Motorsport

Sahil Gupta

Aug 26, 2020, 3:34 PM

F1: Ferrari's Vettel Has An Offer For Le Mans

Sebastian Vettel now has an offer from the iconic SCG team that participates in the world endurance championships and Le Mans.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 24, 2020

  MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira Makes Final Corner Pass To Win Thrilling Styrian GP

  Running third in the final lap, Tech3 KTM rider Miguel Oliveira passed race leaders Pol Espargaro and Jack Miller on the final corner to take his and the team's maiden win in MotoGP in the 900th premier-class race.

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  Sahil Gupta | Aug 23, 2020

  After British GP Tyre Degradation Issues, FIA To Further Cut Downforce For 2021 F1 Season

  Pirelli has been under the heat for the last couple of weeks as tyre degradation issues hit most Formula One teams heavily at the recently concluded doubleheader of F1 races at Silverstone. This included the delamination of the tyres leading Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in the first British GP. In the second race which was also Formula One's 70th-anniversary race, Pirelli increased the pressures on the tyres to curtail the tyre degradation issues. Now, Pirelli's head for Formula One Mario Isola has revealed that the FIA is considering a plan to further curtail the level of downforce on the cars next season after it was initially agreed to limit downforce levels on next year's cars because of the lockdowns cased by COVID19. Now, Isola has revealed that downforce levels are further going to be reduced.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 23, 2020

  MotoGP: KTM's Pol Espargaro Takes Surprise Pole Position In Styrian GP

  KTM rider Pol Espargaro secured his and the team's maiden pole position in MotoGP during the Styrian GP qualifying.

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  Sahil Gupta | Aug 22, 2020

  F1: Williams F1 Team Sold To Dorilton Capital For An Undisclosed Sum

  Williams had announced in May 2002 that it had undergone strategic review under which it was exploring extra investment or sale of the iconic Formula 1 team. The new owners will retain the iconic name for the team going forward.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 21, 2020

  Formula E: Alexander Sims Joins Mahindra Racing For 2020/21 Season Replacing Jerome d'Ambrosio

  Alexander Sims joins Mahindra Racing after spending two years at BMW i Andretti. The Indian manufacturer is yet to announce the second driver who will be joining the team for the 2020/21 Formula E Season 7.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 17, 2020

  MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso Wins Dramatic Austrian GP Amidst Zarco-Morbidelli's Shock Crash

  Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati secured their first win of the season, a day after Dovizioso announced his exit from the team. Meanwhile, the Austrian GP saw a nasty crash between Johann Zarco and Franco Morbidelli that brought out the red flag.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 11, 2020

  Toyota Gazoo e-Racing Launched In India With The GR Supra Gran Turismo Cup 2020

  Toyota Gazoo e-Racing is the motorsport arm of the Japanese automaker, and marks the return of Toyota India in the motorsport space, bringing the GR Supra Gran Turismo virtual racing series for auto and motorsport enthusiasts.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 11, 2020

  MotoGP: Portimao Circuit In Portugal To Host Final Round Of 2020

  The Portimao Circuit in Portugal will be hosting the 2020 MotoGP season finale scheduled between November 20-22, 2020, and will also host spectators over the race weekend.

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