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Yuki Tsunoda will start from the pitlane in F1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after Red Bull built up a spare chassis due to his qualifying accident at Imola. Tsunoda lost control over his RB21 at the fast Villeneuve chicane, leading to heavy contact with the inside wall and a barrel roll. Despite being uninjured, the extent of the damage required a spare chassis and a fresh Honda power unit, exceeding his season limit for some components. The FIA’s technical delegate confirmed that Tsunoda’s car would have to start from the…

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When news emerged from Imola last Thursday about Max Verstappen setting a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record in a GT3 Ferrari a week prior, there was a mix of astonishment and scepticism in the air. Many found it hard to believe that Max could show up and immediately outpace seasoned Nurburgring veterans, leading to some spicy exchanges on social media. Drivers like Laurens Vanthoor and Maro Engel raised doubts about the legitimacy of the achievement, pointing out alleged technical advantages Max had during the unofficial test session. Verstappen defended himself on…

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TOM’S driver Sho Tsuboi achieved his first Super Formula victory of the season at Autopolis, breaking Dandelion Racing’s winning streak. Tsuboi made a strong start and emerged as the race leader after the pitstops. Despite a safety car period, Tsuboi defended his lead and claimed victory by a slim margin over Tomoki Nojiri. Kenta Yamashita and Ren Sato rounded out the top five finishers in the race. Tsuboi’s triumph reshuffled the championship standings, with Kakunoshin Ohta and Tsuboi now closely contending for the top position. Tovább a cikkhez

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Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll managed to secure a surprising fifth and sixth place qualifying result for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, thanks to a clever tyre selection strategy. The introduction of Pirelli’s new C6 compound at Imola aimed to enhance competition on street circuits and discourage one-stop races. Although there were concerns about the C6 tyre’s performance, Aston Martin’s decision to focus on medium tyres paid off as both drivers made it to Q3 and secured impressive positions. In addition to the strategic tyre choice, Aston Martin also…

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Alex Albon mentioned that understanding the C6 tires was challenging during his qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he secured the seventh position. The introduction of the C6 compound by Pirelli in 2025 aimed to add a softer option for teams. The plan to debut the C6 tire later shifted to the Imola circuit to enhance strategic choices in races. The goal behind introducing the C6 compound was to diversify the strategic options available to teams and create more exciting racing for spectators. However, finding the right balance…

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After Brad Keselowski secured pole position in qualifying on Friday, the grid lineup for the All-Star Race was determined through two heat races on Saturday. Each heat race had ten drivers, with Heat #1 deciding the inside row and Heat #2 deciding the outside row for the main event. On Sunday, the 18 drivers not locked into the All-Star Race will compete in an ‘Open’ race, with the top-two finishers advancing to the main event. In Heat #1, Keselowski triumphed, fending off challenges from close competitors and managing tire strategy…

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In the 2025 season, Alex Palou set the pace on Saturday with a speed of 233.043mph, securing the top spot for the Fast 6 qualifying round on Sunday. Palou will be joined by other top qualifiers including McLaughlin, Newgarden, O’Ward, Dixon, Schwartzman, Malukas, Rosenqvist, Sato, Power, Ericsson, and Lundgaard. On the other end of the grid, Graham Rahal narrowly avoided the last-chance qualifier, edging out Marco Andretti by just 0.004mph in a tense qualifying session. Rahal commended his team for their hard work and improvement throughout the day. Notable incidents…

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During the NASCAR Truck race at North Wilkesboro, Corey Heim was in control, but faced tough competition from Front Row Motorsports drivers in the final laps. Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith battled Heim for the lead, with Smith ultimately taking the victory. Heim expressed disappointment with the finish, feeling he was wrecked unfairly by Riggs on the last lap. After the race, Heim confronted Riggs on pit road, but the situation did not escalate further. Riggs defended his move, stating he saw an opportunity to make a pass for the…

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