As the Formula 1 circus rolls into Miami for the fifth round of the 2024 season, Alexander Albon is brimming with confidence about Williams’ prospects of finally opening their points account. Despite a difficult start to the year, the Thai-British driver believes the characteristics of the Miami International Autodrome could play into the team’s hands.
“Actually, if you look at last year here, we had the car – before the upgrade, so it was not the quickest car – but we were still near points,” Albon told the official F1 channel, reflecting on Williams’ performance at the same venue in 2023.
The 2024 Chinese Grand Prix roared into action with a thrilling start that saw Max Verstappen surge ahead from pole position, while Fernando Alonso showcased his racing prowess by executing an impressive overtake around the outside of Sergio Perez into Turn 1. The Red Bull of Verstappen launched off the line with remarkable acceleration, immediately establishing a comfortable lead. However, it was Alonso who truly grabbed the spotlight, slotting his Aston Martin into second place after a daring move on Perez’s Red Bull.
In a moment that will etch its place in motorsports history, Jack Doohan and his father, the legendary Mick Doohan, are set to share the hallowed tarmac of Albert Park during the highly anticipated F1 Australian Grand Prix weekend. This unique event will not only celebrate Mick Doohan’s remarkable 30-year anniversary since his first of five 500cc Motorcycling World Championship titles but also mark a momentous occasion for the father-son duo, as they take to the track in their respective machineries.
The 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season is in full swing, and one of the most highly anticipated events on the calendar is just around the corner - the 12 Hours of Sebring. This grueling endurance race, held at the historic Sebring International Raceway in Florida, is a true test of man and machine, pushing drivers and teams to their limits over the course of half a day.
As the second round of the championship, the 12 Hours of Sebring promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with some of the world’s best drivers and manufacturers battling it out on the challenging 3.
