Category: Autosport

Yuki Tsunoda expressed his frustration at consistently starting Formula 1 races from the back of the grid, citing disappointment with his performance in Austria. Despite moving to Red Bull Racing from sister team Racing Bulls, Tsunoda has struggled to score points in his first eight weekends with the team, amassing only seven points. Following a Q1 exit in qualifying, he will commence the Austrian Grand Prix from 18th place, further adding to his disappointment. Tsunoda emphasized the importance of a consistent car and expressed his struggles in adapting quickly to…

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George Russell received a reprimand from the stewards for entering the fast lane without a suitable gap during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. The incident occurred at the start of Q3 in the pitlane, where Russell had to stop at an angle that obstructed his view of approaching cars. Mercedes acknowledged they could have managed the situation better. Russell, starting fifth in the race, expressed the challenge of visibility due to the car’s blind spots during the incident. Despite the reprimand, Mercedes considered their qualifying result the best…

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Ott Tanak extended his lead to 43.6s over Sebastien Ogier going into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, positioning Hyundai for a potential first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship season. Tanak dominated Saturday’s gravel stages by winning five out of six in hot conditions, strengthening his hold on the lead. Despite a minor setback for Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux, who ended the day in third place after stage 10, Tanak maintained a comfortable lead with four stages to go on Sunday. Tanak’s decision to return to a…

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Lando Norris’ pole position in the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring felt like a significant moment in his season, even if it was just qualifying. His impressive performance, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc, showcased his talent. Norris’s joy was evident as he celebrated over the team radio and labeled his pole lap as “pretty damn beautiful.” Despite a yellow flag incident hindering other competitors, Norris’ exemplary performance should not be overlooked. This timing of success was crucial for him, potentially the most significant since the season opener.…

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Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s work rate and unity after achieving his best qualifying result with the team at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he is set to start fourth. Despite facing challenges during practice, Ferrari introduced a new floor which boosted performance in qualifying, placing Hamilton on the second row alongside his teammate Charles Leclerc starting alongside polesitter Lando Norris. Hamilton, who secured victory in the sprint race at Shanghai, noticed an issue on his final run but remains pleased with the team’s progress as they aim to recover from…

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Factory Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi could benefit from new parts tested by development rider Lorenzo Savadori, potentially improving his performance at the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. Savadori’s strong showing on Saturday, including a season-best qualifying position and positive feedback on the new components, bodes well for Bezzecchi’s race day prospects. Bezzecchi, coming off a victory at the British Grand Prix and a solid Saturday performance, has the opportunity to capitalize on these developments. Savadori’s success with the new parts hints at their potential impact on Bezzecchi’s bike, with…

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Max Verstappen’s qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix was hindered by Pierre Gasly’s spin, affecting his final lap chances. Verstappen’s performance worsened during Q1 and Q2 due to changing weather conditions, with a significant gap to McLaren’s Lando Norris. Despite being sixth after Q3 opening runs, Gasly’s spin forced him to back off, costing him a final lap and dropping a position. Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the track temperatures impacting his RB21’s performance. He refrained from discussing Red Bull’s updates effect, emphasizing the unexpected setback in qualifying. Although starting…

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Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, has dismissed the ongoing speculation linking Max Verstappen, the Formula 1 world champion, with a seat at Mercedes as “a lot of noise.” Toto Wolff, his Mercedes counterpart, has shown interest in Verstappen in the past but has now suggested a scenario where George Russell and the Dutchman could potentially swap seats next year. However, Horner is adamant that the rumors surrounding Verstappen’s future are merely speculative, emphasizing their contract with the driver until 2028 and indicating they do not pay much…

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Marc Marquez, the current MotoGP championship leader, acknowledged the need to race cautiously at the Dutch Grand Prix due to injuries sustained during practice. Despite feeling the effects of two big crashes on Friday, Marquez secured a sprint race victory on Saturday, revealing some pain in his finger and right arm. He noted that while his performance was not greatly affected, his confidence and riding style may suffer due to the injuries. Marquez emphasized the importance of not risking another major crash, focusing on minimizing championship point loss in the…

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Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz confirmed damage to his FW47 caused his early qualifying exit, resulting in a 19th-place starting position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Spanish driver reported via team radio that the car was “undriveable” with issues under braking and lack of load in high-speed corners. Sainz later learned there was damage to the floor of his car, affecting downforce. Despite teammate Alex Albon making it to Q2, Sainz believed Q2 was possible for him, but Q3 would have been difficult due to soft…

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