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University of Gloucestershire Karting Club social secretary Bradley Saunders admitted the team are looking to improve both on and off the track next year. The club is aiming to expand beyond casual karting and establish a more structured, competitive presence. “Competitive karting is being looked into next year, and that’s something that should go ahead,” […]
On this day 75 years ago, Formula 1 began with its first world championship race at Silverstone Airfield. The post-war series was designed to show off the racing excellence of international manufacturers on the same stage. Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Talbot, Maserati, ERA and Alta all built their cars to a specific set of regulations, and […]
Kit Joubert, founder of the Instagram sensation @numberplatehistory, has reflected on the beginnings the niche account that now captivates millions monthly. Joubert’s account focuses on the subject of number plates in the United Kingdom and around the world. He tells captivating stories on the history of registrations, as well as explaining how their formats work. […]
UOG Karting Club member Sam Gingell (centre, in grey) has delved into the “brilliant” racing session he experienced with the University of Gloucestershire Kart Club at Herefordshire Raceway. Gingell provided insight on the club’s “most successful outing yet” since relaunching in September 2024. The Travel and Tourism student spoke highly of the circuit conditions, close on-track […]
World Rally Championship co winning driver Nicky Grist has called for more affordable entry points into motorsport to ensure its sustainability for future generations. As of 2024, 77 thousand people participated in motorsports across England, marking an increase on previous years. However, this is very little in comparison to the millions that watch Formula One on […]
Former Formula 2 driver Zak O’Sullivan has finally returned to racing after his axe from F2 earlier this season due to a lack of funding. The Williams Driver Academy star drove for ART Grand Prix but was replaced by fellow Williams junior Luke Browning before the Monza round. He posted on his social media platforms […]
University of Gloucestershire competitive karting captain Hubert Oleniacz has explained why his team are absent from meaningful competition this year. The karting leader boasts previous experience in Senior Rotax karts, performing at a high level for a number of years. Since arriving at the university, the 18-year-old has quickly become a figurehead of the karting […]
Motocross is a sport that is heavily underrated in the motorsport world, with events like Formula One, Moto GP and Formula-E taking most of the limelight. Gloucestershire based rider Tom Butler explains the highs and lows of what can be such a thrilling sport. “It’s always just been something that I have enjoyed (motocross), but obviously there’s been times […]
AlphaTauri recently confirmed their 2024 drivers line-up in Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo, after Liam Lawson has been a replacement for an injured Ricciardo, igniting the discussion over who deserves the seat. After the sacking of Formula 2 and Formula E champion, Nyck de Vries, from the second AlphaTauri seat after 10 races, the Italian […]
“Everything is just to an extreme, not just the driving but the technology around it too,” said Zak O’Sullivan when asked about the difference between driving a Formula 1 car and Formula 3 car. Nowadays it’s become easier for young racing drivers to find an opportunity to test for cars in categories above, but when […]