Category: Autosport

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella felt Oscar Piastri’s 10-second penalty in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix was “very harsh” due to the sudden slowing down causing Max Verstappen to take avoiding action on the track. The stewards deemed Piastri’s actions a breach of FIA Sporting Regulations Article 55.15. Stella expressed that the penalty did not take into account mitigating circumstances, such as the late call for the safety car to come in, affecting tire and brake temperatures for all drivers. Verstappen also expressed his discontent with the penalty, calling…

At the British Grand Prix, Mercedes faced a series of strategy errors led by team principal Toto Wolff labeling the decision to switch from intermediates to slicks as “terribly wrong.” George Russell qualified fourth but only managed to score a single point as teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli was forced to retire. Wolff admitted that the initial decision came from within the car and was “catastrophic,” leading to a chain of wrong calls including an early stop for Antonelli and a second wrong pit stop. The poor decisions ultimately sealed Mercedes’…