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Why F1's new cars left us feeling shortchanged
Why F1's new cars left us feeling shortchanged
|Rob Hansford
F1's new regulation cycle didn't get off to the greatest of starts Read more...
Is Alpine's WEC exit really a cause for concern?
Is Alpine's WEC exit really a cause for concern?
|Rob Hansford
Alpine is the second team to leave WEC in quick succession. But it remains to be seen how much it will harm the championship Read more...
The myth F1 teams have already busted with the 2026 cars
The myth F1 teams have already busted with the 2026 cars
|Rob Hansford
Reliability has been less of an issue that some might have expected Read more...
Taking steps forward
Taking steps forward
|Rob Hansford
F1 Academy had its season-opener in Jeddah in March, and there was plenty to celebreate Read more...
Has MotoGP just discovered its newest star?
Has MotoGP just discovered its newest star?
|Rob Hansford
Pedro Acosta made his top-tier MotoGP debut at the Qatar Grand Prix, and he made a real impact for all the right reasons Read more...
Why M-Sport still has a driver lineup dilemma
Why M-Sport still has a driver lineup dilemma
|Rob Hansford
M-Sport is still to confirm its 2024 driver lineup, and while it wants an "A-lister" in its ranks, it's also needing to be realistic Read more...
Goodwood Revival to race exclusively with sustainable fuel
Goodwood Revival to race exclusively with sustainable fuel
|Rob Hansford
All competing cars at the 2024 Goodwood Revival will use sustainable fuels Read more...
Is Rovanpera ditching the chance to become a WRC legend?
Is Rovanpera ditching the chance to become a WRC legend?
|Rob Hansford
Kalle Rovanpera will be on a part-time WRC program next year, but is he giving up in a full-time career too soon? Read more...
BRC to feature two new rallies in 2024
BRC to feature two new rallies in 2024
|Rob Hansford
The British Rally Championship has unveiled its 2024 calendar, which features two brand-new events to the series and a reduction from seven to six rounds. Read more...
The teen prodigy taking his final steps on the Road to Indy
The teen prodigy taking his final steps on the Road to Indy
|Rob Hansford
Nolan Siegel may be just 18 years old, but having tasted victory in his first Indy NXT season, it’s clear that he’s going places Read more...
Why Rally Japan is introducing a new stadium superspecial
Why Rally Japan is introducing a new stadium superspecial
|Rob Hansford
When the World Rally Championship heads to Rally Japan in November, fans will be treated to something a little different Read more...
Lamborghini unveils its WEC hypercar
Lamborghini unveils its WEC hypercar
|Rob Hansford
Lamborghini has unveilved its challenger for the 2024 World Endurance Championship at Goodwood Festival of Speed. Read more...
Would an F1-style cost cap bring more manufacturers to WRC?
Would an F1-style cost cap bring more manufacturers to WRC?
|Rob Hansford
With F1 proving that a cost cap can work, the time might be right for the World Rally Championship to do the same to entice more manufacturers Read more...
Will ex-F1 stars boost NASCAR's European appeal?
Will ex-F1 stars boost NASCAR's European appeal?
|Rob Hansford
NASCAR is looking for a way to increase its European appeal, but is recruiting ex-F1 drivers the way to go? Read more...
Lamborghini signs Grosjean as factory driver
Lamborghini signs Grosjean as factory driver
|Rob Hansford
Ex-Formula One driver Romain Grosjean will switch to sportscar racing in 2023 after signing a factory deal with Lamborghini. Read more...
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
|Rob Hansford
Speaking to Ed and Chris Bridle, they could be any set of twins. Like Fred and George Weasley have broken free of their scripts (and dyed their hair), the pair... Read more...
Back on track
Back on track
|Rob Hansford
Alex Sedgwick was hooked on NASCAR from the first race he watched from his Warwickshire home, while he was still karting. Read more...
Sprint races might not be the answer to MotoGP's problems
Sprint races might not be the answer to MotoGP's problems
|Rob Hansford
It’s the first major shake-up to the MotoGP format in years, sprint races are coming to the premier class of motorcycle racing for 2023. Read more...
