Why do F1 drivers weigh themselves after a race? Explaining FIA procedure at Grands Prix

Formula 1 is all about details, and this approach applies to post-race procedures. The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) play a crucial role during a Grand Prix weekend, ensuring cars are compliant through a process called “scrutineering.” The Sporting News takes a closer look at one of their many important steps – weighing drivers. MORE: Which … Read more

Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers

SYDNEY — Global rideshare giant Uber will pay 272 million Australian dollars ($178 million) to settle a long-running dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost out when the company entered the Australian market. A class action against Uber had been expected to go to trial in the Supreme Court of Victoria on … Read more

Lyft and Uber say they will leave Minneapolis after city council forces them to pay drivers more

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lyft and Uber said they will cease operations in Minneapolis after the city’s council voted Thursday to override a mayoral veto and require that ride-hailing services increase driver wages to the equivalent of the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. Lyft called the ordinance “deeply flawed,” saying in a statement that … Read more

Cybertruck Drivers Humiliating Themselves Are the Biggest Threat to Tesla’s Future

The Cybertruck was such a misfire for Tesla that Elon Musk, close to tears, told investors “we dug our own grave” in the effort to launch the vehicle. But after years of delays, failed promises, and on-stage gaffes, the truck finally made it onto the streets and into the hands of drivers. For better or … Read more

There’s an International Manhunt Underway for Whoever Stole a Race Car Driver’s AirPods

A pair of AirPods are at the center of an international mystery after Formula One driver Louis Delétraz left his headphones on a United Airlines flight. Delétraz, who said he left the Airpods under a seat in row 16 of a flight to Geneva, Switzerland, tracked the headphones as they flew across the globe. But … Read more

Uber and Lyft Drivers Get Tips On Less Than 3 out of 10 Rides

Rideshare drivers rally at a staging area near O’Hare International Airport during a work strike on February 14, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. are receiving tips for rides just 28% of the time, according to a study by gig worker tech company Gridwise. And that … Read more

Apple Vision Pro: Watch these 3 Tesla drivers use it in the wild

From this guy wearing an Apple Vision Pro on the NYC subway to this gym attendee strapping it on while using the treadmill, in-the-wild social media videos of Apple’s new headset have been nuts. What’s even more interesting is how many videos we’ve seen of Tesla drivers using the newly launched $3,500 headset. We’re not … Read more

Paris has voted to triple parking charges for SUV drivers

Parisians have voted to triple parking charges for out-of-town SUV drivers as part of the city’s efforts to address road safety, air pollution, and climate change. The proposals were narrowly approved in a referendum vote on Sunday, with The Washington Post reporting that 54.6 percent of participants voted in favor of measures aiming to reduce … Read more

This winter, Idaho’s drivers will be a little safer thanks to a genius invention — and soon, it may be used by ‘transit agencies all throughout the country’

For many of us, the term “snow cone” likely elicits images of a white paper cup, shaved ice, and fruit-flavored syrup. The Idaho Transportation Department, however, is giving the term a new meaning, and while it may not bring joy to people on a hot summer day, it will keep them safe during winter’s icy … Read more

Sky Sports F1 Podcast: Ted Kravitz and David Croft rank team bosses for 2023 Formula 1 season

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player David Croft pays homage to Williams team principal James Vowles’ achievements at the team in such a short time. David Croft pays homage to Williams team principal James Vowles’ achievements at the team in such a short time. Ted Kravitz and David Croft have ranked … Read more