After eight rounds of the 2022 season, Aprilia had scored a grand prix victory and four other podiums courtesy of Aleix Espargaro. At the same point in 2023, Aprilia has just two rostrums to its credit, with Vinales second in the season-opening Portuguese GP and Espargaro inheriting third at the Dutch GP following a track […]
Rather than making his comeback in the kind of race-winning RB19 machinery that he shone with during this week’s Silverstone tyre test, he will be battling a car that has left AlphaTauri currently at the bottom of the constructors’ standings. Worse than that, the Australian will also find himself having to cope with a critical […]
In other words, putting Ricciardo in the car is not just a case of short-term expediency and giving the Australian a chance to get up to speed ahead of a potential return to the main Red Bull team. The change of direction is part of a reboot for AlphaTauri after a detailed analysis of its […]
In recent weeks some engine manufacturers have indicated that the rules should perhaps be revisited while there is still time, with particular reference to the current 50:50 balance between combustion engine and electrical power. Christian Horner has been particularly vocal on behalf of Red Bull Powertrains, claiming that drivers will have to change down on […]
Red Bull has won all 10 races so far this season, with its outstanding RB19 car all but certain to propel runaway leader Max Verstappen to a third consecutive drivers’ world championship. The Milton Keynes team’s generous advantage has allowed it to already start focusing on next year’s car without having to bring any significant […]
The team has acted swiftly after the Dutchman’s difficult start to the season, with former McLaren driver Ricciardo returning to a race role. ANALYSIS: Why Red Bull’s patience wore even thinner with de Vries amid Ricciardo’s rebuild Jake Boxall-Legge joins Martyn Lee to discuss the latest F1 driver merry-go-round and why AlphaTauri has decided to […]
Both of MotoGP’s Japanese manufacturers, Yamaha and Honda, have endured difficult 2023 campaigns, with the former scoring just two podiums in the first eight rounds. Fabio Quartararo was third in the Americas Grand Prix and inherited that position in the Dutch GP sprint following a track limits penalty for KTM’s Brad Binder. Yamaha currently sits […]
On Tuesday AlphaTauri and parent team Red Bull announced de Vries would make way for Red Bull’s third driver Daniel Ricciardo from next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, meaning the Australian will make a shock return with his former team halfway into his sabbatical from F1. Explaining his decision to oust 28-year-old rookie de Vries after […]
Last weekend, I again, had the honor of hosting VIP guests at Silverstone for the F1 British Grand Prix. Here’s a glimpse into the unforgettable day filled with luxury and excitement. Our private trackside hospitality suite offered a breathtaking view of the iconic Silverstone circuit. The ambiance was electric as everyone eagerly awaited the race, […]
With racing in short supply during MotoGP’s summer break, the focus of attention in the world championship is monopolised by the buzz of possible market movements. Aside from the case of Marc Marquez, who is devoting this summer to unravelling the scenario of his hypothetical departure from Honda, Marco Bezzecchi is another rider on the […]