The increasing deification of Ayrton Senna is harming the legacy of the Brazilian. These days, major anniversaries are usually marked in multiples of five or years ending in zero since the event passed. Consider the deaths of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna in 1994. It was in 2019—25 years later—that special tributes and reflective pieces […]
While the World Rally Championship field witnessed some dramatic moments during Rally Portugal, the WRC2 category took the intensity to another level. Shortly after overall leader Kalle Rovanperä’s exit from the event due to a crash, WRC2 frontrunner Oliver Solberg faced a similar fate. Pepe López, Teemu Suninen, and Pierre-Louis Loubet had already encountered mishaps, […]
Max Verstappen secured another victory in Imola, adding to his wins in 2021 and 2022. However, it wasn’t an easy race for the Dutchman, as he had to fend off a rapid Lando Norris in the latter stages. Both drivers were joined on the podium by Charles Leclerc, much to the delight of the home […]
Sébastien Loeb will not be returning to Lewis Hamilton’s X44 team for the upcoming Extreme E season, relinquishing his spot as the reigning champion. In his place, DirtFish driver Fraser McConnell will step up to partner with Cristina Gutiérrez, who continues with the team for another season. McConnell, who previously served as the series’ ‘championship […]
Prodrive, the renowned British outfit, has crafted the Sandrider, Dacia’s latest rally-raid prototype set to debut in the W2RC later this year. This vehicle will mark Dacia’s entry into the Dakar rally in 2025, with Sébastien Loeb, a nine-time World Rally champion, among the three factory drivers. Named the “Sandrider,” the car draws inspiration from […]
George Russell was not overly concerned after losing a position to his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton, in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix following a late pit stop. The pair ultimately finished the race in P6 and P7. It was a relatively quiet afternoon for the Silver Arrows in Imola. Russell maintained his starting position of sixth […]
Alasdair Lindsay, a prominent figure at DirtFish, advocates for the integration of exhibition driving into World Rally Championship (WRC) itineraries to enhance engagement and attract new fans. At the onset of a WRC event, the rallying community often echoes the sentiment: “The real rally starts tomorrow.” This phrase underscores the importance of the opening-stage superspecials, […]
With two cars starting in the top 10 on home soil, RB approached the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with high hopes for a strong points finish. However, their expectations fell short, with Yuki Tsunoda securing just one point and Daniel Ricciardo fading late to finish 13th. The team’s troubles began right from the start, as both […]
NEOM McLaren has announced the return of Sam Bird following his absence due to injury in Berlin. Bird sustained a broken hand during an incident in Free Practice 1 at the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, where he locked up and crashed into the wall at Turn 1, Sainte Devote. NEOM McLaren confirmed the injury after Bird […]
Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon are set to participate in a special sim racing event ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, streamed live from Monte Carlo on the official Formula 1 YouTube channel. In Electronic Arts’ ‘The Ten Racers’ competition, the Ferrari and Williams drivers will compete in a virtual race on the iconic Monaco […]
