Electric power in F1: over a decade of hybrid success
Lewis Hamilton Ten years ago, at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was the first driver in Formula One to win a race with a hybrid engine. The Kinetic … Read More
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Hamilton nips Verstappen and Vettel in opening practice for Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton in the Hungaroring paddock In a session that saw rain showers hit the Budapest track during opening practice for the Hungarian GP, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was quickest at … Read More
Teams concerned about fines for safety-based penalties
Max Verstappen against financial penalties (GMM) A new penalty issued by the FIA in Hockenheim looks set to have a short shelf-life. For unsafely releasing Charles Leclerc from a pitstop … Read More
‘No idea’ how Alfa appeal will go – Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen in Hockenheim (GMM) Alfa Romeo is pushing ahead with its appeal against lost points in Hockenheim. In a highly complex ruling, the FIA found discrepancies between the drivers' … Read More
Perez eyes new Racing Point contract
Sergio Perez arrives in Hockenheim Thursday looking for a new contract (GMM) Sergio Perez has revealed that he is in talks about extending his stay at Racing Point. Last year, … Read More
Angry Hulkenberg sure his future is ‘in Formula 1’
Nico Hulkenberg – so many years in F1 and not even one podium finish (GMM) In Hungary on Thursday, it was clear that Nico Hulkenberg's mood had not significantly improved … Read More
F1 teams to decide 2020 Spanish GP fate
Steiner talks about 22 races on Thursday at Hockenheim (GMM) It could be up to the teams whether Barcelona keeps its place on the Formula 1 calendar for 2020. Earlier, … Read More
Mercedes eyes George Russell to replace Bottas (2nd Update)
George Russell UPDATE (GMM) George Russell has admitted that a 2020 seat at Mercedes is "unlikely". That is despite the fact that, alongside Esteban Ocon, he is one of the … Read More
Russell admits 2020 Mercedes seat ‘unlikely’
George Russell arrives in Hockenheim Thursday (GMM) George Russell has admitted that a 2020 seat at Mercedes is "unlikely". That is despite the fact that, alongside Esteban Ocon, he is … Read More
‘Clear’ that Verstappen staying put – Marko
Would Verstappen destroy Hamilton if he went to Mercedes? (GMM) Max Verstappen has played down sensational rumors that he could still switch to Mercedes for 2020. "I used to say … Read More
13 years after F1, IndyCar finally introduces KERS/Hybrid
A portion of the 2016 Mercedes F1 engine Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that IndyCar is introducing in 2022 is an innovation introduced in Formula One from the 2009 Season … Read More
Stewart Friesen Breaks Through For First Eldora Victory
Stewart Friesen wins at Eldora Matt Sullivan/Getty Images First at last. Canadian Stewart Friesen held off Sheldon Creed by .728-seconds in the Eldora Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway to earn … Read More
God Giveth, God Taketh away
It does not pay to win in IMSA. If you do you will be neutered. How dare Mazda win two races in a row! The Mazda team finally won two … Read More
Weekend TV Times
All times Eastern Thursday, August 1 Location TV Times Network NASCAR America – 5:00pm-6:00pm (L) NBCSN Unrivaled – Earnhardt Vs. Gordon – 6:00pm-7:00pm (R) FS1 NASCAR Truck Qualifying Eldora 7:00pm-8:30pm … Read More
IndyCar to implement Standing Starts in 2022
IndyCar tried a standing start at the GP of Indy in 2014, but one wanker stalled and caused a big crash With the announcement today that IndyCar will add Hybrid … Read More
Hungarian GP Thursday Press Conference
From left, Stroll, Magnussen, Kvyat, Grosjean and Kubica DRIVERSDaniil KVYAT (Toro Rosso)Robert KUBICA (Williams)Lance STROLL (Racing Point)Kevin MAGNUSSEN (Haas)Romain GROSJEAN (Haas) PRESS CONFERENCE Q: Daniil, if we could start with … Read More
Is IndyCar eyeing Cosworth hybrid technology for its 2022 900-HP car? (Update)
The hybrid system would include an electric motor inside a redesigned Xtrac gearbox. The battery weight would replace some of the ballast in the current car used to offset the … Read More
IndyCar adds hybrid technology to its 2022 engines
The Honda and Chevy IndyCar engines will use a standard KERS system As we rumored recently, INDYCAR, in partnership with Chevrolet and Honda, will implement a single-source hybrid system in … Read More
2020 F1 calendar to feature record 22-races
Steiner says that if the calendar is expanded to 22-races, it still must be done on 3 engines Word in the Hockenheimring paddock on Thursday is that F1 will feature … Read More
Just when you thought it could not get worse for the Renault F1 team (Update)
Renault transporter UPDATE Renault has confirmed that the truck that crash on the way to the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this week has not affected the team's preparations for the … Read More
WEC signs four-year extension with Spa
Spa action – a snow storm hit this year's event so they are moving the date The FIA World Endurance Championship will include Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on its calendar for … Read More
Formula E eyes longer races for 2019/2020 Season
Formula E action Formula E is considering longer races for Season 6 in order to increase the need for battery management. For Season 5, Formula E changed its race format, … Read More
Alfa Romeo undecided over German GP penalty appeal
Team boss Frederic Vasseur (GMM) Alfa Romeo has not decided whether to push ahead with its appeal against a penalty that cost both race drivers points at Hockenheim. Kimi Raikkonen … Read More
Former F1 players think Alonso return possible
Alonso is not going to drive for just any team (GMM) Two experienced former F1 personalities think it is possible that Fernando Alonso will return to the grid. Disgruntled with … Read More