Category: Autosport

Gabriel Bortoleto, a Brazilian rookie, found himself in a conflict situation with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso during the Austrian Grand Prix, as he attempted to pass Alonso at high speeds exceeding 200mph. Despite being signed with Alonso’s management ‘A14’, Bortoleto, a young talent, managed to secure a spot at Sauber and earn his first F1 points in Austria. Bortoleto’s journey in F1 involves competing with the seasoned Alonso, who has 32 grands prix wins and two F1 titles, in a battle of experience versus youthful exuberance. Alonso…

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Four-time British Touring Car champion Colin Turkington made a notable debut on his Super Touring outing, however, the headline victories at Brands Hatch last weekend were claimed by ‘team boss’ Jason Hughes and historics ace Michael Lyons. The event marked another successful edition of Super Touring Power, a celebration of touring car history with BTCC stars from different eras shining in various classes. Turkington’s prowess was evident as he secured pole position and led the race until a suspension failure dashed his hopes. Hughes and Lyons emerged victorious in the…

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Lando Norris expressed his openness to receiving help from his team during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, where he faced a tough battle to keep his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri behind him. Despite brief challenges from Piastri, Norris managed to secure his seventh grand prix win in Austria, attributing part of his success to the guidance and support from his race engineer Will Joseph. Norris highlighted the importance of utilizing the expertise of his team in improving his performance on the track, especially when facing strong competitors. The frequent…

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Toto Wolff wants to finalize the Mercedes driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season before the summer break ends. George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are yet to be signed, and Mercedes might explore other options before the new regulations come into play. Despite his interest in Max Verstappen, Wolff is cautious about the likelihood of signing the Red Bull driver for next year. Wolff aims to make a decision on drivers between the Hungarian GP and the Dutch GP, ensuring respect for all stakeholders involved. He emphasized the…

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A unique and exclusive collection of 20 McLaren road cars previously owned by Mansour Ojjeh, the late French-Saudi entrepreneur and former McLaren shareholder, is now available for sale. Tom Hartley Jr, a renowned classic car dealer, has been tasked with managing this exceptional sale, following his recent success with Bernie Ecclestone’s record-breaking collection of historic Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars earlier this year. Each of the 20 cars represents the final chassis number of its model, including iconic McLaren cars like the Speedtail, P1, Senna, and the legendary F1,…

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Oscar Piastri is still dealing with the aftermath of his time at Alpine and the challenges he faced during the Austrian Grand Prix, where he encountered obstacles from Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly. Piastri faced a frustrating moment when he was run off the track by Colapinto and blocked by Gasly, leading to penalties and radio communication expressing his frustration towards Alpine. Despite the setbacks, Piastri made a successful career move in 2022 and is currently leading the championship, with a close margin after Lando Norris’ win at the Red…

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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has accepted defeat in the Formula 1 world championship after Max Verstappen was knocked out of the Austrian Grand Prix by Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the first lap. Verstappen now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by 61 points. Marko believes the gap is too significant for Red Bull to catch up in the remaining 13 rounds unless they make significant progress. Christian Horner, Red Bull boss, acknowledged that McLaren is dominating the competition and that Red Bull needs to work harder and smarter to improve…

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Lando Norris claimed a dominant victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren 1-2 around the Red Bull Ring, marking his third win of the season and a pivotal moment in the Formula 1 calendar. His pole position in the race was a significant milestone since his win in Australia, solidifying his championship aspirations for 2025. Despite facing setbacks against teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris showed resilience and determination in Austria, possibly benefitting from a week off to reset mentally. Norris’ mental fortitude and ability to handle pressure were evident…

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