Dan Rowbottom won the final British Touring Car Championship race at Thruxton after a fierce battle. Starting from fifth, Rowbottom quickly moved up to third with a strong start. Poleman James Dorlin’s mistake allowed Rowbottom to take second place, with Jake Hill leading the race. Despite Hill’s advantage, Rowbottom managed to overtake him and secure the lead on the second lap. A mid-race safety car period shuffled the pack, allowing for intense battles within the top positions. Ultimately, Rowbottom maintained his lead to claim victory, followed by Cammish, Sutton, Proctor,…
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Innovative Ducati Adjustment Unlocks Bagnaia’s Potential: Tardozzi Spills the Secret
After struggling in races following his win in Austin, Pecco Bagnaia returned to the podium in Aragon after Ducati made changes to his braking system, providing him with more confidence. Team manager Davide Tardozzi stated that Ducati constantly supported Bagnaia’s quest for improvement. The Aragon Circuit poses unique challenges for MotoGP bikes due to its high brake usage, with Bagnaia opting for larger 355mm discs, a change that yielded positive results. Moving forward, Ducati plans to further enhance Bagnaia’s performance by introducing new features and testing different adjustments during the…
BővebbenRene Rast Dominates DTM Zandvoort with Lights-to-Flag Victory
“Team Schubert driver Rene Rast secured a dominant victory in the second DTM race at Zandvoort, leading from start to finish. Despite late pressure from teammate Marco Wittmann, Rast maintained his lead to claim the win, with BMW showing strong pace throughout the race. Rast expressed his satisfaction with the victory, acknowledging the mental and physical challenge the tough race presented. Wittmann, who took second place, highlighted the importance of team results over individual achievements, showcasing a strong team spirit within Schubert Motorsport. The race saw few incidents, with Thomas…
BővebbenSportsmanship Shines: Acosta Praises Bagnaia as ‘A Super Gentleman’ in Aragon Grand Prix Showdown
Pedro Acosta praised Francesco Bagnaia’s sportsmanship in their battle for third place at MotoGP’s Aragon Grand Prix. The low grip track at Motorland helped KTM showcase improvements in their RC16 bike, with Acosta and Binder performing well and threatening a podium finish. Despite finishing fourth in the main race, Acosta had a strong showing and enjoyed the intense battle with Bagnaia. Acosta’s choice of the hard front tyre compound proved to be the right decision, as it helped him avoid locking problems during the race. On the other hand, Brad…
BővebbenOgier Claims Victory in Sardinia, Yet Stay True to Limited WRC Campaign Scope
Sebastien Ogier has made it clear that he does not intend to compete in a full World Rally Championship season, despite his recent triumph in Sardinia which elevated him to second place in the standings. With impressive performances in his part-time campaign for Toyota, Ogier now stands 19 points behind the championship leader Elfyn Evans, showcasing his potential even while skipping some events. Ogier, who ended last season with an expanded schedule at Toyota’s request, has no plans to add more rallies to his current schedule and will take a…
BővebbenDefying Expectations: Sutton Secures Victory with Dominant Start at BTCC Thruxton
Four-time British Touring Car Championship title winner Ash Sutton delivered a brilliant performance to win the second race of the day at Thruxton, starting from fourth position. Despite starting fourth, Sutton’s NAPA-liveried Alliance Racing Ford Focus ST made a remarkable move to take the lead right from the start, passing pole-sitter Tom Ingram. Sutton excelled in building a significant lead over Ingram, who was unable to keep up due to having fewer turbo boosts available. Although Josh Cook applied pressure on Ingram during the race, Ingram managed to secure second…
BővebbenQuartararo’s Determination: Turning Setbacks into Triumphs in MotoGP
The Yamaha MotoGP team was relieved that the challenging Aragon Grand Prix weekend was finally over. Despite struggling during Friday, Fabio Quartararo’s strong qualifying effort saw him start from ninth on the grid but the sprint race was uncompetitive for him, finishing 11th on Saturday. Quartararo predicted a finish between seventh and 10th for Sunday’s main race but unfortunately crashed out of the points due to rear chatter and lack of grip. The reigning MotoGP champion acknowledged that it was a forgettable weekend for Yamaha due to electronics issues, lack…
BővebbenThe Dynamic Duo: Ex-Ferrari Engineers At the Helm of Mercedes’ F1 Dominance
Last summer, after 23 years, Simone Resta finally had the chance to focus on his garden. However, his top priority was moving to the UK to join Mercedes as the strategic development director, announced just two months after returning to Maranello from a secondment at Haas. Resta started working at Mercedes in October and assumed the role of deputy technical director, reporting directly to James Allison. Having previously worked together at Ferrari, Resta and Allison have a strong professional relationship. Resta’s main responsibilities include focusing on shorter-term and long-term strategic…
BővebbenA Champion’s Showcase: Marc Marquez Triumphs at MotoGP Aragon GP with Masterful Display
Marc Marquez dominated the race at Aragon to earn 25 crucial points for the championship, with Alex Marquez following in second place. Despite a strong start, Marc managed his pace well and maintained a comfortable lead throughout the race. Alex couldn’t match his brother’s speed, but held onto second place ahead of Francesco Bagnaia, who completed the podium. The battle for third was intense, with Pedro Acosta challenging Bagnaia until ultimately finishing in fourth. Brad Binder’s crash cost KTM a higher finish, but Franco Morbidelli and Fermin Aldeguer rounded out…
BővebbenSebastien Ogier Dominates WRC Sardinia, Makes History with Record Victory
Sebastien Ogier claimed his third win of the World Rally Championship season at Rally Italy Sardinia, despite a final-stage mistake that almost cost him the victory. Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais navigated the challenging gravel stages to secure an impressive win for Toyota, extending the team’s perfect start to the 2025 season. In a tight battle with Hyundai’s Ott Tanak throughout the rally, Ogier pulled ahead in the final stages to finish 7.9 seconds ahead and secure the victory. Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera finished third on the podium, with championship leader…
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