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When Alpine first made the decision to enter the WEC’s Hypercar class in 2021, it was able to obtain the Rebellion R-13 LMP1 car from its previous owner, rebrand it as the Alpine A480, and join the grid in little time. It gave Alpine a relatively easy entry into the top echelon of sportscar racing, and it enjoyed a fair bit of success, winning at Sebring and Monza against stiff competition from Toyota, albeit with some equalisation help. But running a generation-old LMP1 car was always a stopgap measure, something for which it required special dispensation from the rulemakers, and the Renault-owned brand has now put together a bona fide car for the Hypercar class. Christened the Alpine A424, the Oreca-based LMDh challenger was unveiled to the world on the eve of the Le Mans 24 Hours in June, and marks the Renault group’s first proper attempt at winning the French endurance classic since 1978. The A424 is slated to make its debut at the 2024 season opener in Qatar in March, … [Read more...] about How Alpine is preparing its new LMDh car for 2024 WEC season

The 23-year-old Los Angeles-born New Zealander is coming off his second season in IndyCar’s developmental category, earning two wins, six podiums and two poles en route to finishing behind champion Christian Rasmussen. McElrea contested both seasons with Andretti Global (then Andretti Autosport ), which featured an additional two wins, seven podiums and three poles in finish fourth in the 2022 standings and claim top rookie honors. While McElrea has no plans of returning for a third campaign in Indy NXT, things are also tricky moving forward due to the increased focus of testing going toward IndyCar’s hybrid program that is set to be unleashed for 2024. “The first thing is trying to get a test sorted,” McElrea said. “It's good chats, but nothing really to say right now. The new hybrid thing, there's not really a schedule that anyone has in terms of testing, right? All the chats I've had, no one really knows when the test days are 'cause the hybrid thing has everything … [Read more...] about McElrea planning for IMSA events in ’24 while pursuing IndyCar shot

After Mazda followed Nissan through the exit door at the end of 2021, last season's DPi class was contested exclusively between Cadillac and Acura teams, but the move to all new LMDh cars running spec hybrid systems for 2023 has attracted Porsche and BMW to join the renamed GTP division. All four manufacturers have won a race this season, with Porsche's 963 LMDh taking three victories, the Acura ARX-06 and Cadillac V-Series.R managing two apiece and BMW M Hybrid V8 breaking through at Watkins Glen. Albuquerque and Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti team-mate Ricky Taylor enter next month's Petit Le Mans season finale three points shy of the championship lead, despite having yet to win a race this season. They are one of four crews split by just 38 points in the standings, with Action Express Racing's Cadillac of Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims leading the way, the #6 Penske Porsche of Nick Tandy and Matthieu Jaminet trailing them by five points and Team RLL's #25 BMW … [Read more...] about Albuquerque enjoys “wild” unpredictability of 2023 IMSA title fight

Adrian Newey has been hailed by former Red Bull drivers as a key influence behind the team’s continued success after their latest Constructors’ Championship was sealed. The RB19 is the 12th car to have won the teams’ title in the legendary designer’s illustrious career, and the current trajectory it is on could put it among the most successful in the sport’s history. But given that he has no designs on slowing down his career just yet, Newey has come in for special praise from those who have worked with him at the team. Genius of Adrian Newey lauded by former Red Bull drivers With Red Bull having been crowned Constructors’ Champions again in Japan, Formula1.com spoke to Red Bull drivers of years gone by to assess just how far the team has grown in their time in the sport. With Newey and team principal Christian Horner having been at the helm throughout, that consistency at the top has played no small part in their success. And for the brain behind their cars’ designs, … [Read more...] about Adrian Newey: The ‘Einstein’ of F1 who ‘should be knighted’

Renault CEO Luca de Meo reportedly gathered the Alpine troops for a rare and emotional speech, while seemingly putting an end to the rumours of Mattia Binotto becoming team principal. On the track it has been a frustrating F1 2023 campaign for Alpine, a team which had their sights set on closing in on the leading teams. Instead, while Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon have scored a podium apiece, it is McLaren and Aston Martin who have surged forward to join the ‘best of the rest’ conversation behind Red Bull, triggering Alpine into widespread changes. Luca de Meo delivers “electric shock” Alpine speech Shortly after Laurent Rossi had been removed from his Alpine F1 CEO role, the Frenchman having earlier in the year launched scathing public criticism of the team, Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane were sacked from the team principal and sporting director roles respectively over the Belgian Grand Prix race weekend. At the same time it was also confirmed that Pat Fry would leave the … [Read more...] about Alpine boss delivers 40-minute ‘electric shock’ speech at team’s factory – report

Home Off beat -Irwin Mills By Irwin Mills Updated: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 17:43 [IST] During an intense Sprint Race in Motegi, Marc Marquez and Joan Mir secured the spots of seventh and 13th respectively, in preparation for Sunday's main event.The weather in Japan remained warm, despite predictions of rain and the occasional appearance of dark clouds. Free Practice 2 saw both Repsol Honda Team racers finetuning their machines ahead of the day's most thrilling moments. Marc Marquez hit his initial goal as he posted a 1'43.997, making him the fastest rider to pass through Q1. He then teamed up with his crew for a two-run strategy in Q2, taking seventh place on the grid after shaving another tenth off his time. Starting at the front of the third row, Marquez outpaced Bezzecchi in the opening corners of the 12-lap Sprint. Throughout the race, rider #93 was constantly defending his position from both Bezzecchi and Zarco, … [Read more...] about Marc Marquez and Joan Mir: Achieving New Heights in Motegi Sprint Race