Spa 6 Hours: Ferrari claims pole to continue WEC domination

Ferrari secured the top three positions in qualifying for Saturday’s Spa 6 Hours, showcasing their dominance in the 2025 World Endurance Championship. Antonio Fuoco clinched his first pole position of the year in the #50 Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar. Robert Kubica followed in second place with the AF Corse customer entry. Peugeot’s Stoffel Vandoorne claimed the fifth spot, just ahead of Alex Lynn in the Jota team’s Cadillac. Alpine’s Mick Schumacher took sixth place, while Toyota and Porsche faced challenges in qualifying, failing to enter the Hyperpole session. Lexus…

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Pushing for Perfection: Hill’s Quest for Total Satisfaction after BTCC Pole at Brands Hatch

Reigning British Touring Car champion Jake Hill has cautioned that his BMW still lacks pace, despite leading a team 1-2 in qualifying at Brands Hatch. The West Surrey Racing team and its 330i M Sports had a disappointing showing at Donington Park due to changes following the removal of the hybrid, affecting ballast distribution negatively. Hill and his team are pleased with the improvements in the past two weeks but feel there is more room for progress. Despite securing pole position, Hill acknowledged that they are only halfway to their…

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F1’s Strategic Evolution: Ensuring Triumph and Innovation in the 2026 Rules

When Formula 1 switched to turbocharged hybrid power units in 2014, Mercedes had dedicated more resources to the project than any other manufacturer, leading to almost five seasons of domination. Some team principals are concerned that the upcoming shift to new power units with increased electrical deployment could mirror the challenges faced in 2014. The underlying anxiety in Formula 1 has been apparent for months, with reactions like the short-lived V10s nostalgia and Alpine’s switch from Renault to Mercedes power units. Recently, Audi’s engine chief, Adam Baker, was ousted in…

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Return to the Grid: Acosta Revs Up for MotoGP French GP Post-Surgery

Pedro Acosta has been cleared to compete in the French Grand Prix after undergoing arm-pump surgery. The issue has been bothering him since his MotoGP debut in 2024. Acosta admitted that the problem escalated during the last two races, affecting his performance. Despite using the arm as an excuse, Acosta acknowledged that it may have cost him positions. The focus now shifts to his performance at Le Mans, where he aims to regain his status as the leading KTM rider. Another rider, Somkiat Chantra, who also had arm-pump surgery, will…

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