Category: Autosport

Sebastien Ogier expressed interest in contending for a World Rally Championship title and is open to participating in more events if his successful part-time campaign continues. Despite missing three rallies, he is currently third in the championship, only 21 points behind the leader Ott Tanak, boasting an impressive average of 28 points per round this season. While Ogier’s main focus is on aiding Toyota rather than pursuing a ninth world title, his strong performance raises the possibility of a championship battle if his form persists. Ogier’s collaboration with Toyota’s championship…

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As you drive into the pretty North Yorkshire village of Croft-on-Tees, you pass by a sign declaring it as ‘the childhood home of Lewis Carroll’. The recent round of the British Touring Car Championship at the local racetrack brought surreal moments – Tom Ingram grinning like the Cheshire Cat after a strong win, while Ash Sutton faced setbacks like the White Rabbit, ultimately triumphing in a crazy finale. Ingram’s stellar performance in qualifying secured him pole position in the Hyundai i30 N Fastback, showcasing unmatched pace in the series. Despite…

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Croft hosted the finale for the Legends Cars Elite Cup, where Tyler Read clinched the title with four victories. Read took the lead in the first heat by slipstreaming past Chris Needham, then won the second heat from 15th on the grid. Will Gibson won the reversed-grid final, halting Read’s progression as he finished fourth from 20th. Read rebounded to win the third heat, while American driver Trevor Krouse claimed victory in the final heat with a bold move around the outside. Gibson faced misfortune in the second final, allowing…

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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration with the balance of his Formula 1 car after struggling during the first two practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite finishing fifth and sixth in the sessions, he was significantly slower than his teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton, known for his success at the Hungaroring, mentioned that the car’s balance felt different this year compared to previous seasons. He holds numerous records at the track, making his difficulties even more unexpected. The British driver tried different setups to improve the car’s balance…

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The Formula 1 paddock often jokes about the inaccuracy of Pirelli’s race strategy predictions, as seen in the Hungarian Grand Prix where Lando Norris succeeded with an unexpected one-stop strategy. Red Bull’s Helmut Marko suggested Max Verstappen could have finished higher with a single pit stop instead of two. Pirelli initially recommended a two-stop strategy for the race, but the cooler conditions and early race incidents led to a shift in plans. Norris’ move to a one-stop strategy was influenced by the race dynamics on track, with McLaren adapting to…

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In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews former editor-in-chief and freelance motorsport writer Damien Smith about his favorite season – 1986. The season is best known for the intense three-way title fight between Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, and eventual champion Alain Prost. Kevin and Damien delve into the memorable moments of the season, such as Piquet’s iconic overtake in Hungary, internal team rivalries, Ayrton Senna’s emergence, and the tragic death of Elio de Angelis. They also compare the Autosport and Autocourse top 10 rankings from that time. Tovább a cikkhez

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Senior figures at Aprilia have hinted at Jorge Martin staying with the Italian team in 2026, but have not officially confirmed the end of their contract dispute with the world champion. Martin recently returned from long-term injury, tested at Misano, and will participate in the Czech GP next weekend. Aprilia team manager Paolo Bonora expressed positivity about retaining Martin, emphasizing their happy test session. CEO Massimo Rivola’s remarks suggested that Martin’s desire to leave might be a thing of the past. This implies that Aprilia may have resolved the dispute…

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