Category: Autosport

Flavio Briatore, as an executive advisor to Alpine, aims for the team to target victories in 2026 and become title contenders the following season. Following Oliver Oakes’ departure as team principal, Briatore has taken on increased responsibilities within the team. Despite a difficult start to the 2025 season, Alpine is gearing up to challenge at the front of the field with the upcoming rule changes in 2026. Briatore is optimistic about Alpine’s switch to Mercedes power in 2026, believing it will provide the team with the competitive edge needed. Briatore…

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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone was remarkable with Marco Bezzecchi securing a surprising win for Aprilia MotoGP team. The win came at a critical time amid uncertainty surrounding reigning champion Jorge Martin. The discussion continues in the latest episode of Tank Slappers, including Yamaha’s heart-breaking ride-height device failure costing Quartararo a potential victory. The team also reacts to Quartararo’s emotional response and Yamaha’s takeaway from the race. Other topics on the podcast include Ducati’s unexpected struggles, Pedro Acosta’s possible ultimatum to KTM, Zarco’s podium for Honda, and ways to…

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“Monaco Grand Prix wasn’t the most thrilling despite Lando Norris closing in on his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri after his first victory in the Principality. McLaren further solidified their lead in the constructors’ standings, with CEO Zak Brown beaming on the podium. Away from the track, Monaco was buzzing with the largest crowds and more activities than in recent memory, showcasing F1’s cultural and financial prosperity. The focus is on F1’s expansion in this episode, attracting new sponsors and lucrative deals like LVMH’s 10-year $1bn partnership, leveraging brands like Louis…

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At Santa Pod Raceway, the highly anticipated performance by Estonian racer Andres Arnover failed to shine against strong competition from three Dutch racers, with rain ultimately disrupting the outcome. The Main Event featured a Pro Modified double-header, combining the opening round of the FIA European Pro Mod Championship with round two of the Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship. Arnover had previously dominated the Motorsport UK round one with record-breaking performance but faced challenges at Santa Pod. Despite his recent success at Santa Pod’s Doorslammers race, where he achieved remarkable…

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On this day, the Williams team found reason to smile as Damon Hill claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, reigniting the crowd beneath the podium. Hill’s triumph, marked by waving arms in elation, was hailed as one of his most gratifying wins. Despite initial doubts following qualifying, Hill’s resilience in the race showcased his skill. Michael Schumacher’s early lead posed a challenge, but Hill’s determination to defend second place kept the race exhilarating. The absence of expected clashes at the tricky chicane added to the spectacle, with Schumacher’s Benetton…

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British Touring Car Championship star Tom Ingram believes that Excelr8 Motorsport has found the solution to its Hyundai’s lack of pace on damp tracks. Ingram narrowly missed out on his second BTCC crown in the 2024 season finale at Brands Hatch due to grip issues with the i30 N Fastback. The team worked on setup improvements during testing, like the three-day post-season test at Anglesey and pre-season testing at various tracks in dry conditions. Ingram confirmed progress in addressing the issues during a slippery track session at Snetterton, showing confidence…

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