Category: Autosport

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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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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