature FIA F2 race in Abu Dhabi from Victor Martins as Theo Pourchaire secured the 2023 title in the final event. Doohan held the lead comfortably at lights out while Kush Maini...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP

F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Sat: Unusual Top 10; Q1/Q2 knockouts & more

The Saturday in F1 Abu Dhabi GP was a mixed bag as Red Bull stayed on top with the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes following on behind. The Saturday in F1 Abu Dhabi GP...
MotoGP, Jorge Martin

MotoGP: Martin wins Valencia GP sprint to cut down on points

Jorge Martin came through from fifth to win MotoGP sprint in Valencia GP to cut points, as Brad Binder was second from Marc Marquez. The 2023 MotoGP World Championship will be decided on Sunday at...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP, Max Verstappen

Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen takes 2023’s final pole from Leclerc

Max Verstappen secured F1 Abu Dhabi GP pole ahead of Charles Leclerc, with Oscar Piastri ending up third but he is under investigation. Q1: It was not straight up start to final F1 qualifying in Abu...
F2, Frederik Vesti

F2: Vesti fights to win Abu Dhabi sprint race to keep title alive

Frederik Vesti fought his way back to win FIA F2 sprint race in Abu Dhabi ahead of Enzo Fittipaldi with Richard Verschoor in third. Getting a better launch off the line, Vesti stole the inside...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP, George Russell

Abu Dhabi GP: Russell quickest in FP3 by 0.095s from Norris

George Russell ended up on top in FP3 of F1 Abu Dhabi GP ahead of the McLaren pair with Lando Norris ahead of Oscar Piastri. It was a lot smoother FP3 session in F1 Abu...
MotoGP, Valencia GP, Maverick Vinales

MotoGP: Vinales takes Valencia GP pole from Bagnaia; Martin P6

Maverick Vinales took his first MotoGP pole since 2021 in Valencia GP as Francesco Bagnaia was second from Johann Zarco. Q1: The first part in MotoGP qualifying in Valencia GP saw Gresini Ducati's Alex Marquez set...
Luca Marini, VR46

Marini to leave VR46 after 2023 MotoGP season amid Honda links

Luca Marini has announced his departure from VR46 Racing Team ahead of MotoGP finale in Valencia GP as he readies for a Honda move. After six seasons together Mooney VR46 Racing Team have confirmed that...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP

F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Fri: Stoppages limits running; rookies & more

The Friday in F1 Abu Dhabi GP saw multiple rookies in action as red flag hampered the second session which has left teams with limited data. The first session in Friday in F1 Abu Dhabi...
F1, Abu Dhabi GP, Charles Leclerc

Abu Dhabi GP: Leclerc tops shortened FP2 after red flag stoppages

Charles Leclerc led the way in FP2 of F1 Abu Dhabi GP which saw two red flag periods, with Lando Norris P2 and Max Verstappen P3. It wasn't the smoothest and straightest of FP2 in...
F2, Jack Doohan

F2: Doohan leads Alpine 1-2-3 in Abu Dhabi feature race pole

Jack Doohan led a Alpine Academy 1-2-3 to secure pole for feature FIA F2 race in Abu Dhabi ahead of Victor Martins and Kush Maini. Invicta Virtuosi Racing's Jack Doohan secured the final pole position...
FIA, F1, F1 Commission

FIA shares F1 Commission meet on sprint, tyre, cooling & more

The FIA shared F1 Commission details regarding sprint format tweaks, tyre blanket/usage, driver cooling and more. The F1 Commission met for the final time in the 2023 season ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP weekend...
Abu Dhabi GP, F1

Abu Dhabi GP: Russell fastest in FP1 from Drugovich, Ricciardo

George Russell maintained top spot for most part of FP1 in F1 Abu Dhabi GP with Felipe Drugovich ending up P2 from Daniel Ricciardo. It was a rookie show in FP1 of F1 Abu Dhabi...
McLaren, Mercedes, F1

McLaren inks new long-term deal with Mercedes to use its PU

McLaren has signed a new long-term deal with Mercedes-Benz to use its power unit and remain partners until 2030 season. McLaren had a set deal with Mercedes-Benz to use its power unit until the 2025...
FIA, F1

FIA shares Abu Dhabi GP track limits, DRS, circuit changes & more

The FIA shares Abu Dhabi GP details with regards to track limits, DRS zones, changes to circuit, stewards names and more. The final FIA Race Directors' note was shared by Niels Wittich for this weekend's...
McLaren, Pato O'Ward, Aston Martin

McLaren adds O’Ward in its F1 reserve pool for 2024

McLaren has added Pato O'Ward in its reserve pool for 2024, as Aston Martin names Tina Hausmann as its rep in F1 Academy. McLaren - The McLaren Formula 1 Team today announced that Arrow McLaren IndyCar...
FIA, F1

FIA formally warns Wolff & Vasseur for language in Las Vegas PC

The FIA has formally warned Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur for the language used during the F1 Las Vegas GP official press conference. After FP1 was cancelled on Thursday/Friday in F1 Las Vegas GP, Ferrari...
F1, FIA

F1 drivers & team bosses opine on Las Vegas show, schedule

F1 drivers and team bosses reflect on Las Vegas GP in terms of the show factor along with the biggest point of jet leg, travel and scheduling. The lead-up to Las Vegas GP was the...
Ayumu Iwasa, F1, Super Formula

Iwasa gets AlphaTauri test ahead of Super Formula move in 2024

Ayumu Iwasa has been handed his first F1 test run with AlphaTauri in the post-season Abu Dhabi test ahead of his Super Formula move in 2024. AlphaTauri - Scuderia AlphaTauri will run three drivers at the...
McLaren, F1

McLaren reveals ‘Driven By Change’ Abu Dhabi GP livery

McLaren has revealed a special F1 Abu Dhabi GP livery which has been designed by this year's 'Driven By Change' winner. McLaren Racing will carry a bespoke livery at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix...