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During the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, two car issues prompted different responses from Formula 1 race control. On lap 29, Esteban Ocon’s Haas car stopped between Turns 7 and 8, leading to a Virtual Safety Car deployment to safely remove the vehicle. Marshals quickly cleared Ocon’s car in 3m40s due to its strategic location, ensuring minimal race disruption. Conversely, when Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes broke down on lap 46 near Turn 8, a regular safety car was called, delaying the race due to limited recovery options. This decision aimed to…

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Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward expressed his disappointment with Team Penske’s technical violation during Fast 12 qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, where Penske’s Josef Newgarden and Will Power faced issues with rear attenuators. Despite attempting to address the problem in the pit lane, both Penske cars were ultimately removed from qualifying and will start in Row 4. O’Ward criticized the leniency of the punishment, suggesting the Penske cars should have been disqualified sooner. He highlighted that while not an engineer, the rules are clear, and those cars should have been in…

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed concerns over McLaren’s two drivers potentially prioritizing self-interest over team goals in Formula 1, which could negatively impact the Woking-based team. Horner highlighted a situation at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix where McLaren allowed their drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to race each other, resulting in Max Verstappen maintaining his lead. Despite Norris eventually passing Piastri, Horner praised both McLaren drivers for their clean racing. Red Bull, which showed strong pace at Imola, managed to control the race effectively with Verstappen’s strategic…

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The World Rally Championship and the FIA are collaborating to address future event schedules due to the backlash from Rally Portugal’s extreme itinerary criticized by drivers. The revised schedule included more stages than the previous year, leading to long, exhaustive days for crews spanning into the night. Some drivers voiced safety concerns, with Sebastien Ogier acknowledging the physical toll and the need for changes in upcoming schedules. WRC Promoter acknowledged the need to reassess event lengths and working hours, drafting guidelines to ensure a balance between challenge and sustainability. Discussions…

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Robert Shwartzman’s stunning pole run at the Indianapolis 500 took even the driver himself by surprise, as he struggled to fully comprehend his achievement. Being the third rookie to claim pole in the history of the race was a special moment for Shwartzman and Prema Racing. The 25-year-old driver and his team were not initially considered top contenders heading into the weekend, with modest results in previous IndyCar races. Shwartzman’s journey to Indianapolis was unexpected, starting with a Formula 2 championship battle and eventually transitioning to IndyCar with Prema Racing.…

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“Rookie Robert Shwartzman, at 25 years old, surprised the IndyCar paddock by securing pole position for the prestigious Indianapolis 500, achieving an impressive four-lap average speed of 232.790mph in his No. 83 Prema Racing Chevrolet. This marks Shwartzman’s first oval race, as well as Prema Racing’s debut on an oval, transitioning from their well-established European racing roots to compete in IndyCar this season. Shwartzman’s exceptional performance placed him alongside seasoned racers Takuma Sato and Pato O’Ward on the front row, making him the first Israeli-born driver to not only qualify…

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In the final NASCAR Cup race on FOX this year, Christopher Bell claimed victory in the All-Star Race, winning a $1 million prize. This was Bell’s first win in the All-Star Race in his fifth appearance, previously finishing no higher than tenth. Fondly mentioning North Wilkesboro, Bell expressed his excitement, calling it the best short track on the schedule. He advocated for a points-paying race at the historic track in the future and praised his pit crew for their role in the win. Joey Logano, on older tires, fought hard…

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner praised Max Verstappen’s impressive overtake on polesitter Oscar Piastri as a pivotal moment for the team, securing their 400th Formula 1 win. Verstappen’s bold move at Tamburello put him in the lead, ultimately winning the race despite challenges like a safety car restart. This victory, cutting his points gap to Piastri and providing a morale boost, comes after a slow start and losing the constructors’ title last year. Horner emphasized the significance of this win as the F1 season transitions to European races, highlighting Verstappen’s…

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Prema Racing started the week struggling at the bottom of the time sheets in Indianapolis, but the rookie driver and team turned things around to secure pole position for their first oval race in the 109th running of the Indy 500. Robert Shwartzman, a 25-year-old rookie from Israel, made history by becoming the first rookie in 42 years to earn pole at the crown jewel event of IndyCar. He will share the front row with Takuma Sato and Pato O’Ward. The second row for the Indy 500 will feature Scott…

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