Thrills, Spills, and Victory: A Recap of the NASCAR Cup Showdown at Pocono Raceway

Chase Briscoe secured his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono, while 23XI Racing faced a disappointing race. With nine races left in the regular season and only five playoff spots remaining, the competition is heating up. Despite a pit stop mistake, Briscoe handled the pressure and emerged victorious. On the other hand, Brad Keselowski made unusual errors while leading, impacting his final position. Prime Video impressed with their five-race broadcast and set a high standard for NASCAR coverage. Meanwhile, 23XI Racing struggled at Pocono with mechanical issues and…

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The Evolution of Pirelli’s Wet Tyre: Revolutionizing Performance in F1

At racing speeds, one of Pirelli’s blue-sidewalled ‘wet’ tyres can displace a remarkable 85 litres of water per second, although it is rare to see an F1 wet tyre operating at these speeds. The significant spray created by the wet tyres usually leads to red flag situations in races. Pirelli is working on improving the wet tyre’s performance to make it more usable, aiming to bring it closer to the performance of intermediate tyres for the 2026 season. A recent test conducted by Pirelli at Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit focused on…

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Unraveling the Brilliance: Sutton’s Strategic Masterstroke at Oulton Park

If Ash Sutton wins his fifth British Touring Car Championship title this October, it may be attributed to a strategic move he made in June when he outperformed Tom Ingram due to the latter’s pace being significantly slower. This unexpected turn of events highlights the unpredictability and excitement of the racing world. Ingram’s dominant performance in the NGTC era with his Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 N Fastback was unmatched at Oulton Park, whereas Sutton relied on clever tactics and flexibility with tire choices to secure victories. Ingram’s formidable skills were…

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Revolutionizing the Formula 1 Tyre: Pirelli’s Drive for Innovation and Performance

Pirelli’s ‘wet’ tyres can displace a remarkable 85 litres of water per second at racing speeds, but it’s rare to see an F1 wet tyre in action during a race. The amount of water being displaced by these tyres can lead to red flags in certain conditions, as seen in races like Belgium in 2021 and Sao Paulo last year. Pirelli’s focus for next-generation tyres is to improve the wet tyre’s performance to be closer to the intermediate tyre, making it more usable in race conditions. To achieve this, Pirelli…

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