Category: Autosport

Lando Norris set the fastest time in the final free practice session before qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished second, ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, had a moment on the track, while Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman also faced challenges during the session. Max Verstappen clocked the fifth fastest time, and only Fernando Alonso came within half a second of Norris’ pace. Andrea Kimi Antonelli and the Williams duo completed the top 10, with Yuki Tsunoda finishing last and under…

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The Las Vegas Grand Prix has agreed to a two-year extension, ensuring Formula 1 cars will race down the Strip until at least 2027. With its unique position as a race promoted by the series itself, Vegas is secure on the calendar for the long term. Generating $934 million in revenue during the 2024 race weekend, the event is crucial for the city’s economy. President and CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Emily Prazer, confirmed the extension until 2027, with plans for even further collaboration in the future. The…

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Following an impressive Friday practice day at the Canadian Grand Prix, Williams seemed cautious, attributing their strong performance to running a different program than their competitors. Both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were in the top positions in the practice sessions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The team’s performance marked a return to form after a non-scoring race in Barcelona, and they are hopeful for a good race in Montreal, aiming to get back into the points. Albon stressed the importance of continuous improvement to maintain momentum into Saturday’s qualifying session.…

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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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