Year: 2025

The Resilient Rise of Lietz: Defying Odds to Dominate Le Mans

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Richard Lietz, a veteran GT Porsche driver at Le Mans, recently doubted his racing career but found success with a second consecutive LMGT3 class win last weekend, explaining that the new LMGT3 class could signal a changing of the guard in the World Endurance Championship. Despite his initial doubts and age of 40, Lietz was surprised by the offer to drive for Manthey and eventually clinched his fifth Le Mans triumph, which was even more dominant with the help of his team. Lietz emphasized the importance of team dynamics and…

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From Turmoil to Triumph: Richard Lietz’s Remarkable Journey to Le Mans Glory

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Richard Lietz, an experienced GT Porsche driver at Le Mans, thought his racing career was ending before winning the LMGT3 class at the recent event. The introduction of the new LMGT3 class in the World Endurance Championship sparked thoughts of a changing era in 2024 for the 40-year-old with four class wins already. Surprised by an offer from Manthey, Lietz secured a fifth Le Mans victory last year and a more dominant sixth win this year. His recent success was attributed to the Porsche’s tire-friendliness and driver Ryan Hardwick’s consistency.…

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The brake dilemma Bagnaia faces at MotoGP’s Italian GP

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At Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, the hot topic is the discussion about brakes, following Francesco Bagnaia’s brake disc change in Aragon. Selecting a larger disc size can improve feeling, but it doesn’t guarantee better performance as it comes with drawbacks like added weight. Brembo’s Andrea Pellegrini explained the challenges at Motorland and how Mugello presents a different braking challenge due to lower energy levels. Controlling temperature is crucial for MotoGP bikes, as it affects stopping power and handling, especially with disc changes. Interestingly, Bagnaia and his Ducati…

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