The Checkered Flag 2009-2024 - A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • TCF Discord
The Checkered FlagThe Checkered Flag
Menu
  • Open Wheel
    • FIA Formula 1
    • FIA Formula 2
    • FIA Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • FIA Formula E
    • IndyCar
    • W Series
    • GB3
    • British F4 Championship
  • Sportscars
    • FIA WEC
    • British GT
    • Ginetta Series
    • Porsche Series
  • Touring Cars
    • BTCC
    • DTM
  • NASCAR
    • NASCAR Cup Series
    • NASCAR Xfinity Series
    • NASCAR Truck Series
    • NASCAR Whelen Euro Series
  • Off Road
    • Extreme E
    • Nitrocross
    • FIA World RX
    • FIA European RX
    • British Rallycross
    • Dakar
    • FIA WRC
  • Features
    • Driver Columns
    • Recommended Listening
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Gallery
    • Product Review
    • Season Review
    • eSports
    • Sim 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.

Read more
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.
DakarMoto X

Gautier Paulin moves from motocross to rally raid, driving Apache in 2024 Africa Eco Race

By Justin Nguyen
December 17, 2023
2 Mins read
Former FIM MXGP rider and 5× Motocross des Nations winner Gautier Paulin will make the jump to rally raid by driving the new Apache APH-01 hybrid car in the 2024 Africa Eco Race.
Dakar

2 years after explosion, Philippe Boutron returns to Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
1 Mins read
Philippe Boutron suffered severe leg injuries after his truck exploded before the 2022 Dakar Rally. Two years later, he is back in the driver’s seat for the 2024 race.
Off Road

Kade Walker's health continues to improve, returns to Canada

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
After his frightening Baja 1000 crash that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, Kade Walker has since awakened in hospital, is openly communicating, and has returned home to Canada to begin intensive therapy.
Dakar

Loder brothers to honour father with G-Wagen at 2024 Dakar Classic

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
Maximilian and Laurence Loder will race a Puch 230GE in the 2024 Dakar Classic modified and designed to resemble their dad’s G-Wagen that he raced in the 1985 Paris–Dakar Rally.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Yamaha Desert Challenge introduced for 2024

By Justin Nguyen
December 16, 2023
2 Mins read
The Yamaha Desert Challenge, created by Yamaha Motor Europe on the heels of their successful YXZ1000R spec rally raid series, will run alongside the Carta Rallye in 2024.
NASCAR Truck Series

Layne Riggs to race for Front Row in 2024 NASCAR Trucks

By Justin Nguyen
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
After making six starts across the last two years, Layne Riggs will move up to the NASCAR Truck Series full-time in 2024 with Front Row Motorsports.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WEC

Former F1 Champion Jenson Button Roars Back for Full 2024 WEC Season with Hertz Team JOTA Porsche

By Vince Pettit
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
Jenson Button gears up for a thrilling 2024 WEC season, driving for Hertz Team JOTA in the Hypercar category. A racing icon returns to conquer the global endurance stage.
24 Hours of Le MansFIA WECIMSA

Lamborghini Iron Lynx Reveals Powerhouse Lineup for 2024 Hypercar Assault

By Vince Pettit
December 15, 2023
2 Mins read
Lamborghini Iron Lynx roars into 2024 with an elite driver lineup featuring Edoardo Mortara, Mirko Bortolotti, and Romain Grosjean, primed for a hypercar spectacle in FIA WEC and IMSA.
FIA WECFIA World Rally Championship

Matte Black Power: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Reveals Aggressive 2024 Livery

By Team TCF
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing revs up for 2024, revealing a bold matte black livery blending “Speed” and “Prototype” concepts. The dual assault spans WRC, WEC, and beyond, embodying the team’s passion for victory and continuous motorsport innovation.
Historic RacingSportscars

Motorsport Nostalgia Takes Center Stage at Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival

By Team TCF
December 15, 2023
1 Mins read
Classic motorsports shine at Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival 2023, featuring iconic wins, intense battles, and a merger with Masters Historic Racing. The event drew over 16,000 attendees, marking a growing interest in vintage racing.
Older posts
Newer posts
  • Support Driven by Diversity

    Driven by Diversity - www.drivenbydiversity.com
  • Latest News

    • British GTBTCCFeaturesFIA WECFIA World Rally ChampionshipFIA World RallycrossFormula 1Porsche Carrera Cup GBPorsche Mobil 1 Supercup

      A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

      November 1, 2024
      4 Mins read
    • DriftingNASCAR

      Irwindale Speedway to close, hosting final events in December

      October 31, 2024
      2 Mins read
    • Off Road

      2024 Baja 1000: Wouter-jan Van Dijk set for second attempt

      October 31, 2024
      2 Mins read
    • DakarHistoric Rally

      Barbora Holicka, Duckar to fly again at Dakar Classic in 2025

      October 31, 2024
      2 Mins read
    • World Rally-Raid Championship

      Greg Gilson to race Qatar International Baja on 1980 Honda XLS 125

      October 31, 2024
      1 Mins read

  •  
  • Get the latest headlines from TCF in a daily roundup, straight to your inbox

    • About Us
    • Contact
    • TCF Discord
  • Contact Us
  • Contribute
  • About Us
  • TCF Friends and Partners
  • Submitting News
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies Policy
©Copyright MMXXII - The Checkered Flag - All Rights Reserved