Month: May 2025

Last week, William Oakes, the brother of former Alpine team boss Oliver Oakes and a director at Hitech Grand Prix, was arrested and charged with transferring criminal property. He was arrested in the Silverstone Park area of Northamptonshire in the UK with a large amount of cash in his possession, according to the Metropolitan Police. Following his arrest, he appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody. His brother, Oliver Oakes, resigned as team principal of the Alpine Formula 1 team less than a week later.…

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Satellite Honda rider Johann Zarco expressed his strong interest in taking Luca Marini’s factory seat in 2026. Zarco hinted at positive negotiations with Honda and highlighted the importance of being honest with his current boss, Lucio Cecchinello, about his career aspirations. Despite leading Honda’s resurgence with an independent RC213V, Zarco remains focused on moving up to the factory team. With 43 points, Zarco currently ranks 7th in the championship, ahead of Marini and Mir. He emphasized his desire to become a top rider for Honda, citing previous successes and ongoing…

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In 2024, Red Bull faced a strong challenge from McLaren, but McLaren fell short due to cracks in their performance, managing to secure only the constructors’ crown. This year, McLaren’s dominant car and top-performing drivers have put them in a strong position but facing competition from rivals like Mercedes and Red Bull. McLaren’s contrasting performances in the first six races of the 2024 and 2025 seasons reflect their progress, from fighting for top positions to consistent wins. However, F1 success is determined by the most recent race, and McLaren must…

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Team Penske’s Austin Cindric and Joey Logano seek to maintain their winning streak at Kansas this weekend while Ryan Blaney aims to secure a spot in the playoffs alongside them. William Byron is leading the regular season standings, followed closely by Kyle Larson, the defending Kansas race winner with the closest NASCAR Cup Series finish in history beating Chris Buescher. Ross Chastain, the most recent Kansas winner, finished second to Logano at Texas. Recent NASCAR news includes the confirmation of Homestead-Miami Speedway hosting the 2026 championship finale and the announcement…

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At the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz expressed their frustration with their teams through the team radio, with Sainz losing out to his teammate due to a team orders mix-up, leading him to feel “stupid” and “powerless.” Hamilton also criticized Ferrari for poor teamwork during the race as he got stuck behind Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, McLaren decided to allow their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, to race each other without team orders, a stance reaffirmed by CEO Zak Brown and backed by team boss Andrea Stella…

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Aprilia factory rider Marco Bezzecchi has mentioned that his mentor Valentino Rossi provides him with advice based on data that Rossi has privileged access to, as per a conversation with Motorsport.com during the recent Spanish Grand Prix weekend where Rossi was in attendance. Bezzecchi assured that he maintains a strong connection with Rossi despite switching from Rossi’s VR46 Ducati team to Aprilia for 2025 and that Rossi’s advice has been valuable. Rossi, who retired in 2021 and now manages the VR46 team, remains actively involved in mentoring young riders from…

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The Miami Grand Prix showcased a thrilling clash between Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton, culminating in a dramatic wheel-to-wheel contact on the final lap. Hamilton’s heated radio outburst overshadowed Sainz’s frustration with team orders that led to him feeling powerless and outmaneuvered on track. Sainz’s initial anger stemmed from operational errors during qualifying, resulting in compromised race strategy and an early collision with teammate Alex Albon. Despite a strong qualifying performance, Sainz faced challenges due to Albon’s advantageous tire situation, leading to tense battles on track. As the race unfolded,…

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“MotoGP races take place in various countries such as Spain, Japan, America, Germany, and more, at both new and historic tracks around the world. One notable location on the MotoGP calendar is Le Mans, France, famous for hosting the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race where legendary moments like Ford beating Ferrari and Mark Webber’s airborne incident occurred. However, MotoGP races at Le Mans are held on the Bugatti Circuit, a 2.6-mile purpose-built track, not the longer Circuit de la Sarthe, mainly due to safety concerns and the phasing…

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Robert Wickens, despite life-changing injuries in a 2018 Indycar crash, was determined to return to racing. His IMSA SportsCar Championship campaign with a Chevrolet Corvette equipped with hand-controls shows his commitment. Wickens, with the support of friends like James Hinchcliffe, never wavered in his goal to get back behind the wheel. After three years, Wickens made his racing comeback, balancing it with personal milestones like marriage and fatherhood. His journey back to racing began with driving a Hyundai Velostar TCR in 2021, reigniting his passion for competition. Wickens’s successful stint…

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