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Race preview: It’s time for The Big One as WTCR aces prepare to tame the Nordschleife

Almost three weeks after tackling Pau’s challenging street circuit, the WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup drivers and their teams are preparing to take on the toughest track of them all, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, from 26-28 May. With a monster lap length of 25.378 kilometres, a layout akin to a high-speed rollercoaster ride, a straight 2860 metres long and a forest setting with the potential for changeable weather, the Nürburgring Nordschleife provides the ultimate test of driver and machine.

Charles Leclerc leads at Spanish Grand Prix second practice but George Russell and Lewis Hamilton close in

Charles Leclerc again led the way at practice in the second session in Spain, but the Mercedes were right behind him. The Ferrari driver is the current championship leader heading into the second European Grand Prix of the 2022 Formula One season, and his performances in the first and second practices of the weekend showed him to be the quickest driver ahead of tomorrow’s qualifying session.

Aston Martin cleared of copying Red Bull design

BARCELONA : Formula One's governing body gave Aston Martin's revised car the all-clear at the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday after Red Bull, the team of world champion Max Verstappen, raised suspicions their design had been copied.

Aston Martin cleared of suspicion it copied Red Bull design

MONTMELÓ, Spain (AP) — Formula One team Aston Martin was cleared of suspicion that it had broken competition rules by allegedly copying a design from a Red Bull car, FIA said Friday.

Fernando Alonso referred to Formula One stewards after hitting out at 'incompetence' from 'unfair' race organisers FIA

Fernando Alonso has accused the Formula One's governing body of «incompetence» and has appeared to take a swipe at new race director Niels Freitas for a lack of knowledge. The Alpine driver was speaking ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, before the first practice session on Friday in Barcelona. Ad/> Alonso hit out at the FIA's handling of the Miami Grand Prix two weeks ago, and hinted at other problems.

Charles Leclerc leads Carlos Sainz for Ferrari one-two as Mercedes show promise at Spanish Grand Prix first practice

Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were fastest at first practice at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Friday. Sainz began the weekend by suggesting that a debate was needed on the effects of Formula One racing, particularly in light of the new bumpier ride that the summer rule changes have brought with them.

Alonso accuses FIA race stewards in Miami of incompetence

MONTMELÓ, Spain (AP) — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso slammed the FIA on Friday at his home grand prix, accusing race stewards of incompetence and saying one of the directors lacks the professionalism for the role.

Alonso risks sanction after blasting Miami GP stewards

BARCELONA : Two times world champion Fernando Alonso risked being sanctioned by Formula One's governing body at his home Spanish Grand Prix on Friday after accusing stewards of incompetent and unprofessional behaviour.

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Race preview: It’s time for The Big One as WTCR aces prepare to tame the Nordschleife

Charles Leclerc leads at Spanish Grand Prix second practice but George Russell and Lewis Hamilton close in

Aston Martin cleared of copying Red Bull design

Aston Martin cleared of suspicion it copied Red Bull design

Fernando Alonso referred to Formula One stewards after hitting out at 'incompetence' from 'unfair' race organisers FIA

Charles Leclerc leads Carlos Sainz for Ferrari one-two as Mercedes show promise at Spanish Grand Prix first practice

Alonso accuses FIA race stewards in Miami of incompetence

Alonso risks sanction after blasting Miami GP stewards