Red Bull's winning streak came to an end in Singapore last weekend, with Carlos Sainz scoring an emphatic victory for Ferrari from pole position. However, all signs point to the status quo returning at Suzuka, with the Honda-powered Red Bull squad favourite to take top honors in front of Japanese fans. Max Verstappen won last time out at Suzuka, leading a 1-2 for Red Bull ahead of Sergio Perez. The previous six races in Japan, dating back to the start of the V6 hybrid era in 2014, were all won by Mercedes. 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings in different timezones Session GMT BST CEST ET PT AEST JST IST FP1 02:30 03:30 04:30 22:30 19:30 12:30 11:30 08:00 FP2 06:00 07:00 08:00 02:00 23:00 16:00 15:00 11:30 FP3 02:30 03:30 04:30 22:30 19:30 12:30 11:30 08:00 Q 06:00 07:00 08:00 02:00 23:00 … [Read more...] about 2023 F1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings and preview
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Where will the next F1 stars come from?
How can our sport identify and nurture the best driving talents and bring them to F1? What is the best way to evaluate a young driver? One of the eye catching lines Bernie Ecclestone came out with recently in an interview with my Financial Times colleague Christian Sylt was a dismissal of the revived Formula 2 series as merely something Max Mosley came up with when he was going through “a problem with his private life “ last summer. It was “all done for the wrong reasons,” he said. While it is true that F2 was announced in the midst of the Mosley/News of the World situation, on closer inspection it is a serious project and it could turn out to be a threat to GP2, which is why Bernie was scathing. I spent some time recently with the man charged with running the series for the FIA, ex F1 driver Jonathan Palmer, and got a look at what he and the FIA think is the model for the future of motor sport. Bringing a driver up to F1 level is very expensive; it costs £600,000 for a … [Read more...] about Where will the next F1 stars come from?
Updated F1 race results: Max Verstappen wins Austrian GP
Verstappen dominated the race, although Ferrari ’s Charles Leclerc did lead for a few laps during the pitstop cycle, on his way to finishing second, ahead of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez , who drove from 15 th to third after his disastrous qualifying. UPDATE: After the race, Aston Martin Racing protested the results and the FIA issued a new classification with extra penalties for drivers who had exceeded track limits. Read Also: F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen crushes opposition for seventh win of 2023 FIA hands out 12 penalties for track limit offences after F1 Austrian GP UPDATED: 2023 F1 Austrian GP results Cla Nº Driver Car / Engine Laps Time Delay/Retirement 1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull/Honda RBPT 71 1:25'33.607 2 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 71 1:25'38.762 5.155 3 11 Sergio Pérez Red Bull/Honda RBPT 71 1:25'50.795 17.188 4 4 … [Read more...] about Updated F1 race results: Max Verstappen wins Austrian GP
Motorsport.tv guide: What’s on 23-24 September weekend?
Here is a guide to what's on Motorsport.tv for the weekend of 23-24 September. For a detailed list of what's available in your area, please visit the livestream page: Motorsport.tv/livestream . Nürburgring Endurance Series - Round 8 The Nürburgring Endurance Series is nearing the end of its 2023 season with the 55th ADAC Barbarossapreis on Saturday, September 23rd. Notably, Nürburgring 24H defending winner Frikadelli Racing's Ferrari 296 GT3 is back, and former F1 driver Felipe Nasr is making his debut on the challenging Nordschleife. You can catch the complete race day on Motorsport.tv , live and for free. Race : (23 September) - 11:15 CET - 10:15 BST - 05:15 EST FIA European Truck Racing - Le Mans The Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) heads to the Le Mans Bugatti circuit for the penultimate weekend of the 2023 season. Norbert Kiss is in a strong position to clinch the Drivers' Championship, needing a solid performance … [Read more...] about Motorsport.tv guide: What’s on 23-24 September weekend?
