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FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form

Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, it was announced that in the context of hydrogen combustion applications that "development and promotion of solutions based on hydrogen stored in liquid form" would be prioritised over gas storage.

Autosport

F1 racing guidelines set to be deployed in grassroots motorsport

In a statement, the governing body said the document will soon provide “for the first time a globally consistent reference point to support not only drivers as they develop throughout their careers, but also the race officials and stewards”.

Motorsport

Domenicali: "Process was followed" with F1 Andretti Cadillac rejection

The Andretti Cadillac bid was approved by the FIA last October, but then rejected in the second stage of the process by F1, which issued a statement explaining its position on 31 January.

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WRC to abandon hybrid-powered Rally1 cars from 2025

The world motorsport governing body has shared its key objectives for the future of the WRC which was presented at today’s World Motor Sport Council.

Motorsport

Bahrain drains filled with concrete for F1 race after testing disruptions

As first reported by Autosport, the plan to seal the drains was proposed by F1 stakeholders on the final day of the three-day test last week.Testing was heavily disrupted when a drain cover on the approach to Bahrain’s Turn 11 was forced loose.In a Bahrain race preview statement, the FIA…

Autosport

Heavy Toyota car "struggling a lot" with tyre woes in WEC Prologue

Kobayashi made the comments after the pair of Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercars ended up 13th and 15th in the combined times from the four sessions of the Prologue test on Monday and Tuesday at the start of race week for the Qatar 1812Km WEC season-opener.

Autosport

F1 driver heights: Who are the shortest and tallest drivers on the grid?

The height and weight of a driver in Formula 1 can dictate the adjustments the team makes to a car to try and fulfil the vehicle’s maximum potential. These details impact how much ballast will need to be added to a car and how that is positioned in the car…

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The future stars of tomorrow turning a WRC dream into reality

Twelve months ago the prospect of a career in the World Rally Championship was a pipe dream for a quartet of youngsters from all four corners of the globe. But now these inexperienced drivers are daring to turn their dreams into reality thanks to the FIA Rally Star initiative.

Motorsport

Pakistani journalist arrested for social posts against government officials

Asad Ali Toor has been accused of to trying to ‘coerce, intimidate, and incite violence’ against government officials.

Al Jazeera

Porsche delays plans to introduce revised 963 LMDh engine

The decision to delay an update centred on a new crankshaft for the 963’s 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 has been made after discussions with WEC organisers the FIA and the Automobile Club l’Ouest and IMSA in North America, which jointly govern the LMDh category.

Autosport

F1 warned of consequences if customer parts are banned

As F1 heads to a new rules era from 2026, one idea that some outfits want is to clamp down on the kind of partnerships that exist between Red Bull/RB and Ferrari/Haas.

Autosport

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA on WRC future

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the future direction of the WRC with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars…

Motorsport

Analysis: What to expect from the FIA as WRC future decision looms

On Wednesday, the FIA is set to reveal a concept that will form the WRC's future direction, with the focus being on the top category. The Rally1 hybrid class, launched in 2022, has come under scrutiny having struggled to attract manufacturers, while entries have dropped below 10 cars this season.

Autosport

Friday favourite: The Ferrari partners that conquered GT racing

Gianmaria Bruni has been a Porsche man since 2017, but it’s the first chapter of his sportscar career at Ferrari that he looks back on to pick a favourite team-mate. In his four years of sharing a car with Toni Vilander, the pair enjoyed great success, and enjoyed numerous collaborations…

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Filling Bahrain drains with concrete being considered for F1 2024's first race

The three-day test at the Sakhir International Circuit has been stopped twice due to the drain cover on the approach to the track’s Turn 11 coming loose.

Motorsport

Former FIA sporting director Nielsen returns to F1 in consultancy role

Nielsen is present in the Bahrain paddock wearing an F1 shirt, although he does not have an official full-time title.

Motorsport

What is really fuelling McLaren’s concerns over the Red Bull/RB F1 alliance

As the most vocal on the matter, his remarks have prompted some to suggest that his worries about the ever-closer ties between Red Bull’s two F1 teams are being fuelled by self-interest.

Autosport

Why the legality of Mercedes' trick F1 front wing wasn't in real doubt

The focus is on a thin piece of carbon fibre that connects the uppermost flap to the nosecone.

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Toyota gets double BoP hit for 2024 WEC opener in Qatar

The Japanese manufacturer’s GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar will go into the 2024 season weighing 9kg more and with a maximum power reduction of 4kW or 5.3bhp compared with the post-Le Mans 24 Hours leg of the 2023 campaign.

Autosport

FIA issues statement on Red Bull F1 team's Horner investigation

The series governing body didn’t reference the specifics of the matter but made it clear that it is committed to the “highest standards of integrity, fairness and inclusivity within the sport.”

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F1 Demands Immediate Answers From Red Bull Regarding Christian Horner Investigation

The team principal is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Motorsport

F1 hopes Horner investigation is completed at “earliest opportunity”

Horner is the subject of a probe launched by Red Bull’s energy drinks parent company into unspecified allegations made against him by a female employee.

Autosport

F1 hopes Horner investigation is completed at “the earliest opportunity”

Horner is the subject of a probe launched by Red Bull’s energy drinks parent company into unspecified allegations made against him by a female employee.

Motorsport

General Motors still “confident” in Andretti Cadillac F1 bid

In the first official comment from the American automotive giant since a statement rejecting the bid was issued by F1 on January 31, GM’s vice president of performance and motorsport Jim Campbell said the project was still proceeding “at pace”.

Autosport

Brabham to return to full-time racing in GT Cup at the wheel of a Brabham

Brabham stressed that he wants to keep racing beyond 2024 and that he expects to be downgraded from silver to bronze under the FIA system of driver categorisation when he hits 60. “Then I want to be the best bronze out there,” he said.

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