Pierre Gasly blamed Yuki Tsunoda for their collision in the Monaco Grand Prix, stating that Tsunoda moved under braking, leading to the incident. Gasly clarified that the “no brakes” radio message broadcasted during the crash was taken out of context, emphasizing that he did have brakes. He explained that Tsunoda made a mistake before the tunnel, causing him to commit to a different line, resulting in the collision. While Gasly believes Tsunoda should have left space, Tsunoda defended his actions, claiming he was hugging the wall and didn’t want to…
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Bastianini’s Struggle: Reflecting on a Challenging Performance at the British GP
MotoGP KTM Tech3 rider Enea Bastianini expressed disappointment after calling the British GP the “worst race” of his career, citing a “very complicated day.” Starting from 17th on the grid, Bastianini finished 17th in challenging Silverstone conditions. Struggling to push himself on the bike, he considered going to the pit multiple times but decided to complete the race for himself and the team, though he was not satisfied with his performance. Bastianini voiced the need for improvements from KTM for his future, feeling like the worst rider on the track…
BővebbenGuinchard Triumphs Through Oulton Park’s Rainy Battleground to Strengthen GB4 Championship Lead
Daniel Guinchard’s race victory at Oulton Park was anything but routine, with challenging weather conditions causing tricky tyre choices for all drivers throughout the weekend. Despite starting on slicks and falling down the order in race one due to rain, Guinchard bounced back to win race two on slicks. Alex O’Grady’s strategic use of wet-weather tyres allowed him to secure a lead in race one and finish on the podium in race two. In the Ginetta Junior category, Rocco Coronel extended his winning streak to seven races, showcasing his dominance…
BővebbenRevving Up the Excitement: PepsiCo and F1 Join Forces for High-Octane Partnership
Long-time Formula 1 fans will remember the iconic Jordan 191 car, adorned in bright green and blue colors with 7Up logos, creating a lasting memory in motorsport history. Although the partnership with PepsiCo ended after a year due to focusing their marketing budget on Michael Jackson’s world tour, 7Up briefly made a return in 2002 as the ‘official soft drinks partner’ of the Williams team without car branding. PepsiCo has now established a multi-year agreement with Formula 1, introducing Gatorade as the official partner of sprint races and Sting Energy…
BővebbenHow Ferrari has downplayed latest Hamilton radio tension in F1 Monaco GP
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix resulted in Ferrari facing challenges due to tense radio communications between Lewis Hamilton and his engineer, following the race. Despite Charles Leclerc finishing second and Hamilton in fifth, both drivers weren’t overly celebratory, with Hamilton appearing somber during the post-race interviews. Hamilton received a penalty for impeding Max Verstappen during qualifying, which impacted his grid position and led to a difficult race for him. The miscommunication within the team during the race led to strained radio exchanges between Hamilton and his engineer, highlighting potential issues…
BővebbenControversy at the Indy 500: Three Finishers Disqualified for Technical Infractions
Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson, along with Kyle Kirkwood and Callum Ilott, were disqualified from this year’s race for failing technical inspections. Andretti-run cars of Ericsson and Kirkwood, as well as Ilott’s #90 Prema entry, were found to have irregularities. Modifications on the cars provided enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, leading to disqualification and a fine of $100,000 for each team. The front wing of Ilott’s car did not meet the minimum specifications, resulting in additional penalties for the teams and competition managers. Now, David Malukas is promoted to second place, and…
BővebbenRevving Up Action: Horner Calls for Track Changes to Supercharge Overtaking in F1
After Lando Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, Red Bull boss Christian Horner is pushing for significant changes in the Principality due to lack of variety between qualifying and race results. F1 introduced a new mandatory two-pitstop rule for the 2025 race, requiring drivers to use three sets of tyres across two compounds. The rule drew mixed reactions, with Horner acknowledging it made for a more interesting race, but he believes more drastic changes are needed to fix the Monaco GP’s predictability issue. Horner suggested potentially altering…
BővebbenSutton Surges Ahead: Dominating the Unpredictable Snetterton Weekend in BTCC
The recent British Touring Car Championship weekend at Snetterton saw unexpected outcomes, with the usual title contenders – Ash Sutton, Tom Ingram, Jake Hill – facing setbacks and failing to win. This led to surprising victories for Dan Cammish, Dan Rowbottom, and Mikey Doble, with Sutton still managing to score the highest points across races. Sutton has now extended his lead over Ingram to 15 points in the championship race, while Hill, despite being in third place, has fallen 40 points behind. Hill and the West Surrey Racing team have…
BővebbenBTCC’s Sutton set for international GT debut at Monza
Four-time BTCC champion Ash Sutton will make his international GT debut at Monza this weekend, sharing a BMW M4 GT3 Evo for Paradine Competition. Sutton leads the BTCC standings but is temporarily leaving his Ford Focus ST to participate in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup. Teammate Darren Leung invited Sutton to join after Harper’s IMSA commitment, showcasing Sutton’s potential in GT racing. Sutton found the GT3 experience eye-opening but enjoyable, leaving the door open for possible future outings in this new race format. This unique opportunity allows Sutton…
BővebbenUnveiling the Insights: 5 Key Takeaways from the MotoGP British Grand Prix
MotoGP’s current run of drama continued with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone providing another thrilling race and celebrating its 11th different winner in the past 11 editions, with Marco Bezzecchi and Aprilia emerging victorious while Marc Marquez extended his championship lead. Intense emotions were highlighted by Fabio Quartararo’s reaction to a technical failure during the race, adding to the excitement of the event. The Marquez brothers had a stroke of luck with red flags benefiting them in two races this season, allowing them to score valuable points and stay…
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