The Hot Lap

Hope for Australia ? Melbourne: They say a great place for a race - in 2024 let’s hope so, thankfully Charles Leclerc and Mercedes are a little bit hopeful. Also we have JAMES VOWLES calling out that controversial HAAS strategy. Update on CHRISTIAN HORNER ______________________________________________________________ Sources: Merc experimenting for Australia https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-melbourne-experiments-w15-f1-car/10587338/ LeClerc: Red Bull under pressure soon! https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-matter-time-ferrari-put-red-bull-under-pressure-f1/10587047/ The new regs haven’t failed! https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/13/overtaking-is-becoming-harder-but-f1-rules-havent-failed-teams/ Vowles calls out Haas strategy https://www.planetf1.com/news/william-review-haas-sportsman-like-or-not-tactics-jeddah Horner accuser set to appeal: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68576295 ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

WRC: NEUVILLE considering retirement at the end of the year ! Sources: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/neuville-considering-retirement-after-2024-wrc-season/ Latvala making a comeback for Rally Finland ? https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27511_Latvala-tempted-by-WRC-Finland-comeback #WRC, #WRC2024, #Rallynews ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

The F1 Problem no one is talking about: Viewing Figures. We need to talk about the worrying trend in the drop of F1’s viewing figures https://thesportsrush.com/f1-news-600000-us-viewers-abandon-saudi-arabian-gp-amidst-dull-max-verstappen-dominance/ https://motorsportbroadcasting.com https://www.blackbookmotorsport.com/features/f1-2023-season-review-tv-viewership-attendance-andretti/#:~:text=Moreover%2C%20Formula%20One%20will%20be,to%2070%20million%20in%202022. https://twitter.com/f1broadcasting/status/1762823142844571925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1762823142844571925%7Ctwgr%5E3279552a4196965ec42f310b30358e5fa0bd5ff2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2F1b25tkl%2F%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse https://twitter.com/A_S12/status/1767579026225279460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1767579026225279460%7Ctwgr%5Edf79345d1b4598ec22e201aa220fd06bbdfc6928%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2F1bd1ano%2F%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse #F1, #Formual1, #F12024, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

F1 2024 Who Goes Where ? Vers to Aston ? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-aston-martin-could-beat-mercedes-f1-race-sign-verstappen/10587065/ Mercedes Weakness: https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/13/mercedes-high-speed-weakness-something-fundamental-we-need-to-dig-into/ Wolf on New Mindset: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wolff-has-new-mindset-over-mercedes-f1-recovery/10586827/ Newey to stay put ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/adrian-newey-future-remains-with-red-bull-despite-ongoing-turmoil Bearman to Haas ? https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13092522/oliver-bearman-british-18-year-old-eyes-haas-seat-for-2025-formula-1-season-after-impressive-ferrari-debut Marko’s warning to Richard: https://www.pitpass.com/77204/Marko-warns-Ricciardo-to-up-his-game #F1, #F12024, #Verstappen, #Mercedes, ______________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

Felipe 2008 Champion ? https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/12/racefans-round-up-12-03-7/ Bernie responds https://www.planetf1.com/news/bernie-ecclestone-responds-felipe-massa-files-lawsuit Felipe being criticised https://www.planetf1.com/news/felipe-massa-f1-2008-title-case-wonga The big question https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/what-we-have-learned-about-massas-64m-f1-court-action/10586772/ Rob Smedley MASSA’s engineer accepts losing! https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/12/massas-race-engineer-accepts-they-didnt-win-2008-title/ #Massa, #F12008, #F1, #Formula1, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

BTCC DELEON is back with Team HARD Sources: https://www.btcc.net/2024/03/12/deleon-remains-with-team-hard-for-2024/ https://www.btcc.net/driver/daryl-deleon/ https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/daryl-de-leon #BTCC, #TeamHard, #Motorsportnews,

U2 VS Christian Horner STRANGEST story we have read in Formula 1 - to be taken with a massive barrel of salt at this point! Source: https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/264375/horner-may-be-fired-from-red-bull-racing-after-all.html# #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, #Verstappen

All the news coming out of the Saudi GP from Massa’s revenge to Toto admitting Mercedes could be in trouble. Ferrari taking the BULL! https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-planning-assault-red-bull-magic-circle-report Massa files lawsuit https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/massa-files-lawsuit-against-fia-fom-over-2008-f1-singapore-gp/10586538/ Haas should have let two ads through https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/haas-concedes-magnussen-should-have-let-tsunoda-pass-in-saudi-f1-gp/10586487/ Why was Ric slow ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-unseen-footage-saudi-arabian-grand-pr Merc in trouble ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/toto-wolff-mercedes-prediction-2024-australian-grand-prix #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP,

