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December 2023

Dakar

Kris Meeke returning to Dakar Rally in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 20, 2023
1 Mins read

WRC veteran Kris Meeke will run his second Dakar Rally in 2024, driving an OT3 for GRallyTeam in the Challenger (formerly T3) class.

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Dakar

2024 Dakar Rally: 146 on FIM entry list

By Justin Nguyen
December 20, 2023
6 Mins read
23 RallyGP, 113 Rally2, and 10 Quad riders make up the 146 bikes and ATVs that will tackle the 2024 Dakar Rally.
Formula 1

James Allison Keen for Mercedes to Focus on Recovery Despite Recent Form Slide

By Paul Hensby
December 19, 2023
3 Mins read
Mercedes need to focus on recovering their form and returning to winning ways rather than dwelling on the recent past, according to technical director James Allison.
FIA WECFormula 1

Shwartzman Bidding for AF Corse Hypercar Drive Alongside 2024 Ferrari Reserve Commitments

By Paul Hensby
December 19, 2023
2 Mins read
Robert Shwartzman is hopeful of having a World Endurance Championship drive alongside his Formula 1 reserve driver role with Ferrari in 2024.
24 Hours of Le Mans24 Hours of SpaFIA WECIMSA

Aston Martin Racing Unveils All-Star Works Driver Lineup for 2024

By Team TCF
December 19, 2023
2 Mins read
Aston Martin’s powerhouse of drivers for 2024 promises an exciting journey ahead, combining seasoned champions and rising stars for race success.
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TF Sport Unveils Corvette Z06 GT3.R #82 Driver Lineup

By Team TCF
December 19, 2023
2 Mins read
TF Sport introduces Hiroshi Koizumi, Sébastien Baud, and Dani Juncadella for a promising FIA WEC 2024 season.
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Ben Barker Secures Factory Contract with Ford for 2024 Mustang GT3 Campaign

By Vince Pettit
December 19, 2023
1 Mins read
Ben Barker embraces a new chapter, securing a factory contract with Ford for the 2024 Mustang GT3. An iconic partnership poised for sportscar success.
DakarFIA World Rally Championship

Pierre-Louis Loubet to dabble in rally raid, entering 2024 Africa Eco Race

By Justin Nguyen
December 19, 2023
2 Mins read
WRC driver Pierre-Louis Loubet will run the 2024 Africa Eco Race in the new Apache APH-01, serving as a team-mate to ex-motocross ace Gautier Paulin.
Dakar

Eric Abel, Los Amigos skipping 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
December 19, 2023
1 Mins read
After racing every edition since 2019 and finishing 14th in class in 2023, Team Los Amigos and Éric Abel will not take part in the 2024 Dakar Rally.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Blaine Perkins joining RSS Racing for 2024 Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
December 19, 2023
1 Mins read
Blaine Perkins will race full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024 for RSS Racing.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Chicherit, de Mevius to race Hilux Overdrives in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 18, 2023
2 Mins read
Guerlain Chicherit and Guillaume de Mévius will become stuntmen/bounty hunters for the 2024 Dakar Rally onwards as they design their Toyota Hiluxes after Colt Seavers’ GMC in The Fall Guy.
Formula 1Opinion

Red Bull's giant conundrum: What do they need in a second driver?

By Nick Golding
December 18, 2023
2 Mins read
Sergio Pérez claimed second in the 2023 standings but still received significant criticism.
Dakar

Yoshimasa Sugawara returns to Africa Eco Race in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 18, 2023
2 Mins read
82-year-old Yoshimasa Sugawara, who ran the Dakar Rally a record 36 times from 1983 to 2019, will return to the driver’s seat in a Suzuki Jimny at the Africa Eco Race in 2024.
Formula 1

Ferrari Confirm 2024 Challenger Release Date

By Nick Golding
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Ferrari are set to unveil their 2024 challenger one day before Valentine’s Day, which is their traditional release date.
Formula 1Formula 2

Bearman will look to Emulate Piastri’s Preparations Ahead of his own Future F1 Promotion

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Oliver Bearman knows he will need to prepare as much as he can in order to be ready to race in Formula 1, and says the way Oscar Piastri did it shows what he needs to do.
Formula 1

Renault ‘Courageous’ with Engine Development Focus but ‘Ran out of Time’ to match Rivals – Harman

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Renault might still be behind when it comes to horsepower with its power unit, but Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman said they were ‘courageous’ with its design.
Formula 1

McLaren’s 2023 Progress Gives Sainz Confidence Ferrari can close gap to Red Bull

By Paul Hensby
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. believes Ferrari can close the gap to Red Bull in 2024, with the Spaniard highlighting McLaren’s progress during 2023 as proof of what can be done.
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