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Ferrari’s Formula 1 car was never quite as good as it looked at times in 2022, with the Scuderia’s stunning start to the season creating a false impression of the team’s overall potential. That is the opinion of respected technical analyst Craig Scarborough, who believes Red Bull’s stuttering start to the year flattered the Ferrari F1-75. Ferrari seemed to be the overwhelming favourites to claim the 2022 title after Charles Leclerc won two of the opening three races to establish a 46-point lead over Max Verstappen, who retired in Bahrain and Australia. Although Leclerc claimed the most pole positions of any driver in 2022, Ferrari only added two more victories across the remainder of the year with Verstappen ultimately winning 15 races – breaking the record for the most victories by a driver in a single season – to secure his second successive Championship. Ferrari’s failure to capitalise on their strong start resulted in the resignation of team principal Mattia Binotto … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t think Ferrari’s car was ever quite as good as we thought it was’

As Scuderia team boss Mattia Binotto exits stage left, Stefano Domenicali says it’s simply a case of second place is “not enough” for Ferrari. Ferrari announced on Tuesday that they had accepted Binotto’s resignation, bringing to an end a career spanning almost three decades with the Italian having spent the past four seasons as the Scuderia’s team principal. The confirmation came after weeks, one could actually say months, of speculation about the 53-year-old’s future with Ferrari after the team’s strong start to the 2022 season petered out into a distant runner-up result. Ferrari were ahead in both championships after three races, Charles Leclerc leading the Drivers’, but three races later they trailed Red Bull and by the halfway point, Austria, the writing was on the wall. Undone by too many strategy errors as well as poor reliability, pundits began to question whether Binotto would be back after the summer break . He did return but with the team failing to win any of the … [Read more...] about Stefano Domenicali: Second place is not enough ‘when you are Ferrari’

Martin Brundle has been left perplexed by Mattia Binotto’s resignation as Ferrari Formula 1 team principal, claiming it would be “strange” if the team have not lined up an outstanding candidate to replace him. Binotto will leave his role as Ferrari team boss at the end of this month after announcing his resignation earlier this week, bringing an end to 28 years of service to F1’s most famous team. His exit comes after Ferrari’s 2022 title challenge suffered a catastrophic collapse with reliability issues, operational mistakes and driver errors costing the team valuable points to Red Bull. In a statement confirming Binotto’s departure, Ferrari confirmed the process is “underway” to find a new team principal and is expected to be finalised in the new year; Alfa Romeo boss Frederic Vasseur iscurrently thought to be the leading candidate for the role. Brundle feels Ferrari have lost a figure of significant stature in Binotto, not only the team boss but a key influence in the … [Read more...] about Martin Brundle offers his assessment of ‘strange’ situation at Ferrari

Listen to this article F1 has not raced in China since 2019 due to the nation's travel restrictions as it continues to pursue a zero-COVID policy, which has recently sparked protests in a number of major cities. The Chinese Grand Prix was listed on the 2023 calendar for April 16, but it was always conditional on restrictions being eased in time for F1 to enter the country and hold the race smoothly. In a statement issued on Friday, F1 announced that China would not be going ahead next year, but confirmed it is evaluating other options as a replacement round. "Formula 1 can confirm, following dialogue with the promoter and relevant authorities, that the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place due to the ongoing difficulties presented by the COVID-19 situation," read the statement. "Formula 1 is assessing alternative options to replace the slot on the 2023 calendar and will provide an update on this in due course." China's cancellation leaves a four-week gap in the … [Read more...] about F1 confirms cancellation of 2023 Chinese Grand Prix

Conceding there will be a “different dynamic” next season if he’s fighting Lewis Hamilton for race wins, George Russell still doesn’t think there’ll be conflict between the team-mates. Russell joined Mercedes at the beginning of the 2022 season with fans and pundits eager to see the contender to the throne taking on his record-breaking team-mate for race wins and the World title. Alas that never arrived, Mercedes under-performing W13 leaving the drivers to fight for podium finishes at best. They did, however, have one late-season moment with Russell pushed wide by Hamilton on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix, the former Williams driver saying: “Probably if it was anyone else but my team-mate, I would have just run them off the road.” There could have been a second in Brazil when the team-mates lined up first and second on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix grid, Mercedes’ first front row lock-out of the championship, but pole-sitter Russell was quick off the line with … [Read more...] about George Russell can see ‘a different dynamic’ with Lewis Hamilton, but no conflict

