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Oliver Bearman will get another chance to impress in a Formula 1 race after being called up by Haas as a replacement for Kevin Magnussen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Magnussen will serve a one-race ban as punishment for racking up 12 penalty points on his superlicence over a period of 12 months.It was triggered after Magnussen collided with Pierre Gasly during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza ...Keep reading

Bearman replaces banned Magnussen at Haas for Azerbaijan GP Oliver Bearman will get another chance to impress in a Formula 1 race after being called up by Haas as a replacement for Kevin Magnussen at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Red Bull is pretty open that it needs to quickly turn around the performance of its RB20 if it is to avoid losing both Formula 1 championships this year.But saying what it wants is one thing, doing it is another – especially because it does not yet have a clear explanation on what has gone wrong.We can forget wild conspiracy theories about the FIA asking for devices to be removed from its car ...Keep reading

Has Red Bull found the smoking gun for its RB20 problems? Red Bull is pretty open that it needs to quickly turn around the performance of its RB20 if it is to avoid losing both Formula 1 championships this year.

Incoming Omoda C9 PHEV shaping-up to be a segment shocker - The Citizen ... Motoring. Read more on these topics. Chery hybrid Motoring News Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). For more news your way. Download our app and read this ...

Incoming Omoda C9 PHEV shaping-up to be a segment shocker | The Citizen In dual-motor all-wheel-drive guise, the Yaoguang rates as one of the most powerful vehicles across the various Chery divisions.

Serra to join Ferrari as chassis technical director in October ... Motoring. Serra to join Ferrari as chassis technical director in October. By Reuters - 05 September 2024 - 18:00.

Serra to join Ferrari as chassis technical director in October French engineer Loic Serra will take over as Ferrari's chassis technical director when he joins in October, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Formula 1 has announced Lenovo as its latest global partner in a deal that will see the technology company become the title sponsor of two grand prix from the 2025 season onwards.Having previously been an official partner of F1, Lenovo has now taken a step up to join the biggest sponsors in the series, including the likes of Aramco, Heineken, Qatar Airways and American Express.The deal sees ...Keep reading

Formula 1 confirms global partnership deal with Lenovo Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, leads Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB20, Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin AMR24, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, and the rest of the field at the start

The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term.The German manufacturer had hoped to lure Carlos Sainz for 2025 to become team-mate to Nico Hulkenberg, as it transitions to become a full works team from 2026.However, amid uncertainty about the competitiveness of the ...Keep reading

Audi admits to youth versus experience dilemma over F1 driver choice The Audi-owned Sauber Formula 1 team has admitted to facing a youth versus experience dilemma over its driver choice for next year, as it ponders what is best for the long term.

The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.The Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy is no different and has similar long-term aspirations – but a whole lot more besides.The programme was launched on Thursday, with the aim of attracting new and previously untapped talent.A launch event was staged on the rooftop of the ...Keep reading

Williams launch Engineering Academy alongside partner Komatsu The ambitions of any Formula 1 engineering project are always geared towards moving the team involved further up the grid.

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp has admitted he was wrong to question the addition of a sprint race to the event earlier this year.Having hosted its first grand prix in 2022, the Miami International Autodrome was one of six circuits announced as staging one of F1’s sprint races this season.Max Verstappen took victory in the 19-lap race on the Saturday before title rival Lando ...Keep reading

Miami boss says he couldn't have been more wrong over sprint race Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB20, leads Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB20, Daniel Ricciardo, VCARB 01, Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-24, Oscar Piastri, McLaren MCL38, and the rest of the field at the start of the Sprint rac

The Ferrari Formula 1 team has appointed former Mercedes engineer Loic Serra as its new technical director on the chassis side.Ferrari had initially poached Serra from Mercedes in the summer of last year, but due to an extended gardening period Serra is yet to start working at Maranello.Once he joins the team on 1 October, the Frenchman will become Ferrari's new chassis technical director, taking ...Keep reading

Ferrari appoints Mercedes capture Serra as new F1 technical director The Ferrari Formula 1 team has appointed former Mercedes engineer Loic Serra as its new technical director on the chassis side.

McLaren has revealed it is holding back on bringing a new floor for its Formula 1 car because the team thinks it risks the same downgrade problems rivals have faced.The Woking-based outfit is locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 championships this year, and accepts it has a shout of winning both constructors’ and drivers’ crowns.With so little performance difference between cars ...Keep reading

Why McLaren is holding back on its upgraded floor McLaren has revealed it is holding back on bringing a new floor for its Formula 1 car because the team thinks it risks the same downgrade problems rivals have faced.

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Local community cautioned after elephants escape KNP - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader. Community members have also been urged not to attempt to kill the animals.

Third-generation Audi Q5 unveiled - BusinessLIVE The midsize SUV is heading to SA towards the end of 2025. 04 September 2024 - 16:52. by Motoring Staff.

