Category: Autosport

Christian Horner expressed his bewilderment at McLaren’s mastery of Formula 1’s technical regulations, specifically in managing extreme tyre wear at hot tracks like Austria. He saw his team’s 77-race point-scoring streak come to an end at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen crashing out and Yuki Tsunoda finishing last. The race was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, closely followed by teammate Oscar Piastri, who now leads the drivers’ standings by 15 points. After the race, Horner praised McLaren’s ability to run closely behind without damaging their tyres, highlighting their…

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Two weeks ago in Canada, Lando Norris apologized for crashing into McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and the two repeated their intense battle at the Austrian Grand Prix. Piastri almost collided with Norris as they fought for the lead. In Austria, they were clear of the field and allowed to race freely. Piastri’s risky move at Turn 4 prompted a warning from his engineer not to repeat it. McLaren’s ‘Papaya Rules’ ensure fair racing between teammates. Team principal Andrea Stella praised the competitive but respectful racing between Norris and Piastri. Tovább…

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Lewis Hamilton’s performance at the Austrian Grand Prix demonstrated progress from the Ferrari team as Charles Leclerc secured a podium finish, while the seven-time champion settled for fourth place. Despite improvements, the issue of brake problems continued to hinder Hamilton’s race pace. He expressed frustration over the erratic performance of his brakes, noting the challenge of finding the right setup. Hamilton acknowledged the increasing alignment of his setup with Leclerc’s driving style, emphasizing the need to adapt to maintain performance. While still trailing behind Leclerc in pace, Hamilton remains positive…

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Max Verstappen showed support for Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli despite their clash at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Antonelli’s mistake in turn 3 on the opening lap caused Verstappen to retire, but the Dutch driver acknowledged it as a part of racing. Verstappen, known for his sportsmanship, spoke to Antonelli post-race and expressed understanding, emphasizing that everyone makes such errors in their career. Antonelli took responsibility for the incident, received a three-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix, and apologized to Verstappen. The championship situation sees Verstappen…

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George Russell believes that Mercedes experienced a challenging Austrian Grand Prix due to a perfect storm of unfavorable conditions, including high track temperatures and rough tarmac. Despite Mercedes’ struggles, Russell managed to finish fifth, but was over half a minute behind the leader, acknowledging it was a tough weekend for the team. Russell expressed frustration over the team’s ongoing issue with tire overheating, which significantly impacts their performance when temperatures rise. Mercedes is now trailing Ferrari by just one point in the constructors’ championship, with Russell emphasizing the importance of…

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At the 2025 24 Hours of Spa, Grasser Lamborghini secured their first victory with drivers Mirko Bortolotti, Luca Engstler, and Jordan Pepper on the top step of the podium after a hard-fought race. In the final eight hours, the race ran without interruption, with crucial moments during three Full Course Yellow periods shaping the battle for victory. The decisive moment occurred during the 13th FCY when both Grasser Lamborghini and Rowe Racing’s BMW pitted, leading to Lamborghini taking the lead. Despite a late challenge from Rutronik Racing Porsche, with a…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli received a three-place grid penalty for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix following a collision with Max Verstappen in Austria, resulting in both drivers retiring from the race. Antonelli admitted fault, apologized to Verstappen, and was deemed solely responsible by the stewards. The incident occurred when Antonelli locked his rear tyres into Turn 3 while trying to avoid another car, leading to the collision with Verstappen. Despite the traditional leniency on lap 1 incidents not being considered, it was acknowledged that Antonelli’s action was not deliberate, but…

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MotoGP world championship leader Marc Marquez defended his brother Alex against critics, urging more understanding for the challenges riders face at each race. Despite speculation that Alex doesn’t push Marc as hard as other competitors, Marc emphasized that all riders deserve respect. Alex, performing well on the Gresini Ducati this season, has often finished behind Marc in races and on the points table. Marc’s remarks came after a race at Assen where Alex seemed faster but didn’t attempt to overtake him. Expressing support for all MotoGP riders, Marc highlighted the…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has publicly discussed his first lap collision with Max Verstappen during the Austrian Grand Prix. The young Mercedes driver locked his rear brakes at Turn 3, leading to a crash with the four-time Formula 1 world champion, resulting in both cars retiring. Antonelli clarified that it was not due to late braking but rather a rear brake lock-up that caused him to lose control. He took full responsibility for the incident and offered apologies to both his team and Verstappen, acknowledging the possibility of a penalty affecting…

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