Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: James Tiller
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from Red Bull Pole Position Silverstone. I mean, I’d read the promo stuff; sweeping views, gourmet food, DJ sets. But still, it felt like it might be too good to be true. Turned out, it wasn’t. If anything, it was more than I’d imagined. The moment you step into…
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Victor Martins was in a thrilling race against time to snatch his first-ever win in F2 Feature Race. Despite receiving an early five-second penalty, the ART Grand Prix driver unleashed a series of blistering laps after a third Safety Car restart, securing a seven-second lead and his maiden F2 Feature Race triumph in Silverstone. Zane…
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Oliver Goethe secured his first-ever F3 Feature race victory, leading the way for Trident as his teammate, Leonardo Fornaroli, finished in second. Though initially it was Leonardo Formaroli that lead the race, the Trident teammates swapped positions midway through. Things got challenging for all drivers due to a late Safety Car deployment and the inevitable…
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F2 leader Frederik Vesti showed his dominance in a rain-soaked British GP Sprint Race, securing his third victory of the season. The PREMA Racing driver left his competitors in the dust, beating Théo Pourchaire by a whopping 13 seconds in the British GP F2 Sprint Race. Jack Doohan came home in third after an intense…
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Franco Colapinto emerged triumphant in an exhilarating wet-to-dry Sprint Race at Silverstone, claiming his first win of the season. Despite challenging conditions Franco Colapinto from MP Motorsport, showcased his skill and composure during the F3 Sprint race at Silverstone. While Gabriel Bortoleto and Christian Mansell also delivered impressive performances. The race began with the arrival…
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In a thrilling but somewhat confusing F2 Qualifying session at Silverstone, Victor Martins showcased his single lap pace once again. The Frenchman secured pole position for the second time in a week. He clocked an impressive time of 1:39.832 during F2 Qualifying at Silverstone. The session kicked off with the fastest in practice Ayumu Iwasa,…
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Aston Martin Protest leads to Drastic Changes to the Austrian GP Race Results The Austrian Grand Prix was an intense race, with drivers constantly pushing the limits. But it seems they pushed a bit too far leading to a protest from the Aston Martin team. The FIA has handed out penalties to eight drivers after…
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Richard Verschoor, determined to make amends for last year’s disqualification, emerged victorious in the Spielberg F2 Feature Race. Starting from 11th place with an alternative strategy, the Dutch driver put on a spectacular show for the fans, securing Van Amersfoort Racing’s maiden win in an F2 race. Ayumu Iwasa showcased his own remarkable skills, surpassing…
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Formula Regional by Alpine announced the passing of Dilano van ‘t Hoff. A talented 18-year-old racer from the Netherlands; Dilano Van ‘t Hoff tragically lost his life in a multi-car crash during the second race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. The incident occurred on the treacherous Kemmel Straight, where wet conditions posed a significant challenge to the…
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Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has led the call to rebrand and rename AlphaTauri as part of the team’s ongoing restructure under new Red Bull management. In an extensive overhaul, long-serving AlphaTauri team boss Franz Tost will step aside at the end of this years’ campaign to be replaced by respected Ferrari racing director Laurent…
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny are bringing Hollywood to F1 town. The Wrexham Football Club owners are joining an investor group taking 24 per cent equity stake in Alpine racing, with a £171m deal valuing the British based Alpine at around £700m following the investment, as announced by Alpine’s parent company Renault. Ryan Reynolds…
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Ryan Reynolds Rob McElhenney and Michael B Jordan (plus partners) acquire 24% stake in Alpine. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the dynamic duo known for their ownership of Wrexham Football Club, are making headlines once again with their latest venture. This time, they have set their sights on the high-octane world of Formula 1 by…
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This is your weekend round-up of the events from the Southwire Portland E-Prix. From a home pole position in Qualifying to 2 amazing comebacks from 2 determined drivers in the race. This weekend had it all. Qualifying at the Southwire Portland E-Prix In a thrilling qualifying session for the Southwire Portland E-Prix, Jake Dennis of…
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Mercedes Head the Pack In a heartwarming display of compassion, Mercedes, pulled out all the stops to bring joy to a brave little boy battling cancer. Three-year-old Morgan Ridler sadly couldn’t make it to the British GP due to his illness. So received the surprise of a lifetime as an impressive convoy of supercars, paraded…
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Simulation Data is Looking Promising for Aston Martin According to German publication Auto Motor und Sport, Aston Martin’s wind tunnel and simulation data indicates that their AMR23 car will soon be on par with Red Bull’s dominant RB19. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Aston Martin introduced a significant upgrade package that boosted their performance. Fernando…
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F1 teams are expected to reject the idea of getting rid of tyre blankets for the 2024 season. While team bosses haven’t openly criticized the new tyres, they haven’t shown much enthusiasm either. It seems that most teams are against the change. Drivers, too, are not happy with the new tyres. George Russell, the director…
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Motorsport UK has just made a groundbreaking announcement that is set to revolutionize the world of motorsport for women. F1 Academy “Discover Your Drive” Brace yourselves, because the F1 Academy “Discover Your Drive” initiative is here, and it’s all about empowering female drivers to take the wheel like never before! “This initiative will offer girls…
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F1 Spanish GP Results – Max Verstappen dominated the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to fight for second and third places respectively. Verstappen defended his position against Carlos Sainz at the start, but Hamilton’s attempt to overtake was hindered, resulting in contact with Lando Norris and a broken wing for the…
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Rob Marshall, the top engineering guru at Red Bull, is bidding farewell to the team after an impressive 17-year stint. Rob Marshall is packing up his skills and heading straight for McLaren in 2024. Ever since 2006, Marshall has been the backbone of Red Bull’s success, joining them during their sophomore year in Formula 1.…
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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko didn’t mince words when expressing his disappointment with Sergio Perez’s disastrous display in Monaco. The Mexican driver’s weekend took a nosedive during qualifying with a reckless crash, relegating him to a back row start and an agonizing race day. Red Bull attempted to salvage the situation by bringing Perez in for…