Aprilia RS 457 Launch Soon – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Home Two wheelers oi-Athul By Athul Published: Friday, September 22, 2023, 14:32 [IST] Aprilia recently revealed the all-new Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle in India ahead of the MotoGP Bharat. The middle-weigh sportbike was unveiled in the presence of Aprilia's MotoGP racers Maverick Vinales and Aleix Espargaro. That being said, Aprilia is yet to announce the pricing of the upcoming Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle. However, we expect this upcoming motorcycle to be relatively affordable as the model will be manufactured locally at the Baramati plant in Maharashtra. According to Aprilia, the company is aiming to make the Aprilia RS 457 available in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India. It is also said that the new Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle will come with many locally sourced parts including tyres. As such, we expect the upcoming Aprilia RS 457 motorcycle to be positioned in between the KTM RC 390 motorcycle (Rs 3.18 lakh, … [Read more...] about Aprilia RS 457 Launch Soon – Here’s Everything We Know So Far
F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & more
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen will start Honda's home race from pole position after an impressive effort in qualifying, with McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris lining up right behind him in second and third. Charles Leclerc will lead Ferrari's charge in fourth. What time does the Japanese Grand Prix start? The Japanese GP will begin at 2pm local time (+9 GMT) at Suzuka. Date : Sunday, September 24, 2023 Start time : 05:00 GMT / 06:00 BST / 07:00 CEST / 07:00 SAT / 08:00 EAT / 01:00 ET / 22:00 PT (Saturday) / 15:00 AEST / 14:00 JST / 10:30 IST 2023 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings in different timezones Session GMT BST CEST ET PT AEST JST IST FP1 02:30 03:30 04:30 22:30 19:30 12:30 11:30 08:00 FP2 06:00 07:00 08:00 02:00 23:00 16:00 15:00 11:30 FP3 02:30 03:30 04:30 22:30 19:30 12:30 11:30 08:00 Q … [Read more...] about F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & more
BYD Atto 3: 200 Electric Cars Hit Indian Roads in One Day
Home Four wheelers -Rohit Nambiar By Rohit Nambiar Updated: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 15:08 [IST] In an event that unfolded simultaneously across six major cities in India, BYD India, a branch of the global frontrunner in New Energy Vehicles (NEV) production, BYD, handed over 200 ATTO 3 electric passenger cars to their owners on September 17, 2023. The celebrations, which were focussed on ATTO 3 buyers, occurred in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi, filled with live music, powered by the BYD ATTO 3's Vehicle to Load feature (VTOL), as well as traditional dances, games, and contests. The day ended with each new owner getting the keys to their BYD ATTO 3 car. The ATTO 3 by BYD has gained considerable attention and popularity among clients around India since its introduction in 2022, securing a spot as a forerunner in the Indian luxury electric vehicle market. BYD prides itself on a widespread … [Read more...] about BYD Atto 3: 200 Electric Cars Hit Indian Roads in One Day
Racing school founder Jim Russell dies
After serving in the RAF and then creating a garage business with his brother Peter, Russell came to motor racing after visiting a meeting at his local track, Snetterton. At the age of 32, he decided that he wanted to take part, and so bought a Cooper MkVI with a JAP engine for the 1952 season. His competitiveness improved when he fitted a Manx Norton engine into the chassis and wins started to come by August 1953. Russell claimed three 500cc BRSCC National Formula 3 titles between 1955-1957.He won 64 F3 races throughout his driving career, 11 Formula 2 events and six sportscar races. But his driving career was halted by a serious crash at Le Mans in 1959. During the night, Brian Naylor had rolled his Aston Martin at Maison Blanche. Although Naylor escaped, Russell's Cooper Monaco struck the abandoned car and he was left with broken legs and ribs, plus minor burns. He did return to the cockpit briefly in 1961, but then decided to hang up his gloves. In 1966, Russell was … [Read more...] about Racing school founder Jim Russell dies
Verstappen: Red Bull F1 car “enjoyable to drive again” after Singapore struggle
Verstappen led both of Friday's free practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix, ending the day 0.320 seconds clear of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and nearly half a second up on McLaren's Lando Norris . The Dutchman came out of the gates strong in FP1 as he recovered from an off-kilter weekend at last week's Singapore GP, where he struggled to make Q3 and then finished fifth, consigning Red Bull to its first defeat of the 2023 season. Read Also: F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen quickest again as Gasly crash ends FP2 early But on Friday Red Bull quickly allayed any fears that its Singapore struggles had carried over to the vastly different Suzuka layout. "It felt really good today. From lap one the car was enjoyable to drive again," Verstappen said. "It seems like we had a strong day, on short runs, long runs... There's a lot of degradation on this track, so it will be quite tough on tyres in the race. But so far we had a good start to the weekend." Before the … [Read more...] about Verstappen: Red Bull F1 car “enjoyable to drive again” after Singapore struggle