Month: September 2024

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 22, 2024, 02:46 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions McLaren’s race winner Lando Norris celebrates with team boss Zak Brown. Clive Rose – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images SINGAPORE — McLaren CEO Zak Brown plans to “ask questions” amid suggestions Red
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William Clay “Bill” Ford Jr. has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Detroit-area shrine for prominent auto industry figures. The great-grandson of Ford founder Henry Ford, Bill Ford has served as executive chair of Ford since 1999, making him the most prominent member of the Ford family with a continuing role at
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Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Daniel Ricciardo missed the opportunity to make a statement in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix as questions swirl over his Formula 1 future. Ricciardo and RB looked strong in Friday practice but the Australian was unable to progress through Q1 — he will start Sunday’s race from 16th on
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Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Fernando Alonso has urged Aston Martin not to get distracted by 2026 and the arrival of Adrian Newey, calling on the team to “shake things up a little bit” to improve its current car. Formula 1 design legend Newey will join Aston Martin in March next year, primarily to focus
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Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like Road & Track, The Autopian, HotCars, CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit.
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Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 20, 2024, 07:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions The stewards of the Singapore Grand Prix have ordered Max Verstappen to “accomplish some work of public interest” after he used a profanity during an FIA press conference on Thursday. The three-time
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Brazil Mulls Law To Force Automakers To Sell Amphibious Cars | Carscoops A new bill under proposal says cars that work on both land and water could save lives in flood-prone regions https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton September 20, 2024 at 08:30 Lawmakers in Brazil are considering forcing automakers to sell amphibious cars in the country.
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Open Extended Reactions The FIA have asked McLaren to modify the design of their controversial rear wing amid ongoing intrigue from rivals. Footage from last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix appeared to show part of McLaren’s rear wing flexing upwards on the straight. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The FIA has been investigating closely after rivals raised
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Chechen Warlord Claims Elon Musk Disabled His Machine Gun-Equipped Cybertruck | Carscoops Ramzan Kadyrov claims he was gifted the Cybertruck by Tesla’s CEO, who then remotely deactivated it, forcing it to be towed from a battlefield https://www.carscoops.com/author/chris-chilton-cc/ by Chris Chilton September 20, 2024 at 12:30 Infamous Chechen warlord has accused Elon Musk of remotely disabling
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The man responsible for ensuring many drivers fly under the radar and don’t get speeding tickets has died. An obituary for Mike (Michael) D. Valentine posted to Cincinnati.com confirmed the radar detector legend died at the age of 74 on September, 16, 2024. Valentine died at home unexpectedly, according to the obituary. Founder, president, and CEO
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Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 19, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton is sixth in the F1 drivers’ championship. Clive Mason/Getty Images Lewis Hamilton raised concerns over FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem comparing Formula 1 drivers swearing on team radio to “rappers,” saying there was a
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By Joey Klender Posted on September 18, 2024 FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling out the agency for a hypocritical take on SpaceX’s Starlink. Last week, we reported on FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel calling Starlink “a monopoly” and calling for more competition amid the internet provider’s recent milestone of 7,000 satellites in orbit. Rosenworcel said:
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Open Extended Reactions Sergio Pérez was involved in a crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan GP. SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty Images SINGAPORE — Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz cleared the air after their crash at last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in an “awkward” 20-minute conversation while sat next to each other at the circuit’s medical
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Stephen, affectionately known as Rivers, has gracefully transitioned from being a repair shop manager and autocross enthusiast to a full-time writer. He’s unleashed his literary prowess on a number of publications like CarsForSale, AutoEvolution, HotCars, VINSmart, BadVIN, and a plethora of other small businesses brave enough to handle his wit. These days, Stephen spends his
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