The latest controversial decision over Formula 1’s racing rules has prompted fresh discussion over whether those in charge of policing the sport are making consistent decisions. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Among those who see room for improvement, some believe having the same stewards in charge at every event would be a step in the right direction. At present the stewards for each weekend, who rule on matters ranging from driving infringements to technical matters and more besides, are drawn from pools of multiple chairpersons, driver stewards and others. But according to Lewis Hamilton , FIA F1 race director Michael Masi recently told drivers similar incidents may be handled differently by different stewards . This appears to leave room for inconsistency. Has the time come for F1 to appoint permanent stewards who accompany the series from venue to venue? Would this change be more likely to produce decisions which are viewed as being consistent …
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Latest Mansory Venatus Lamborghini Urus Build Can Hurt Your Eyes
We've seen Mansory have fun with the Lamborghini Urus before. With its Venatus widebody build that comes in a very blue theme inside and out, the Urus begs to stand out whenever it can. We've also seen a version of that in white and purple that's even more polarizing. How about in the Urus's typical yellow color? Wish granted as Mansory is back with another Urus Venatus build in a very sunny hue. Caution, though. Before you browse the gallery below, make sure to adjust your screen's brightness as the cabin's bright color could hurt your eyes. Gallery: Yellow Mansory Venatus - Lamborghini Urus 11 Photos In comparison to a typical Urus, the Mansory Venatus does have a wider body despite looking concealed in this yellow build. You probably didn't miss the body kits but to point out the obvious, Mansory added several carbon fiber parts like side skirts, …
Yamamoto still beatable despite poor qualifying, says Baguette
Real duo Baguette and Koudai Tsukakoshi face an eight-point deficit to Team Kunimitsu driver Yamamoto, meaning a victory for the #17 NSX-GT in this weekend's final round of the season would earn them the title if Yamamoto and Tadasuke Makino finish third or lower. However, while Yamamoto qualified second and only narrowly lost out on the bonus point for pole to Rookie Racing Toyota driver Kenta Yamashita , Tsukakoshi was the only one of the three Bridgestone-equipped Honda drivers to fail to clear Q1, ending up 10th on the grid. "We have been struggling all day," Baguette told Motorsport.com. "We came with a similar set-up philosophy as the previous race and we thought it would work this weekend, but it has been the opposite. "We have struggled with a lot with rear instability, it's been really difficult to drive the car. We couldn’t find a solution for that and in qualifying we were not on the pace at all. "We still believe we have a chance. We’ll give it everything to …
SARD Toyota engine issue ends Kovalainen’s podium hopes
Ex-Formula 1 racer Kovalainen and his teammate Yuichi Nakayama could only manage fifth place at Autopolis despite the fact Nakayama was running in the podium positions for much of the latter half of the race. From eighth on the grid, Kovalainen moved up to sixth on the opening lap and then ran fourth after the Rookie Racing Toyota served a stop-and-go penalty and the race-leading Mugen Honda was eliminated by a loose wheel . SARD was among the crews to pit immediately after the second of two safety car periods, allowing Nakayama to run a net third after taking over the #39 GR Supra from Kovalainen. Nakayama passed a struggling Hiroki Otsu in the Nakajima Racing Honda for second place on lap 53, but just two laps later was overtaken by a charging Hiroaki Ishiura aboard the Cerumo Toyota. On lap 58, Nakayama succumbed to the NISMO Nissan of Tsugio Matsuda, dropping to fourth, and then was passed on the final lap by the B-Max/NDDP GT-R of Kohei Hirate on the final …
This Lunar Rover Takes Inspiration From The Skoda’s Electric Car
XTend Design has unveiled the concept lunar rover Luniaq inspired by Skoda's Enyaq electric car. The rover was presented in Virtuplex, the largest Virtual Reality laboratory in Europe. The chief designer of Luniaq is space architect Tomas Rousek of Xtend Design, who previously worked on concepts of missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids at NASA JPL. The Luniaq Rover is a concept of an electric lunar vehicle for up to four astronauts, inspired by the design of Skoda SUV cars. The technical solution of the rover is based on NASA's MMSEV platform (Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle). Tomas worked on concepts of missions to the Moon, Mars and asteroids at NASA JPL. Several of his projects involved rovers based on this system and Tom also participated in the HDU (Habitat Demonstration Unit) project, a simulation of a space base in the Arizona desert. The cabin has space for up to four astronauts, depending on the length of the mission. The rover would also be capable of autonomous …
