F1 Testing Day 3 - The Trends Emerging After Week One
Mercedes ended the first week of Formula 1 testing in Barcelona with a fastest time and some of the best reliability. Valtteri Bottas set a time in the morning which already blows away the best lap of 2019 testing. Meanwhile, their rivals have been questioning the legality of the DAS system and whether the ability to change toe angles constitutes a breach of parc ferme rules. With three days of action to look back on, our team in the paddock analyse the form so far.
F1 Testing Day 2 - Mercedes Innovate With 'DAS' Steering
Today there was a buzz which rippled through the F1 Paddock - why was Lewis Hamilton pushing and pulling his steering wheel? As more of the assembled journalists saw on-board footage of the W11 the obvious question was: is this a technical problem or an innovation nobody else has thought of? As James Allinson would soon confirm, it was the latter. Mercedes-Benz even have a name for it - 'DAS'. On the podcast today we explain what it is, and how it can be used.
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F1 Testing Day 1 - Is Mercedes' Long-Run Pace An Ominous Sign?
The first day of Formula 1® testing in 2020 is up and the team of Alex Kalinauckas (Grand Prix Editor, Autosport), Jon Noble (F1 Editor, Motorsport.com) and Luke Smith (Formula 1 Reporter, Autosport) bring you up to speed with the main talking points of Day 1 from the Barcelona Paddock. https://www.autosport.com/ Hamilton fastest as Mercedes dominates first day - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148330/hamilton-fastest-as-mercedes-dominates-first-day New Red Bull F1 car "fast everywhere" - Verstappen - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148332/new-red-bull-fast-everywhere--verstappen Leclerc: Lowly position on F1 test day one reflects Ferrari approach - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148333/leclerc-lowly-test-position-reflects-ferrari-approach Racing Point explains 'risky' attempt to replicate 2019 F1 Mercedes - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148334/racing-point-risky-mercedes-replica-explained Sainz: McLaren reliabiiity meant it used up day one tyre allowance - https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/148337/sainz-mclaren-ran-out-of-tyres-on-day-one
First Impressions: Alfa Romeo, Alpha Tauri and Williams
As Alex is travelling from Austria to Barcelona for pre-season testing, Jake Boxall-Legge jumps into the podcast today to run through Autosport's first impressions on the Alfa Romeo, the 'new' team Alpha Tauri and Williams. We also saw a Racing Point car earlier today but it was little more than a livery launch so we'll wait to see the car shakedown before we see their direction for 2020.
Behind-the-scenes of Netflix 'Drive To Survive' Season 2
Drive to Survive will return for a second season on February 28 with another 10 episodes, two of which were previewed by Autosport earlier this month. On the Autosport podcast today, Alex is joined by James Allen, Jonathan Noble and Luke Smith who recently attended a private screening to launch the new season. Alex @Nauckas James @Jamesallenonf1 Jonathan @NobleF1 Luke @LukeSmithF1
21 Feb 2020 | Tesla Firmware Reveals Range-Busting Battery Pack
Chevrolet Bolt App Makes Charging Easier | Tesla Firmware Reveals ~110 kWh Battery Pack | A Look Inside The New Lotus Evija Production Facility | Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Densities Have Almost Tripled Since 2010 | American Manganese Announces Up To 99.72 Percent Purity From Recycling Test | Porsche Opens Charging Park | Porsche Taycan Sets New Quarter-Mile Record | Porsche Taycan Getting Enhanced Battery Pack | Volkswagen And Dealers Agree New Sales Model For ID. | LEVC Starts Making Range Extender Vans
20 Feb 2020 | Miracle Escape For Two Tesla Drivers In One Freak Storm
Tow An Trailer To Extend Your Range | Miracle Escape In Storm Dennis For Two Tesla Drivers | BMW Expands 3 Series PHEV Range | China Considers Extending Electric Car Subsidies | Shell Launches EV Charging Bundle | Electric Mercedes EQA And EQB Compact SUVs | ETCR Electric Touring Car Championship | 70% Of Car Buyers Considering Purchasing An EV | Renault/Dacia To Unveil New Electric Cars At Geneva | Renault EV Sales In January 2020 Surged | Germany Creating A “National Control Center” For EV Charging
A daily podcast about electric cars, hybrids and sustainable transport news.
