Category: Autosport

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella stated that Lando Norris was “trying too hard” during the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, leading to a scruffy lap and a starting position of seventh in Montreal. Despite a challenging Friday, Norris set the fastest time in FP3 before struggling in qualifying, ultimately landing on the fourth row due to significant mistakes. Stella explained that Norris, eager to push himself, may have overextended himself, but acknowledged his progress in feeling more comfortable in the car compared to the beginning of the season. Despite…

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One of the three updates applied by McLaren for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix concerned a minor tweak to the front suspension, consistently used in the first third of the 2025 season. Lando Norris opted to continue with the updated suspension during qualifying, while Oscar Piastri reverted to the previous setup that had proven successful thus far. Team principal Andrea Stella mentioned that the subtle modification aimed to provide the drivers with slightly more feedback at the front end, addressing the perceived lack of sensitivity in the MCL39 reported…

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Mercedes driver George Russell defended suspended FIA steward Derek Warwick’s right to speak to the media and believed that anything more than a one-race ban for his comments would have been excessive. Warwick was temporarily relieved of his duties for the Canadian Grand Prix after making controversial media interviews. The 70-year-old, who has four grand prix podiums, was removed as a steward for the event. Warwick’s statements about current drivers and incidents like Max Verstappen’s crash at the Spanish Grand Prix led to his suspension. Russell supported Warwick’s reinstatement, emphasizing…

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The margins in qualifying for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix were incredibly tight, with just 0.841 seconds separating the entire field, which is the blink of an eye when standing at the finish line. George Russell and Max Verstappen had a thrilling battle for pole position, with only a 0.16-second difference at the chequered flag, showing the intense competition at the top. Mercedes seemed to have a strong performance all weekend, while Red Bull and Verstappen faced challenges with heavy steering and brake issues but eventually found their peak…

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With one quarter of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours remaining, Ferrari has taken control of the race, as just seven seconds separate its lead duo. Despite some setbacks, including drive-through penalties for yellow-flag violations, the Ferraris managed to stay in the lead ahead of Porsche and Toyota. Robert Kubica put up a strong performance for Ferrari, closing in on the competition with rapid laps. The #50 Ferrari climbed to third position, benefiting from Porsche’s strategy missteps. Porsche fell to fourth place, with the best Toyota trailing behind. The #15…

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Porsche leads the shaken up order in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours at the halfway stage, with Laurens Vanthoor driving the #6 PPM 963 ahead of Ferrari. The factory Ferraris initially challenged, but a penalty for the #50 Ferrari and strategic fuel economy by Kevin Estre in the #6 Porsche shifted the lead. Ferrari team orders saw the lead transfer from the #83 AF Corse Ferrari to the #51 factory Ferrari driven by James Calado after Phil Hanson’s off-track incident. However, a series of penalties for the factory Ferraris…

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Isack Hadjar has been given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz during qualifying for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix due to a miscommunication with his Racing Bulls team. As a result, Hadjar will now start the race in 12th place despite originally qualifying in 9th. Hadjar stated his innocence initially, claiming he was misinformed by his team about Sainz’s situation on track. The penalty was imposed after a thorough investigation by the stewards involving input from both drivers, team representatives, and video evidence. Carlos Sainz was also…

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Lando Norris acknowledged making significant errors during a frustrating qualifying round at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Despite driving for McLaren, a team with a historical advantage this season, he could only secure seventh place at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Norris attributed his lackluster performance to track-specific challenges like low grip and heavy kerb use in Canada. While disappointed by the missed opportunities in qualifying, he remains optimistic about McLaren’s potential to improve during the race. Norris aims to make up ground on his teammate Piastri and hopes…

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Max Verstappen expressed his disinterest in discussing his penalty points ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, where he qualified on the front row with George Russell. The attention is on their battle after a controversial incident in the Spanish Grand Prix led to Verstappen receiving penalty points. Verstappen, close to a one-race ban, was frustrated by the continuous questions about the situation during media sessions. Despite the pressure, he remained defiant about changing his driving approach. Russell, aware of the circumstances, emphasized the focus on winning while anticipating a challenging…

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