Month: May 2025

Unfair Attacks: Verstappen’s Record-Breaking Performance Under Scrutiny

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When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism. The idea that someone could simply show up and immediately outpace all the Nurburgring veterans seemed hard to believe for many, and sparked some spicy social media exchanges. DTM racer Maro Engel joined in on social media, referencing “a few facts” – namely that Verstappen had supposedly been running with DTM Balance of Performance (BoP) settings. The…

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Tsunoda Faces Uphill Battle: Starting from Pitlane in Imola GP After Qualifying Crash

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Yuki Tsunoda will start from the pitlane in F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after Red Bull built up a spare chassis following his Imola qualifying accident, where he lost control over his RB21 heading into the Villeneuve chicane and made heavy contact with the inside wall. The Japanese driver climbed out unhurt and a spare chassis was built due to the extent of the damage, along with the need for Tsunoda to use a fresh Honda power unit, his third of the season, as part of various components changed under parc…

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Controversy Revs Up: Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring Record Challenged by Peers

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When news emerged from Imola last Thursday about Max Verstappen setting a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record in a GT3 Ferrari a week prior, there was a mix of astonishment and scepticism in the air. Many found it hard to believe that Max could show up and immediately outpace seasoned Nurburgring veterans, leading to some spicy exchanges on social media. Drivers like Laurens Vanthoor and Maro Engel raised doubts about the legitimacy of the achievement, pointing out alleged technical advantages Max had during the unofficial test session. Verstappen defended himself on…

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Breaking Boundaries: Sho Tsuboi Triumphs to Dethrone Dandelion at Super Formula Autopolis

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TOM’S driver Sho Tsuboi achieved his first Super Formula victory of the season at Autopolis, breaking Dandelion Racing’s winning streak. Tsuboi made a strong start and emerged as the race leader after the pitstops. Despite a safety car period, Tsuboi defended his lead and claimed victory by a slim margin over Tomoki Nojiri. Kenta Yamashita and Ren Sato rounded out the top five finishers in the race. Tsuboi’s triumph reshuffled the championship standings, with Kakunoshin Ohta and Tsuboi now closely contending for the top position. Tovább a cikkhez

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