19 Feb 2020 | Ford: "Just Being Electric Is Not Good Enough"
95.6 GWh Of EV Battery Capacity Deployed Globally In 2019 | Mobility 2020: What The Year Has In Store | Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV Up For Order In The UK | Tesla Model S “Raven” Hits Impressive 181kW | Tesla Can Sell In Colorado, But Rivian Can’t | New Service Center Orange County - Model 3 Only | Ford Manager: "Just Being Electric Is Not Good Enough." | Singapore Budget 2020: Push To Promote Electric Vehicles | Volkswagen Plots Rugged Electric 4x4 SUV For 2023
18 Feb 2020 | Battery Innovation Drives Forward EV Industry
Tesla In Talks To Use CATL’s Cobalt-Free Batteries | Cadillac Electric Crossover Will Be Revealed In April | Billionaire Beef: Elon Musk Charged Up Over Bill Gates’ Purchase Of An Electric Porsche | Mercedes-Benz To Build New E-Model In Bremen | Tesla Ordered By German Court To Stop Cutting Down Trees | New Fiat 500 Bev Production Lines Complete | Almost No One Is Going To Dealers To Reserve Their Ford Mustang Mach-E | Britain Sets New Daily Record For Wind Generation
17 Feb 2020 | Tesla Teardown Finds Electronics 6 Years Ahead
First Drive: 2020 Polestar 2 Prototype | Tata Power Plans To Have 700 Ev Charging Stations By 2021 | Tesla Teardown Finds Electronics 6 Years Ahead Of Toyota And Vw | Fastned Got 30,000 Extra Potential Customers In Q4 2019 | Dpd Uk Orders 100 Man Etge Vans | Tesla May Have Quietly Acquired A New Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Startup | World's First Offshore Solar Array Rides Out Storm Ciara Off Netherlands | Leasing Customers Look To Snap Up Evs Before Subsidies End
Motor1 This Week: Toyota Supra V6, 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Electric Hummer
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... 2020 Toyota Supra 2.0, V6 and special edition Ford GT Liquid Carbon Edition 2021 Cadillac Escalade Hummer EV Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Jeff Perez @notaboatcaptain
Motor1 This Week: $3m Stingray, Yukon's Party Trick and Subaru Electrify
The vehicles we're talking about on the show this week... First 2020 Corvette Stingray Sells For $3 Million At Auction GT500 versus Camaro versus Challenger GMC Yukon Can Do A “Hurricane” Turn Hyundai Santa Cruz Truck Likely Getting Inline-Six Diesel Engine Subaru Wants To Sell Only EVs By Mid-2030 Subaru Shows Off Electric Crossover Concept Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Jeff Perez @notaboatcaptain Co-Host: Chris Smith @CHwriting
John Neff and the Motor1.com U.S. team talk about everything automotive: cars, sportscars, supercars, sedans, SUVs, motorcycles, auto shows and more.
Motor1 This Week: GT500 Versus The World, Car Of The Year, Bronco, And More
The vehicles we're talkng about on the show this week... Shelby Mustang GT500 C8 Corvette Hellcat 812 Superfast GT3RS Telluride Gladiator Ford Bronco Yaris GR GV80 Yukon Host: John Neff @john_m_neff Co-Host: Christopher Bruce @chrisbruce1985 Co-Host: Chris Smith @CHwriting
All We Want For Christmas Is Car Stuff: Podcast #32
Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve been comparing our wish lists among the editors and writers of Motor1.com. Not surprising, we all want a lot of car stuff. Performance parts, accessories, tools, toys, and games – our wants and needs run the gamut and will be keeping our loved ones busy this holiday shopping season. On today’s episode, we’ll go through a few or our wish lists and share what car stuff we most want for Christmas. Joining John on this episode is writer Christoper Smith and writer Chris Bruce.
