Category: Autosport

George Russell acknowledges that his impressive performance in the second practice session at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix was the best possible result he could achieve in his Mercedes. He topped the timesheets, just narrowly ahead of Lando Norris. Russell attributed his success to the cooler track temperatures in Montreal and stated that he was pushing his car to its limits. Notably, Russell set his fastest time on the medium C5 tires, while Norris used the softer C6 compound. Russell expressed satisfaction at leading the leaderboard and acknowledged Mercedes’ strength…

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The new Le Mans Legends Series will feature LMP1 and LMP2 prototypes alongside GT cars from the mid-2010s, supporting rounds of the upcoming World Endurance Championship season. Organised by Peter Auto, the series will see a variety of machinery participating, including LMP2 cars from as recent as 2016. The aim is to cater to a younger audience interested in modern cars, like the Ferrari F430, Pescarolo, Peugeot 908, and iconic Audis and Corvettes. In addition to WEC events, the Le Mans Legends Series will also be part of the annual…

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The FIA has suspended Derek Warwick from FIA driver steward duties on the eve of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix for remarks made after Max Verstappen’s penalty in Spain. Warwick, a former F1 driver, was replaced by Enrique Bernoldi for the Canadian GP. Warwick’s suspension came after unauthorized media comments following the Spanish GP about the penalty on Verstappen for the clash with George Russell. Warwick’s statements on the penalty decision were not well-received, leading to his immediate suspension from steward duties for the Canadian Grand Prix. His critique…

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McLaren unveiled a full-scale model of its LMDh prototype for the WEC Hypercar class that’s set to debut in 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its Le Mans victory with the F1 GTR. Alongside the racing model, McLaren announced plans to sell a track-day version of the LMDh as part of Project Endurance, offering customers a chance to own an authentic Hypercar experience. The track-day car, powered by the same twin-turbo V6 engine as the racing prototype, is being developed in collaboration with Dallara. McLaren Racing oversees the car’s…

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Japanese rider Takaaki Nakagami will replace the injured Luca Marini at the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix in Mugello next week for the factory Honda squad. Marini is still recovering from injuries sustained during a Suzuka 8 Hours test in Japan. Honda previously raced with only one rider in Aragon, but now must field a substitute for Marini. Nakagami, who retired as a full-time rider last season to become a test rider for HRC, will make his debut with the official Honda MotoGP team. With Marini out, the possibility remains that…

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Lando Norris expressed disappointment at McLaren’s performance during Friday’s practice for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, stating it was their worst Friday of the season. Despite being a dominant team this year, Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri were not as competitive, with Norris seventh in the morning session and second in FP2, while Piastri was 14th and sixth, respectively. Other teams such as Mercedes, Red Bull, and Williams showed strong performance, leaving McLaren trailing. Despite McLaren introducing upgrades, Norris hinted they might revert back after struggling with consistency on…

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Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers and teams are once again debating the best tyre compounds for qualifying due to the introduction of the new C6 compound and Pirelli’s aggressive tyre selection. The softest tyres should offer more performance over a single lap, but the difference between the C6 and C5 is small, and high temperatures could lead to overheating issues with the C6 during qualifying. Some teams, like Alonso’s at Imola, may consider saving a set of mediums for better performance. Following the strategies at Imola…

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Derek Warwick has been suspended from his duties as a steward for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix due to controversial media interviews. The 70-year-old, with four grand prix podiums, was set to be a steward in Montreal but was suspended by the FIA. His comments about current drivers circulated by a gambling firm led to his suspension. Enrique Bernoldi will replace Warwick for the Canadian Grand Prix. Warwick apologized for his “ill-advised” comments and will return as a steward for the Austrian Grand Prix. This incident follows Johnny Herbert’s…

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