Four BMW M 1000 RRs at MotorLand Aragón: BMW Motorrad Motorsport enters the crucial phase of preparations ahead of the 2021 WorldSBK. BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Bonovo MGM Racing and RC Squadra Corse complete intensive tests in Alcañiz, Spain. Preparation for the start of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the same venue in two weeks. Marc Bongers: “Overall I am happy and I am very much looking forward to finally race”. Alcañiz. With two weeks to go until the start of the 2021 season in the FIM FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad Motorsport has entered a crucial phase of preparations. MotorLand Aragón, the Spanish circuit that will host the opening races of the year, was the venue for this week’s intensive tests with the new BMW M 1000 RR. Among those attending were the factory team, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, with riders Tom Sykes (GBR) and Michael van der Mark (NED), as well as the two
McLaren confirms that the Sabre is their most powerful non-hybrid to date. A 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 produces 824 horsepower and 590 lb-ft, outmuscling the Elva. With so much power on tap and a low curb weight thanks to its Senna underpinnings, the Sabre hits a top speed of 218 mph, making it the fastest two-seat McLaren of all time.
There s no word on pricing, but we expect the Sabre to cost much more than the Senna, which originally sold for $1.43 million when it was new. I ve been fortunate enough to have been involved with a number of very special cars and I ve never seen a manufacturer give clients the level of access that McLaren Special Operations has provided for the Sabre, commented Parris Mullins, Motorsport Director for O Gara Motorsport.
The rebuild of the Williams continues with news the iconic British Formula 1 team have appointed former McLaren boss Jost Capito to the role of Chief Executive Officer, with Simon Roberts made Team Principal on a permanent basis…
New owners Dorilton Capital have been undertaking a review of the business since taking over from the Williams family in August with a view of restructuring and strengthening departments across the board.
They have selected Capito – with four decades of motorsport and automotive experience, to lead the team into a new era, with the German taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company from February 1 2021.
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Williams have made two appointments, with Jost Capito made their new CEO. Simon Roberts will retain the role of Team Principal for 2021.
Williams have made some changes at management level ahead of 2021, as new owners Dorilton Capital start the task of moving the team up the grid.
With the Williams family selling up earlier this summer, Dorilton appointed Simon Roberts as interim Team Principal in the wake of Claire Williams’ departure. Roberts will now retain that role on a fulltime basis for 2021.
Speaking over the Abu Dhabi weekend, Roberts said that the path upwards for the team as defined by Claire Williams is being stuck to be the new owners.
17 December, 2020
Well travelled motor racing management veteran Jost Capito will be CEO at Williams following the announcement by the team on Thursday.
Capito spent a brief spell at McLaren during its lowest ebb, where he worked with Fernando Alonso and Jesnon Button, before moving on to Volkswagen; and now Williams marking another destination in his career where he will have his work cut-out to revive the once mightiest Formula team from the back of the grid.
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Williams Racing is delighted to announce the appointment of Jost Capito as its new Chief Executive Officer, with him set to join the team on 1 February 2021.