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Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen advised Red Bull to “keep an eye” on Gabriel Bortoleto before his F1 debut with Sauber. Bortoleto signed with Sauber after winning the Formula 2 Championship in 2024 and the Formula 3 Championship in 2023. Verstappen mentioned his advice on the Pelas Pistas podcast, expressing interest in a future partnership with Bortoleto. With Verstappen under contract with Red Bull until 2028, he emphasized the importance of Bortoleto’s opportunity to be competitive. Bortoleto, currently 19th in the drivers’ standings, aims to learn and improve in…

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The IMSA SportsCar Championship concluded 2025 with the official pre-season test at Daytona, marking the beginning of the 2026 season. The four LMDh manufacturers – Porsche, BMW, Cadillac, and Acura – showcased updates to their GTP machinery at Daytona International Speedway. Cadillac made significant changes, including a redesigned rear wing and a new braking system. Each manufacturer has a limited number of Evo Jokers for modifications until 2027, with additional tokens available for extended homologation. Young NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch made headlines by testing the Action Express Cadillac #31 at…

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The 2025 MotoGP season had a prolonged duration, with the championship settled in September, yet the Valencia finale was full of excitement, especially in the early stages of the race. While the victory was unquestionably secured, the second and third-place finishers on Sunday took many by surprise. The MotoGP Valencia GP witnessed Aprilia emerging as the winner, concluding the season on a high note with Marco Bezzecchi and Raul Fernandez clinching a notable 1-2 finish for the Italian team. Aprilia had been dominant in the final races but missed out…

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Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur found some positives amid a challenging weekend in Brazil that saw Mercedes and Red Bull overtake them in the constructors’ standings. Despite Leclerc and Hamilton starting sprint race in P8 and P11 respectively, they finished with P5 and P7, scoring six points. However, Mercedes’ P2 and P3 finishes earned them more points, pushing Ferrari down. The grand prix qualifying saw Hamilton starting in P13 and Leclerc in P3. Unfortunately, the Brazil Grand Prix ended with a double DNF for Ferrari due to clashes, making it…

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Racing Bulls had a solid weekend at Interlagos, with Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar finishing seventh and eighth after surviving contact on the final lap. Despite the intense battle between the teammates, Lawson managed to secure a hard-earned seventh place following a bold one-stop strategy. Hadjar admitted to pushing too aggressively in the final lap clash but found the experience exciting, stating that he tried his best but may have overdone it. Team principal Alan Permane trusted the drivers to race each other, leading to a double points finish for…

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Lando Norris openly expects McLaren to struggle again at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the team will have the first opportunity to secure the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. Norris leads Max Verstappen by 49 points and needs to widen the gap to 58 points after the race for Verstappen to be out of title contention. Last year’s tough challenge at the Nevada track due to graining issues has left Norris cautious about the upcoming race, despite McLaren dominating the constructors’ championship this year. Norris remains apprehensive about Las Vegas…

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Oscar Piastri chose not to comment on the collision with Lando Norris during the Singapore Grand Prix’s opening lap. He mentioned he had not seen all angles of the incident and preferred to remain silent for the time being. The collision, reviewed by stewards, led to no further action, allowing Norris to continue his race and clinch a podium finish. Piastri expressed his frustration over team radio, emphasizing the hard work put in by the team. Despite experiencing a challenging race weekend, Piastri aims to learn from the events and…

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