Ferrari achieved its third consecutive victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours, marking a significant comeback in the sportscar arena. The 2025 win was unique as a customer car, the yellow Ferrari run by AF Corse, clinched the victory in a dominant fashion. The winning 499P Le Mans Hypercar, driven by Kubica, Ye, and Hanson, displayed exceptional performance by leading 277 of the event’s 387 laps. The victory margin was closer than previous years, with a mere fraction separating their win from the last year’s time. Despite challenges and penalties…
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Unraveling the F1 Drama: Red Bull’s Protest Denied and Norris’ Penalty Escapes Grid Drop
The Canadian Grand Prix’s closing stages sparked controversy, with the top five drivers closely packed and an incident between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Post-race, Red Bull lodged a protest, causing a delay in Christian Horner’s media briefing, similar to a prior incident in Miami. Red Bull challenged the legality of George Russell’s driving behind the safety car, alleging excessive braking and unsporting behavior aimed at tricking Max Verstappen. The team presented telemetry data and radio messages as evidence of what they deemed unsportsmanlike conduct by Russell. In response, Mercedes…
BővebbenControversy Strikes: Shepherd’s Shot at TCR UK Hat-Trick Denied by Disqualification at Croft
Pre-weekend TCR UK championship leader Adam Shepherd won all three races at Croft, but got disqualified from race two for avoidable contact. Shepherd’s Cupra Leon VZ led Callum Newsham’s Hyundai from the start of race one, while Steve Laidlaw spun on lap two and later had contact with Brad Hutchison. Despite this, Hutchison managed to secure third place ahead of Finn Leslie and Sam Laidlaw. In race two, Shepherd moved up to challenge for the lead, overtaking Newsham after a few laps, but was later disqualified, giving the win to…
BővebbenKirkwood Triumphs Over O’Ward to Secure Historic IndyCar Oval Win
Kyle Kirkwood secured his first oval win in IndyCar at Gateway after a series of close calls, holding off Pato O’Ward in a thrilling finish. Kirkwood’s strategic pitstop propelled him to victory, marking his third win of the season and fifth career triumph. The race was eventful, with incidents including Devlin DeFrancesco’s early crash and Will Power’s tyre failure. There were daring moves from drivers like Christian Rasmussen, who overcame a fire in the pits to claim third place. Despite challenges, Kirkwood maintained his lead and crossed the finish line…
BővebbenRevving Up the Competition: McLaren’s Declaration of Dominance after F1 Canadian GP Clash
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes McLaren must establish clear rules following a collision between their drivers during the Canadian Grand Prix. Lando Norris attempted to overtake his teammate Oscar Piastri, resulting in a crash that forced Norris to retire. McLaren has decided against naming a clear number one driver, allowing both drivers to race freely. Wolff draws parallels to managing conflicts between former Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and establishing rules to navigate similar situations in McLaren. Tovább a…
BővebbenRed Bull Raises Alarm on ‘Gamesmanship’ as F1 Drama Unfolds at Canadian GP
Christian Horner revealed that Red Bull requested the Canadian Grand Prix race director to watch out for any “gamesmanship” aimed at Max Verstappen by Formula 1 rivals. The reigning four-time world champion is close to a race ban due to penalty points from clashes in recent races, including one at the Spanish Grand Prix and another with George Russell in Montreal. During the race in Montreal, tensions rose again between Verstappen and Russell, with the latter starting from pole and the former in second place. Verstappen accused Russell over team…
BővebbenTriumph Against Adversity: Inter Europol’s Inspiring Victory at Le Mans LMP2
Nick Yelloly, the winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours LMP2 class, described this year’s race as having “more ups and downs than I’ve ever seen” with a roller-coaster final hour. Yelloly, along with Tom Dillmann and Jakub Smiechowski in the #43 Inter Europol ORECA-Gibson 07, was in a tight battle with the #48 VDS Panis Racing team throughout the race. Despite a penalty for speeding in the pitlane, the #43 car managed to take the lead when the #48 car slowed down due to a suspension issue. Yelloly, a…
BővebbenRacing Excellence: The Thrilling Showcase of Special Saloons and Modsports at Silverstone
Fans of Special Saloons and Modsports at Silverstone National circuit were treated to an entertaining race, with winners Danny Morris and Simon Allaway showcasing their self-built cars. Allaway grabbed pole position but encountered engine issues, giving Morris the chance to take the lead alongside Ian Stapleton and Ross Irvine. The race saw Morris and Allaway battling for the lead until mechanical problems thwarted Morris’ efforts. In the following race, Allaway and Morris quickly climbed the ranks again after encountering setbacks, with Pelling emerging victorious in the Modsports category. Swinging Sixties…
BővebbenMcLaren’s Strategic Response: Analyzing Norris’ Canada F1 Collision with Piastri
McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged the need for “tough conversations” following the intra-squad collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite the incident, the drivers will continue to have the freedom to race. The clash between Norris and Piastri during the Montreal race had similarities with McLaren’s 2011 incident involving Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Norris, being fully at fault, inadvertently compromised his own race by colliding with Piastri on the start-finish straight. Norris took immediate responsibility for the accident, showing self-criticism and apologizing to…
BővebbenStrategizing Success: McLaren’s Response to the F1 Canadian GP Collision
During the Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in a battle for the 2025 Formula 1 title. The incident occurred as Norris attempted an overtake on Piastri, resulting in a costly clash. Despite knowing he was at fault, Norris apologized immediately for his actions. Fortunately, Piastri emerged unscathed and managed to secure fourth place, extending his lead in the championship. McLaren’s approach of not favoring a ‘number one driver’ may need reassessment to prevent future clashes between teammates. Moving forward, both Piastri and Norris will need to…
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