Category: motorsport

When McLaren CEO Zak Brown first joined the Formula 1 team in 2016, he was surprised by the chaos he encountered, which was far worse than he had anticipated. The struggles McLaren faced with Honda were evident, but the problems extended beyond just the engine. Brown identified issues with management, structure, and sponsorship, as well as a lack of leadership and negativity within the team. Despite his background in sponsorship, taking on a management role with McLaren presented a new challenge for Brown, who had to instill confidence and stability…

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Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment for missing out on the 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ title, acknowledging McLaren’s victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Sainz finished second in his final race for Ferrari, praising McLaren’s performance and expressing pride in Ferrari’s efforts throughout the season. Leclerc showcased a strong drive to finish third after starting from 19th place, but lamented the team’s 16-year wait for a constructors’ championship and the challenges they faced. Despite the setback, both drivers highlighted the progress Ferrari made during the…

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Maserati has announced its commitment to Formula E’s Gen4 regulations, ensuring its involvement in the championship until 2030. Initially joining as the Venturi Racing team, Maserati marked its first serious entry into single-seater racing since 1957. With two wins under its belt in Formula E, Maserati plans to utilize a powertrain developed by parent company Stellantis until the 2029-30 season. The CEO of Maserati expressed pride in continuing their engagement with Formula E, emphasizing the bond between track performance and road innovation. The upcoming 2024-25 season will see Maserati MSG…

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Michael Strahan has been named the honorary pace car driver for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025. The announcement was made during today’s “FOX NFL Sunday” broadcast. Strahan, a Pro Football Hall of Fame member, will drive the 1,064-horsepower 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe to lead the field of 33 drivers to the green flag for the start of the race. The 53-year-old has had a successful career both on the football field and in the world of broadcasting. Strahan joins a prestigious…

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The FIA has announced that qualifying for the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix will now be held at 07:30 local time on Sunday morning, and the race will start at 12:30 local time. Qualifying on Saturday was postponed due to heavy rainfall in Sao Paulo, making the track undriveable. The decision was made to delay qualifying until Sunday morning to maximize the chances of completing both qualifying and the race. More rain is expected on Sunday, so the early session times are aimed at ensuring the events can take place.…

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Max Verstappen expressed that he feels he is treated unfairly in the Formula 1 paddock due to his nationality, following criticism of his driving tactics during the Mexican Grand Prix. He received penalties for incidents involving Lando Norris and faced scrutiny for his aggressive racing style. Verstappen dismissed accusations by British pundits and seemed amused by the situation in interviews with Dutch journalists. He denied driving Norris off the track intentionally and questioned the penalties imposed on him. Verstappen emphasized the need for a more competitive car to avoid similar…

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