Andrea Kimi Antonelli had to retire from his first F1 race at his home circuit due to a throttle failure. Despite starting 13th on the grid, he had worked his way up to eighth place before pulling off to the side on lap 46. Antonelli, who had shown promise throughout the season, admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of racing in front of his home crowd for the first time in F1. He encountered throttle issues during the race, which ultimately forced him to retire. Antonelli acknowledged the need…
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Verstappen Dominates Imola Grand Prix to Outpace McLaren Rivals
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, seizing the lead from McLaren and securing victory. Lando Norris finished second after a strategic late pass on polesitter Oscar Piastri, with safety car periods adding drama to the race. Verstappen’s aggressive move on Piastri at Tamburello set the tone for his dominant performance, managing his tire wear well against McLaren’s pursuit. Norris lost ground during a virtual safety car period, giving Verstappen a comfortable lead that he maintained till the end. Ferrari’s Leclerc and Hamilton impressed with combative…
BővebbenMasterful Ogier Dominates WRC Portugal with Unparalleled Victory
Sebastien Ogier secured his seventh World Rally Championship victory in a demanding Rally Portugal, overcoming challenges to win the gravel rally. Ogier’s win marked Toyota’s continued dominance in 2025, with Ott Tanak finishing second and Kalle Rovanpera in third place. Despite initial struggles with his car’s set-up, Ogier’s perseverance paid off as he emerged victorious. Hyundai initially led with Tanak and Adrien Fourmaux, but setbacks led to Tanak’s eventual power steering failure. Ogier’s calculated driving and consistency propelled him to the championship standings, displaying the importance of strategy in rallying.…
BővebbenDS Penske Dominates Tokyo Formula E Race, Securing Valuable Points for Championship
The Franco-American team finished their weekend in Japan positively, with Jean-Eric Vergne securing sixth place on Sunday after an eighth-place finish on Saturday. His team-mate, Max Guenther, also performed well and earned tenth place in a strategic and intense race. The second Formula E race of the double-header did not include a Pitboost, was slightly shorter than the previous day, aimed to provide more excitement and encourage new energy strategies. Despite the circuit’s early morning heat in Tokyo, the electric single-seaters set impressive lap times during the practice session. Porsches,…
BővebbenRowland Roars to Victory: Dominating Nissan’s Home Turf and Emerging as the Formula E Champion in Waiting
Oliver Rowland delivered Nissan a fairytale home win on the hot and humid day of the second Tokyo E-Prix, showcasing poise and patience. With his fourth victory of the season, Rowland solidified his lead in the championship race. Despite initial challenges, Rowland’s strategic race plan and late Attack Mode activation allowed him to secure the win by overtaking his competitors. The intense battle with Dan Ticktum and Pascal Wehrlein added excitement to the race, highlighting Rowland’s skill and determination. Ticktum’s strong performance earned him his maiden Formula E podium, while…
BővebbenPirelli’s Perplexing Predicament: Analyzing the C6 Tyre’s Struggle in F1 Imola GP Qualifying
Pirelli introduced the new C6 tyre at Imola, but it failed to meet expectations as teams struggled to make it last even for a single lap. Drivers from Aston Martin and Mercedes achieved their best times on the C5 tyre during qualifying, the medium selection for the Imola GP. Despite positive feedback after practice sessions indicating improved grip, the C6’s performance significantly dropped in qualifying, leading teams to opt for the C5. Pirelli had anticipated a lap time improvement of up to half a second with the C6 but faced…
BővebbenUnraveling the Mystery: Haas F1 Team’s Bold Demand for Answers in Bearman Q1 Controversy
Haas has requested written clarification from the FIA following Oliver Bearman’s exclusion from qualifying for the Emilia Romagna GP due to a red-flag incident during the first session. The team believed Bearman’s lap should have stood as he crossed the line before the red flag was shown. TV footage and timing information supported this as well. The FIA defended its decision by stating that Bearman’s lap was timed after the red flag, leading to the disqualification. Despite this, Bearman expressed dissatisfaction and labeled the decision as unfair. Going forward, Haas…
BővebbenDynamo Sho Tsuboi Shocks Dandelion at Super Formula Autopolis Grand Prix
“Tom’s driver Sho Tsuboi secured his first Super Formula victory of the season, snapping Dandelion Racing’s winning streak at Autopolis. Tsuboi had a strong start from fifth on the grid, quickly climbing to second behind pole sitter Tomoki Nojiri, with Ayumu Iwasa also making gains to reach third place. After the mandatory pitstops, Iwasa initially led the race, but a loose front-right wheel forced him to slow down on lap 27, allowing Tsuboi to take over the lead. Tsuboi crossed the finish line 1.1 seconds ahead of Nojiri, who secured…
BővebbenUnfair Attacks: Verstappen’s Record-Breaking Performance Under Scrutiny
When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism. The idea that someone could simply show up and immediately outpace all the Nurburgring veterans seemed hard to believe for many, and sparked some spicy social media exchanges. DTM racer Maro Engel joined in on social media, referencing “a few facts” – namely that Verstappen had supposedly been running with DTM Balance of Performance (BoP) settings. The…
BővebbenTsunoda Faces Uphill Battle: Starting from Pitlane in Imola GP After Qualifying Crash
Yuki Tsunoda will start from the pitlane in F1’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after Red Bull built up a spare chassis following his Imola qualifying accident, where he lost control over his RB21 heading into the Villeneuve chicane and made heavy contact with the inside wall. The Japanese driver climbed out unhurt and a spare chassis was built due to the extent of the damage, along with the need for Tsunoda to use a fresh Honda power unit, his third of the season, as part of various components changed under parc…
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