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2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Juan Cruz Yacopini disqualified for Stage 3 crew assistance

By Justin Nguyen

March 1, 2024

2 Mins read

After a crash with Martin Prokop in Stage 3 knocked him out of Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge contention, Juan Cruz Yacopini has also been disqualified for his crew being within 1 km of the car while it’s in the SS.

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Quintero blazes to Stage 3 win, Moraes goes down in blaze

By Justin Nguyen

February 29, 2024

4 Mins read

Stage 3 of the ADDC was a mixed bag of epic proportions for Toyota Gazoo Racing: while Seth Quintero scored his first stage win with the Hilux, Lucas Moraes’ Hilux got cremated as he crossed the finish.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Joao Ferreira, already retired, disqualified as well

By Justin Nguyen

February 28, 2024

2 Mins read

Already out of the race with a mechanical issue, João Ferreira has also been disqualified from the ADDC for using the satellite phone while still in the car and having crew too close to the car on the SS.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Crashes plague Stage 2

By Justin Nguyen

February 28, 2024

2 Mins read

From Michael Docherty crashing at the start to Guillaume de Mévius’ vertebra compression, Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge racked up quite a body count.

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PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship - Qatar 1812km, Qatar

By Ben Huntley

February 28, 2024

7 Mins read

The wait for the most anticipated season in FIA WEC history is almost over as a record number of manufacturers and teams prepare for the Qatar 1812km on 2 March.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Audi fined for no-show

By Justin Nguyen

February 27, 2024

2 Mins read

With Team Audi Sport shutting down their rally raid programme after winning the Dakar Rally due to a lack of parts, the FIA has fined them €750,000 because they had signed up for the full World Rally-Raid Championship.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Docherty leads South African 1–2 in Stage 1

By Justin Nguyen

February 27, 2024

3 Mins read

Michael Docherty is the first Rally2 rider to win a rally stage among all bikes since 2021 after winning Stage 1 in Abu Dhabi ahead of fellow South African Aaron Marè.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Al-Attiyah, Branch lead Prologue

By Justin Nguyen

February 26, 2024

1 Mins read

Nasser Al-Attiyah’s effort to rebound from crashing out of last year’s Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is off to a good start as he led the Prologue stage on Monday.

Formula 1

Looking Forward and Predicting the 2024 Formula 1 Season - Can Verstappen Be Denied Title Four?

By Paul Hensby

February 26, 2024

6 Mins read

The Checkered Flag looks ahead to the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, with Max Verstappen aiming for a fourth consecutive Drivers’ title.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Laia Sanz a last-second challenger in Challenger

By Justin Nguyen

February 26, 2024

1 Mins read

On the heels of winning the Extreme E’s Desert X Prix Race 2 in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, Laia Sanz will enter the second World Rally-Raid Championship round in Abu Dhabi in a Taurus T3 Max.

World Rally-Raid Championship

47 on 2024 Carta Rallye entry list

By Justin Nguyen

February 25, 2024

2 Mins read

15 bikes, 9 cars, 19 SSVs, and 4 trucks make up the 47 entrants competing in Carta Rallye in March.

World Rally-Raid Championship

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Chalenge: Aaron Mare rejoins Hero

By Justin Nguyen

February 25, 2024

1 Mins read

With Sebastian Bühler unavailable, Aaron Marè will return to Hero MotoSports for the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. He previously raced for the team at the 2022 Dakar Rally in substitute duty.

Formula 1

Formula 1 Testing – What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 – Part 2

By Paul Hensby

February 25, 2024

6 Mins read

The drivers from Alpine, Williams, Visa CashApp RB, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber and Haas look back at their pre-season testing programme in Bahrain.

Formula 1

Formula 1 Testing – What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 – Part 1

By Paul Hensby

February 25, 2024

5 Mins read

Drivers from Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Aston Martin give their views after pre-season testing concluded in Bahrain last week.

Formula 1

Formula 1 Testing – Looking Back at Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain 2024

By Paul Hensby

February 25, 2024

4 Mins read

The Checkered Flag looks back at last week’s three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Ferrari ended fastest but Red Bull looked ominously good.

Circuit News

FAU enlisting racers to help Ukrainian military in emergency driving

By Justin Nguyen

February 24, 2024

2 Mins read

To help the Armed Forces of Ukraine drive safely and effectively during emergencies and fighting, the Automobile Federation of Ukraine is getting the racing world involved as driving instructors.

Off Road

Palestinian podium sweep in Jordan 4x4 gives "sign of hope despite ongoing aggression at home"

By Justin Nguyen

February 24, 2024

2 Mins read

Emad Khabeis led a Palestinian 1–2–3–4 in the Jordan 4×4 Championship’s season opener in a moment of light during an otherwise grim time for their country.

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Juan Cruz Yacopini disqualified for Stage 3 crew assistance

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Quintero blazes to Stage 3 win, Moraes goes down in blaze

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Joao Ferreira, already retired, disqualified as well

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Crashes plague Stage 2

PREVIEW: 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship - Qatar 1812km, Qatar

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Audi fined for no-show

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Docherty leads South African 1–2 in Stage 1

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Al-Attiyah, Branch lead Prologue

Looking Forward and Predicting the 2024 Formula 1 Season - Can Verstappen Be Denied Title Four?

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Laia Sanz a last-second challenger in Challenger

47 on 2024 Carta Rallye entry list

2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Chalenge: Aaron Mare rejoins Hero

Formula 1 Testing – What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 – Part 2

Formula 1 Testing – What the Drivers are Saying Heading into 2024 – Part 1

Formula 1 Testing – Looking Back at Pre-Season Testing in Bahrain 2024

FAU enlisting racers to help Ukrainian military in emergency driving

Palestinian podium sweep in Jordan 4x4 gives "sign of hope despite ongoing aggression at home"

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