Month: May 2025

Max Verstappen’s Commitment to Red Bull Racing: A Decade of Dominance on the Horizon

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According to Motorsport.com, a clause in Max Verstappen’s contract will allow him to exit Red Bull for 2026 if he finishes outside the top four of the Formula 1 world drivers’ championship after the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen is currently in third place, well ahead of fifth-placed Charles Leclerc, and the clause may become void if he maintains a significant points margin by the Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutch driver’s contract was reportedly revised amid the power struggles at Red Bull last year, with the exit clause tied to…

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McLaren trialled Spanish GP stiffer F1 front wing in Imola, shrugs off flexi-wing impact

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McLaren is confident they won’t be affected by the recent flexi-wing clampdown at the Spanish Grand Prix, as they have already tested a stiffer wing successfully at Imola. The FIA introduced stricter tests in Barcelona, reducing the vertical deflection tolerances for both sides and one side applications. The front wing flap flexing tolerance was also tightened from 5mm to 3mm under certain loads. McLaren was known for exploiting front wing flexing, but the impact of the new regulation remains uncertain for all teams. Ferrari expressed uncertainty about the regulation’s impact,…

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McLaren’s Bold Move: Trialing a Stiffer Front Wing at Spanish GP Signals Commitment to Performance Excellence in F1

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McLaren has already trialed its stiffer wing successfully in Imola, indicating they are prepared for the flexi-wing clampdown at the Spanish Grand Prix. The FIA has tightened regulations on rear wing flexing and implemented harsher tests at the Barcelona race. The new tolerances for wing deflection have been reduced significantly, with stricter limits also applied to front wing flexing. McLaren has been advanced in exploiting front wing flexing, but the impact of the new regulations remains uncertain for all teams. Despite concerns, McLaren remains confident in their car’s performance with…

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Revved Up: NASCAR Roars Onto Prime Video with Thrilling Success

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For the first time in NASCAR Cup Series history, a race was exclusively featured on streaming, with successful viewer numbers. The Coca-Cola 600 peaked at 2.92 million viewers, and had a lower median viewer age by seven years. This shift toward a younger demographic is a significant win for NASCAR. With around 800,000 viewers from the 18-49 demographic, the streaming race outperformed many cable races in the past few years. Even though total viewership was lower than FOX’s broadcast, it surpassed six out of eight Cup races on FOX Sports…

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The Future of F1: Max Verstappen’s Contract Clause Gamechanger

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According to Motorsport.com, a clause in Max Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull will expire if he finishes in the top four of the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen, who is currently in third place with a 57-point gap over fifth, could nullify the exit clause by maintaining a 50-point advantage by the end of the Spanish Grand Prix. The renegotiated contract, valid until 2028, removed the clause allowing him to leave if advisor Helmut Mark’s exit occurred, with a deadline of the end of…

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