NASCAR Navigates Turbulence: Adjusting Mexico Race Weekend Amid Aircraft Issues

On Thursday, a chartered plane carrying members of the NASCAR industry was grounded due to an engine issue, leading to delays and the need to find an alternate route to Mexico City. As a result of this incident and other air travel challenges, NASCAR was forced to make schedule adjustments for the upcoming weekend. The on-track schedule for the weekend’s activities at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City had to be modified due to aircraft issues that affected multiple race teams in Charlotte, N.C. This led to NASCAR rearranging the…

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Lewis Hamilton slates Ferrari ‘nonsense’ as Max Verstappen defies race ban threat

Lewis Hamilton slates Ferrari ‘nonsense’ as Max Verstappen defies race ban threat

Lewis Hamilton jumped to the defence of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur on media day ahead of this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, following a report from Italy that a change of leader is being considered. Elsewhere, Max Verstappen defied the threat of a race ban, whilst George Russell revealed his surprise at the Dutchman taking accountability for their Barcelona clash. Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding, as they discuss media day in Montreal!

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Pole Position Prestige: Why Cadillac Faces Long Odds at Le Mans 24h

Sebastien Bourdais expressed doubts about Cadillac’s chances for a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite starting 1-2 on the grid in qualifying. Cadillac Jota dominated the Hyperpole sessions, with Jack Aitken and Bourdais leading the first session and Alex Lynn securing pole position. Bourdais voiced concerns about rivals potentially sandbagging and the impact of Balance of Performance regulations on their performance. He lamented the importance of top speed at Le Mans and criticized competitors for not allowing a fair chance for Cadillac to compete. Despite decent long-run…

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Bourdais: Cadillac has no chance to win Le Mans 24 Hours despite pole position

Sebastien Bourdais believes Cadillac’s chances for a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours are slim, despite their 1-2 grid position in qualifying. Cadillac Jota secured the top spots in Hyperpole, outperforming other competitors significantly. Bourdais expressed concern over rivals potentially sandbagging and the impact of Balance of Performance rules on their performance. While Cadillac showed strong long-run pace in free practice, their top speed was lacking compared to Porsche and Ferrari in Hyperpole. Despite expectations of Ferrari and Toyota to perform better, they will start further back on…

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The Thrilling Finale: Kubica Dominates in Final Practice at Le Mans 24 Hours

Ferrari made history by leading a session at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours as Robert Kubica dominated the final practice. While the 499P LMHs struggled during qualifying, Kubica’s #83 Ferrari shone in the one-hour night FP4 session with a time of 3m26.523s. The session saw intense competition, with Miguel Molina’s #50 Ferrari following closely. A full-course yellow towards the end hindered further improvements. Cadillacs and Porsches also showcased strong performances, with top drivers such as Jenson Button impressing. In LMP2, VDS Panis Racing excelled, while Lexus and Aston Martin…

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Endurance and Determination: Alex Lynn’s Unwavering Commitment to the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying

Cadillac driver Alex Lynn is thrilled about securing pole position for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, considering it special after narrowly missing out on the top spot last year. Lynn, part of the Jota Caddy team, reminisced about last year’s race when he was moments away from claiming pole, only to have it snatched by Porsche’s Kevin Estre by a small margin. Securing pole position at Le Mans holds immense significance for Lynn, especially after enduring a close defeat in the previous year’s race. Teammate Earl Bamber’s strong performance…

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