Motor racing-F1 governing body says it will correct Japanese GP 'issues'
LONDON : Formula One's governing body said on Wednesday it had looked into 'procedural issues' that occurred at the Japanese Grand Prix and would correct them for the future.
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WTCR leader Azcona stays sixth, Vervisch climbs to 10th in TCR World Ranking
The WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup’s Goodyear #FollowTheLeader Mikel Azcona remains in sixth position, while Frédéric Vervisch – a four-time WTCR race winner – climbs into the top 10 following the latest publication of the TCR World Ranking. Launched by WSC Group last week, the TCR World Ranking highlights the achievements of all drivers racing TCR-specification cars in any TCR-sanctioned series around the world. Ad Since January 1, 2021, results of each driver have been recorded with the results weighted by two coefficients; the series in which the driver took part in as well as the number of starters in each race.
McLaren's Zak Brown the first F1 team boss to openly accuse Red Bull of cheating
Adrian Newey, one of the most successful and recognisable Formula 1 designers in history, is reportedly at the centre of the budget cap scandal.
The Catsburg’s back! Hyundai-powered Dutch ace in WTCR return with BRC
WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup race winner Nicky Catsburg is preparing to head (Middle) East next month for the season-deciding events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, for what will be the Dutchman’s eagerly anticipated WTCR comeback. Catsburg, 34, took part in WTCR season two and three, contesting the 2019 title chase with BRC Racing Team before joining Team Engstler for 2020, once again relying on Hyundai i30 N TCR power.
Brother, you’re the man! WTCR’s Girolami praises younger sibling for TCR title success
Leading WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup driver Néstor Girolami has described his younger brother Franco’s capture of the TCR Europe title as “well deserved”. Driving an Audi RS 3 LMS, Girolami Jr (pictured left) put the regional crown beyond doubt by securing the necessary points in qualifying at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday. Ad After completing the Race 1 podium in third place, the Argentine then scored his fourth victory of the season by winning Race 2 on Sunday in a 1-2-3 for the Comtoyou Racing to highlight his hugely impressive campaign.
Motor racing-McLaren's Brown says budget cap breach amounts to cheating
LONDON : Formula One teams who spend more than allowed by the rules are effectively cheating and should face stiff sporting and financial penalties, McLaren boss Zak Brown has told the governing FIA.
McLaren's Zak Brown says Red Bull budget breach 'constitutes cheating' and calls for 'sporting penalty'
McLaren boss Zak Brown has said Red Bull’s budget breach “constitutes cheating” and has called for the FIA to issue a “sporting penalty”. It was ruled last week that Red Bull committed a «minor» breach of the F1 budget cap in the 2021 season. A minor overspend means exceeding the budget by less than 5%.
Renault's de Meo calls on FIA to allow EVs to compete in rallies
PARIS : Renault boss Luca de Meo on Monday called on the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to permit electric models to compete in rallies so the French carmaker's new Renault 5 Turbo unveiled at the Paris Motor Show could race.