BlackBerry Limited BB recently announced that it has collaborated with Desay SV Automotive — a China-based automotive parts manufacturer — to develop IPU-03 (Intelligent Processing Unit), an autonomous driving domain controller. This Level-3 Autonomous Vehicle System was mass-produced for use in Xpeng P7, a long-range, high-performance and fast-charging intelligent EV […]
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Outgoing Williams CEO Mike O’Driscoll has announced his intention to retire following the sale of the Formula 1 team. Williams announced ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix that it had been sold to American investment fund Dorilton Capital, safeguarding the team’s future following a period of financial uncertainty. The sale […]
Bentley will defend its Intercontinental GT Challenge points lead over the remainder of the series, despite axing its factory assault with M-Sport back in June. The British manufacturer has announced a new customer programme that will reunite the winning Bentley Team M-Sport crew of Jules Gounon, Maxim Soulet and Jordan […]
The news that Frank and Claire Williams will step down from their roles at the Williams Formula 1 team is a clear sign of the team’s future direction, explains JONATHAN NOBLE Few could deny that the imminent departure of Frank and Claire Williams from the team that bears their name […]
Several MotoGP manufacturers are not happy that KTM will be permitted to develop its engines ahead of the 2021 season, with fears it is working on a “super engine”. KTM and Aprilia are permitted by the regulations to be exempt from the engine development freeze imposed on non-concession manufacturers Honda, […]
Each Formula 1 team will be allowed to have 10 extra personnel in the paddock from this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. The change coincides with the return of the teams’ own hospitality buildings at Spa after they were obliged to use temporary facilities provided by the circuits, and a central […]
Formula 1 has announced that all 10 teams have signed the new Concorde Agreement, committing to the championship from 2021 to 2025. F1 has been engaged in long-running talks with teams in a bid to finalise the new commercial terms that will replace the existing Concorde Agreement at the start […]
Marco Andretti went out in the heat of the day and set the fastest speed in the opening three hours of qualifying for the 104th Indianapolis 500 on a day dominated by Andretti Autosport and Honda. Andretti’s four-lap average of 231.351mph in the US Concrete Honda just edged teammate Ryan […]
by: BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press Posted: Aug 15, 2020 / 01:06 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 15, 2020 / 01:40 PM EDT FILE – In this March 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry watches during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the […]
by: BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press Posted: Aug 15, 2020 / 12:09 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 15, 2020 / 12:41 PM CDT FILE – In this March 20, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry watches during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the […]
Red Bull boss Christian Horner is supportive of the FIA’s move to clampdown on teams using different engine modes during qualifying, saying it is a “healthy thing for the manufacturers”. In the week leading up to the Spanish Grand Prix, the teams were informed by the FIA that there will […]
The FIA has moved to prevent Formula 1 teams from testing at the four circuits that have been added to the 2020 World Championship calendar. An e-vote of teams has agreed that no one should be allowed to visit the new tracks on the grounds of costs and because they […]
The first two hours of Fast Friday running at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway produced impressive speeds as teams began preparations for this weekend’s Indy 500 qualifying sessions. Andretti Autosport made an early statement in cooler conditions when the track opened for practice at 11 a.m. as Ryan Hunter-Reay went to […]
© LAT Images Wolff doubts issue if teams miss Concorde deadline Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff doubts there will be an issue if anyone fails to meet Formula 1’s early deadline to agree terms for the new Concorde Agreement. F1 has been engaged with teams for some time over the […]
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff doubts there will be an issue if anyone fails to meet Formula 1’s early deadline to agree terms for the new Concorde Agreement. F1 has been engaged with teams for some time over the new commercial agreement that will replace the Concorde Agreement for 2021, […]
Haas boss Guenther Steiner says the team will not consider drivers until owner Gene Haas has committed to Formula 1 by signing the Concorde Agreement. The conclusion of the current Concorde deal at the end of the 2020 season gives Haas the opportunity to close down his F1 operation should […]
INDIANAPOLIS – His steering wheel has been secured and the car is the proper color, two signs Fernando Alonso has a far better shot this year at the Indianapolis500. The former Formula One champion failed to qualify for the race last year in a spectacularly woeful effort by McLaren. The […]
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says everyone should be ‘worried’ by the pace of the Racing Point, following the team’s charge through the field in the Styrian Grand Prix. After a disappointing qualifying that left Sergio Perez down in 17th on the grid, the Mexican pushed up the field […]
The FIA says its clampdown on engine tricks in Formula 1 for this year have not completely silenced suspicions that some are still flouting the rules. Following concerns from Ferrari’s rivals last year that the team had found a way to get around the fuel flow limits, the FIA opened […]
Five Formula 1 teams have filed their intent to appeal the Racing Point brake duct case – with the Silverstone outfit itself facing up against a group of four rivals. On Friday morning the FIA stewards issued their verdict on the case, which centred on the protests lodged by Renault […]