All News: Jean-Eric Vergne

Where the Rubber Meets the Kerb

July 1st, 2013 by

It’s a fundamental motorsports axiom that tires are, far and away, the most important factor in a vehicle’s performance. After all, all that horsepower, downforce, mechanical grip and braking performance is transmitted to the road via four or — in the case of motorcycles – two relatively tiny tire contact patches.   The tire manufacturers’ excellence … Read the Rest »

Webber To Porsche, F1 Silly Season Commences

June 27th, 2013 by

The Formula One silly-season kicked-off with a bang today when Red Bull driver Mark Webber announced he will join Porsche’s new sports car program in 2014.  The Australian’s decision not only vacates one of the most desirable seats in F1, it sets in motion the annual game of musical chairs among the top drivers and … Read the Rest »