January 2023

ABT CUPRA's Thomas Biermaier: "It’s becoming increasingly clear that this season will be a major challenge"

By Nick Golding

January 31, 2023

2 Mins read

ABT CUPRA Team Principal Thomas Biermaier has seemingly come to terms with how hard the 2022/23 season is going to be for the returning team, after a troubling weekend in Diriyah.

Kelvin van der Linde thanks ABT CUPRA for their 'trust and patience' following single-seater debut

By Nick Golding

January 31, 2023

2 Mins read

Kelvin van der Linde performed admirably in his Formula E and single-seater debut in Diriyah, whilst the team’s tough start to the Gen3 era continued.

Formula E

Jean-Éric Vergne: DS Penske 'need to understand the origin' of qualifying issues

By Nick Golding

January 31, 2023

2 Mins read

DS Penske endured a mixed weekend at the Diriyah E-Prix double-header, with Jean-Éric Vergne having claimed seventh in Race One, whilst Stoffel Vandoorne was heavily penalised in Race Two.

Formula E

Mahindra's Frederic Bertrand: Team 'not discouraged' despite 'rollercoaster weekend'

By Nick Golding

January 31, 2023

1 Mins read

Mahindra Racing slipped to sixth in the standings after a frustrating weekend in Diriyah, which included an unfortunate collision between both drivers.

Formula E

Lucas di Grassi: "Diriyah was a much harder weekend than Mexico"

By Nick Golding

January 31, 2023

2 Mins read

Lucas di Grassi failed to replicate his podium at the season opener across both races in Diriyah, as Mahindra Racing endured a point-less weekend.

Off Road

Africa Eco Race partners with Carta Rallye for 2023

By Justin Nguyen

January 31, 2023

1 Mins read

Although the Africa Eco Race has been pushed to 2024, organisers will keep the race alive in 2023 by forming a “natural collaboration” with the Carta Rallye in Morocco on 12–18 March.

NASCAR Truck Series

Max Gutierrez injured, brother Federico dies in car accident

By Justin Nguyen

January 31, 2023

2 Mins read

NASCAR Truck/Mexico Series racer Max Gutiérrez and his brother Federico, the 2022 Mexico Challenge Rookie of the Year, were involved in a car crash Sunday that killed the latter; “Fico” was 17.

Formula E

NIO 333's Russell O'Hagan: "It's been really gratifying to consistently show our pace"

By Nick Golding

January 30, 2023

2 Mins read

NIO 333 Racing had much to celebrate at the Diriyah double-header, including, their first point of the season and fourth in qualifying.

Formula E

Dan Ticktum: "There's no getting away from it, we're a bit down on efficiency"

By Nick Golding

January 30, 2023

3 Mins read

Dan Ticktum scored his and NIO 333 Racing’s first point of the season during the Diriyah double-header, with the side’s one-lap pace looking particularly promising.

Formula 1

Nikolas Tombazis admits to FIA 'overreaction' following Tsunoda rear wing incident in Baku

By Jamie Partis-Nelson

January 30, 2023

2 Mins read

Nikolas Tombazis has admitted that following Yuki Tsunoda’s rear wing incident at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the FIA subsequently overreacted with their use of the black and orange flag.

Dakar MotoGP

Marc Marquez shoots down running Dakar Rally on bike

By Justin Nguyen

January 30, 2023

3 Mins read

As much as MotoGP great Marc Márquez likes the Dakar Rally, he has no interest in racing it on a bike. While it has its own challenges, he did not necessarily rule out a run on four wheels.

Formula 1

Jeddah Set to Host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix until 2027 Before Qiddiya Move

By Joe Briley

January 30, 2023

1 Mins read

Jeddah will continue to host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix until at least 2027 ahead of a planned move to a new track at Qiddiya.

Formula 1

Miami International Autodrome set for resurfacing ahead of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix

By Jamie Partis-Nelson

January 30, 2023

2 Mins read

A set of new investments into the Miami International Autodrome have been announced by the Miami GP organisers with the aim of improving the racing out on track and the fan experience at the circuit.

Formula E

Maserati's James Rossiter: "I’m immensely proud of how everyone has pulled together"

By Nick Golding

January 30, 2023

2 Mins read

Maserati MSG Racing overcome every hurdle they faced in Diriyah, to claim their first points of the 2022/23 season.

Formula E

Edoardo Mortara hopeful Maserati can "continue to fight through the challenges we're facing"

By Nick Golding

January 30, 2023

3 Mins read

Edoardo Mortara claimed Maserati’s first points of the season in Diriyah, in what was a weekend of heroic efforts by the team’s mechanics.

Formula 1 Other

PKN Orlen to partner with AlphaTauri as lead sponsor

By Ashley Cline

January 30, 2023

1 Mins read

Scuderia AlphaTauri announced their partnership with PKN Orlen as principal sponsor ahead of the 2023 season.

Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: "I’m very lucky that I was able to celebrate such a nice farewell"

By Jamie Partis-Nelson

January 30, 2023

2 Mins read

Sebastian Vettel has admitted the recognition he received from his fellow F1 peers made his departure from the sport ‘twice as hard’.

ABT CUPRA's Thomas Biermaier: "It’s becoming increasingly clear that this season will be a major challenge"

Kelvin van der Linde thanks ABT CUPRA for their 'trust and patience' following single-seater debut

Jean-Éric Vergne: DS Penske 'need to understand the origin' of qualifying issues

Mahindra's Frederic Bertrand: Team 'not discouraged' despite 'rollercoaster weekend'

Lucas di Grassi: "Diriyah was a much harder weekend than Mexico"

Africa Eco Race partners with Carta Rallye for 2023

Max Gutierrez injured, brother Federico dies in car accident

NIO 333's Russell O'Hagan: "It's been really gratifying to consistently show our pace"

Dan Ticktum: "There's no getting away from it, we're a bit down on efficiency"

Nikolas Tombazis admits to FIA 'overreaction' following Tsunoda rear wing incident in Baku

Marc Marquez shoots down running Dakar Rally on bike

Jeddah Set to Host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix until 2027 Before Qiddiya Move

Miami International Autodrome set for resurfacing ahead of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix

Maserati's James Rossiter: "I’m immensely proud of how everyone has pulled together"

Edoardo Mortara hopeful Maserati can "continue to fight through the challenges we're facing"

PKN Orlen to partner with AlphaTauri as lead sponsor

Sebastian Vettel: "I’m very lucky that I was able to celebrate such a nice farewell"

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