Editors Square Off On Tesla Cybertruck: Podcast #31
Somehow, in a year when we’ve seen the debut of a mid-engine Corvette and an electric Mustang, it’s Tesla that manages unveil the most controversial vehicle of the year, if not the decade, if not ever. We're obviously talking about the Tesla Cybertruck, which debuted last week in a circus-like unveiling with sledgehammers, broken glass, bullets, and an ATV. The dust has since settled, but the controversy over the truck’s design, how was it unveiled, and whether or not Elon Musk is certifiably insane continues. On this week’s episode, Senior Editor Jeff Perez and Global Editor-in-chief John Neff square off on the Tesla Cybertruck.
Interview with Éric Boullier - Ambassador and Sports advisor to GIP Grand Prix de France
This week we talk to former Formula 1 Racing Director and Team Principal Éric Boullier.
How To See The Best Racing At Circuit Paul Ricard
This week we talk to Frédéric Garcia from Winfield Racing School about the best places to watch racing from at Circuit Paul Ricard. What are the best action spots? Which corners are the most challenging?
Podcast for lovers of live motorsport.
History Of The French Grand Prix
On this episode of the podcast we’re asking if France is Grand Prix racing’s most historic race. And to answer that question is Motorsport Networks Archive Producer Richard Wiseman.
The Billion Dollar Gamble
Inside F1 Racing this month: - Info on how to drive a bad F1 car - Chats with Kimi - Why it isn't all doom and gloom at Williams
Silverstone Special and Daniel Ricciardo Interview
Lewis Hamilton on his British GP legacy, Home Truths with Claire Williams and Lando Norris takes us on a lap of Silverstone.
Join Codders, Ben Anderson and Mark Gallagher as they lift the lid on the world of Formula 1.
Making Williams Great Again
We pay tribute to Niki Lauda, ask how to make Williams F1 great again and we hear from Eric Boullier talking about the French GP.
What we learned from the MotoGP Sepang Test
The first three-day pre-season test of the 2020 MotoGP season from the Sepang International Circuit concluded last weekend, with Petronas SRT’s Fabio Quartararo topping the timesheets. For the first time, all six manufacturers - Honda, Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia - ran their 2020 prototype bikes on track together, with 2019’s rookie sensation Quartararo leading the way on the factory-spec Yamaha he’ll race this year. Yamaha unveiled its version of the ‘holeshot device’ Ducati has been using for over a year, while Aprilia’s revolution RS-GP made a strong on-track debut at Sepang and Suzuki have left a few worried. It appears Honda’s RC213V is still a troubled beast, as its turning problems remain, while two crashes for world champion Marc Marquez compounded a tough weekend for him as he put his recently-operated on right shoulder through under stress for the first time. KTM took a step forward with its RC16, while Ducati - like Honda - also appear to be on the backfoot after a low-key showing on its GP20 Desmosedici. With many more questions than answers offered up after the three days of running at Sepang, Autosport’s Motorcycle Racing Correspondent Lewis Duncan and Motorsport.com’s Oriol Puigdemont try to decipher what we learned from the first MotoGP pre-season test on the latest edition of the Tank Slappers podcast.
Is This Yamaha's Dream Team? Episode #17
With Quartararo and Vinales easily the two fastest Yamaha riders in 2019, and two of the only riders capable of running world champion Marc Marquez hard at points last year, has Yamaha formed a ‘dream team’? On the latest Tank Slappers podcast, Motorsport.com’s Global MotoGP Editor Oriol Puigdemont joins Autosport Motorcycle Racing Correspondent Lewis Duncan to discuss this very idea. They also look at the decision to move Rossi out of the works team and why this had to happen, and also delve into the impact Jorge Lorenzo’s return to the Yamaha fold as test rider will have going forward.
It it goes fast on two wheels, you'll find it here on the The Tank Slappers podcast, with Lewis Duncan and Oriol Puigdemont.
MotoGP’s Impending Rider Market Madness - Episode #16
With all factory contracts up for grabs for the 2021 season, this year’s MotoGP ‘silly season’ is set to be the series’ maddest yet. One of the biggest story arcs in shaping the 2021 grid will be what nine-time grand prix motorcycle racing world champion Valentino Rossi decides to do; will he retire or will he decide to extend his stay in MotoGP. In the first edition of the Tank Slappers podcast in 2020, Autosport’s Motorcycle Racing Correspondent Lewis Duncan is joined by Motorsport.com’s Global MotoGP Editor Oriol Puigdemont to discuss Rossi’s options and as well as Yamaha’s. They also delve into what Ducati needs to do to topple the MotoGP juggernaut of Marc Marquez and Honda, and discuss Aprilia’s current situation with Andrea Iannone, who was hit with an anti-doping ban over the winter.
