Alonso surprised by ‘weird’ Japan FP2 spin

Even Formula 1 world champions make mistakes – although Fernando Alonso indicated that fluctuations in the headwind at a critical part of the lap at Suzuka could have tipped him into the spin that brought second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix to a halt.
Alonso lost control at the entry to the first Degner turn and spun across the gravel, where the car became beached, requiring the …Keep reading
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Doohan DRS “misjudgement” caused F1 Japanese GP practice crash

Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes has explained Jack Doohan’s heavy crash in Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix practice was caused by the Australian erroneously leaving DRS open.
Doohan spun off the road entering the high-speed Turn 1 in the opening stages of the one-hour session, smashing heavily into the barriers. Due to the severity of the impact, Doohan was checked at the medical centre, but the …Keep reading
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Lawson relishing Racing Bulls F1 car’s ‘wider window’

Liam Lawson says he has enjoyed his return to Racing Bulls at Suzuka despite his harsh demotion from Red Bull, feeling at ease in the team’s vastly different Formula 1 car.
After two difficult race weekends Lawson’s Red Bull stint was cut short by the team’s management, which opted to try his former Racing Bulls team-mate Yuki Tsunoda instead.
Having felt he needed more time to get used to …Keep reading
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Tsunoda’s first-day headaches in the Red Bull cockpit

After the expectation, the reality. Yuki Tsunoda’s first day actually driving Red Bull’s diva-ish RB21 Formula 1 machine, as opposed to piloting an ersatz version of it in a simulator, answered some questions while leaving others hanging.
Very few of those matters outstanding were Tsunoda’s fault, though, owing to the second practice session being punctuated by four red-flag periods. These …Keep reading
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McLaren tips Mercedes as biggest F1 rival at Japanese GP

McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri believe Mercedes will be their biggest opponent in this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
After winning one race apiece in Australia and China, Norris and Piastri are the favourites to win in Japan and Friday’s practice running did little to suggest otherwise – Norris topped FP1 and Piastri headed a disjointed FP2 punctuated by …Keep reading
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Tost: You could give Lawson 100 years and he still wouldn’t be as fast as Tsunoda

Former Racing Bulls team principal Franz Tost has said Liam Lawson could have been given “100 years and he still wouldn’t be as fast” as Yuki Tsunoda, as he backed the decision to swap the pair by Red Bull.
The Milton Keynes outfit assessed the two drivers towards the end of 2024 as it became clear that they were going to replace Mexican driver Sergio Perez for the 2025 season. The team …Keep reading
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FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Returns for 2025 in Riga

FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Returns for 2025 in Riga

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This marks the first time since 2021 that the event will bring together top-tier drifting talent from around the world in a standalone competition awarding an FIA title. The last edition was also held in the Latvian capital, making Riga a familiar and fitting host for this prestigious event.

The 2025 edition of the FIA IDC will be organized in partnership with the Latvian Automobile Federation (LAF), the FIA’s Member Club in Latvia. LAF played a crucial role in securing the return of the competition, demonstrating strong enthusiasm and commitment to hosting the event in association with Drift Latvia.

This year’s FIA IDC will introduce a unique sporting format aimed at strengthening and diversifying international representation and competition. The entries will be open for all competitors willing to participate; however, a primary entry phase will grant priority to FIA Member Clubs to enter one selected competitor. This approach ensures a diverse and competitive line-up of drivers, with multiple countries represented.

The FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup was first introduced in 2017 as the first international drifting competition under FIA governance. Designed to bring the sport into a structured and regulated international setting, the IDC quickly gained popularity, attracting top drivers from national and regional championships. The first three editions were held in the spiritual home of the sport, Japan. Initially at a temporary venue in Tokyo’s Odaiba district before moving to the renowned Tsukuba Circuit in 2019.

The inaugural FIA IDC was won by local ace Masato Kawabata, followed by back-to-back victories for Georgy Chivchyan in 2018 and 2019. After a one-year hiatus, the FIA IDC returned in 2021 in Riga, where Irishman James Deane claimed victory.

During the absence of the FIA IDC, the FIA’s primary drifting competition was held as part of the FIA Motorsport Games, attracting strong and diverse entries in the last two editions at Circuit Paul Ricard and Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo.

The return of the FIA IDC marks the second significant drifting-related announcement of 2025, following the FIA World Motor Sport Council’s approval of new DC2 and DC3 specifications for drifting cars, creating a clear pathway from grassroots to elite-level competitions.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said: “The return of the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup underscores the continued global expansion of motor sport and the strength of our sporting community. Drifting is growing in both momentum and popularity, and its expansion into regions with emerging motor sport scenes is a testament to the FIA’s dedication to doubling global participation.”

Koichi Murata, FIA Drifting Commission Chairperson, said: “Drifting is one of the most accessible and fastest-growing forms of motor sport today, so the return of the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup is fantastic news for the entire community. The success of drifting at the FIA Motorsport Games has demonstrated a strong appetite for international FIA-sanctioned drifting competitions. I am hopeful that we will see multiple National Sporting Authorities supporting their competitors, leading to an entry which is both strong and geographically diverse.”

Linda Medne, LAF General Secretary, said: “As the General Secretary of the Latvian Automobile Federation, I am honoured to welcome the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup back to Riga in 2025. This is a proud moment for Latvia and a testament to our growing presence in international motor sport. With the dedication of our team and support from the drifting community, we aim to deliver a truly world-class event that inspires future talent globally.”

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FIA plans Bahrain meeting with engine manufacturers over potential F1 V10 return

The FIA has scheduled a meeting with Formula 1’s engine manufacturers to discuss the potential return of the V10 power unit, sources have confirmed to Autosport.
What initially seemed like a far-fetched idea is increasingly being discussed as a serious option, following FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent remarks about introducing V10 engines running on sustainable fuels in …Keep reading
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F1 Japanese GP: Piastri tops disrupted FP2 after Doohan, Alonso crashes and grass fires

Oscar Piastri was fastest in a McLaren 1-2 in second practice at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, as four red flags led to a truncated session.
After Lando Norris led the way in the morning session, McLaren team-mate Piastri had the upper hand later in the day as his time of 1m28.114s, that was 0.049s faster than Norris.
Four red flags led to plenty of running being lost, the first of …Keep reading
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