Ivan Peklin: From fighting to lights out
Ivan Peklin: From fighting to lights out
|Rob Hansford
This is the second of two parts to this interview, The Pit Stop spoke to Ukrainian driver Ivan Peklin on his career and how his life has changed following the... Read more...
Ivan Peklin: Racing in a warzone
Ivan Peklin: Racing in a warzone
|Rob Hansford
Ivan Peklin still remembers the day his 2022 season was due to begin. Read more...
2023 Members' Meeting date revealed
2023 Members' Meeting date revealed
|Rob Hansford
Goodwood has announced the 2023 Members’ Meeting will take place on the weekend of 15-16 April next year. Read more...
What makes Oulton Park's Gold Cup special
What makes Oulton Park's Gold Cup special
|Rob Hansford
A beautiful July weekend featuring F1 machinery revving around the English shires competing for a historic title previously won by the likes of Jim Clark, Jackie Stewart and Stirling Moss.... Read more...
Why things need to change for Formula E next season
Why things need to change for Formula E next season
|Rob Hansford
If a driver wins an exciting four-way title fight and nobody sees it, how much does it matter? Read more...
Could motorsport ever be at the Commonwealth Games?
Could motorsport ever be at the Commonwealth Games?
|Rob Hansford
The 2022 Commonwealth Games came to a spectacular close in Birmingham on Monday with the baton passed to Victoria, Australia for 2026. Read more...
Ferrari's lesser known beauty
Ferrari's lesser known beauty
|Rob Hansford
The saying goes that if a car looks fast it means it normally is. In the case of the Ferrari Dino 206 Sports Prototype, it definitely looks like it possesses... Read more...
Why W Series is approaching a crossroads
Why W Series is approaching a crossroads
|Rob Hansford
WORDS BY ADAM DICKINSON | IMAGES BY W SERIES In 2020 the future of W Series looked impossibly bright. Following a showpiece championship decider at Brands Hatch that saw Jamie... Read more...
F1 needs to start putting a price on its heritage
F1 needs to start putting a price on its heritage
|Rob Hansford
Last weekend the Circuit Paul Ricard hosted its fourth race of the 21st century, but the nomadic French Grand Prix could be set to vanish from the season once again... Read more...
Racing for more than a win
Racing for more than a win
|Rob Hansford
Racing drivers are a unique breed. Single-minded with only a very specific prize in mind: winning. Read more...
Alonso’s dormant season is waiting to erupt
Alonso’s dormant season is waiting to erupt
|Rob Hansford
When Fernando Alonso waved goodbye to Formula 1 in 2018 after 17 years in the championship, the BBC ran a special five-part series of articles on the champion entitled ‘The... Read more...
When will the F1 title fight ignite?
When will the F1 title fight ignite?
|Rob Hansford
Despite fiercely competitive teams and well-matched drivers, there’s still something missing to make this an all-time classic championship battle. Read more...
The GT series helping young and old drivers alike
The GT series helping young and old drivers alike
|Rob Hansford
Speak to anyone on the street and they’ll tell you the same thing. Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport. Anything else, is second best. Read more...
The car and circuit that bucks the GT3 trend
The car and circuit that bucks the GT3 trend
|Rob Hansford
Few things are unequivocal in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe series. Such is the competitiveness of the field in terms of brands and drivers, as well as a Balance... Read more...
Points result could transform Schumacher's season
Points result could transform Schumacher's season
|Rob Hansford
He finally did it. After 31 Formula 1 starts without a points finish, Mick Schumacher finally broke his duck. Read more...
Why Silverstone is an important test for Zhou
Why Silverstone is an important test for Zhou
|Rob Hansford
As rookie debuts in Formula 1 go, it's not exactly been a stand-out beginning for Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu. But that doesn't mean it's been a disaster either. Read more...
