Category: Autosport

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are cautiously optimistic about their new Ferrari car floor’s impact on their competitiveness following a low-key Friday at Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix, with Leclerc sitting out FP1 for rookie Dino Beganovic, and Hamilton facing early gearbox issues affecting his long runs. Ferrari introduced a fully revamped floor at the Red Bull Ring, aiming for additional aerodynamic load throughout different cornering speeds for a net performance boost. Despite Leclerc showing strength over long runs, the performance gain on one lap seems minimal, with both drivers…

Lando Norris has been facing challenges in adapting to the 2025 McLaren’s handling, especially during qualifying, where he has struggled to push the car to the limit, in contrast to his teammate Oscar Piastri. The reduced feedback from the car, particularly in terms of ‘cueing,’ has made it difficult for Norris to predict how the car will respond to his inputs, affecting his performance in qualifying sessions. While Piastri has also noticed the front axle ‘numbness,’ he has managed to secure more pole positions compared to Norris due to his…

The Acropolis Rally Greece was a challenging reminder of why World Rally Championships crews and teams are considered elite in motorsport, tackling one of the toughest days in the sport. The event saw intense physical demands with rough stages and scorching temperatures extending over a grueling 14-hour day on the road. The decision to move the rally back to June from September only heightened the heat and stage difficulties, testing the resilience of teams and drivers. The extreme conditions showcased the WRC’s allure as teams coped with nearly 500 kilometers…

Although McLaren appeared dominant in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix, drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri expressed concern about world champion Max Verstappen catching up to them. Norris led FP2 after sitting out FP1, with Piastri closely behind, following their collision at the previous race in Canada. Despite their strong performance, both drivers acknowledged the threat posed by Verstappen and other competitors like Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin. The McLaren team focused on fine-tuning their car’s performance for qualifying, recognizing the potential challenges ahead. Piastri, leading the standings, remained…

Despite two terrifying crashes at the Assen circuit, Marc Marquez miraculously escaped major injuries and managed to keep his sense of humor intact despite needing stitches in his chin. The first incident occurred during the practice session, where Marquez took a hard fall at almost 200kph, resulting in his hand losing circulation. Later, he lost control in the afternoon session, getting dragged across the track and gravel, leading to injuries that required stitches on his chest and chin. This scene brought back memories of his serious 2013 Mugello accident, where…

Ott Tanak is currently leading the Acropolis Rally Greece after a challenging Friday amid high temperatures, pushing the World Rally Championship crews to their limits. Tanak’s steady pace and ability to avoid significant delays allowed him to finish the day with a 3.0s lead over his Hyundai teammate Adrien Fourmaux, with Sebastien Ogier of Toyota in third place [+16.9s]. Friday proved to be one of the toughest days of the season, with crews battling extreme heat inside the cars reaching nearly 70C as they navigated rough gravel stages that caused…

Lando Norris returned to the cockpit and set the fastest time in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix after his crash in Canada. He was 0.157s ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri, who leads the championship. Max Verstappen took third place for Red Bull. Lance Stroll was the closest competitor to the McLarens, with Charles Leclerc in fifth for Ferrari. George Russell, who won in Canada, was sixth fastest in FP2. Lewis Hamilton struggled, finishing in tenth after gearbox issues and being summoned to the stewards for blocking another…