Third-generation Audi Q5 unveiled The midsize SUV is heading to SA towards the end of 2025

The growing relevance of the United States to Formula 1 was a major catalyst in Santander becoming an official partner to the series, Autosport has learned.Santander has signed a multi-year deal with F1 which will begin at the start of 2025 after the bank’s sponsorship agreement with Ferrari expires.It was announced last week that Ferrari and Santander would go their separate ways at the end of ...Keep reading

F1’s growth in America key to new Santander partnership The growing relevance of the United States to Formula 1 was a major catalyst in Santander becoming an official partner to the series, Autosport has learned.

Charles Leclerc’s brilliant tyre management was critical to his Italian Grand Prix victory for Ferrari.But on a day when rival McLaren was left ruing the missed opportunity it had to secure a 1-2 finish, differences in car performance also played a big part in what happened.McLaren’s nervousness about being able to eke out a one-stop with its MCL38 was in contrast to the confidence Ferrari had ...Keep reading

The Ferrari tweaks that helped Leclerc turn the tables on McLaren But on a day when rival McLaren was left ruing the missed opportunity it had to secure a 1-2 finish, differences in car performance also played a big part in what happened.

In this edition of the show, the trio discuss McLaren, which has arguably become the best team in Formula 1, and with a genuine chance to capture both drivers’ and constructors’ world titles. But with Charles Leclerc beating both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the day, is McLaren tripping over its mechanical feet? And will Piastri take the threat of team orders lying down. Murmurs of Mark ...Keep reading

Flat Chat podcast: McLaren, Antonelli and more after the Italian GP Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, 2nd position, Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari, 1st position, Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Team, 3rd position, on the podium

Fernando Alonso has lamented Aston Martin’s position in the Formula 1 pecking order with the team struggling to keep the upper hand on its midfield rivals.The Silverstone-based outfit was the fifth-fastest team in the first part of the season but the AMR24’s upgrades have not delivered the expected performance gains so far.While at least one Aston reached Q3 in each of the first seven ...Keep reading

Alonso: Aston Martin struggling to beat Williams and Haas is not acceptable Fernando Alonso has lamented Aston Martin’s position in the Formula 1 pecking order with the team struggling to keep the upper hand on its midfield rivals.

Valtteri Bottas says F1 rookie Franco Colapinto was to blame for the lengthy delay in forming up on the grid at Monza that earned the ire of commentator Martin Brundle.Sauber duo Bottas and his team-mate Guanyu Zhou had qualified in the final two positions on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix, behind Williams’ new driver Colapinto.PLUS: The Albon-matching elements of Colapinto's maiden F1 ...Keep reading

Bottas blames Colapinto in wake of Brundle grid criticism Valtteri Bottas says F1 rookie Franco Colapinto was to blame for the lengthy delay in forming up on the grid at Monza that earned the ire of commentator Martin Brundle.

The Ferrari Challenge has been added to the schedule for this year’s Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, while an ice rink will also be installed on top of the Paddock Club.There were no support races for the 2023 race when F1 returned to Sin City for the first time in 41 years, as issues with a drain cover caused damage to Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari and the Alpine of Esteban Ocon, leading to huge ...Keep reading

Las Vegas GP reveals support race, paddock ice rink for 2024 F1 race The Ferrari Challenge has been added to the schedule for this year’s Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, while an ice rink will also be installed on top of the Paddock Club.

Ferrari's interest in signing Adrian Newey had cooled as the Scuderia did not wish to become involved in a bidding war with Aston Martin, Autosport understands.Newey is set to be announced at Aston Martin after speculation over his future, as he prepares to leave Red Bull after 18 years at the Milton Keynes squad.With Newey's value high given his success at Red Bull, particularly with the current ...Keep reading

Ferrari ended Newey interest to avoid bidding war with Aston Martin Ferrari's interest in signing Adrian Newey had cooled as the Scuderia did not wish to become involved in a bidding war with Aston Martin, Autosport understands.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned Red Bull’s rivals to write them off at their peril, labelling the team’s recent drop-off in performance as “really weird” while praising Max Verstappen’s individual ability for keeping the car competitive.Having set the pace earlier in the season, Red Bull is now struggling to compete at the top of the field, with Verstappen finishing sixth after ...Keep reading

Wolff: Red Bull issues are “really weird” but could be just a “blip” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned Red Bull’s rivals to write them off at their peril, labelling the team’s recent drop-off in performance as “really weird” while praising Max Verstappen’s individual ability for keeping the car competitive.

It’s fair to say Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first official Formula 1 weekend was one that will be remembered for years to come – although not necessarily for the right reasons.In a remarkable 24-hour period, he had a blistering start to practice, an early shunt that grabbed the headlines, and then was officially announced as a Mercedes F1 driver for 2025.Here is what we learned about him at ...Keep reading

Five things we learned from Antonelli's first F1 weekend It’s fair to say Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first official Formula 1 weekend was one that will be remembered for years to come – although not necessarily for the right reasons.

