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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