WRC Weekend Headlines WRC is back in SPAIN, we look at the Fan Survey and Lappi talks about his approach to Kenya! Spain is back! https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/canary-islands-land-wrc-slot-for-2025/ Lappi not changing approach https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27492_Sweden-win-won't-impact-my-approach-to-Safari,-Lappi-insists I don’t understand new points system! https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/wrc-working-group-chief-i-dont-understand-new-points-system/ Helkki “I’ll be back” https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/wrc-working-group-chief-i-dont-understand-new-points-system/ WRC: Fan Survey https://www.rallyfish.co.uk/news/wrc-fan-engagement-survey-revealed #WRC, #Spain, #WRC2024,

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Everything you need to know ! Race Results: https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2024/races/1230/saudi-arabia/race-result.html Oliver BEARMAN! https://www.planetf1.com/news/oliver-bearman-impresses-surprise-ferrari-debut-saudi-arabian-gp Slow Mercedes: https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-big-changes-mercedes-w15-different-category https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-mercedes-getting-slower-during-f1-rounds-rivals-improve/10585795/ Why Russell did not get a penalty https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/09/stewards-explain-why-norris-avoided-jump-start-penalty/ #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP,

Horner: Hero or Villain ? We need to talk about Red Bull and the Christian Horner situation. Sources: https://www.planetf1.com/news/christian-horner-message-grilling-continuing-red-bull-saga https://www.planetf1.com/news/jos-verstappen-christian-horner-staying-rest-of-the-season #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, #Verstappen

All the news coming out of Qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. F1 Qualifying https://www.planetf1.com/news/oliver-bearman-ferrari-advice-f1-debut Hamilton: Bouncing Mercedes https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-bouncing-still-spoiling-potential-of-mercedes-w15-f1-car/10585117/ Leclerc praises Besrman https://www.racefans.net/2024/03/08/leclerc-praises-substitute-bearmans-incredible-job-in-qualifying/ Alpine: https://www.pitpass.com/77164/Saudi-Arabian-Grand-Prix-Qualifying-team-notes-Alpine McLaren https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2024/saudi-arabian-grand-prix/saudi-arabian-grand-prix-qualifying-report/ #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP,

arko VS Horner: The Red Bull CIVIL WAR! Marko could be suspended ? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marko-could-face-suspension-amid-fresh-red-bull-investigation/10584969/ Max on Marko leaving. https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-helmut-marko-red-bull-warning #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, #Verstappen F1, F1 news, Red Bull, Formula 1

Verstappen - Tight Qualifying https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-predicts-very-very-tight-qualifying-in-saudi-arabia.6vPm3jWc1TS9v3Vei8Wgc3.html Merc’s Pace: https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-rues-mercedes-w15-rear-end-saudi-arabian-grand-prix Sick Carlos: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sainz-illness-made-saudi-f1-practice-a-very-difficult-day/10584498/ Practice Pace: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.practice-debrief-why-the-data-suggests-a-tight-fight-pole-in-jeddah.12x7LbDFkhn0J7RmZYB4Ad.html Horner ? Hero or Villain ? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-suspends-female-employee-after-horner-allegation-investigation/10584227/ #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP,

All the IndyCar news coming into the 2024 Season! Source ILLOTT is back! https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/st-pete-drive-with-arrow-mclaren-gives-ilott-all-the-opportunity-to-do-a-good-job/10583543/ Grosjean is preparing: https://www.motorsport.com/indycar/news/grosjean-latest-fresh-start-indycar/10583836/ #indycar, #stpetersburg, #Motorsport, IndyCar, St Petersburg, IndyCar news, Indy News,

F1 All the news coming into Saudi! Verstappen on leaving red bull https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-no-reason-leave-red-bull-f1-team-despite-fathers-horner-fears/10583916/ Fathers not a lia https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68496582 Bouncing: https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-george-russell-f1-car-change-health-fears George Russell responds to Max Verstappen to Merc: https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-speculation-mercedes-switch-george-russell #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP, F1, F1 news, F12024, Formula 1, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Saudi GP

