Breen ready to return
Craig Breen says he feels sharp ahead of his return to the driving seat of a Citroën C3 WRC at this weekend’s YPF Rally Argentina (26-29 April).
AUDI DRIVER FILIP SALAQUARDA: “MOST IS GOING TO BE A GREAT WEEKEND”
What is only the second round of the season in Most this weekend will be the stand-out meeting of the year for Team ISR and driver Filip Salaquarda (34, CZ), who are making their debut in the ADAC GT Masters in 2018. The Czech outfit will be lining up in front of a home crowd with their Audi R8 LMS shared by the local favourite and the German Frank Stippler (43, GER) as the Super Sports Car League debuts in the Czech Republic.
BLANCPAIN GT SERIES GATHERS MOMENTUM WITH BRANDS HATCH DOUBLE-HEADER
Battle resumes in the Blancpain GT Series next weekend (5/6 May) when the high-speed Brands Hatch circuit plays host to a double-header event. A field of 22 cars will tackle the 3.9km GP course at the Kent track, located just 20 miles from central London, in what will be the third meeting of the 2018 … Continue reading → ...
ACURA SPORTS CAR CHALLENGE AT MID OHIO-ENTRY LIST NOTEBOOK
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will make its first visit to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, marking IMSA’s first appearance at the circuit since a GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series event in 2013, for the two-hour and 40-minute Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio on Sunday, May 6. The race features a 35-car entry list across … Continue reading → ...
2018 ASN Canada FIA Canadian AutoSlalom Championship Event Awarded
Drivers’ best times from each course are combined to create an aggregate time that determines their final position. You have to be fast on each course if you want a shot at the podium. However, this event is about more than just competition, it’s about the most enjoyable autocross experience possible complete with a banquet and numerous prizes and giveaways.
FLYING LIZARD MOTORSPORTS PREPARED FOR SUCCESS AT VIR
After a month break in the Pirelli World Challenge GTS calendar, Flying Lizard Motorsports returns to VIRginia International Raceway this weekend for rounds three and four of the SprintX championship with Mike Hedlund, Adam Merzon, and Ryan Eversley in the pair of Audi R8 LMS GT4 cars. In preparation for the event, the team has completed three days of testing at this particular track, in both dry and wet conditions, confident with the progress made entering into the next rounds of the championship.
ONROAK AUTOMOTIVE, MODERN AND CLASSIC
On Tuesday, the 1973 Ligier JS 2 from the Onroak Automotive workshops set off to tackle the French roads in the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo. While awaiting its return Onroak Automotive is hard at work preparing and restoring other cars for the next round of the Masters Endurance Legends, one of the curtain-raisers to the French Formula 1 Grand Prix in June at Paul Ricard, and Le Mans Classic in July.
Ogier’s Argentine ambition
After five world titles and 43 victories, little is missing from Sébastien Ogier’s FIA World Rally Championship curriculum vitae – except for success in Argentina.
Stats watch: Tänak the top sprinter
With four rounds complete, Ott Tänak is riding high as the fastest driver so far this season – even though he trails Sébastien Ogier by 39 points in the championship standings.
M1 GT RACING RETURNS TO VIR WITH THEIR AUDI R8 LMS GT4
M1 GT Racing and their Audi R8 LMS GT4 will hit the track again this weekend at the fast and flowing, yet challenging Virginia International Raceway (VIR). Traveling to Alton, Virginia, the Florida based team will enter Jason Bell in the Pirelli World Challenge program and after a couple of weekends off, the team is … Continue reading → ...
Tales from the paddock – Paul Di Resta
The drivers are in the starting blocks for the 2018 DTM season: Paul Di Resta tells us what he will be up to between now and the first race weekend and what he thinks of the planned farewell outing for Mattias Ekström. News from the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport teams Three questions for Paul Di Resta Social […]
AUDI IN FORMULA E: THROUGH THE CITY OF LOVE WITH ELECTRIC POWER
Motorsport in the heart of the city – no other venue symbolizes this motto like Paris does. The 1.92-kilometer circuit passes numerous sidewalk cafés and restaurants, and circles the spectacular Dôme des Invalides. From their garages, the teams have an clean view of the Eiffel Tower and before the track is closed for race day, buses with tourists travel through the pit lane. “For me, Paris is one of the most beautiful locations and a highlight for us drivers,” says Lucas di Grassi.
JASON BELL TO TACKLE VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY THIS WEEKEND
Floridian and Audi Sport customer racing driver Jason Bell will be competing in his next Pirelli World Challenge Series event this coming weekend at Virginia International Raceway (VIR). Traveling to Alton, Virginia and back for another round with M1 GT Racing, Bell will once again enter the GTSA division and is excited to get back to the VIR facility, one of his favorite tracks on the 2018 calendar.
Mäkinen aims for better
Toyota Gazoo Racing boss Tommi Mäkinen believes lessons learned from his squad’s Argentine debut last year will deliver improved performance at this weekend’s rally.
Tidemand aims to strike back in WRC 2
Pontus Tidemand leads a 10-car entry in the WRC 2 category at this weekend’s YPF Rally Argentina (26-29 April) as he looks to reclaim his championship lead from Skoda Motorsport team-mate Jan Kopecky.
ACURA DPi PROGRAM BATTLING TOUGH COMPETITION IN WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP
The first three races of the 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship have reinforced one thing about racing in the Prototype class: competition is really tough.
Mercedes F1 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Preview
Battle resumes this weekend with Round 4 of the 2018 Formula One season at the Baku City Circuit.
BUTEL GETS HIS LMP3 SEASON OFF TO A STRONG START AT DONINGTON
Jerseyman Jack Butel made a strong start to his UK LMP3 Cup assault at the weekend (21/22 April). The Channel Islander got behind the wheel of the Speedworks Ligier JS P3 LMP3 at Donington Park for two, one-hour long races. Butel was joined by new teammate Dominic Paul and pair notched up seventh and fifth … Continue reading → ...