Trice claims maiden Porsche podium at Croft
Trice claims maiden Porsche podium at Croft
|Rob Hansford
For those of you that read The Pit Stop, you will be aware of Toby's Diary. Essentially, we are following Toby Trice's racing career, as he carves his way up... Read more...
The McLaren memories Pirro relived at Goodwood
The McLaren memories Pirro relived at Goodwood
|Rob Hansford
Goodwood is all about making magical memories, and it couldn't get much more special for Emanuele Pirro this year. Read more...
Neuville to taste ETCR machinery for the first time
Neuville to taste ETCR machinery for the first time
|Rob Hansford
Thierry Neuville will swap machinery with Hyundai ETCR driver Norbert Michelisz at Circuit Zolder in July. Read more...
The TT debutant destined for future success
The TT debutant destined for future success
|Rob Hansford
It takes an alien-like amount of grit and determination to contest the Isle of Man TT, at any speed. But to set the all-time fastest newcomer record and come close... Read more...
How WRC's champion fared on his Le Mans debut
How WRC's champion fared on his Le Mans debut
|Rob Hansford
Eight-time World Rally champion Sébastien Ogier completed his first-ever 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend, finishing a respectable 13th overall and ninth in the LMP2 category. Read more...
The trap Schumacher needs to quickly avoid
The trap Schumacher needs to quickly avoid
|Rob Hansford
Pressure is a curious thing. Some drivers thrive on it, and for others it completely throws them off their game, causing them to make mistakes they wouldn’t otherwise make.  Read more...
Why Yamaha needs to learn from Honda's mistakes
Why Yamaha needs to learn from Honda's mistakes
|Rob Hansford
It’s an age-old issue in motorsport, a question that no doubt springs to mind with any four-wheeled or two-wheeled fan. Why is the machine only capable of good results at... Read more...
RNF's Aprilia deal is a gamble, but one worth making
RNF's Aprilia deal is a gamble, but one worth making
|Rob Hansford
It feels like it’s been anticipated for a long time, but finally Aprilia will line up on the grid next year with more than just the two factory bikes as... Read more...
Goodwood to celebrate Mansell's career at FOS
Goodwood to celebrate Mansell's career at FOS
|Rob Hansford
Nigel Mansell's Formula 1 career will be celebrated at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Read more...
How Lamborghini's esports series is flourishing
How Lamborghini's esports series is flourishing
|Rob Hansford
The crossover between real-life racing and Esports was never more apparent than when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. Bereft of physical events for a large part of the year,... Read more...
Should Monaco still hold a jewel in F1's crown?
Should Monaco still hold a jewel in F1's crown?
|Rob Hansford
It is widely considered that Monaco is considered the jewel in Formula 1’s crown.  It’s the race when everything that embodies F1 comes together.  Read more...
Spain showcased how Bottas is thriving at Alfa
Spain showcased how Bottas is thriving at Alfa
|Rob Hansford
When Valtteri Bottas made the move to Alfa Romeo he accepted the fact that he wouldn’t be fighting at the sharp end of the Formula 1 grid any longer. Read more...
Consistency will be the key to Rins' future
Consistency will be the key to Rins' future
|Rob Hansford
Past mistakes may be coming back to haunt Alex Rins, and at one of the most crucial points in his career where his place on the grid is at huge... Read more...
Ex-Rosberg Opel to make DTM return after 27 years
Ex-Rosberg Opel to make DTM return after 27 years
|Rob Hansford
Keke Rosberg’s iconic Opel Calibra V6 4x4, in which he contested his final DTM race, will make a return to the track this weekend at the Lausitzring for the first... Read more...
How one driver's F1 dream came true at Goodwood
How one driver's F1 dream came true at Goodwood
|Rob Hansford
Any young racing fan’s dream is to one day become a racing driver and to go on and drive a Formula 1 car. Read more...
When Ferrari's team orders sparked fury in F1
When Ferrari's team orders sparked fury in F1
|Rob Hansford
Team orders are bread and butter of Formula 1 in this day and age. How many times have we heard an engineer on the radio telling a driver to make... Read more...