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David Coulthard advocates for V8s in F1 for 2031 and defends the possibility of zero emissions
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (225+ words) Formula Rapida. net David Coulthard, former Formula 1 driver, has shown his support for the return of V8 engines to the championship, scheduled for 2031. This position is based on the promises of the FIA, led by President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has…...
Ford negotiates with Max Verstappen about opportunities with its WEC Hypercar
2+ week, 3+ day ago (338+ words) Ford is preparing to make its first appearance with a Hypercar in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year. In this regard, the company has confirmed that it has held talks with Max Verstappen, current Formula 1 driver and multiple championship…...
Hyundai introduces an engine update at the Rally of Portugal
2+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) Hyundai has presented an updated engine at the Rally of Portugal with the aim of reducing the gap with its rivals in the World Rally Championship (WRC), Toyota, which has won all five races of the season so far. The…...
Toyota intensifies testing of its prototype for the WRC 2027 in Spain
3+ week, 5+ day ago (368+ words) Toyota has initiated a new phase of testing for its prototype for the WRC 2027 this week in Spain, marked by a revamped design that adapts to the new competition rules. The Japanese brand is the only large-volume manufacturer that, so…...
Aston Martin keeps the AMR26 in Japan to test solutions against Honda's vibrations
3+ week, 5+ day ago (356+ words) After a season start with high expectations, Aston Martin faces a challenging reality with its AMR26. The brand has decided to keep one vehicle in Japan to carry out more in-depth tests at Honda's factory, aiming to address vibration issues that…...
A new constructor joins the top level of the WRC in 2027
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (272+ words) RMC Motorsport has announced its plans to design a new vehicle to compete in the highest category of the World Rally Championship (WRC) starting in 2027. The Spanish team, with a recognized trajectory, will work on a car that meets the…...
Leipert Motorsport to enter up to five cars in the 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (502+ words) Leipert Motorsport is heading into the 2026 season of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe with a strong and versatile line-up. The Wegberg-based team has secured two full-season entries with cars #44 and #88 and also plans to field additional cars at selected events....
Porsche faces a maximum weight at Long Beach after its dominance at Sebring
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) The Porsche 963 will mark a turning point in IMSA competition, as for the first time in the history of Hypercar/GTP regulations, the highest weight of 1, 100 kilograms is assigned. This change comes after its decisive victory at the 12 Hours of…...
Triumph of the Porsche 963 at the 12 Hours of Sebring 2026
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (171+ words) Formula Rapida. net The 74th edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring has ended with a spectacular result for the Porsche Penske Motorsport team, which has marked a perfectly coordinated 1-2. The car number 7, driven by Felipe Nasr, Julien Andlauer and Laurin Heinrich,…...
Opel joins Formula E for the Gen4 era
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (275+ words) Opel becomes the new representative of the Stellantis group in Formula E, replacing DS in this exciting stage that begins with the generation 4 of electric vehicles. After a trajectory that dates back to 2015-16, DS Automobiles has decided to withdraw to…...