Into the future – first drive in Toyota's hydrogen-powered Mirai - Daily Maverick To celebrate 'Women in Auto', Toyota showcased a string of New Energy Vehicles to South Africa's rare breed of female motoring journos.

Into the future – first drive in Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai To celebrate ‘Women in Auto’, Toyota showcased a string of New Energy Vehicles to South Africa’s rare breed of female motoring journos.

10 worst areas for hijacking in South Africa – and the cars being targeted - BusinessTech Motoring · Malcolm Libera. 3 Sep 2024. Motoring. 10 worst areas for hijacking in South Africa – and the cars being targeted. Malcolm Libera. ·3 Sep ...

10 worst areas for hijacking in South Africa – and the cars being targeted These are the top hijacking hotspots in South Africa according to the South African Police Service (SAPS), and the cars criminals are after.

The Italian Grand Prix is never short of emotion or drama and 2024's version certainly didn't disappoint! After McLaren locked out the front row in qualifying, it was the surprise of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc running a one-stop strategy that earned him his second win of the season, and home glory for the Tifosi.Jake Boxall-Legge and Filip Cleeren join Bryn Lucas in the first of two Podcasts ...Keep reading

Autosport Podcast: Italian GP analysis - Part one Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, 2nd position, Charles Leclerc, Scuderia Ferrari, 1st position, Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Team, 3rd position, the Ferrari trophy delegate on the podium

Adrian Newey’s move to the Aston Martin Formula 1 team looks set to be announced in the build-up to next week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.Following months of speculation about the future of the legendary F1 designer, who announced earlier this year that he would be leaving Red Bull, final confirmation of his plans is likely to come before the next race.While Newey was initially linked most ...Keep reading

Newey’s move to Aston Martin set to be made official Adrian Newey’s move to the Aston Martin Formula 1 team looks set to be announced in the build-up to next week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen’s concession that Red Bull has turned its dominant Formula 1 car into a “monster” shows how extreme the squad feels its problems are.A lacklustre performance at the Italian Grand Prix, as Verstappen found himself powerless to finish any higher than sixth, has left it in no doubt that both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships are under threat.The main issue with its ...Keep reading

Missing Newey? Too complex a design? What’s turned Red Bull’s F1 car into a "monster" Max Verstappen’s concession that Red Bull has turned its dominant Formula 1 car into a “monster” shows how extreme the squad feels its problems are.

Kevin Magnussen can be forgiven for feeling aggrieved by the manner in which he received a one-race ban at the Italian Grand Prix, following his minor incident with Pierre Gasly at the Variante della Roggia.In attempting to put a move on Gasly at the Turn 4-5 chicane, the Dane locked up and made wheel-to-wheel contact with the Alpine; Gasly took to the run-off to evade heavier contact in the fight ...Keep reading

Was the penalty that handed Magnussen a race ban too harsh? Kevin Magnussen can be forgiven for feeling aggrieved by the manner in which he received a one-race ban at the Italian Grand Prix, following his minor incident with Pierre Gasly at the Variante della Roggia.

Haas’ Kevin Magnussen will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after picking up two penalty points at the Italian Grand Prix, taking his tally to 12 in a 12-month period.The Dane locked up and collided with Pierre Gasly at Monza, though the Alpine driver said afterwards that the penalty handed to his rival was harsh and that he would fight to get the ban reversed.Read Also:

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F1 drivers who have been banned from racing and why Haas’ Kevin Magnussen will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after picking up two penalty points at the Italian Grand Prix, taking his tally to 12 in a 12-month period.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc produced a stunning 33-lap run of lap time consistency to win Formula 1’s 2024 Italian Grand Prix, which has evoked memories of other such famous moments from motorsport history. In the 2022 Mexican GP, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen managed 38 straight laps in the same lap time bracket (1m38s), while the 1983 Le Mans 24 Hours ended with Porsche 956 cars remarkably ...Keep reading

“Nobody’s perfect” - but Leclerc came close with final Monza stint Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc produced a stunning 33-lap run of lap time consistency to win Formula 1’s 2024 Italian Grand Prix, which has evoked memories of other such famous moments from motorsport history. 

The FIA has released a statement declaring that all 2024 Formula 1 front wings are currently legal and have shown to be compliant with the governing body's tests.Following the Italian Grand Prix, it became apparent that Ferrari and Red Bull wanted greater investigations into the legality of the McLaren and Mercedes front wings. This came after onboard footage showed a greater degree of motion ...Keep reading

FIA declares all 2024 wings legal after clarification sought on McLaren, Mercedes designs The FIA has released a statement declaring that all 2024 Formula 1 front wings are currently legal and have shown to be compliant with the governing body's tests.