Audi LMDh prototype teased, will go racing in 2023
Audi is continuing to develop its new race cars that will form the basis of its revitalised motorsports programme. As well as a first-time Dakar Rally entry next year, Ingolstadt is also …
F1 to hold sprint qualifying at 3 Grands Prix this year
This year’s Formula 1 season will see the debut of a sprint qualifying format at three Grands Prix, following an agreement reached between the FIA, Formula 1 and all 10 competing teams. …
FIA reveals regulations for new electric GT category
The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) has announced the creation of a new electric GT category, which will see cars compete at full-length permanent circuits and operate in a similar performance window …
Ex-Core releases revolutionary low-waste carbon-fibre manufacturing process, to be used in F1 cars soon?
Ex-Core Technologies, an offshoot high-tech manufacturing specialists from Dutch family sportscar maker Donkervoort, has attracted the interest of at least two Formula One teams. The F1 teams are particularly interested in the …
Toyota developing hydrogen engine technology via motorsports – just like ICE, but with H and zero CO2
https://youtu.be/O0yM5RlD7Zo Toyota has always been one of the biggest proponents of hydrogen power in the car industry. While the electric source for EVs is often derived from non-renewable energy sources such as …
Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin laments quarantine
Returning from Europe from last weekend's racing in Portugal and forced to undergo a week-long quarantine, Malaysian Moto2 racer Hafizh Syahrin expressed his dissatisfaction on the situation. Speaking on his personal Instagram …
Perodua, MARii to send apprentices to WEC 2021 in Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme
Four apprentice engineers will be participating in the 2021 season of the World Endurance Championship through the Technology Transfer Apprenticeship Programme (TTAP), a collaboration between the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute …
Miami Grand Prix joins 2022 F1 calendar, 2nd US race
The United States has long hosted Formula 1 Grands Prix, with the latest iteration of the USGP – held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas – having been …
Formula 1 to return Sepang circuit? Big plans for 2021
Discussions are apparently taking place with the organisers of Formula 1, though a proposal to resume racing at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has yet to be received. This was said by SIC …
Three MSF CyberTurismo virtual racers shortlisted to go racing in the real world in the MSF-TOC Saga Cup
Karting isn’t the only way you can climb up the motorsports ladder. Technology has made it much more accessible for budding racers to start their journey into this sport in a different …
Proton Iriz R5 rally car – 4B11 engine actually sourced from Proton Inspira, not Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
With the engineering of UK-based Mellors Elliot Motorsport (MEM) providing the support for various rally campaigns entered by the Proton Iriz R5 rally car, we've previously known the Malaysian B-segment hatchback to …
Karamjit Singh aiming for return to Asia-Pacific Rally Championship in 2022 with Cisco Racing in an Iriz R5
The formation of the Cisco Racing team will serve as a stepping stone for Karamjit Singh, as the “Flying Sikh” is aiming for a return to a bigger stage, the Asia-Pacific Rally …
Karamjit Singh and Cisco Racing to compete in 2021 Malaysian National Rally Championship in a Gen2 4WD
Cisco Security Academy has announced the formation of its new racing team – Cisco Racing – which will participate in the 2021 Malaysian National Rally Championship (MRNC), with national rally legend Karamjit …
2021 MotoGP: Mandalika circuit, Indonesia, inspected
Recently inspected by MotoGP officials is the Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok, Indonesia. Currently undergoing construction, the site was visited by FIM Grand Prix Safety Officer Franco Uncini, Dorna Race Direction …
2021 Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Round 1 – Djan, Zizan Razak win big at Sepang; 2m online viewers
Last weekend, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival returned after a year's sabbatical due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Round 1 of Season 4, held at the Sepang International Circuit, was closed to fans …
eRacing GP Global Edition 5 – simulator racing series returns with 120 competitors across four categories
Simulator racing series, eRacing GP has launched the latest running of its online racing series with Edition 5, the latest season that will commence on April 3 where proven simulator racers will …
Open Road Asia and Permodalan Kedah ink deal to develop RM1.3 bil motorsports facility in Langkawi
Last week, it was reported of plans to have an international-grade motorsports circuit up and running on the island of Langkawi by the third quarter of 2023, the development being a joint …
MINI Electric Pacesetter debuts as the new Formula E safety car – 130 kg lighter; aero kit; racing suspension
This is the new safety car for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race series, which was created as part of a collaboration between MINI Design, BMW Motorsport, the FIA and …
2021 MotoGP: Vinales takes first season win for Yamaha, Petronas SRT struggles to find pace
Opening the 2021 MotoGP calendar, the Barwa Qatar Grand Prix under the floodlights at Losail circuit, Qatar, saw Maverick Vinales of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP take the first season win. With the …
Open Road International Circuit in Langkawi, Kedah – FIA Grade 2/FIM Grade B track planned for Q3 2023
Langkawi will soon be home to a 'world-class' circuit that aims to cater for high-performance vehicles that reside on the island, reports Sinar Harian. The circuit will be built on the island …