The Ford squad put an end to a rough run of results last Sunday when Tanak and co-driver Martin Jarveoja scored a first victory since February's Rally Sweden triumph. Heading into Chile, the British outfit had scored two podiums in a campaign that had been blighted by misfortune and reliability woes. However, Tanak and the team were unstoppable on Chile's tyre-punishing gravel roads. The convincing victory was set up by an inspired call to take hard tyres for Saturday's abrasive stages. "It's definitely nice to have a positive outcome from a week after what feels like a long time," said Tanak. "Altogether it is definitely quite close to a perfect weekend. It seemed somehow very different from what we have to do normally. "It was not too much about pure performance at all, it was a lot about management and how to get through the loop, it was a different kind of challenge. These positive vibes are always helping so I am sure it's been a great week for the team." … [Read more...] about WRC Chile win “can only help” M-Sport’s future
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Helmet rows, hot mics and more forgotten motorsport stories from 2022
The 2022 Formula 1 season was full of drama on track and in the paddock, some of it leftover from the previous year’s controversies. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free With all that going on, it was easy to overlook some of the strange and surprising stories of the last 12 months. Red Bull ‘launched’ a show car Formula 1 car launches always attract huge interest as they can give the first indication of how the teams will compare against each other for the season ahead with any innovative designs. That was especially the case this year as teams produced their first designs for radically new regulations. Preferring not to give the opposition an early peek at their real RB18, Red Bull instead presented a repainted show car at their launch on February 9th. The real thing, which appeared in testing two weeks later, looked very different. Red Bull presents first images of new car for 2022 F1 season Magnussen’s F1 return has big repercussions After … [Read more...] about Helmet rows, hot mics and more forgotten motorsport stories from 2022
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness First Drive Review: Keep On Trekking
– Springdale, Utah Subaru knows its owners better than most other carmakers. The company actually spends time camping with core buyers to see exactly how their vehicles are being used and what they want going forward. And that led directly to the new 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness. As the first name implies, it's a new version of the recently redesigned Crosstrek that was so warmly received. And the Wilderness badge makes it the latest Subaru vehicle to get more serious about off-roading, following the Forester and Outback Wilderness models before it. Quick Specs 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness Engine 2.5-Liter Four-Cylinder Output 182 Horsepower / 178 Pound-Feet Drive Type All-Wheel Drive Trim Base Price $33,290 On-Sale Date Fall 2023 Tougher By Nature Under the hood is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder boxer engine that's good for 182 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. That's the upgraded engine … [Read more...] about 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness First Drive Review: Keep On Trekking
Hamilton’s success not just due to his car, say rivals, as he nears Schumacher’s record
Lewis Hamilton’s rivals say his success is fully deserved, as he makes his first attempt to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of career victories today. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Hamilton’s next win will put him level with Schumacher’s all-time record of 91 grand prix victories, which was set in 2006. Like Schumacher, Hamilton has been able to achieved sustained success and win multiple championships due to the quality of equipment he’s driven. But his rivals say that does not diminish his achievement. “I think what Lewis is on course to achieve, and I’m sure he will overtake all of these stats, it is incredible,” said George Russell . “He’s obviously a fantastic driver. He’s been on it from the first day he jumped in a Formula 1 car and I’ve got a huge amount of respect for him. “I’ve got a huge amount of respect for Michael Schumacher, I’ve a huge amount of respect for Lewis Hamilton, they’re both greats, but I’ll be pleased for Lewis to … [Read more...] about Hamilton’s success not just due to his car, say rivals, as he nears Schumacher’s record
Which was F1’s best down-to-the-wire title fight?
For the 30th time in 71 seasons of the Formula 1 world championship, the drivers’ title was decided in the very final race of the season. But what was F1’s best ever final showdown? Recap all thirty of the final race title deciders below and then let us know which one you feel was the best climax seen in a Formula 1 season. 1950: Fangio vs Fagioli vs Farina The first world championship produces the first title showdown at Monza. Fangio needs a win or second place to become the inaugural world champion, but Fangio retires twice in two separate cars, opening the door for Farina who takes the win and the first ever world title. 1951: Fangio vs Ascari vs Gonzalez The next year, another threeway showdown for the title at the season-ending Spanish Grand Prix around the streets of Barcelona. Going into the final round with the lead, Fangio holds off Ferrari’s Jose Froilan Gonzalez to take the chequered flag and secure his first of five titles. 1956: Fangio vs Collins Peter … [Read more...] about Which was F1’s best down-to-the-wire title fight?
Former F1 racer picks out ‘positive surprise’ in ‘extreme’ Max Verstappen development
Former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld has seen “very few” drivers as special as Max Verstappen, who surprised him with how he learned from mistakes to become the “complete” driver he is today. Formula 1 is now very much operating in the era of Verstappen, the Dutchman closing in on his third World Championship in as many seasons. And F1 2023 has been a further record-breaking campaign for Verstappen, who set a new standard with 10 grand prix wins in a row, with an overall tally for the season already of 13. Nick Heidfeld lauds “special” talent Max Verstappen Speaking to Sport1 , Heidfeld, who made the Formula 1 podium 13 times in his career, spoke of how Verstappen, who had the tendency to become a little reckless in his early F1 years, has taken the lessons from such errors to grow into that complete driving force. “Very impressive,” said Heidfeld as he gave his opinion on Verstappen. “There was always no question about Verstappen’s talent. “On the race track, you can … [Read more...] about Former F1 racer picks out ‘positive surprise’ in ‘extreme’ Max Verstappen development