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The Drive
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Lia Block Is Racing Nigel Mansell's Title-Winning F1 Car Up the Goodwood Hillclimb
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Lia Block will get a chance to experience a machine like no other later this summer. The Formula 1 Academy star is set to pilot Nigel Mansell's Williams FW14B at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is celebrating the 75th anniversary of F1. Specifically, she will be driving the same car that the famous Brit won the F1 championship with in 1992. Block, the daughter of late racing driver and YouTube legend Ken Block, posted several photos of the FW14B's seat fitting process to her Instagram account Wednesday evening. 'I think I was [in] shock while doing this. My first seat fit in the FW14B, Nigel Mansell's championship-winning car. I'm so honored to be driving this car at @fosgoodwood 2025,' read the caption. Despite being just 18 years old, Block has had the opportunity to race (and recreationally drive) lots of rarefied cars, including the famous 1,400H-horsepower Mustang 'Hoonicorn,' and several rally cars where, just like her dad, she sharpened her car control skills. In 2023, she competed in the now-defunct Extreme E off-road championship, and a year later, she tested Keke Rosberg's Williams FW08 F1 car. Since then, Block has been racing in the F1 Academy series as a Williams Racing Academy driver. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lia Block (@liakblock) That said, the FW14B will prove to be a completely different animal, given its wicked power-to-weight ratio and, of course, aero. Even with a previous brief taste of the FW08, she will surely find it a handful. And while the Duke of Richmond's driveway isn't exactly the ideal (or most exciting) place to drive a vintage F1 car, this will certainly be a special experience for Block and everyone watching. 'I started going to Goodwood when I was really young with my dad who used to do the hillclimb a lot,' said Block in a press release. 'Last year was a very big moment for me being able to drive an F1 car up the hill. It was a dream come true, and Goodwood is so special to me because so many people from different areas of motorsport come together to celebrate the sport. This year is going to be an iconic experience for me in an iconic car—I can't wait!' The second-generation racer will share driving duties with team boss James Vowles and fellow racing star Jamie Chadwick. Got a tip? Email us at tips@ Jerry Perez is the Deputy Editor at The Drive, overseeing the site's daily and long-term content initiatives in addition to writing his own features and reviews. He's been covering the automotive industry professionally since 2015 and joined The Drive in January 2018.
Saudi Gazette
19-04-2025
- Automotive
- Saudi Gazette
Kudu announces a strategic partnership with the Saudi "Mohra" team participating in the Formula 1 Academy races
Kudu Foods and Catering Company, one of the leading national companies in the food and restaurant sector and a symbol of food transformation in the Kingdom, announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Saudi "Mohra" team. Under this partnership, Kudu will be the " Team supporter " for the Mohra team during its participation in the Formula 1 Academy races, hosted by the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as part of the supporting races for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix STC Formula 1, from April 18 to 20, 2025. This partnership comes as part of Kudu's ongoing commitment to its social responsibility and its support for empowering women in various fields, especially in specialized sports that require passion and high skill, such as car racing. On this occasion, Mr. Rakan Al-Rashed, Chairman of Kudu, stated: "We at Kudu are proud to support the Saudi Mohra team at the Formula 1 Academy, and we believe that this partnership represents an extension of the Kingdom's vision in empowering women and showcasing their capabilities in various arenas, especially in regionally and internationally specialized sports." The Formula 1 Academy is the only global championship dedicated to women in single-seated motorsport, and it is experiencing significant international fan growth. This participation by the Mohra team is a new step towards empowering Saudi women in motorsport and enhancing the Kingdom's representation in regional and global sports arenas. It is worth mentioning that Kudu will be present at the event site with its food truck, providing its services to the event's visitors, which enhances the brand's presence among motorsport audiences and confirms the company's commitment to interacting with various segments of society at the most prominent national and international events.
Syyaha
18-04-2025
- Automotive
- Syyaha
Kudu announces a strategic partnership with the Saudi 'Mohra' team participating in the Formula 1 Academy races
Kudu Foods and Catering Company, one of the leading national companies in the food and restaurant sector and a symbol of food transformation in the Kingdom, announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Saudi 'Mohra' team. Under this partnership, Kudu will be the ' Team supporter ' for the Mohra team during its participation in the Formula 1 Academy races, hosted by the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as part of the supporting races for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix STC Formula 1, from April 18 to 20, 2025. This partnership comes as part of Kudu's ongoing commitment to its social responsibility and its support for empowering women in various fields, especially in specialized sports that require passion and high skill, such as car racing. On this occasion, Mr. Rakan Al-Rashed, Chairman of Kudu, stated: 'We at Kudu are proud to support the Saudi Mohra team at the Formula 1 Academy, and we believe that this partnership represents an extension of the Kingdom's vision in empowering women and showcasing their capabilities in various arenas, especially in regionally and internationally specialized sports.' The Formula 1 Academy is the only global championship dedicated to women in single-seated motorsport, and it is experiencing significant international fan growth. This participation by the Mohra team is a new step towards empowering Saudi women in motorsport and enhancing the Kingdom's representation in regional and global sports arenas. It is worth mentioning that Kudu will be present at the event site with its food truck, providing its services to the event's visitors, which enhances the brand's presence among motorsport audiences and confirms the company's commitment to interacting with various segments of society at the most prominent national and international events
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
'Saudi Motorsport' announces 3 support races for Formula 1 race in Jeddah
Jeddah: Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), the promoter of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (STC Formula 1), announced the organization of three support races in conjunction with the highly anticipated Formula 1 race, which will take place from April 18 to 20 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the fastest street circuit in the world. SMC said that the weekend will witness the return of the Formula 1 Academy races to Saudi Arabia for the second consecutive year, a step aimed at enhancing and developing the sporting skills of talented female drivers, preparing them to compete at the highest levels of motorsport. The company also said that the third round of the Formula 2 Championship, organized by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), will be held, consisting of 14 rounds. The Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East races will also return to Jeddah, with the other two rounds of this championship launching. SMC said that ticket sales for the race are ongoing and can be purchased through the following link:
