Month: May 2025

Zarco’s Magnificent French GP Victory Bolsters Quest for Honda Factory Ride in 2026

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French Grand Prix winner Johann Zarco believes his surprise victory at Le Mans will help his quest to step up from LCR to the factory Honda team in MotoGP 2026. Zarco’s desire to become a factory rider has been evident, and discussions with Honda have been positive even before the win. His success at Le Mans is a testament to his standout season with Honda. The victory marked Honda’s first since 2023, solidifying Zarco’s position as the lead Honda rider. If called up to the factory team for 2026, Zarco…

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Unraveling the Miami GP Radio Controversies: A Deep Dive into F1’s Complicated Relationship with Team Orders

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During the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz expressed frustration towards their respective teams over team radio, particularly, Sainz faced a team orders mix-up that cost him positions to his teammate. Sainz felt “stupid” and “powerless” after being passed by his teammate Alex Albon despite assurances he wouldn’t be, Hamilton also criticized Ferrari for poor teamwork during the race. Meanwhile, McLaren decided to let their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, race each other without team orders, as they lead the championship standings and want to avoid harming…

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The Legacy Continues: Chadwick’s Impactful Milestone Revealed

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Jamie Chadwick downplayed the significance of being the first female driver to win outright in the European Le Mans Series, citing her previous LMP2 class win in Barcelona as proof of her capabilities. The ELMS, overseen by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest like the WEC, has seen other female drivers like Lilou Wadoux and Michelle Gatting make an impact in recent races. Chadwick’s success with IDEC Sport could pave the way for a potential factory Hypercar drive next year, given Genesis Magma Racing’s plans to enter the WEC with LMDh…

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Unveiling the High-Octane Drama: The FIA’s Controversial Chronicles

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem is gearing up for re-election as the head of the FIA amidst a turbulent time for the organization, marked by resignations, sackings, and tensions with drivers. Having taken over from Jean Todt in 2021, Ben Sulayem is now eyeing a second term, but controversies have clouded the upcoming vote. From a ban on driver jewelry to alleged interference in F1 races and governance issues, the FIA has been embroiled in scandals since Ben Sulayem assumed office. Despite facing investigations and challenges, Ben Sulayem was cleared of race…

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Unveiling the Enigmatic FIA Presidential Contender: The Rise of Carlos Sainz Sr.

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Autosport exclusively reported that Carlos Sainz Sr is considering challenging Mohammed Ben Sulayem for a second term as FIA president this year’s elections. Sainz, a two-time World Rally champion, continues to race in the Dakar Rally, recently securing victory in 2024 with Audi and moving to Ford in 2025. He started his racing career in the 1980s on the national Spanish rally scene, winning with SEAT before transitioning to single-seaters sponsored by Marlboro. Sainz later joined Ford in the World Rally Championship, impressing Toyota Team Europe’s Ove Andersson and signing…

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