Category: Autosport

Dirty and deliberate incidents have a long history in Formula 1, but the question arises if they are becoming more frequent or changing in character. Some drivers are even identified as repeat offenders. Reviewing some of the lowlights of F1 track behavior history can provide valuable insight into this matter. In the 1975 Monaco Grand Prix, a notable incident involved James Hunt and Patrick Depailler, showcasing the challenges of overtaking in Monaco and the risks involved. Hunt found himself in an altercation with Depailler, resulting in a collision and a…

Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko expressed confusion over Max Verstappen’s decision making during the chaotic final laps of the Spanish Grand Prix, where incidents unfolded rapidly. Marko highlighted the pivotal moment when Verstappen lost third place to Charles Leclerc after a safety car restart on lap 61. Following a series of events, including a clash with George Russell, Verstappen received a 10-second penalty and three penalty points, putting him at risk of a race ban. Verstappen later apologized for his actions, admitting it was unsportsmanlike. Marko supported the…

Rodin Motorsport’s Alex Ninovic emerged as the new GB3 Championship leader after securing victory in the opener at Spa-Francorchamps, while Hillspeed’s Freddie Slater made an impressive comeback from last on the grid to win race three. The disrupted first qualifying session saw Slater stop on track early on, resulting in him and Hitech’s Deagen Fairclough starting from the back of the grid for all races. Despite this, Ninovic’s win in race one elevated him to the top of the standings. The second race saw Japanese driver Kanato Le claim victory…

In Saturday’s GT & Sports Car Cup season-opener, a venomous AC Cobra outperformed Jaguar E-types, showcasing a thrilling two-hour race at the Historic Sports Car Club-run International Trophy on the Grand Prix circuits. Chris Chiles bravely battled the Jags of Richard Kent and John Pearson, with the Cobra leading before making its first pit stop. Despite challenges, Jaguars secured second to fifth places, with notable performances from Alistair Dyson, James Dorlin, and Mark Burton/Jason Minshaw. Crispin Harris/James Wilmoth shone in GT3, while Malcolm Paul/Rick Bourne and Alice Locke/Matt Green emerged…

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner disclosed that Max Verstappen apologized in the Spanish Grand Prix debrief room for his clash with George Russell. Verstappen, who was penalized with three penalty points and a 10-second penalty, was involved in a controversial incident where he seemingly deliberately made contact with Russell in the closing stages of the race. Despite initially resisting giving back a position to Russell as instructed by his engineer, Verstappen eventually collided with the Mercedes driver. Horner mentioned on Instagram that Verstappen acknowledged his mistake immediately…

The stewards’ ruling on Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell in the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix resulted in a 10-second penalty and three additional points on his licence, bringing him close to a race ban threshold. Verstappen will need to be cautious in the upcoming races in Montreal and Spielberg to avoid accumulating more penalty points. Over the past year, most of his 11 penalty points have stemmed from collisions or forcing rivals off the track. One incident contributing to his penalty points was at the 2024 Austrian Grand…

Two-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Senna Proctor is returning to the series ahead of schedule for the Thruxton weekend. Proctor, a 26-year-old Yorkshireman, was initially set to join the Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai team from the Croft round in August. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Michael Crees stepped down early, allowing TCR UK racer Ryan Bensley to fill in temporarily. Proctor’s contract has now been expanded to include Thruxton and Oulton Park in addition to the original five events. He reunites with Excelr8 team-mates, driving the same Hyundai chassis he…