McRAE name is back in RALLY Source: https://dirtfish.com/rally/brc/max-mcrae-wants-to-make-a-name-for-himself/ https://www.rallyfish.co.uk/news/m-sport-returns-to-the-brc-with-mcrae-pearson #BRC, #WRC, #Rally, #McRae BRC, WRC, Rally, WRC News, British rally Championship

Saudi Grand Prix Preview: We look at the track, make predictions as well as talk about all the news going into the Saudi GP. Sources: New Track https://www.motorsport.com/general/news/game-changing-saudi-arabia-venue-set-to-push-the-boundaries-of-motorsport/10581408/ Big Changes for Alpine: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13087182/f1-alpine-make-team-changes-after-disappointing-bahrain-grand-prix Gasly on Saudi chances: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.gasly-not-expecting-any-magic-tricks-for-saudi-arabia-after-lowly-bahrain.5grI8hCzTWtg7cyuRZzFcm.html Ferrari rear wing update: https://formu1a.uno/en/ferrari-introducing-new-rear-wing-in-jeddah-to-improve-efficiency/ McLaren looking better in Saudi ? https://formu1a.uno/en/mclaren-mcl38-updates-arriving-in-upcoming-rounds/ Beginning of the end for Red Bull ? https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/horner-verstappen-red-bull-f1-upheaval-changes/ https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1014748/f1-christian-horner-red-bull-saga-max-verstappen-helmut-marko-adrian-newey-could-leave/ FIA boss new allegations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68478049 #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP, P.S Please be aware - technical issues in some of the news stories!

WRC: So WHO really won Rally Sweden ? Let’s talk about the no doubt controversial points system, following an interesting article on DIRT FISH! Source: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/the-wrc-points-system-lesson-to-be-learned-from-mexico/ #Rally, #WRC,, #Rallynews, #WRC2024 WRC, WRC 2024, WRC2024, WRC News, rally news, Photographer Credit Jaanus Ree / Red Bull Content Pool Photo: AA24VSW5APZKTWC8GYUW

After a lacklustre Bahrain Grand Prix can anyone stop the Red Bull Podium Train ? We predict who will finish on PODIUM at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix! #F1, #Formula1, #SaudiGP,

WRC bosses react to the future: Sources: https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/wrc-teams-react-to-fias-vision-for-the-future/10582128/ Richard’s and there U-Turn: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/the-wrc-u-turn-20-years-in-the-making/ #Rally, #WRC,, #Rallynews, #WRC2024

Red Bull Broken ? What is going on with Red Bull still ? Check us out for the latest updates! Horner meeting with Max’s representative https://twitter.com/FastestPitStop Verstappen Exit clause! https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-exit-clause-red-bull Merc won’t rush! https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-wont-rush-f1-driver-decision-amid-verstappen-rumours/10582923/ Ford to Leave Red Bull ? https://twitter.com/FastestPitStop https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/263027/rumours-are-nonsense-ford-will-still-be-red-bull-racing-s-engine-partner.html# Jos not at Saudi ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/jos-verstappen-miss-saudi-arabian-grand-prix #Breakingnews, #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, #Verstappen F1, F1 news, Red Bull, Formula 1

FIA Ben under investigation: The FIA boss is reportedly under investigation for interfering with the results of a race https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68465516 Original Story: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.explained-why-did-fernando-alonso-get-a-penalty-and-lose-his-100th-f1-podium.1UaKRrRURZVgy53QBQGgCP.html #F1, #Formula1, #FIA, #controversy

Red Bull In Crisis! FIA approach Verstappen https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68461379 Could Verstappen Go To Mercedes https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/could-red-bull-civil-war-really-trigger-shock-verstappen-f1-switch-to-mercedes/10582738/ https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1014630/toto-wolff-max-verstappen-mercedes-f1-swoop-christian-horner-investigation-jos-verstappen/ Marko on F1: https://www.planetf1.com/news/helmut-marko-red-bull-collapse-fears-christian-horner-turmoil-continues #Breakingnews, #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, #Verstappen

Bahrain Fallout! Ferrari have clawed back some time: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/vasseur-ferrari-clawed-back-bahrain-2023-deficit/10582589/ Merc in building process: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-mercedes-f1-team-building-process/10582702/ Conclusions to Bahrain: https://www.planetf1.com/features/bahrain-grand-prix-2024-conclusions #F1, #Formula1, #F1news, #F12024, #BahrainGP F1, Formula 1, F1 2024, F12024, Bahrain Grand Prix, BahrainGP