Month: May 2025

The Controversy Uncovered: Team Penske’s Alleged ‘Illegal’ Parts Revealed

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Pole qualifying for the Indy 500 took a dramatic turn when the Team Penske cars of Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized and sent to the back of the field due to unapproved modifications at the rear of the cars. The focus has been on the rear attenuators, which absorb impact in a crash and reduce g-forces on the driver, as well as serve as the mount for the rain light assembly, but there is more to the story. These modifications have been in use for over a year…

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Under Pressure: The Turbulent Journey of Antonelli at the Home F1 Race in Imola

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Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggled with energy during his Imola homecoming due to the high buzz around the event. Antonelli’s first grand prix in Italy did not go as planned, facing confidence issues and battling tyre overheating alongside teammate George Russell. Despite initially holding off Lewis Hamilton, Antonelli retired with a throttle problem, marking a disappointing end to the highly anticipated race weekend. Antonelli was seen interacting with fans, but felt the need to better manage the energy demands of such events. Looking ahead to the Monaco…

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A2RL to return for season two at Yas Marina Circuit

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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League is set to make a grand return for its second season, offering a substantial prize pool to the winner. A2RL is an AI-driven racing league where research teams represent 10 countries racing at Yas Marina Circuit on 15 November. Competition will be fierce among countries like France, Japan, USA, Germany, China, Singapore, Italy, and the UAE, vying for a $2.25 million cash prize. Organized by ASPIRE, the league’s debut in April 2024 drew over 100,000 spectators and one million global streamers. The league’s emphasis…

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Legendary Speed: Rubens Barrichello Defies Age to Dominate the Track at 52

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Former Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello made a triumphant return to the top spot of the podium by winning both races of the NASCAR Brazil Interlagos round last weekend, more than 13 years after retiring from F1. His last victory at Interlagos dated back to 1990 when he competed in South American Formula 3. Despite earlier skepticism about his abilities post-F1, Barrichello proved his critics wrong and excelled in NASCAR Brazil, securing victories in both races at Interlagos. The 52-year-old racing icon expressed joy in returning to Interlagos and fighting…

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Antonelli Overwhelmed at Imola F1 Home Race: A Lesson in Learning to Say No

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Mercedes Formula 1 rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggled during his Imola homecoming weekend due to a lack of energy following excessive buzz around the event. Despite his grand prix start on Italian soil, Antonelli faced confidence issues and battled tyre overheating during the race alongside team-mate George Russell. Antonelli, initially keeping Lewis Hamilton at bay, retired with a throttle issue, culminating in an anticlimactic experience after a highly anticipated build-up to the race. Reflecting on the weekend, Antonelli recognized the need to manage attention better to enhance performance levels in…

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