Formula 1 returns to Imola this weekend for what may be the final race at the iconic Emilia-Romagna circuit. Imola’s contract is set to expire this year, sparking discussions on its future in F1. The track made its F1 debut in 1980, initially replacing Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. Imola then hosted the San Marino Grand Prix until 2006, returning temporarily in 2020 due to the pandemic. Debates continue on whether Imola fits the modern F1 era with limited overtaking opportunities and tight corners. The question remains: should Imola…
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Martins Sesks working on expansion to 2025 WRC programme with M-Sport Ford
Martins Sesks is striving to add a seventh round to his partial 2025 World Rally Championship campaign with M-Sport-Ford, continuing at Rally Portugal this week. After impressive outings in Poland, Latvia, and Chile, where he narrowly missed out on a podium due to a technical fault, the 2023 European Rally Championship runner-up has secured a six-round deal with M-Sport. Sesks, 25, is set to compete in Sweden, Portugal, Sardinia, Greece, Estonia, and Finland, with efforts to include a yet-to-be-confirmed seventh round in his schedule. The Latvian driver expressed gratitude for…
BővebbenJorge Martin’s Bold Move: Accelerating His Departure from Aprilia
Jorge Martin plans to part ways with Aprilia after the 2025 MotoGP season, using a contractual clause that allows him to leave if he is not performing well in the standings. Due to multiple injuries, Martin has not scored any points this season, putting him at the bottom of the rankings. This unexpected turn of events may shake up the rider market. Aprilia is not ready to let go of Martin without a fight and believes they have grounds to block his exit. Martin is open to extending the evaluation…
BővebbenBreaking News: Jorge Martin Sparks Early Aprilia Exit Talks, Fireworks Unfold!
Jorge Martin plans to leave Aprilia after the 2025 MotoGP season if he doesn’t perform well enough, according to information obtained by Motorsport.com. Martin’s contract with Aprilia for the second season in 2026 may not be binding due to a contractual clause. Following several injuries this season, Martin has yet to score a single point and is at the bottom of the standings. This unexpected turn of events may lead to changes in the rider market as Aprilia tries to keep Martin from leaving without having a fair chance to…
BővebbenWhy F1 cars have really gained hundreds of kilograms over the years
Seventy-five years ago, Giuseppe Farina won the first world championship grand prix at Silverstone driving an Alfa Romeo 158 weighing between 650 and 700kg. Formula 1 established a minimum weight of 450kg in 1961, a sharp contrast to the current 800kg minimum teams struggle to meet due to advanced technologies. Including the driver, the weight comparison from 1995 reveals a significant increase to 595kg, a difference of 205kg over the years. The introduction of hybrid powertrains contributed about 100kg, bringing the current PU minimum weight to 151kg, significantly more than…
BővebbenRevving Up History: Toyota Commemorates Le Mans 24 Hours Project Anniversary With Special Livery
Toyota will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its first factory-supported Le Mans assault with a special livery for this year’s race. The #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar will run in a color scheme paying tribute to the marque’s GT-One from the late 1990s. The GT-One, developed in Cologne, was Toyota’s first Le Mans contender, and its distinctive red and white livery has inspired the new design. The livery of the #7 GR010 is inspired by the GT-Ones from the 1998 season, featuring red and white colors with dynamic…
BővebbenDenny Hamlin hit with back-to-back DNFs for the first time in 12 years
Denny Hamlin has recently experienced back-to-back Did Not Finish (DNF) results due to mechanical issues, first at Texas Motor Speedway and now at Kansas Speedway. The No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota suffered engine failure at Texas and a clutch problem at Kansas, forcing Hamlin out of contention in both races. Even though Hamlin managed to nurse his car almost to the end at Kansas, a transaxle failure led to his car stopping in the pit lane and being pushed behind the wall. This unfortunate pit stop meant Hamlin finished…
BővebbenRyan Blaney’s Dominance at Kansas Leaves Kyle Larson Shaken
2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney is known for being able to find speed over long runs, as evidenced by his performance at Kansas where the final run played into his hands. Despite needing the race to be a bit longer, Blaney showcased his strength by quietly moving forward and finishing third. Team Penske was aiming for a third consecutive win, with Blaney leading the charge, but he was initially running fifth behind Kyle Larson. Blaney’s late-race surge almost saw him overtaking Christopher Bell for second place at the…
BővebbenDomination at Laguna Seca: Penske-Porsche Secures 1-2 Triumph in IMSA Race
The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport, driven by Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell, claimed victory at Laguna Seca, ending their sister car’s three-race winning streak. Jaminet and Campbell, who had secured two second-place finishes and a third in the first three rounds of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP class, held off a late challenge from their teammates and other competitors. The thrilling final laps saw intense battles, with Jaminet successfully navigating back markers to secure the win. Meanwhile, a clash between the #24 BMW and Tandy’s Porsche allowed the #6…
BővebbenCrash at Kansas: Brad Keselowski’s Nightmare Season Continues
Brad Keselowski, a driver for RFK Racing Ford Mustang, has had a tough start to the 2025 season with zero top-ten finishes in the first 12 races and multiple crashes. Despite starting from the back, Keselowski showed potential at Kansas by challenging for the lead until a blown tire forced him to finish 37th. His string of DNFs has left him trapped in 32nd place in the championship standings, falling short of playoff contention. After the race, Keselowski expressed disappointment at missing out on a potential win and lamented the…
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