How would an F1 driver would perform in a NASCAR-style stock car? How about on a dirt, oval track? Now, live on the Red Bull Motorsports YouTube channel, those questions are put to the test. Visa Cash App RB drivers Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson unlearned all they know about open-wheel F1 racing as they paired with NASCAR pros Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch in Austin, TX to try their hand at naturally aspirated V8 stock car racing. Check it out here: F1 Drivers vs. Stock Car.
Formula 1 Returns to America: Sunday’s U.S. Grand Prix Live on ABC, ESPN+
F1 Sprint Race, Saturday Afternoon’s Qualifying Live on ESPN Platforms
On-Site Fans Can Watch Live Editions of SportsCenter Originating from Circuit of the Americas
Reports from Austin on ABC’s Good Morning America; Other ESPN Programs Surround Race Telecast
“ESPN Texas Takeover” Connects F1 Race, Georgia-Texas College Football Game in Austin
As one of its most competitive seasons in years nears its exciting conclusion, the Formula 1 World Championship returns to America this weekend for the Pirelli United States Grand Prix. The second of three F1 events in the U.S. this year, the race will be live on ABC and ESPN+ on Sunday, Oct. 20, from Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. (more…)
On a hybrid track designed to suit several racing disciplines, we pit four racecars against each other for a head-to-head race on the Ultimate Racetrack.
The RB7 Formula One car, a McLaren drift hypercar, a rallycross car, and an off-road Pro4 truck meet on a purposefully modified racetrack to showcase their unique features and impressive abilities.
The track is fitted with joker lanes to level the playing field amongst the vehicles and give each a fighting chance at reaching the checkered flag first. (more…)
Four rising talents join the path of current F1 stars Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Daniel Ricciardo with the Red Bull Junior Driver development programme.
The latest edition of Red Bull Driver Search set out to scout for the next generation drivers to join the team this August in Jerez, Spain. The 11 invited candidates aged between 13-16 years old came from the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Lebanon and Mexico. (more…)
– Misano World Circuit, September 6, 2024 – During the weekend of Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and Riviera di Rimini, just a few kilometers away from Misano World Circuit a very different kind of motor challenge took place, featuring Marc Marquez and Tony Arbolino. Here’s all you need to know:
– Marquez and Arbolino didn’t have their ultra-high-tech MotoGP prototypes at their disposal, but instead they competed on an Apecar, a Ciao, and a Vespa, three iconic Italian vehicles. True to popular tradition, all the vehicles had been “pimped” to reach incredible performance levels. (more…)
LAS VEGAS (September 4, 2024) – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX has confirmed Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli as a support race when the highly anticipated event returns November 21–23. The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series to the racing schedule means ticketed fans will now see two racing series speed down the iconic Las Vegas Strip during the Las Vegas Grand Prix race weekend.
“The addition of the Ferrari Challenge series further demonstrates our commitment to delivering an even bigger and better racing event than ever before,” said Silvia Bellot, VP of Sporting and Race Operations at Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. “Last year we made the dream of racing down Las Vegas Boulevard a reality, and we are thrilled that we can now offer fans twice the racing action for the price of a single ticket. Whether it be on or off-track, we are dedicated to providing fans with a truly unforgettable experience.”
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BWT Alpine F1 Team heads to Autodromo Nazionale Monza for Round 16 of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Italian Grand Prix.
In the team’s Italian Grand Prix Preview:
• Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly preview the Italian Grand Prix.
• Alpine Academy’s Victor Martins and Kush Maini return for Round 11 of FIA Formula 2 and Gabriele Minì, Nikola Tsolov and Sophia Flörsch will close out their seasons in the final round of FIA Formula 3. (more…)
Today in numbers
Laps: 89 (Esteban 48, Pierre 41)
KM: 379km (Esteban 204, Pierre 175)
Tyres: Extreme Wets, Intermediates, C1, C2 and C3
Free Practice 1: Esteban P18 (1min 15.796secs); Pierre P20 (1min 22.036secs)
Free Practice 2: Esteban P17 (1min 12.061secs); Pierre P14 (1min 11.644secs) (more…)
BWT Alpine F1 Team is delighted to announce the promotion of Reserve Driver Jack Doohan into a full-time race seat for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
Jack will join the already signed and announced Pierre Gasly to form the team’s driver pairing for next season, becoming the first Alpine Academy prospect to graduate into a race seat with the team. Pierre and Jack give the team balance of youth and experience in its driver line-up geared towards building a successful future. (more…)
