The prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed is scheduled to take place later this week from July 10-13, and it will feature appearances by numerous former and current Formula 1 drivers. The event at Goodwood House will prominently celebrate the 75th anniversary of F1, with renowned champions such as Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, and Mario Andretti expected to participate. Mansell, the 1992 world champion, will showcase his championship-winning FW14B and race-winning FW11 during the Hillclimb. Joining them will be other F1 champions like Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Damon Hill,…
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Martin Accelerates Towards Success with Private MotoGP Test at Misano
Aprilia has announced a private test with Jorge Martin at Misano on Wednesday for his MotoGP comeback preparations and potential return at the Czech Republic Grand Prix. Aprilia initiated a new regulation allowing private testing for riders out injured for three or more grands prix, including Jorge Martin who missed multiple races due to injuries. Jorge Martin, the reigning MotoGP world champion, underwent a medical exam and completed test sessions at Circuit de Barcelona to assess his readiness for a MotoGP return. After ensuring his progress on an Aprilia RSV4…
BővebbenUnexpected Triumph: Sauber and Hulkenberg Shine on F1 British GP Podium
After achieving his first-ever Formula 1 podium at the British Grand Prix, Nico Hulkenberg was the center of attention at Sauber’s celebratory event in the paddock. The team toasted their milestone on the journey to becoming the works Audi squad next season, while reveling in their third-place finish behind McLaren’s dominating duo. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley praised Hulkenberg’s outstanding race performance and expressed confidence in his potential to win a race with the right circumstances. Sauber’s podium, their first since 2012, marked a significant turnaround for the team after a…
BővebbenThe Battle for Civic Cup Supremacy: McGill’s Bold Challenge to Camp
Liam McGill closed the gap on long-time Civic Cup points leader Alistair Camp with a strong performance at Oulton Park last weekend. McGill, who had dominated the previous triple-header at Croft, added a podium finish to his victory from pole position, with Camp constantly challenging him throughout the races. Despite challenges, McGill managed to secure third place while Camp recovered to eighth after a setback on the final lap. With only two double-headers left, McGill is just three points behind Camp in the standings. In the Scottish Mini Cooper Cup,…
BővebbenMcLaren’s Defiant Stance: Resisting Piastri’s Audacious F1 British GP Team Order Plea
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has no issues with Oscar Piastri’s request for team orders following his penalty at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Piastri received a penalty for braking erratically behind the safety car, affecting the race outcome. Despite Piastri’s request to overtake his teammate Lando Norris, Stella supports the team’s decision not to swap positions, as it would not have been fair given the circumstances. The team encourages drivers to speak their minds and communicate openly, as Piastri did during the race. McLaren’s strategy was to allow…
BővebbenTriumphant Trio: Barker, Butcher, and Tinkler Dominate Inaugural Equipe 6 Hours Race
The #40 Lotus Elan, driven by Ben Barker, Rory Butcher, and Ben Tinkler, won the first-ever six-hour Equipe Classic Racing endurance event at Donington Park. They were followed by the similar Elan of John Tordoff, James Dorlin, and Andrew Jordan. John Tordoff started from pole in the #600 car, but was outdragged by the #40 Lotus driven by Rory Butcher. Despite falling outside the top five, Tordoff was happy with his pace. The race saw three safety car periods but no major changes between the top two cars. The #40…
BővebbenControversy in F1: Red Bull Calls Out FIA Inconsistencies After British GP Penalty
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believed that Oscar Piastri’s safety car penalty at the British Grand Prix highlighted a similar incident involving George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix the preceding month. Piastri was penalized with a 10-second time penalty for braking heavily behind the safety car during the rainy race at Silverstone, which allowed Max Verstappen to briefly pass him before the McLaren driver, Lando Norris, went on to win the race. The incident was reminiscent of Russell’s situation in Canada, where Red Bull’s protest was rejected, with…
BővebbenFrom Triumph to Turmoil: Norris’ British GP Victory Marred by Fence Incident
Lando Norris missed the post-race celebrations at the British Grand Prix after a photographer fell on him from the debris fencing. The incident occurred as Norris was climbing the fencing to celebrate with fans, resulting in a small cut to his face. Norris expressed his joy and gratitude for the fan support, describing the win as a dream come true. Despite the stress of the race, he praised his teammate Oscar Piastri’s performance and emphasized the memorable nature of the victory. Norris’ win at Silverstone has brought him closer in…
BővebbenPiastri Displays Sportsmanship Amidst British GP Controversy with Norris
Oscar Piastri admitted that asking for McLaren team orders would not have been fair to his teammate Lando Norris, as he received a 10-second penalty for a safety car infringement that cost him the Formula 1 British Grand Prix victory. The penalty saw Piastri lose the lead to Norris and allowed Max Verstappen to overtake him after an incident on lap 21. Despite being frustrated and upset with the outcome, Piastri respected McLaren’s decision not to implement team orders and congratulated Norris after the race. Piastri emphasized that the result…
BővebbenNico Hulkenberg’s Triumph: The F1 World Celebrates a Long-Awaited Maiden Podium
The Formula 1 community praised Nico Hulkenberg for securing his first podium in his 239th race start, proving his critics wrong. Despite starting 19th, a solid strategy and well-timed tyre calls led him to a remarkable third place at the British Grand Prix. Fellow drivers, like Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso, expressed their admiration for Hulkenberg’s talent and perseverance in achieving this milestone. Max Verstappen also congratulated Hulkenberg, highlighting the significance of his long-awaited podium finish in Formula 1. Hulkenberg’s achievement was a testament to his skill and determination, as…
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