Chip Ganassi Racing have announced they have hired Marcus Armstrong to race for them in all road course and street circuit rounds of the 2023 IndyCar championship. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The 22-year-old driver, who spent the last three seasons in Formula 2, will join Ganassi for the 2023 IndyCar season, driving the team’s number 11 car at all races except for those run on oval circuits. He will therefore contest 12 of next year’s 17 races. The former Ferrari academy driver claimed four race victories during his time in F2, three of which came this season. He was classified 13th in the driver’s standings in each of the three seasons he participated in the series. Armstrong tested an IndyCar for Dale Coyne Racing at Sebring with Hitech F2 team mate Juri Vips in October and had spoken on his podcast, Screaming Meals, about his interest in racing in the series. Armstrong says he was excited to join fellow New Zealand racer and IndyCar champion Scott … [Read more...] about Ganassi signs Armstrong to drive road and street IndyCar races in 2023 · RaceFans

Listen to this article McLaren's operations include more than building supercars and racing in Formula 1. McLaren Applied, founded in 1991 as McLaren Composites, offers its technical expertise to outside firms and has its own subsidiary, Lavoie. This company has built an electric scooter that debuted this week. It's called the Series 1. It's made from automotive-grade magnesium and weighs 36 pounds (16.5 kilograms). It offers 31 miles (50 kilometers) of electric range and has a two-hour charge time on a domestic three-pin plug. The scooter features the patented Flowfold system that, with the press of one button, folds the front and rear wheel hinges and collapses the stem for easy storage. Gallery: Lavoie Series 1 Electric Scooter 8 Photos The scooter features a "ground-breaking lighting system" that illuminates the rider with a rear-mounted light, making them … [Read more...] about McLaren Builds A Sleek Electric Scooter With 31 Miles Of Range

Listen to this article Secure your spot at the 32nd edition of Palm Beach Cavallino Classic, taking place January 26-29, 2023. Experience four days in sunny Florida to share the passion for the prancing horse: the Track Day, the Tour d’Eleganza, the Party Under the Stars, the Concorso d’Eleganza, the Gala Dinner, and the Classic & Sports Sunday are key moments of Cavallino Classic. Ticket Sales Are Open With 150 cars adorning the beautiful lawns of The Breakers, Cavallino Classic is the world’s largest Ferrari-only concours, and one of the biggest car events of the winter season. Among those cars, the main class will be dedicated to the world’s most iconic race: the 24 Hours of Le Mans with 24 carefully selected Ferraris that once raced at the historic track. It will be an unmissable celebration of two icons of motor racing: Ferrari and Le Mans. Since 1923, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has acquired iconic status by inspiring automotive excellence … [Read more...] about Palm Beach Cavallino Classic 2023: Don’t Miss Your Spot At Cavallino Classic

Listen to this article Jocelyn Pedrono, who acquired the rights to the Pescarolo brand in 2016, has revealed an intention to bring back the famous French marque to the Le Mans 24 Hours and FIA World Endurance Championship with a customer car. He clarified that legendary team founder and four-time Le Mans winner Henri Pescarolo is not involved in the project. "Returning to endurance racing has always been the objective," Pedrono told Motorsport.com's French edition. "I'm working to assemble the budget. "I have an agreement in principle with two constructors in Hypercar. My heart leans more in one direction than the other, but I can't say anything for the moment. "We're not talking just about buying a car, but also real technical support." Pedrono wouldn't be drawn on which manufacturer was his target, but did add: "We are more looking at Hypercar [LMH], not so much LMDh." That would suggest that Peugeot, whose 908 HDi FAP LMP1 car Pescarolo ran on a customer basis in … [Read more...] about Pescarolo name could return to Le Mans in 2024