Broc Feeney won the third and final Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway near Perth, dominating the race in Western Australia. He secured pole position with a significant lead and held on for a narrow victory over the 83 laps. Matt Payne finished second after overcoming a fuel-flow issue and benefited from a late safety car period. James Courtney, starting from 13th, surprised everyone by finishing third after a strategic pitstop during the safety car period. Feeney praised his team’s performance and highlighted the importance of managing pace and pit stops.…
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Comeback King: From Shunt to Speed – Hospital Clears Cook for Racing After Thruxton Crash
Josh Cook, the record holder for wins at the British Touring Car Championship in Thruxton, has been cleared to race after a serious crash during qualifying at the Hampshire track. Despite a massive shunt in torrential conditions, Cook’s One Motorsport Honda Civic Type R has been repaired by the team, allowing him to start the first race in 14th position mid-grid. The impact led Cook to be sent to the hospital in Winchester for a precautionary X-ray on his right foot, but he has been given the green light to…
BővebbenCould Lewis Hamilton really be in free fall?
“Yes, Lewis Hamilton’s performance seems to be declining, based on comments from his friend and former F1 driver Johnny Herbert. Herbert suggested that Ferrari should prioritize investing in Charles Leclerc rather than Hamilton, who had a disappointing finish in the Spanish GP. Hamilton has expressed frustration with his performance and the new challenges he faces after switching from Mercedes to Ferrari. Despite his efforts at Ferrari’s factory and during race weekends, Hamilton seems to be struggling to find the missing elements needed for success. Many are now questioning whether Hamilton…
BővebbenHyundai to push for WRC Sardinia win and “accept the consequences”
Hyundai is determined to secure its first win of the 2025 World Rally Championship campaign at Rally Italy Sardinia and is ready to face the consequences of pushing for victory. The team faces pressure to end Toyota’s perfect winning streak this year at a rally where Hyundai has only been beaten twice since 2016. Ott Tanak of Hyundai is 11.1s behind Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier heading into the final stages on Sunday, still within striking distance of victory after a challenging Saturday. The team’s technical director, Francois-Xavier Demaison, emphasizes the need…
BővebbenThe Rise of a New Talent: Manu González Makes Testing Debut with Aprilia at Aragón in MotoGP
Aprilia is set to grant Manuel Gonzalez his MotoGP debut at the upcoming collective test at Aragón, as reported by Motorsport.com. The current Moto2 World Championship leader will replace Ai Ogura at Trackhouse, Aprilia’s satellite team, at the test session. Ogura, recovering from leg surgery, will be sidelined, potentially returning for the Mugello round. González, 22, has had a stellar season in the intermediate class, with three wins and five podiums in the first seven rounds. This performance prompted Aprilia and Trackhouse to offer him a chance to ride a…
BővebbenFlawed Braking Frustration: Bagnaia’s Struggle in Sprint Race
Francesco Bagnaia, currently facing a challenging time on the MotoGP grid at the Aragon Grand Prix, has been plagued by braking problems, particularly with the front wheel constantly locking, affecting his confidence on the Ducati. Despite qualifying in P4, the sprint race mirrored his struggles from practice, resulting in a disappointing 12th-place finish as his lack of bike confidence persisted. Bagnaia openly expressed his dismay at the tough race, acknowledging the difficulties he faced with the bike’s handling and braking issues that hindered his performance on the track. Looking ahead…
BővebbenMarc Marquez Displays Tactical Brilliance in Aragon MotoGP Victory
Marc Marquez has been dominant during MotoGP’s Aragon Grand Prix weekend, despite a slip-up in Q2 briefly costing him pole position to his brother, Alex Marquez. Marc managed to secure the win in the sprint race after a wheel-spinning start dropped him down the order, showcasing his racing prowess. Marquez admitted to pushing the limits during qualifying but maintained control in the sprint race. He acknowledged the risk-taking behavior and the challenges it posed, particularly with fast riders like Alex Marquez. Despite a slight contact with Pedro Acosta during the…
BővebbenOgier’s Grit and Skill Shine Through on Treacherous Sardinia Saturday
Sebastien Ogier will start the final day of Rally Italy Sardinia with an 11.1s lead after a challenging Saturday. He faced tough competition from Ott Tanak in difficult conditions with a high puncture risk. Despite a morning puncture, Tanak fought back in the afternoon stages, but Ogier maintained his lead. Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera also had a solid day, avoiding issues and holding onto third place. Team-mates Elfyn Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari experienced drama, impacting the leaderboard. Adrien Fourmaux suffered setbacks, including a puncture and a roll, while Thierry…
BővebbenShane Sutton Breaks Through at Thruxton in Rainy Qualifying
Ash Sutton secured pole position for the fourth round at Thruxton, his first since the 2023 season finale, showcasing his mastery of wet conditions in his NAPA Ford Focus ST. Despite facing disadvantages such as limited TOCA Turbo Boost per lap, Sutton managed to outperform his competitors and set the pace across all three qualifying rounds. Joining Sutton on the front row was Tom Ingram, the 2022 champion, who also adapted well to the wet track with three seconds of TTB allowance. Sutton’s performance was exceptional, finishing 0.294 seconds ahead…
BővebbenQuartararo’s Struggle: Battling an ‘Unrideable’ Yamaha in Aragon MotoGP Showdown
At the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, Fabio Quartararo was Yamaha’s most vocal rider expressing frustration with electronics issues, which visibly affected his performance on track. Despite efforts from Yamaha engineers to address the problems on Friday night, Quartararo could only qualify ninth on the grid for the race, and subsequently finished outside the points in 11th place. Quartararo faced rear chatter issues during the race, impacting his ability to push and deteriorating lap by lap, making it a challenging ride. He emphasized the importance of improvements made for Saturday, highlighting…
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