McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris has made a significant advancement in connecting with his car, evident by his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1. During the qualifying session at the technical street circuit, Norris outpaced Charles Leclerc from Ferrari by one tenth, with his teammate Oscar Piastri following 0.175s behind. This marked Norris’ second pole position in the 2025 season. Previously, Norris had struggled to maximize the performance of McLaren’s MCL39 in qualifying, admitting difficulty in predicting the car’s reactions. However, his pole…
BővebbenMonth: May 2025
Norris on Top: Stella shines as key to F1 Monaco GP pole victory
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris made a significant stride in connecting with his car after securing pole for the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1. Norris outpaced Charles Leclerc by a tenth of a second on the challenging street circuit, with his teammate Oscar Piastri trailing by 0.175s. This marked Norris’ second pole of the 2025 season and his first since the Australian Grand Prix opener. Struggling previously to maximize the McLaren MCL39’s potential in qualifying, Norris acknowledged the difficulties he faced in understanding the car’s responses,…
BővebbenRevving Up: British MotoGP Roars Back to August in 2026
Next year’s British MotoGP round will be held in August.
BővebbenRising Star Lando Norris Faces Hurdles in Pursuit of Historic Monaco Victory
Lando Norris has explained that the mandatory two-stop rule could give “more opportunity” for a larger number of drivers as he lines-up on pole position for the F1 Monaco GP.
BővebbenDeciphering the Formula: Pirelli Applauds Strategic Genius Behind Monaco’s Two-Stop Rule
Pirelli motorsport chief Mario Isola is concerned about potential pit lane issues during the Monaco Grand Prix due to long safety car periods, as using at least three tyre sets is now mandatory, requiring a “genius” approach from strategists to navigate the race. F1 will see a new challenge with each car mandated to stop twice for the first time in an effort to enhance the entertainment value of the iconic Monaco race. Some teams, especially those with drivers starting farther back, may opt for unconventional strategies, adding to the…
BővebbenQuartararo Faces Uphill Battle at British GP After Disappointing Performance in Sprint Race
British Grand Prix poleman Fabio Quartararo expressed his lack of optimism for Sunday’s race after being overtaken by top Ducati riders during the Saturday sprint, dropping to seventh place. Despite claiming pole position earlier in the day without assistance, Quartararo struggled with the lower straightline speed of his Yamaha compared to the Ducatis. He also faced challenges with his bike overreacting to changes in grip between qualifying and the race, affecting his performance. The reigning world champion acknowledged the power disadvantage of his Yamaha and the difficulty in managing it…
BővebbenRespected F1 Designer Adrian Newey Praises Underrated Talent of Lance Stroll
Adrian Newey defended Lance Stroll, stating that the Canadian driver has a “bad rap” outside of the Aston Martin team. Stroll has had notable mistakes since joining Formula 1 in 2017, including an incident at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, where he damaged his car in FP1 and received a grid penalty. Team principal Andy Cowell took responsibility for the unclear radio call that led to Stroll’s issues at Monaco, resulting in a broken wishbone and a gearbox change. Stroll’s missed laps due to the incident were deemed a…
BővebbenMcLaren Raises Concerns About Monaco Grand Prix Impact with Far-Reaching Consequences
Andrea Stella has addressed the “risk” that will unfold during the Monaco Grand Prix with the mandatory two-stop strategy.
BővebbenFabio Quartararo’s British GP Hopes Dwindle as Sprint Collapse Casts Shadow
Fabio Quartararo, the poleman of the British Grand Prix, expressed skepticism about his prospects for the Sunday race after being overtaken by top Ducati riders during the Saturday sprint, dropping him to seventh place. Even though Quartararo took an early lead at Silverstone, he was passed by Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez on their Ducatis, revealing the power disadvantage of his Yamaha. Despite securing pole position without a tow from another rider and displaying impressive skills, Quartararo struggled with the straightline speed deficit in the race, causing frustration and disappointment.…
BővebbenChampioning the Future: The Road Ahead for British MotoGP Talent according to Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty
Ahead of the British GP at Silverstone, the possibility of a British rider joining the MotoGP grid remains uncertain, possibly years away due to challenges in British racing, according to TNT MotoGP pundits Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty. Currently, Jake Dixon is the only British rider competing in a GP series higher than Moto3, sitting third in Moto2 standings behind Arón Canet and Manuel Gonzalez before the British GP. Hodgson and Laverty express doubts that Dixon, at 29 years old, may have missed the opportunity to transition to MotoGP, suggesting…
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