Interview: Road Racing Hero Peter Hickman - Episode #15
In a special edition of the show, the Tank Slappers podcast sits down with road racing hero Peter Hickman to discuss his sensational 2019 season. Crowned fastest newcomer at the Isle of Man TT on his debut in 2014 – a record he still holds to this day – Hickman has steadily chipped his way into the top of the pack on the roads, claiming multiple wins across all classes at the major international events.Hickman explains why he and the team pushed back against this decision, and reflects on his year on both the roads and in the British Superbike Championship. He also offers some insight into the confusion surrounding this year’s Macau Grand Prix, and the amazing gesture from declared race winner and team boss for the weekend Michael Rutter after the race.
The Real Reasons Zarco Signed For Ducati - Episode #14
Johann Zarco's place at the Avintia Ducati squad for the 2020 MotoGP season has been officially confirmed after he revealed last week that the deal was signed. How did he go from saying they are "not a top team" just days before signing for them? On this week's Tank Slappers podcast Lewis and Uri delve into the recent rumours and discuss the real reasons Zarco chose Ducati.
Tänak's Monte Carlo Crash Won't Slow Him Down
David Evans brings you another episode of Gravel Notes to look back at Rallye Monte Carlo. His thoughts on why Ott Tänak's crash won't play on his mind and certainly won't slow him down. Plus, what is next on the calendar? Will there be snow in Sweden on 13-16 February or will WRC head straight to Mexico? Finally, as you may have read in Autosport or Motorsport News, it was the last week for David who has taken on a new challenge after 23+ years bringing you the latest rally news. It's a very fond farewell to David as presenter of Gravel Notes too and we wish him all the best for an exciting new chapter.
Rally Monte-Carlo Preview with David Evans and Anthony Peacock
David is joined by former Autosport journalist Anthony Peacock as they drive to Rally Monte-Carlo for the opening round of the season. The guys look back at their favourite Monte Carlo stories including a pant-wetting moment as they drove home late at night in a Peugeot 106. They discuss what could happen this weekend as the rally kicks off from Casino Square and heads into two night stages in the Alps. How will drivers settle into new teams? How will Monte's stages challenge the crews from the base of Gap to the Col de Turini pass? Finally they look ahead to 2020 with new team line-ups, new cars and the World's trickiest rally stages.
Listen to Gravel Notes with David Evans for weekly discussion of the WRC, European Rally Championship, Dakar Rally and much more.
2019 Mega Review with Kalle Rovanperä, Chris Ingram and Colin Clark
David Evans and Colin Clarke @VoiceOfRally look back at 2019. The highs, the lows, the winners and the crashes. Don't miss this feature-length edition of the Gravel Notes podcast as we raise a glass of sherry and scoff a mince pie during this special Christmas edition. Plus two exclusive interviews to end the year. David reviews the season with Kalle Rovanperä and Manchester's Chris Ingram.
Toyota Confirm Ogier, Evans and Rovanperä For 2020
Toyota’s driver line-up, the RAC Rally and mince pies. Those are the three key elements in this week’s Gravel Notes. Obviously, David’s paying most attention to Sebastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovanperä’s arrival in Puuppola, but there’s still plenty of time to talk through the hot potato that is, when the season’s fit for that first mince pie...
Citroën Quit WRC - Esapekka Lappi & Pierre Budar Talk To David Evans
Citroen Racing has announced it will depart the World Rally Championship with immediate effect - stating Sebastien Ogier's decision to move to Toyota left it with no alternative. The firm announced its decision on Wednesday, confirming mounting speculation of a withdrawal. Ogier and team-mate Esapekka Lappi had a year left to run on their contracts, but the six-time world champion's decision to walk away after a difficult season aboard the C3 WRC left Citroen with no lead driver. A statement from Citroen Racing said: "Citroen decided to withdraw from its WRC programme in 2020 due to the absence of a first-class driver available for 2020 season."
