Ferrari issued a veiled criticism of the World Endurance Championship’s latest Balance of Performance adjustment following their defeat in yesterday’s Six Hours of Monza.
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WEC Balance of Performance change hits Ferrari after Le Mans win
World Endurance Championship
Posted onThe performance of Ferrari’s Hypercar will be pegged back for the next round of the World Endurance Championship following its victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Toyota “lost to politics” at Le Mans after Balance of Performance change
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota chairman Akio Toyoda criticised changes to the World Endurance Championship’s Balance of Performance before last week’s Le Mans 24 Hours.
Ex-F1 driver Kobayashi to make NASCAR debut at Indianapolis
Other motorsport
Posted onKamui Kobayashi will make his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series this year, becoming only the second Japanese driver to race in the category.
Haas thrilled as upgrade performance exceeds wind tunnel predictions
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Haas thrilled as upgrade performance exceeds wind tunnel predictions • Sargeant disappointed with result in first wet F1 race • Newgarden wins record £2.9m
Toyota begin WEC season with one-two as Ferrari reach podium on return
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota’s number seven crew started the 2023 World Endurance Championship season with victory in the Sebring 1000 Miles.
Toyota move further ahead in Sebring 1000 Miles as Ferrari crashes
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota is on course to win the first WEC race of 2023, as they occupy the top two spots in the Sebring 1000 Miles with just over an hour to go.
Toyota move a lap ahead of Ferrari at halfway mark of Sebring 1000 Miles
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota continue to lead the way in the Sebring 1000 Miles going into the second half of the WEC’s season-opening race.
Ferrari seize Sebring pole ahead of Toyota on WEC return
WEC Hypercar
Posted onFerrari stormed to a surprise pole position for the opening round of the World Endurance Championship in Sebring on their return to top level sports car racing.
Ferrari’s long-awaited return heralds thrilling new era for WEC’s Hypercar class
2023 WEC Hypercar preview
Posted onFerrari, Toyota, Porsche, Peugeot and more will do battle in the expanded WEC Hypercar class when the new season begins in Sebring this weekend.
WEC confirms 13 Hypercar entries for 2023 season
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota, Ferrari, Porsche and Peugeot are among the 13 entries for the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2023.
Alonso to train on three continents for 2020 Dakar
Other motorsport
Posted onFernando Alonso will undergo an extensive training programme for the 2020 Dakar Rally with Toyota, but has not yet confirmed he will participate in the event.
Aston Martin and Toyota announce entries to new WEC Hypercar class
2019 F1 Season
Posted onAston Martin will enter their V12 Valkyrie hypercar in the mixed hybrid and combustion class.
Alonso to test Dakar-spec Toyota Hilux this week
Rally
Posted onFernando Alonso plans to test a Dakar-specification Toyota Hilux in South Africa this week as the ex-F1 star considers attempting the gruelling event.
F1 quitters return to racing elsewhere in 2012
2012 F1 season
Posted onHonda, BMW and Toyota all closed their F1 teams in the last four years. Now they’re entering other major racing categories in 2012.
Pirelli begins tyre testing at Mugello
Posted onPirelli is to begin testing its new tyres at Mugello tomorrow, ahead of its return to Formula One for the 2011 season. Pirelli will conduct its test programme using a 2009 Toyota TF109 and Mercedes GP reserve driver Nick Heidfeld is expected to drive.
Unraced Toyota TF110 with “extreme” diffuser driven by Kazuki Nakajima
Posted onThe car Toyota would have raced in F1 this year has been driven by Kazuki Nakajima in Cologne.
Toyota not planning return to “elitist” F1
Posted onToyota’s former F1 boss Tadashi Yamashina has said the company isn’t interested in competing in F1 because it is too distant from ordinary drivers. Speaking to Automotive News Yamasina said Toyota, who announced its decision to quit F1 within days of the 2009 season finale, would have happened regardless of the credit crunch: It might … Continue reading Toyota not planning return to “elitist” F1
Stefan GP agree deal with Toyota
Posted onStefan GP claim they are on course to enter an F1 car in the world championship having agreed a deal with Toyota Motorsport. A statement on the Stefan GP website said: Stefan GP has just come to a basic agreement with Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) that Stefan GP will receive technical supports from TMG. Stefan … Continue reading Stefan GP agree deal with Toyota
Sauber takes Toyota’s place on 2010 grid
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Sauber will be granted the 13th slot on the 2010 F1 grid after it was left vacant by departing rivals Toyota. Although the team have officially competed as ‘BMW-Sauber’ for the past four years, this confirms the return of Sauber as an independent outfit in F1, last seen in 2005.