Ogier still leader of Monte-Carlo, Saudi Arabia ready to buy F1, Peugeot will evolve the 9X8... News from January 21 to remember

Sébastien Ogier is heading towards a 9th victory at Monte-Carlo, Saudi Arabia interested in buying F1, Peugeot will use jokers for its 9X8... Here is all the information you shouldn't miss this Saturday 21 January.

Published on 21/01/2023 à 18:20

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Ogier still leader in Monte-Carlo, Saudi Arabia ready to buy F1, Peugeot will evolve the 9X8… News from January 21 to remember

Ogier, Saudi Arabia and Peugeot: here is the information to remember this Saturday, January 21 (Editing: AUTOhebdo)

Saudi Arabia interested in buying F1?

According to the American media Bloomberg, the Saudi public investment fund has submitted an offer of 20 billion dollars to Liberty Media to buy the commercial rights of the F1 early 2022, but the Americans do not want to sell. At least not for the moment. READ HERE.

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is on the calendar until 2027. © DPPI

Monte-Carlo: Ogier still leader, Toyota on display

Sébastien Ogier manages his lead at the top of the Rally Monte-Carlo in front of Kalle Rovanperä, Thierry Neuville whip to come back.
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Sébastien Ogier comfortably leads this 2023 Monte-Carlo Rally. © Jean-Marie Farina / DPPI

Kalle Rovanperä joins the club of 100... special victories

By signing the scratch during SS9 and SS11 of the Monte-Carlo Rally, Kalle Rovanperä crossed the barrier of 100 special victories in WRC, while being the youngest driver to reach this symbolic number. READ HERE.

Kalle Rovanperä becomes the 35th driver to have more than 100 WRC special victories © Nikos Katikis / DPPI

Peugeot will use jokers on its 9X8 for 2023

Peugeot will use jokers authorized by the rules of the WEC to make some changes to its 9X8 for the 2023 season. READ HERE.

Peugeot will upgrade its 9X8 for 2023 © Paulo Maria / DPPI

Aston Martin promises there will be 'no excuses'

On the website ofAston Martin, Eric Blandin, the new French aerodynamicist for the Silverstone team, promised an AMR23 very different from its predecessor and promised that there would be no excuses regarding the success of the team's long-term project. READ HERE.

Fernando Alonso was able to discover the AMR22 in Abu Dhabi during end-of-season testing. © Florent Gooden / DPPI

Roar of Daytona: Meyer Shank Racing and Acura continue

The Acuras were in the best shape during this first day of testing at Daytona. After Colin Braun, it's Helio Castroneves who distinguished himself with the Japanese LMDh of Meyer Shank Racing. READ HERE.