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…
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Sutton 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…
BővebbenThe Untouchable Problem: Unraveling the Flaw in the Monaco GP Pitstop Rule
After last year’s Monaco race was described as a “procession,” Formula 1 and the FIA made a rule change for this year’s grand prix, requiring each driver to make at least two pitstops. This move aimed to add strategic intrigue to the race, sparking tension and mixed reactions among teams and fans. While the 2025 rule was effective in introducing suspense and multiple strategic scenarios, some felt it made the race feel too artificial. Despite the increased strategic elements, overtaking remained difficult in Monaco, with divergent pit strategies being the…
BővebbenHow “stroke of genius” set up Racing Bulls for season-best result at F1 Monaco GP
Sitting in the Monaco Grand Prix media centre during Sunday’s Formula 1 race, the press pack debated the effectiveness of the mandatory two-stop rule. Racing Bulls shone by using a clever strategy with a backup car to create a pit stop gap, impressively executed by Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson. Their strategic call paid off with Hadjar finishing sixth and Lawson eighth on a sunny afternoon in Monaco, much to the delight of the team. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer praised the team’s genius strategists and highlighted the risk that…
BővebbenUnstoppable Osborne: Mini Dominates Snetterton Circuit Once Again
Jamie Osborne’s remarkable turnaround in form, winning five of the first six races in the Mini Challenge season, stands in stark contrast to his winless run in 2024, leaving him somewhat incredulous at his dominant start. Osborne expressed surprise at surpassing his expectations of a few podium finishes to leading the championship, describing the experience as surreal. Despite a challenging race in Snetterton, where he faced tough competition from Tom Ovenden, Osborne still managed to triumph in the second race. This victory, along with his commanding performance in race three,…
BővebbenRussell: F1 should make Monaco GP a qualifying race
George Russell believes a significant change might be necessary for the Monaco Grand Prix format following an unsuccessful Formula 1 rules experiment that involved using three tyre sets to create strategic variance. Despite the intention to add excitement, the top four qualifiers maintained their positions, and artificial tactics like purposely slowing down hindered genuine competition, frustrating drivers like Russell. Russell personally faced challenges during the race, including a penalty for failing to yield after shortcutting a chicane while stuck behind a slower car, expressing his discontent with the current state…
BővebbenIndy 500: Palou surges by Ericsson for maiden win
Alex Palou achieved a momentous victory by winning his maiden Indianapolis 500, showcasing his prowess as a three-time IndyCar Series champion. In a thrilling conclusion, Palou overtook Marcus Ericsson to secure the prestigious 109th running of the Indy 500, claiming his fifth win of the 2025 season and solidifying his position as the championship favorite. Reflecting on his remarkable performance, Palou credited his team at Chip Ganassi Racing and Honda Racing for their exceptional work, expressing his disbelief and joy at the victory. Drawing from past experiences, particularly a defeat…
BővebbenMorbidelli’s Dazzling Comeback: A Triumph in the British MotoGP Grand Prix
In his 200th MotoGP start, Franco Morbidelli crashed on the opening lap of the British GP after being knocked down by Aleix Espargaro’s bike. Despite the setback, Morbidelli managed to restart the race and impressively finished fourth, just behind Marc Marquez. Morbidelli described the race as “amazing” and praised his team’s resilience in the face of challenges. He expressed disappointment at missing the podium by a mere 0.017 seconds but remained positive about the overall outcome. Reflecting on his battle with Marquez for the podium position, Morbidelli acknowledged the Spanish…
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