Broc Feeney showcased his dominance at Hidden Valley with two victories and an expanded points lead in the Darwin circuit, solidifying his title as the king of the track. The Triple Eight driver secured pole position for both races, maintained control throughout, and further widened his championship lead in the Northern Territory. Despite some minor anticlimactic moments, Feeney managed the race strategically and confidently, securing two wins and setting his sights on the next challenge. The second race witnessed drivers preserving their tires in the scorching temperatures, with Anton De…
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The Race is On: Turkey Seeks Formula 1 Comeback as Madrid 2026 Bid Remains Uncertain
Turkish Grand Prix organizers are willing to host a Formula 1 race in 2026 if the new Madrid track is not completed on time, as announced on the 10th of June. The Madrid circuit, Madring, is facing opposition and doubts about its completion by the scheduled race date of 13th September, leading to the possibility of Istanbul Park filling in. The Istanbul Park circuit is eager to make a comeback to the F1 calendar permanently, following its recent stints in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. The Turkish Automobile Sports…
BővebbenBagnaia Shines Bright in Home Turf Trials at Italian GP
MotoGP star Francesco Bagnaia expressed feeling a sense of “relief” after Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix. Starting the day eighth in FP1, he rose to second during the official practice session at Mugello, trailing KTM’s Maverick Vinales by just over a tenth of a second. Despite a disappointing start to the 2025 campaign, being third in the championship, Bagnaia is 93 points behind leader Marc Marquez, his new team-mate. While struggling with a nervous bike in the morning and a quickly degrading rear tire in the afternoon, Bagnaia…
BővebbenRevving Up the Excitement: Motorsport.tv to Showcase Thrilling Nurburgring 24 Hours Action Live!
The 2025 Nurburgring 24 Hours race will be broadcast live on Motorsport.tv throughout the weekend. This historic event has been taking place since 1970, attracting some of the top GT drivers in the world to compete on the challenging Nordschleife circuit in Germany. Part of the Intercontinental GT Challenge series, this year’s calendar consists of five intense rounds, with the Nurburgring event being the second one following the season opener at Bathurst. After Nurburgring, the championship moves to Spa for another 24-hour race, followed by races at Suzuka and Indianapolis…
BővebbenRacing Towards Greatness: Inspiring the Next Generation of IndyCar Champions
In the recent Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato showcased his driving prowess by leading many laps and finishing in ninth place. Despite a small error in pitlane, he narrowly missed out on securing his third victory at the Speedway. As Sato, at 48, nears the end of his racing career, Japanese driver Kakunoshin Ohta has emerged as a potential successor to carry on the Japanese legacy at the Indy 500. Ohta, known for his success in Super Formula and Super GT, has been supported by Honda to compete in the IMSA…
BővebbenQuartararo doubtful for MotoGP’s Italian GP after hospital visit for shoulder
MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo was taken to the hospital after a significant accident during the first official practice session at the Italian Grand Prix. The Yamaha rider crashed after 10 minutes when the front of the bike slipped away from him at Turn 4 in Mugello. Quartararo dislocated his left shoulder in the crash but continued to slide into the gravel trap. After popping his shoulder back into place himself, he returned to the pits, where he received medical attention from the championship’s medical director, Angel Charte. Despite the…
BővebbenPitt makes F1 car debut in McLaren test at COTA
Brad Pitt, known for his upcoming role as a Formula 1 driver in a summer blockbuster, recently got the chance to drive a real F1 car for the first time during a private McLaren test at the Circuit of the Americas. McLaren confirmed the test and hinted at it on social media, where they shared an image of driver overalls with Pitt’s initials and a caption referencing a “Sonny day in Austin,” a nod to his character Sonny Hayes in the film. Pitt traveled to Texas after the New York…
BővebbenRevving Through Time: Delving Into Gary Watkins’ Top Formula 1 Season on Autosport Retro Podcast
Sportscar correspondent Gary Watkins hosszan beszél az Autosport főszerkesztőjével, Kevin Turnerrel, az 1983-as Formula 1-es szezonról – az ő kedvenc szezonjáról a történelemben. Ez egy új korszakot jelentett a bajnokság számára, mivel a ‘térfogat-hatású’ padlók betiltásra kerültek, ami intenzív csatát hozott a turbófeltöltéses motorok és a természetes szívású Cosworth V8 motorok között. Az 1983-as szezonban Nelson Piquet és Alain Prost között zajlott a harc, ahol végül a brazil a dél-afrikai utolsó futamon megszerezte második címét. Piquet nyerte a bajnoki címet a Brabham számára, ez volt a csapat utolsó trófeája, és…
BővebbenRevving Up Reform: Red Bull’s Canadian GP Protest Sparks Calls for Change in Formula 1
The decision by Red Bull to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix faced sharp criticism from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who deemed it “petty” and “embarrassing”. The delay in confirming George Russell’s victory due to the appeal drew negative reactions from fans and media. The FIA took over five hours to officially declare Russell’s win after he was cleared by the stewards. Max Verstappen left Canada before the confirmation, not waiting to possibly inherit the win. Red Bull’s protest regarding Russell’s driving conduct was dismissed, but the drawn-out…
BővebbenThe Remarkable Journey: Hanson’s Victory at Le Mans
Phil Hanson considers starting his car racing career in endurance racing as the best mistake he ever made. Nine years later, he celebrates winning the Le Mans 24 Hours overall in a Ferrari, which he describes as a crazy story. Hanson’s success includes victories and championships in LMP3 in the Asian Le Mans Series, along with titles in the European Le Mans Series and World Endurance Championship. His unconventional route to sportscar racing was influenced by Tockwith Motorsports and a successful karting career. Hanson, now 25, has competed in Le…
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