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Vowles: Hydraulic issue on kerb triggered Sargeant F1 Dutch GP crash

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“The incident happened just 24 hours after the driver crashed heavily on slicks in a drying track during qualifying. In the race, he stayed out on slicks in the wet early stages but lost a lot of time. When the track dried up, he was in last place and crashed after hitting the inside kerb at Turn 8. The team later confirmed that the crash was caused by a hydraulic issue that affected the steering. The driver admitted to being cautious during the race due to the incident in qualifying…

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Norris: McLaren F1 race pace still "nowhere near enough"

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The Englishman acknowledged that strategy played a role in their performance, particularly the decision to stay out on slicks at the start. However, he emphasized that the McLaren car was not as competitive on race day as it was in qualifying, especially when compared to rivals Aston Martin and Mercedes. He expressed disappointment with their pace and stated that their one-lap performance was stronger than their race pace. He believed that McLaren made the wrong call by not pitting for intermediates when it started to rain, which cost them positions.…

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10 things we learned at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen’s victory at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix showcased his ability to adapt to changing circumstances and entertain his home fans. Despite facing challenges from other drivers, such as Sergio Perez, who made better strategic decisions, Verstappen fought back to secure the win. The race also saw a resurgence for Aston Martin and poor strategy calls from McLaren and Mercedes. Ferrari continued to struggle, while Williams made headlines throughout the weekend. Verstappen’s ninth consecutive win puts him on par with Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 record, and he now looks to…

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Novalak 'didn't know I was in lead' of Dutch F2 race until safety car was deployed

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Trident’s driver, Clement Novalak, achieved his first series victory in a chaotic feature race where the top six title contenders encountered difficulties. Novalak swiftly moved up the field during the first safety car period and made a well-timed pitstop before the safety car was deployed, thanks to the crashes of championship leader Theo Pourchaire and title contender Frederik Vesti. Although Novalak was unaware of his lead until the safety car was right in front of him, he managed to maintain his position at the front. Despite experiencing a brake bias…

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Rins’ injury absence extends to Barcelona MotoGP round

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Six-time MotoGP race winner, Alex Rins, suffered a severe leg injury in a crash at the Italian GP in June. He underwent surgery, but his recovery has been slower than expected due to nerve healing issues in his foot. Rins has been unable to compete in the last five rounds. As a result, Iker Lecuona will continue to replace him at the upcoming Catalan GP. Lecuona, a former Tech3KTM rider, has been standing in for Rins since the Dutch GP and has achieved a 16th place finish in the Austrian…

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Ocon: Pirelli F1 wet “not the right tyre at any moment”

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Esteban Ocon, the French driver for Alpine, expressed his dissatisfaction with the choice of wet tires during the race, stating that it was the wrong tire at any moment. He believed that if the conditions were suitable for wet tires, a red flag would likely be issued, which did happen eventually. Ocon finished in 10th place and gained a point, but he believed he could have performed better. He lost ground at the start and had to pit later than desired due to the team’s tire strategy. Ocon questioned the…

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Sainz: Ferrari only sixth-fastest team in F1 Dutch GP

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Carlos Sainz admitted that Ferrari lacked pace during the mixed weather race, but he and the team executed a nearly flawless race to finish fifth, fending off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Sainz acknowledged that they were not at their usual pace, estimating themselves as the sixth-fastest car of the weekend. However, he praised the team for executing a strong race against faster cars and expressed pride in their fifth-place finish. Sainz also mentioned that the team made good strategy calls, except for one pit stop, and that their pace…

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Newgarden eliminated from IndyCar title race after St Louis exit

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In the IndyCar race at St. Louis, Josef Newgarden needed to finish within 108 points of Alex Palou to stay in contention for the championship. He led the race for 98 laps from his pole position, but Scott Dixon’s alternate pit strategy turned things around. Dixon pitted three times compared to most of his rivals’ five pit stops. In an attempt to regain his track position, Newgarden hit the wall at Turn 2 while trying to pass other cars. His suspension was too damaged to continue, and he finished 25th.…

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Autosport Podcast: F1 Dutch Grand Prix review

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The reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, continued Red Bull’s winning streak by overcoming poor weather conditions and a red flag to win the Dutch Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin finished in second place, while Pierre Gasly of Alpine completed the podium. Matt Kew, along with Alex Kalinauckas and Haydn Cobb, joined host Martyn Lee to discuss the race and how Verstappen managed to handle the pressure of racing at home and the challenges posed by two downpours. Tovább a cikkhez Forrás: Autosport.com

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Horner urged Red Bull to pit Verstappen before Dutch GP F1 red flag

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the rain could intensify and make the slicks a bad choice, but it paid off as the rain stopped and the track started drying up. Verstappen was able to make up a lot of time and passed Perez to reclaim the lead. It was a risky strategy, but it worked out in their favor. Horner also mentioned that luck played a part, as there were many variables that could have gone wrong. Overall, it was a fantastic team performance with successful pit stops and quick decision-making. Tovább a cikkhez Forrás:…

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