Month: November 2023

16 Nov 2023

MotoGP planning 850cc engine rules for 2027

The current regulatory framework for the championship at the technical level was established in 2022 and expires in 2026. It was a period that started with six manufacturers, before Suzuki left the championship at the end of last season. Since this year, Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Aprilia and KTM form the group of constructors in the […]

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16 Nov 2023

Button and Brawn discuss the new Disney+ F1 documentary

The four-part series delves into the history of the former Honda team saved by Ross Brawn following the Japanese car maker’s withdrawal in 2008. With drivers Jenson Button, who went on to win the 2009 drivers’ title, and Rubens Barrichello, the team won eight of the season’s 17 rounds to also secure the constructors’ championship. […]

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16 Nov 2023

Why Red Bull’s all rookie F1 Abu Dhabi FP1 line-up has value

All teams have to field a rookie in each car in one FP1 session during the year. While other teams have also waited until the last possible opportunity at the season finale for their second runs, only Red Bull will run a rookie in both of its cars, leaving Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as […]

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16 Nov 2023

F1 bans three key colours from Sphere during Vegas GP action

The Las Vegas Sphere will be operational during track action over the course of the F1 event – but every effort will be made not to distract the drivers. It has been agreed not to display anything that might be misinterpreted, and particularly the red, yellow and blue colours that drivers are looking for on […]

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15 Nov 2023

Why F1 in America “feels different” now to previous eras

F1’s previously piecemeal approach to America is reflected in the fact that the United States Grand Prix has been held over 50 times but at 10 different locations. The Indianapolis 500 used to count for F1 points in the 1950s; the first US GPs were held at Sebring and Riverside before settling in Watkins Glen […]

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15 Nov 2023

Weather forecast – How cold will the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix be?

The Las Vegas Grand Prix is just days away and many are anticipating a race unlike anything else on this year’s F1 calendar. The weekend event is a unique point of 2023 with the event taking place between Thursday and Saturday instead of the usual Friday to Sunday format.  Drivers will be taking to the street […]

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15 Nov 2023

2024 MotoGP concessions wouldn’t have stopped me leaving Honda

During the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend, Autosport revealed that MotoGP had presented the five manufacturers with the proposal to return concession benefits next year. This current proposal is aimed at helping Yamaha and Honda to return to the front of the grid, with both factories struggling massively in 2023. The idea is that restrictions will […]

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