“Marcus Littlewood has surged to second place in the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings, while Ali Bray has strengthened his lead at the top. Ali Bray remains undefeated in the British Racing & Sports Car Club’s Mazda MX-5 Championship, securing narrow victories at Donington Park and extending his lead to 12 wins in the 2025 season. Following his Radical Cup UK wins at Snetterton, Marcus Littlewood now stands as Bray’s closest competitor, climbing 20 spots on the leaderboard. George Line, a Monoposto specialist, moved to third place after claiming…
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The Need for Speed: Porsche Dominates Le Mans 24 Hours Practice
Mathieu Jaminet put Porsche Penske Motorsport on top in Free Practice 3 for the Le Mans 24 Hours, clocking a 3m24.717s. Jaminet drove the #5 entry from the German-American partnership. The Jota-run Cadillacs with Bamber and Stevens followed closely behind. The #51 Ferrari led most of the session, but ended up in fourth place. In LMP2, Mathias Beche led the class in TDS Racing’s #29 ORECA-Gibson. Numerous incidents occurred during the three-hour practice, including a red flag caused by AF Corse’s ORECA crashing. In LMGT3, Zacharie Robichon’s #27 Aston Martin…
BővebbenBen Sulayem Leads FIA to Historic Passage of Controversial Reforms in Landmark Political Triumph
The FIA General Assembly recently approved changes to the governing body’s statutes and ethics code, seen as a victory for President Mohamed Ben Sulayem yet criticized for lowering governance standards. The amendments include an earlier candidate declaration deadline, increased presidential influence on FIA Senate, and aligning committee terms with the president’s tenure. Potential candidates can be disqualified based on integrity concerns. The FIA members supported the statute changes with an 83.35% vote, and ethics code amendments with an 88.83% majority. These amendments aim to enhance governance processes and confidentiality, offering…
BővebbenRevving Up Security: 1Password and Red Bull Collaboration Takes Center Stage at Canadian Grand Prix F1 Academy
Partnerships between Formula 1 teams and their brands are on the rise, with sponsorship in the series surpassing $2 billion. The collaboration between Red Bull and 1Password is a prime example, as 1Password unveiled a special F1 Academy race livery for Alisha Palmowski in Canada. Palmowski races for Campos, sporting the Red Bull livery, and a unique paint job was revealed before the Canadian race weekend. The bespoke design by Canadian artist Kirsten McCrea was showcased in Toronto before the Montreal event. Red Bull aims to showcase female talent with…
BővebbenNavigating the New Terrain: Lotterer’s Journey in Adapting to LMP2 Racing
Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer faced challenges getting up to speed with LMP2 machinery in his class debut for IDEC Sport. Lotterer drove the #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 as part of the team’s partnership with Genesis Magma Racing, set to enter Hypercar ranks next year. Teamed with rookies Jamie Chadwick and Mathys Jaubert after Logan Sargeant’s sudden departure. Despite struggling in qualifying, Lotterer praised the LMP2 car’s agility and speed compared to Hypercars. Lotterer acknowledged overdriving in qualifying due to unfamiliarity with the Goodyear tyres, focusing on improving…
BővebbenIron Lynx’s Resilience Shines as Team Adapts to Unexpected Setback at Le Mans
The Iron Lynx team had to switch the chassis on its #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 following a significant crash during the opening practice at Le Mans 24 Hours by Stephen Grove. Mercedes’ return to Le Mans since 1999 got off to a rough start as Grove crashed heavily during his initial push lap around the Dunlop Chicane, causing the car to miss Wednesday’s qualifying sessions. The front-end damage required the chassis to be replaced with the one used in the European Le Mans Series. Despite most parts being undamaged, the critical…
BővebbenHow much importance should we really place on Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying?
Opinions are split on the importance of grid position for the Le Mans 24 Hours, with only 15 remaining Hypercars set for Hyperpole this Thursday evening. The format shakeup this year sees 10 cars selected in the first session for a shot at the best grid positions in the second session. While starting at the front is desirable, last year’s polesitter’s fate serves as a cautionary tale, with the #7 Toyota starting from the back and finishing second. Porsche driver Mathieu Jaminet downplays the qualifying excitement, emphasizing the race pace’s…
BővebbenThe Uncertain Future of Colapinto: A Closer Look at the Challenges Facing His F1 Career
The quote “Sit long by the river,” often wrongly attributed to Sun Tzu, implies a passive but observant approach to seeing the consequences of one’s enemies. Alpine has become a hub of uncertainty, with a revolving door of senior executives creating a sense of instability within the organization. This instability has extended to the racing team itself, as seen when Jack Doohan was replaced by Franco Colapinto after the Miami Grand Prix. The situation regarding Colapinto’s races became ambiguous, with conflicting statements from the official announcement and team principal Flavio…
BővebbenStaying in the Fast Lane: Ferrari Sticks with Winning Formula for WEC Hypercar Team in 2026
Ferrari plans on maintaining the same lineup of drivers for its two factory 499P Le Mans Hypercars in the 2026 World Endurance Championship campaign. The team’s sportscar racing boss, Antonello Coletta, emphasizes the importance of stability in the AF Corse-run works Hypercar team’s driver lineup. Coletta expresses satisfaction with the current driver lineup and their performances since the introduction of the 499P in 2023. However, he highlights that it’s premature to confirm if the lineups for both cars will stay unchanged for a fourth season. With the Hypercar driver market…
BővebbenWhy Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to brother Alex’s in Aragon MotoGP
Alex Marquez acknowledges Ducati’s decision not to provide upgrades for his MotoGP bike, while Marc asserts that their bikes were “identical” at Aragon. Last season, Marc joined Ducati’s Gresini team alongside Alex, with the latter receiving minimal upgrades compared to factory riders. Marc currently leads Ducati’s ranking and has claimed four victories, with Alex trailing as a satellite team rider in the championship. During recent tests, Alex and Marc faced limitations in receiving new parts for their GP24 bikes, prompting discussions on fair treatment within Ducati. Despite the disparity in…
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