Month: June 2025

Rasmussen Shines: A Stellar Debut to IndyCar Podium on the Oval

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Christian Rasmussen impressed with his performance at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on Sunday, making over 70 passes to clinch third place behind Kyle Kirkwood and Pato O’Ward. Starting in 25th due to qualifying struggles, Rasmussen dealt with a fire and fuel issues but fought back to secure a podium finish. Despite going a lap down, Rasmussen capitalized on others pitting and climbed to fourth place after Newgarden’s crash. A mid-race penalty and running out of fuel led to a restart in 18th place, but he quickly worked his way…

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Unleashing the Power: How Red Bull Mastered the F1 Canadian Grand Prix with a Dual Strategy Approach

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During the Canadian Grand Prix media day, Max Verstappen dismissed victory, stating, “They are faster, so I’m not even thinking about that,” referring to McLaren as the top contenders. The race unfolded as a fierce battle between Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren, with unexpected outcomes. Mercedes’ better tyre management surprised both Red Bull and McLaren, allowing them to dominate despite the challenging conditions. Red Bull faced higher than anticipated tyre wear, hindering their performance and forcing a defensive strategy. Max Verstappen had to settle for a podium place, acknowledging the…

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F1: The Movie – A Thrilling Ride Beyond the Fast Lane

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Forget everything you’ve seen on social media or what you’ve read about the new Formula 1 movie – you should absolutely go and see it. The championship’s owners are desperate to crack the US audience and capitalise on the post Drive to Survive lull, so taking it to the big screen with a huge budget and outstanding access is one way to attempt it. The movie’s action scenes using F2 cars and technology from Top Gun: Maverick are epic, with a high-quality and authentic portrayal of F1 racing. Familiar faces…

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Revving Up Representation: The Trailblazing Women of ‘F1: The Movie’

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Lewis Hamilton’s involvement in co-producing F1: The Movie brought hope for authenticity, especially regarding diversity and inclusion in the portrayal of the racing world. However, the film missed the mark in depicting women in key roles. The plot focuses on a male driver’s comeback, overshadowing the groundbreaking portrayal of the first female technical director in F1. The character of Kate, despite being the brightest in the room, is reduced to a weak, romantic interest who compromises her expertise for a man’s idea. Other female characters, like ‘wheel gun girl,’ are…

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Revving Up Excitement: The Prospects of NASCAR Making a Splash Back in Mexico City in 2026

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“NASCAR’s recent races in Mexico provided a boost of excitement and changed some drivers’ perceptions of the country compared to F1 events at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. Despite the thrilling weekend and fan enthusiasm, the future of the Mexico event for 2026 remains uncertain with a deadline set for decision making by senior NASCAR executive Ben Kennedy. There is also consideration for a potential race in Montreal, which may offer easier logistics for NASCAR. Challenges include rescheduling Mexico’s date closer to the border and limited available dates at Autódromo Hermanos…

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