The FIA has launched a new entry level touring car platform that will share technical regulations with rallying, providing a ‘cost-effective’ solution towards the base of the motorsport pyramid. TC Lite will consist of two tiers – TCL4 and...

Formula E strategy is unlike any other in motorsport and often produces races that throw conventional strategic thought out of the window. As the electric world championship prepares for its season finale in London, we take a look at how this unique...

The earth-shaking roar of V8 engines is one of NASCAR’s defining traits and that is set to remain a key part of the series in the coming years. However, the American series is also looking to accelerate its decarbonisation efforts, which is why it...

Inside the Racecar Engineering August 2024 issue:   How Le Mans was won Formula 1 2026 chassis regulations LMP2 rules reset explained Keeping a pre-war racecar on track Lamborghini’s forgotten GT1 racer The present and future...

Sponsored Content Student-run Team NMA opened its GT Cup Championship campaign at Donington Park in April, securing four podiums and two wins, including an overall victory. These triumphs represented the culmination of an almost five-year journey,...

Audi has given an update on the development of its new Formula 1 power unit that will debut at the start of the next technical regulations cycle in 2026. In a Q&A session, the chief executive and chief technology officer at Audi Formula Racing go...

Extreme H has launched its ‘purpose-built’ hydrogen racecar, the Pioneer 25, ahead of the FIA-sanctioned championship’s first season next year. The Pioneer 25 has been designed and built by Spark Racing Technology, the French company that...

What was the first car you ever drove" What car will you be driving in 2030" Will people still drive cars in 2050" ‘The last car built on Earth will surely be a sports car’ is a quote attributed to Ferry Porsche, the renowned automobile...

Each day, employees entering Xtrac?s design office pass a wall-mounted layout drawing for the company?s first racecar transmission. The G4 gearbox was developed by former Hewland engineer, Mike Endean, for rallycross star Martin Schanche?s...

The biggest change to the 24 Hours of Le Mans grid this year is the arrival of LMGT3, which has supplanted GTE as the event?s production-based class. Aside from boosting car manufacturer numbers from four to nine, the introduction of GT3 machinery...

Torque sensors are becoming increasingly common at the highest levels of motorsport, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans which takes place this weekend. Mounted on the driveshaft, these devices measure torque and generate information on power output...

Get ready for another action-packed 24 Hours of Le Mans with a FREE digital magazine from the team behind Racecar Engineering! We delve into all the key technical trends for this year’s race, including the new BoP system and how torque sensors...

Inside the Racecar Engineering July 2024 issue:   24H Le Mans preview: how the Hypercars stack up! Inside RB Formula 1 team’s recent rise Xtrac turns 40… we tell the story so far Challenges of implementing hydrogen How BriSCA...

The FIA has revealed several details of the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations that will focus on a ‘nimble car’ concept with less downforce, drag and weight than current machinery. After announcing the 2026 power unit regulations two years...

Honda Racing Corporation USA has installed a new driver-in-the-loop simulator at its Indianapolis operations base for testing a range of racecar models including IndyCar and LMDh. The new facility replaces a previous DIL simulator that was...

Usually, the slowest car in a motor race isn?t worthy of mention. But the back markers at the Nürburgring 24 Hours have attained cult status in recent years for the welcome novelty they bring to a race headlined by GT3 cars with factory...

Several Formula 1 teams including Red Bull Racing and Ferrari have brought performance-related car upgrades to this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Aston Martin has implemented the largest number of updates with nine, while Mercedes...

Education is at the heart of getting new motorsport engineers through the doors of teams and manufacturers. Passion to work on racecars is integral, but without proper tuition in fundamental areas it is very difficult to start a career in such a...

Inside the Racecar Engineering June 2024 issue:   Sauber F1 team building up for Audi takeover Honda’s new Super GT fighter The present and future of BTCC technology The quirky world of Sporting Trials Visiting Trans Am...

All Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars racing in this year’s Porsche Supercup series will operate on eFuels for the first time. The German manufacturer says the fuel is ‘potentially near-carbon-neutral’ and is blended from a feedstock that comes from...

This weekend’s British Touring Car Championship season-opener at Donington Park heralds the first race for a more potent hybrid boost system that delivers twice the power compared to last year. BTCC series organiser TOCA introduced the Available...

An updated version of IndyCar’s Aeroscreen cockpit protection device will make its debut at this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach. The Aeroscreen 2.0 will be mandatory for all cars competing in road and street course races, which make up over...

Andretti Global has moved into a new 48,000 square foot (4,460 sq/m) facility at Silverstone as the American motorsport powerhouse continues to work towards a future Formula 1 entry. Company chairman and CEO Michael Andretti, and his father, the...

Nova Motorsport has been named as the official tyre supplier for the British Hillclimb Championship, marking the company’s third contract announcement after it acquired all Avon assets. Nova has signed a five-year agreement with Motorsport UK for...

Peugeot has bowed to the inevitable with the updated version of its FIA World Endurance Championship contender, the 9X8 2024, which is set to debut at the 6 Hours of Imola next month. The French manufacturer has equipped its hybrid-powered LMH...