Ford’s motorsport expansion continues with new Dakar project
Ford has launched a fully-fledged factory Dakar Rally programme with its long-term World Rally Championship partner M-Sport and cross-country rally specialist Neil Woolridge Motorsport
What ex-Renault F1 team boss is getting into at Hyundai
Ex-Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has become the new team principal of Hyundai Motorsport – his first major role since his F1 exit
Sainz in surreal medical helicopter U-turn to stay in 2023 Dakar
Carlos Sainz Sr has added another unusual story to the 2023 Dakar, by calling off an in-progress medical helicopter trip to resume the rally
Sainz Jr prompts Dakar investigation by closing father’s door
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz found himself at the centre of a stewards’ investigation during the 2023 Dakar Rally, after he was seen “helping close the car door” for his father Carlos Sainz Sr
Motorsport never fully capitalised on Block’s star power
Ken Block, who was tragically killed in a snowmobile accident at the start of this week aged only 55, was far more influential on modern motorsport than anyone just glancing at his international results might believe
Alonso’s unfinished business outside of triple crown quest
“We are talking. We are waiting for him.” The Indy 500 isn’t the only potential post-Formula 1 avenue Fernando Alonso could return to with key unfinished business that could tempt him back
Ex-Renault F1 chief Abiteboul poised for major role at Hyundai
Ex-Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul is expected return to a major motorsport role next year as Hyundai’s WRC team boss
Ex-Haas F1 driver Mazepin plans off-road debut in 2022
Former Haas Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin plans to make his debut in off-road rally-raid competition in 2022 by contesting the Silk Way Rally
New Extreme H series announced by Extreme E organisers
The organisers of the all-electric off-road championship Extreme E has announced a new hydrogen-powered racing series that will be known as Extreme H
The novel McLaren mission undeterred by a one-year handicap
Extreme E is not only a left-field venture for the circuit-centric McLaren, but also one in which its rivals have a year’s head start
