Category: Autosport

At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton hinted at a “not great” situation in the background, following his earlier remarks about Ferrari needing to “change driver.” After finishing 12th, Hamilton admitted to struggling with his driving performance in 2025. Despite attempting a one-stop strategy, he made little progress in the midfield pack during the race. Encountering traffic behind Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, and Isack Hadjar, Hamilton described himself as a “sitting duck” until Max Verstappen pressured him from behind. Hamilton eventually finished just over a second behind Hadjar, stressing that…

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The Alpine Endurance Team is currently looking to hire a Senior Race Engineer who will be in charge of overseeing all technical and strategic elements for a specific car, including setup definition through data analysis, simulation results, and input from the performance team. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Race Engineer in elite motorsport categories such as WEC, ELMS, Asian LMS, Formula 1, or Formula E. The Cadillac F1 Team has opened applications for a Build Technician Apprenticeship, providing an opportunity to assist…

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Lando Norris set the pace during the first free practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.019s. Norris impressed with a time of 1m16.052s on soft tires after showing promising speed on medium compounds earlier in the session. Charles Leclerc briefly eclipsed Norris’ time on the soft tires, but the McLaren driver reclaimed the top spot with an even faster lap. Piastri showed strong form but ultimately finished 0.142s behind Norris. The session also saw notable performances by Isack Hadjar, Lewis Hamilton, and…

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The FIA has made significant efforts to enhance driver safety in Formula E, particularly in response to a rise in hand injuries during the latest Gen3 era. Drivers like Robin Frijns and Sam Bird suffered hand injuries due to steering wheel issues, leading to collaborative changes with Spark Racing Technology to address safety concerns. In a recently released documentary, the FIA’s medical delegate highlighted the need for modifications after recognizing the unusual frequency of hand fractures among drivers. Alterations such as reshaping the steering wheel, adding foam patches in the…

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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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