Tänak joins M-Sport, F1 unveils the 6 Sprint Races, Abiteboul in discussions with Hyundai… News from December 7 to remember

Ott Tänak back at M-Sport Ford, F1 unveils the 6 Sprint Races for 2023, Cyril Abiteboul in discussions with Hyundai in the WRC... Here is all the information from Wednesday December 7 that you shouldn't miss.

Published on 07/12/2022 à 18:23

Dorian Grangier

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Tänak joins M-Sport, F1 unveils the 6 Sprint Races, Abiteboul in discussions with Hyundai… News from December 7 to remember

Tänak, Sprint and Abiteboul races... What not to miss this Wednesday, December 7 (Photo: DPPI - M-Sport / Editing: AUTOhebdo)

Ott Tänak at M-Sport in 2023

After several weeks of suspense, the announcement was made official. Ott Tänak will be behind the wheel of a Ford Puma Rally1 hybrid next year. The Estonian therefore returns to the team from his debut for a complete program. READ HERE.

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Ott Tänak returns home M-Sport in 2023 © M-Sport

Formula 1 confirms six Sprint Races for 2023

The World Motor Sport Council has confirmed the six Sprint Racing events for the 2023 season. Formula 1. Baku, Spa-Francorchamps, Losail and Austin will host a Sprint event for the first time. READ HERE.

Sprint races

As in 2021 and 2022, Brazil will host a Sprint Race © Florent Gooden / DPPI

Abiteboul soon in WRC at Hyundai?

The former main team Renault is in advanced discussions with the Korean manufacturer to take the lead in its program WRC. READ HERE.

Abiteboul

Could we see again Cyril Abiteboul.. in the WRC? © DPPI

Zane Maloney joins the Red Bull sector and becomes F1 reserve

Zane Maloney, runner-up Formula 3 in 2022, joined the Red Bull Junior Team. The Barbadian also becomes a reserve driver for Red Bull and Alpha Tauri in Formula 1. READ HERE.

Zane Maloney

Zane Maloney is the new recruit of the Red Bull sector © Agency / DPPI

IndyCar backtracks on 2024 engines

The next generation of hybrid power units in IndyCar, scheduled for introduction in 2024, will retain 2,2-liter engines unlike what was initially planned with 2,4-liter engines. READ HERE.

IndyCar

IndyCar will experience some changes for more sustainable races © IndyCar Media

A new qualifying format for the WEC in 2023

The FIA ​​World Council has communicated the modifications concerning the sporting regulations of the WEC from 2023. READ HERE.

Toyota GR010 Fuji WEC 2022

Hypercar manufacturers will have to enter a maximum of two cars per team (Photo Frédéric Le Floc’h / DPPI)

What future for LM P2 in the WEC and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

With the success of the Hypercar categories and the future arrival of the GT3 in 2024, what future holds for LM P2? The ACO says more. READ HERE.

LM P2 will disappear from the WEC championship in 2024… © DPPI

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Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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