During the first free practice session of the 2024 Monaco E-Prix, the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team faced an unexpected setback when veteran driver Sam Bird suffered a significant hand injury. The incident occurred at the Sainte Devote turn (Turn 1), where Bird experienced a lock-up leading to a collision with the wall in the…
Jaguar TCS Racing has solidified its commitment to Formula E, extending its participation until 2030 as the series advances into the GEN4 era. This announcement places Jaguar alongside Nissan as the early adopters of the next-generation technology in the all-electric championship. The reveal came during a press conference attended by Pit Debrief, where significant advances…
Formula E and the FIA have revealed a significant advancement in electric race car technology with the unveiling of the new all-electric GEN3 Evo in Monte Carlo today. This cutting-edge vehicle sets a new standard for the category, boasting an acceleration from 0-60 mph in just 1.82 seconds, making it the fastest accelerating FIA single-seater…
The Chinese Grand Prix 2024 was marked by a series of incidents that prompted decisive actions from the race stewards. Kevin Magnussen received a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points for a collision with Yuki Tsunoda at Turn 6 on lap 27 as he spun the Japanese driver into retirement with some clumsy driving….
Andretti has announced it has formally opened a brand new F1 facility in Silverstone, with a 48,000 square foot building set to house its UK operations going forward, in what is a significant step towards its place on the F1 grid that’s been so far rejected by the Formula One Management Group (FOM). Despite having…
The president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile became embroiled in several accusations in early March when an anonymous source reported to the FIA ethics committee that Ben Sulayem tried to intervene in the outcome of the race by influencing the sanction imposed on Fernando Alonso at the 2023 Saudi Arabian GP. A few days…
Yesterday, F1 Academy Managing Director Susie Wolff disclosed that she had personally filed a criminal case against the FIA in the French courts. Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell believe that the FIA needs to have transparency and take accountability with regards to Wolff’s case in a such male dominated sport. Last December, the…
Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the F1 Academy series, former racing driver and partner of Mercedes F1 team principal, Toto Wolff, has taken legal action against the FIA. Following a media frenzy, claims that F1 teams had complained to the FIA, and several suggestions of a potential breach of confidentiality between Wolff and her husband,…
In a recent development, the FIA Ethics Committee has concluded its investigation into alleged interference during Formula One events in 2023. Following a independent inquiry, the committee found no evidence to support claims against FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. According to the official press release, “the Ethics Committee were unanimous in their determination that there…
In the unfolding story involving an internal power struggle at Red Bull Racing, Christian Horner kept his job thanks to the backing of the Thai owners who own 51% of the company, while on the other hand, Helmut Marko, who was also involved in an investigation that called into question his position, kept his job…
