Category: Autosport

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is not concerned about Lewis Hamilton’s current struggles with Mercedes in Formula 1, despite his challenging season so far. Hamilton’s performance with the W15 car has not been consistent, and he has faced setbacks like a jump start and puncture at the Qatar Grand Prix. Hamilton has acknowledged the lack of pace in his car, stating he is “definitely not fast anymore.” Vasseur, however, remains optimistic about Hamilton’s abilities, citing his impressive charge from 10th to second place in Las Vegas. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff…

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Lando Norris acknowledged that he would behave the same way as Max Verstappen did if the tables were turned in a situation where a rival was speeding under double yellow flags, leading to him being penalized during the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. Despite initially trailing Verstappen closely during the race, Norris incurred a 10-second stop-go penalty for not slowing down under yellow flags caused by debris on the track, which resulted in him dropping to 10th place. The incident was prompted by Verstappen’s suspicions and his team’s inquiries, leading…

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Max Verstappen expressed that he had “lost all respect” for George Russell after their Qatar Grand Prix qualifying incident. The Red Bull driver was upset with Russell for their encounter during qualifying, which led to a penalty for Verstappen allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly. Verstappen felt that the stewards did not listen to his explanations and accused Russell of trying to disrupt him. Despite feeling disappointed and surprised by the situation, Verstappen acknowledged the need to move on from it. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner mentioned that Verstappen used his…

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Italy-born Ronnie Quintarelli, a true icon of Japanese motorsport, is set to retire from top-line racing, with his last Super GT round taking place at Suzuka next month. Quintarelli has been a crucial part of the Super GT series for nearly two decades, forming a strong bond with Nissan and becoming one of the all-time greats. His popularity among fans and Nissan management transcended his rapid on-track performances, leading many to believe he was Japanese. Quintarelli’s departure marks the end of an era, with his journey in Japan beginning unexpectedly…

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Max Verstappen firmly stated that he ignores criticism regarding his Formula 1 racing conduct, confidently stating that he knows what he’s doing. The Red Bull driver faced scrutiny after penalties in the Mexico Grand Prix related to incidents with Lando Norris. Damon Hill accused Verstappen of unsportsmanlike behavior, to which the Dutchman responded by saying he doesn’t listen to such opinions. Verstappen sees racing as a mix of wins and losses, aiming to maximize results and expressing a dislike for losing. He values advice from objective individuals in the paddock…

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“Dakar Rally winners Toby Price and Sam Sunderland will switch from the motorcycle category to cars for the 2025 edition in January. Price and Sunderland will compete in an Overdrive Racing Toyota Hilux T1+ for the challenging Saudi Arabian rally raid from 3-17 January. Price, a two-time Dakar champion, will have Sunderland as his co-driver after the Australian’s contract with KTM was not renewed. The duo aims to become the next individuals to win Dakar in both car and bike categories, alongside Auriol, Peterhansel, and Roma. Sunderland expressed gratitude for…

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Russell executed a brilliant one-stop strategy, outperforming his competitors on two-stops, and emerged victorious against Hamilton and Piastri. Leclerc started from pole and led the pack, with Hamilton and Perez quickly following behind. Norris struggled at La Source, losing positions, but eventually regained momentum. Verstappen, despite a grid penalty, showcased impressive overtaking skills to climb the ranks. Hamilton’s strategic pit stop put him in the lead, with Russell making a successful pass on Perez. Sainz’s delayed pit stop cost him crucial time, while Verstappen tried to challenge Russell but had…

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