Category: Autosport

The five-word movie review was mixed. Ben Hunt found it good for non-F1 fans, while Mark Mann-Bryans believed it was not good for anyone watching. The racing scenes were visually impressive. The technology used was similar to Top Gun, with advanced camera techniques. The storylines around racing were criticized for being unrealistic. The love story outside the track was deemed weak and predictable. Overall, there were mixed opinions, with concerns about the portrayal of women and the unrealistic plot. Tovább a cikkhez

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Ferrari expressed surprise at the disqualification of its #50 499P Hypercar from fourth place at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, stating the car was safe despite missing four rear wing bolts and allegedly gaining a performance advantage. The team argued that the missing bolts did not compromise safety and the alleged advantage was irrelevant. Stewards claimed the car had an unusually high rear wing deflection and peaked in performance on lap 380 out of 387. Ferrari contested, clarifying that the alleged advantage occurred while the car was in the…

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Sebastien Bourdais acknowledged that Cadillac still needs to make improvements after its factory cars at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours did not reach the podium despite starting from first and second positions. The #12 and #38 Jota entries faced early pace issues, being passed by competitors like the #5 Porsche in the first minute and dropping out of the top 10 by the third hour. Eventually, the #12 car driven by Alex Lynn, Norman Nato and Will Stevens finished fifth, while the #38 car dealt with punctures and penalties,…

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Formula 1 has extended its contract with the promoters of the Canadian Grand Prix until 2035, securing the Montreal race’s presence on the calendar for another decade. The agreement includes an extension of Bell Media’s media rights deal. F1 Chief Stefano Domenicali highlighted the race’s historic significance and paid tribute to Montreal’s vibrant atmosphere and passionate fans, expressing excitement for the upcoming years. The head of the race, Jean-Philippe Paradis, emphasized the importance of the event’s continuation in Montreal, citing its iconic status, unique city setting, and global appeal. Montreal’s…

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Thailand’s cabinet approved a bid to bring a Formula 1 grand prix to Bangkok, with a plan for the race to join the F1 calendar from 2028 on a five-year deal and a $1.2 billion budget allotted for the bid. Tourism minister Sorawong Thienthong revealed the approval during a press conference, signaling Thailand’s strong commitment to hosting the prestigious event. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Williams driver Alex Albon have actively engaged in discussions with Thai officials to push forward on the potential race. Albon, who met with the prime…

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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull for protesting George Russell’s Canadian Grand Prix victory and labeled it “embarrassing”. Even though Russell claimed his first win of the season, Red Bull protested against alleged infractions during the late safety car period. Wolff expressed his disappointment at the delay caused by the protests and deemed Red Bull’s actions as petty and small-minded. He highlighted that victory should be determined on track and saw the protest as unnecessary. The FIA dismissed Red Bull’s claim, stating that Russell’s actions were within…

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