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

“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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Zandvoort F1 pits to be extended by six garages for 2024

The tight pitlane and small main paddock have been identified as the main issues affecting the Dutch Grand Prix. Changes are being made to secure the event’s future and accommodate potential expansion of the F1 grid. The FIA allowed drivers to start behind the safety car on intermediates rather than wets to avoid a rush into the pits. The short pitlane led to complications during pit stops, with limited space for double stacking. AlphaTauri was the only team to double stack, resulting in a penalty for Liam Lawson. Next year,…

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Formula E’s growing issue that needs greater consistency 

“I don’t believe they have the technical expertise enough to regulate a world championship like us with all these manufacturers and drivers. They are not good enough.” These were the strong words of racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa after being stripped of second place in the Formula E’s first London E-Prix due to a three-minute penalty. Da Costa claimed that the low air pressure on his front right tire was due to a slow puncture, which he had managed over the final laps of the race. Despite an appeal…

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