Month: August 2023

Williams admits it got Albon's strategy "wrong" twice in F1 Dutch GP

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Albon started fourth but fell down the field after choosing to stay on slick tires while others switched to intermediates. He eventually worked his way back up to sixth place before the rain returned. Mercedes’ strategy director, James Vowles, admitted that their decision to stay out initially was a mistake. He explained that once they committed to a strategy, they should have stuck with it. Albon also agreed that their second pitstop for intermediates was one lap too late. Despite the strategy errors, Albon finished in eighth place, which he…

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Rast targets Schneider's DTM title record

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René Rast is regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the DTM, with three titles and 25 victories since his debut in 2016. Despite missing a race due to Formula E commitments, Rast reached his 100th race at the Lausitzring, making him the third-most experienced driver on the grid. Although he currently sits ninth in the championship, he admits that winning this year’s title is unlikely. However, Rast is determined to add to his championship tally in the future and has his sights set on surpassing…

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Krack: Alonso was “master of the situation” in F1 Dutch GP

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“It was an important race for the team and the Spanish driver as they achieved their first podium since June. Alonso started the race in fifth and made good progress to reach third place. However, a wheelgun failure during a pit stop cost him valuable time. He managed to regain second place and set the fastest lap while chasing down Sergio Perez. In the end, he finished 3.7 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen. Alonso demonstrated control and skill throughout the challenging race, and the team’s hard work on improving…

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