Tesla Details $1 Billion Costs For New Texas Factory, Targets Year-End Completion
Tesla Inc is planning to spend more than $1 billion on its new vehicle factory in Austin, Texas, and plans to complete construction by the end of this year, public filings with a Texas state agency showed. Filings submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) on Friday outlined Tesla's spending on various manufacturing capabilities at its Austin factory. The company said it plans to complete construction of its general assembly, paint, casting, stamping and body shop facilities by Dec. 31. The five facilities would have a combined square footage of nearly 4.3 million (0.4 square kilometer), and cost a combined $1.06 billion, according to the filings. Electric vehicle news outlet electrek first reported on the filings on Monday. Construction for Tesla's new factory began during the summer of 2020. The TDLR regulates and licenses a broad range of businesses, facilities and equipment. The Tesla filings were made under the agency's architectural …
Renault To Produce Axial-Flow Electric Motor From 2025
Renault Group announced that it has acquired a 21 per cent minority stake in Whylot, a company based in the Lot region of France that has developed a unique technology in the promising sector of innovative electric motors. This acquisition of a stake in the French start-up reinforces the existing strategic partnership between the two companies. Renault Group had previously signed a partnership with Whylot to develop and industrialise on a large scale an innovative axial flow automotive e-motor. This technology will be applied to electrified and electric powertrains, with the objective in particular in hybrid powertrains of reducing costs while saving CO2 emissions of 2.5 g/km of CO2 according to the WLTP standard (for passenger cars in segments B/C). Renault Group will be the first mainstream manufacturer to produce an axial-flow electric motor on a large scale from 2025. 0 Comments This equity investment will enable Renault Group and Whylot to position themselves in the …
Lordstown Appoints Chief Commercial Officer, Other Executives In Management Rejig
Lordstown Motors appointed new executives, including a Chief Commercial Officer, on Wednesday, as the electric-vehicle startup ramps up efforts to bring its first pickup truck to the market. The company said Chief Operating Officer Jane Ritson-Parsons will also take on the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer to build Lordstown's commercial strategy for its vehicles. Lordstown also said long-time automotive industry executive Edward Hightower will take over as President, effective Nov. 29, from Rich Schmidt, who is stepping down. Hightower is currently Managing Director at Motoring Ventures and has already been working with Lordstown in a consulting capacity. Shea Burns, also an autos veteran and who has previously led several launches at Ford Motor Co, will assume the role of Senior Vice President of Operations at Lordstown. The company said Burns will lend support for the launch of the Endurance pickup truck. While the company has since found replacements, it is …
UK’s Connected Kerb Targets 190,000 On-Street EV Chargers By 2030
Charging infrastructure company Connected Kerb said on Monday it plans to install 190,000 on-street public chargers in the UK by 2030, requiring up to 1.9 billion pounds ($2.55 billion) in investment, as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) soars. The London-based company has around 1,000 public chargers in service, with contracts signed for 10,000 more. Chief Executive Chris Pateman-Jones told Reuters that Connected Kerb should have deals for an additional 30,000 chargers by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Connected Kerb uses long-term contracts spanning 15 to 25 years, financed by large infrastructure banks and groups like infrastructure investor Equitix. For public chargers for residential use, the company also uses UK government subsidies. Britain has pledged to ban the sale of new diesel and petrol cars from 2030. The UK government estimates the country will need around 400,000 EV charging points by that point but Pateman-Jones said Connected Kerb believes demand will be …