Category: Autosport

Alex Marquez is heading to Madrid to undergo surgery on his fractured left hand following his crash at the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. He could have the operation as soon as Sunday evening. The crash occurred while battling Pedro Acosta’s KTM for fourth place early in the race, resulting in contact and Marquez falling. The incident resulted in a zero-score for Marquez on Sunday, further increasing the point gap between him and his brother Marc in the championship standings. Further details on Alex’s recovery timeline are expected on…

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Carlos Sainz had to withdraw from the Austrian Grand Prix before the race even started due to his Williams Formula 1 car not moving for the formation lap. He reported over team radio that something was preventing the car from moving forward, getting stuck in first gear. Despite forcing the car into neutral and heading back to the pits, the start had to be aborted as the polesitter had already completed his formation lap. As Sainz headed back to the pitlane, the rear brakes of his Williams car caught fire,…

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Reigning world champion Max Verstappen was eliminated from the Austrian Grand Prix due to a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap. Antonelli, starting ninth, missed his braking point and crashed into Verstappen at Turn 3. Both drivers were knocked out of the race with terminal car damage. Lando Norris defended his pole position successfully after the safety car restart, with Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc following. Lewis Hamilton fought for fourth place against George Russell in the second Mercedes. Antonelli may face a grid drop at the…

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Ott Tanak boosted his World Rally Championship title hopes with a stunning victory at Acropolis Rally Greece, ending Hyundai’s victory drought by beating Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier by 32.8s. Hyundai secured a double podium with Adrien Fourmaux finishing third, 3m09.8s adrift, as Tanak’s victory halted Toyota’s streak of six consecutive wins. The extreme conditions of stifling heat and rough gravel roads led to multiple punctures suffered by WRC’s Hankook tyres throughout the rally. Tanak efficiently managed his tyres and mechanical issues to secure the win, after initially sharing the lead with…

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Marc Marquez, the current leader of the MotoGP championship, held off intense pressure from Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi to secure a victory at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen this Sunday. His lead in the world championship now stands at a commanding 68 points, with his closest competitor, brother Alex Marquez, crashing out on his Gresini Ducati and sustaining a fractured left hand. Despite starting from pole position, Fabio Quartararo had a disappointing day and finished the race in 10th place. Stay tuned for further updates on the MotoGP Dutch Grand…

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Red Bull had disappointing qualifying results at its home race in Spielberg, with drivers starting from positions P7 and P18. Despite a late yellow flag incident caused by Pierre Gasly, Max Verstappen couldn’t secure a higher starting position and didn’t blame bad luck for the outcome. The team struggled in the heat due to the RB21’s poor performance in hot conditions, especially over long runs where the rear tires overheat quickly. Although changes were made to the car setup between Friday and Saturday, they were aimed at improving feel and…

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The FIA is currently investigating fuel system issues faced by World Rally Championship Rally1 teams at the Acropolis Rally Greece, leading Toyota and M-Sport-Ford to retire cars. Toyota decided to withdraw Sami Pajari due to a fuel system problem, halting his strong run for a podium finish. Pajari returned on Sunday after missing Saturday’s stages since Toyota couldn’t fix the issue in time. M-Sport also had a fuel system problem with Martins Sesks’ car on Friday, causing them to replace the fuel tank for Saturday’s stages. The heat in Greece,…

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Recent discussions in Formula 1 have focused on the underwhelming performance of the C6 compound, but its impact will not be significant in the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix due to the hot conditions favoring the hard and medium options. Pirelli’s recommendation for a two-stop strategy emphasizes the importance of managing rear tire overheating, although some teams may opt for a one-stop strategy depending on their grid position and tire availability. Teams struggling with tire balance must find a compromise between protecting the rear tires and maintaining good traction for a…

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