Fans, not manufacturers, will decide if Formula E is the future

Everything in the Formula E world is looking as good as the next generation of cars showcased earlier this year. In the past few months Audi have confirmed works engagement in the series. Prior to that BMW announced their entry in 2018 with the Andretti team. Now Mercedes have shocked the motor sport world by…

A pragmatic view of F1

F1 is tying itself in knots wondering how to be greener, stay relevant to road car technology and prove some sort of value to society. Instead  it is time to dispense with the facades and token gestures and take a pragmatic view of F1 and the sport we love. F1’s relevance to road car technology…

Formula E: can all-electric help save motor sport?

The all-electric Formula E series has divided opinion amongst race fans. As pre-season testing for the 2015/16 season continues, we examine how electric racing could help motor sport defend itself against the many threats to its future. Pass the ear-plugs please Motor sport enthusiasts’ love the noise of racing but an increasing proportion of society…

IndyCar needs ‘electric’ performance by Marco

As Marco Andretti gears up for his Formula E debut this weekend in Argentina, a strong performance will be important to the Verizon IndyCar series’ continued resurgence. Despite the importance of the opportunity, the circumstances of Andretti’s entry are not ideal. Whether it has been publicly stated or not, his last-minute announcement was conspicuously close…