Category: Autosport

During the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff shared a text exchange with Williams counterpart James Vowles, who apologized for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli on track. Wolff and Vowles are close friends, with Vowles previously working under Wolff at Mercedes before moving to Williams, where he has been working on revamping the team’s performance. The strategic move by Williams during the race saw their drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, taking turns to slow down the Mercedes cars, allowing the other Williams…

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The start of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 has been delayed for the second consecutive year due to light rain around the track, initially scheduled at 12:45pm EST. IMS officials are holding off on starting engines due to sprinkles, although the rest of the pre-race ceremonies have been completed. Overcast conditions posed no significant threat to completing the full race on the same day. Kyle Larson faces a challenge attempting the Indy 500/Coke 600 Double, with possible delays putting his endeavor at risk. Tony Kanaan stands by in…

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Carlos Sainz criticized the mandatory two-pitstop rule in the Monaco Grand Prix, stating it allowed drivers to manipulate the race by slowing down. Williams drivers strategically held up the midfield to pit without losing positions, enabling Sainz and Albon to score points. Sainz emphasized that the tactic was too easy in Monaco compared to other tracks with DRS. George Russell overtook Albon off-track in frustration, resulting in a penalty for cutting the chicane. Sainz acknowledged the challenge and importance of avoiding manipulating the race despite the tactical aspects. Racing Bull’s…

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Mikey Doble secured his first British Touring Car Championship race victory at Snetterton, holding off a fierce challenge from Ash Sutton. Doble started from reverse-grid pole and was the only driver in the top six on soft tires, providing a strategic advantage. Despite a safety car period caused by an incident involving Stephen Jelley, Doble managed to maintain his tire advantage. Josh Cook made his way up to second place in his Honda Civic, with Sutton eventually finishing in third after a hard-fought battle. Doble’s strong defense in the final…

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The mandatory two tire changes at this year’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix sparked discussions among our writers, as it was the first time the two-pitstop rule was implemented. While some, like Filip Cleeren, felt that two pitstops prevented the race from being boring, others, such as Ronald Vording, believed it highlighted Monaco’s limitations as a race track. Overall, the new pitstop rule added an element of strategy and excitement to the race, with teams like McLaren and Racing Bulls benefitting from smart decisions. However, it also exposed some teams,…

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Emil Frey Ferrari driver Jack Aitken claimed his first DTM victory of the 2025 season at the Lausitzring, with a determined move to regain the lead from Schubert BMW racer Rene Rast after being undercut. Rast expressed his happiness despite losing the victory two laps before the end, acknowledging BMW’s unexpected competitiveness in the race. Jules Gounon (Winward Mercedes) finished third after a close battle with Rast for second place in the final lap, narrowly missing out. DTM champion Mirko Bortolotti scored his best result of the season in the…

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The FIA has provided an explanation for why Mercedes driver George Russell received a more severe penalty for overtaking Alex Albon off-track during the Monaco Grand Prix than usual. Russell was frustrated with Albon’s slow driving to assist Carlos Sainz, and on lap 50, he overtook Albon by cutting the Nouvelle Chicane, claiming he had to avoid a collision due to Albon’s erratic driving. Instead of returning the position, Russell accepted a 10-second time penalty to secure his lead. However, the FIA determined from Russell’s radio message that he intentionally…

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Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola used Marco Bezzecchi’s British Grand Prix victory to send a strong public message to injured rider Jorge Martin amid a contractual dispute. Martin is seeking a way out of his Aprilia contract by invoking a performance clause despite limited riding time on the RS-GP due to injuries this season. Aprilia issued a firm statement ahead of the Silverstone weekend regarding the matter. Rivola emphasized that the bike is ready to win, expressing eagerness to succeed with Martin and welcoming him back. Bezzecchi’s victory highlighted the dedication…

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