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Francesco Bagnaia openly acknowledged Marc Marquez’s superior riding skills by stating that Marquez could be competitive even on a tractor. Bagnaia had a disappointing performance at the French Grand Prix, crashing out of the sprint race after qualifying sixth. Since Marquez joined the Ducati team in 2025, Bagnaia has yet to outperform him in any session or race except when Marquez crashes. Despite struggling to find the right feeling on the GP25, Bagnaia has recently started expressing a defeatist attitude, unusual for a professional athlete. Bagnaia highlighted the differences in…

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The updated technical regulations for the World Rally Championship 2027 are currently being finalized for presentation to the FIA World Motor Sport Council next month. Several refinements to the regulations were discussed by the WRC Commission, focusing primarily on bodywork and defining areas of cars within the regulations, as well as reorganizing articles on the engine control system and electronics. The framework for the 2027 regulations was announced last December, aiming to attract more manufacturers and teams with cars built to a cost cap of €345,000 resembling current Rally1 cars…

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The Month of May began at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the road course action leading the way. Alex Palou remained dominant in the NTT IndyCar Series, securing his fourth win in five races, showcasing his incredible form. The race seemed to progress without cautions until Josef Newgarden’s early pit stop, followed by a much-needed caution flag later during the event. Overall, the Sonsio Grand Prix provided the usual mix of surprises, a standout winner in Palou, and challenges for some drivers. Despite minimal impact, David Malukas triggered the much-awaited caution…

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In the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ standings, there is a strong case for Mercedes’ George Russell to be a title contender due to his consistent performance, securing four podiums. However, he has not led a single race lap this year, despite his competitiveness in qualifying sessions. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged that while their car excels in pace, the team struggles to maintain it over race distances, especially with tyre management. Mercedes has been closing the gap in pace to the leading car but still lacks the ability to…

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In the 2003 Le Mans race, Valentino Rossi and Sete Gibernau had an intense battle reminiscent of Pokemon cards swapping positions, creating an unforgettable moment. However, one of the most spectacular displays of skill at a high level came in 2018 during a Moto3 race at Le Mans when Jakub Kornfeil made a remarkable save after using a lowsided bike as a ramp. Despite a career that culminated in the 2020 MotoE World Cup, Kornfeil retired from professional racing due to financial constraints in January 2020, continuing his racing in…

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Saturday’s NASCAR Truck race at Kansas Speedway ended in a dramatic finish as Layne Riggs overtook Carson Hocevar in a tense battle for the win, resulting in Hocevar’s fifth victory in the Truck Series. Hocevar, a Cup Series driver with Spire Motorsports, claimed his first win with the team in an intense showdown. Hocevar expressed his excitement post-race, noting the challenge Riggs presented and the adrenaline of the close finish. Riggs, despite his valiant effort and late charge, finished as the runner-up and hinted at a possible gesture from Hocevar…

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As of May 2025, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is scheduled until at least 2025, with the possibility of becoming part of a rotational schedule with other tracks. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is set to take place in 2025 on a new street circuit, initially contracted for three years but with intentions to extend it to 10 years. In Baku, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s street circuit has a contract extension until the end of 2026, following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The United States Grand Prix at…

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