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Ott Tanak boosted his World Rally Championship title hopes by winning the Acropolis Rally Greece, ending Hyundai’s victory drought and beating Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier by 32.8s. Hyundai secured a double podium with Adrien Fourmaux finishing third, 3m09.8s adrift, ending Toyota’s streak of six consecutive wins. Crews faced extreme conditions with stifling heat and rough gravel roads, resulting in numerous punctures. Tanak managed to complete all 17 stages without significant tire damage or mechanical issues, despite suffering a gearbox problem on the final stage. After initially sharing the lead with Ogier,…

The 2025 Formula 1 grid features several rookie drivers participating in their first full season, with Franco Colapinto being a relatively new addition. During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, newcomers Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli stood out by reaching Q3. Liam Lawson, driving for Racing Bulls, expressed relief and satisfaction at achieving a strong qualifying performance, finishing as the highest-placed Red Bull-owned car at their home race. Gabriel Bortoleto, from Sauber, noted improvements and a better understanding of the car and team, indicating progress in his performance…

In recent weeks, the focus in Formula 1 has been on the C6 tyre compound’s lack of desired impact, but it won’t matter in the Austrian Grand Prix due to track conditions. Teams must optimize the hard and medium tyres, reserving the soft C5 for potential late safety car situations. Pirelli recommends a two-stop strategy for tire management, but some teams may try a single stop, influenced by available tyre sets. Mario Isola highlighted the importance of managing rear overheating and balancing race pace with traction. Teams like Haas have…

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP promoter Dorna, threatened to not accept a Jorge Martin entry for next year’s championship unless the rider’s dispute with Aprilia is resolved. Martin invoked a results-based clause in his contract with Aprilia, freeing him up for 2026, while Aprilia considers the clause invalid due to missed races by Martin. Ezpeleta emphasized that registration in the world championship won’t be accepted unless both parties reach an agreement or a judge decides on the case. Aprilia’s position remains firm on Martin’s contract despite interest from Honda and…

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur will miss the Austrian Grand Prix due to “personal reasons,” with Jerome d’Ambrosio stepping in as deputy team principal. Vasseur’s absence follows a recent clash with the Italian media during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, addressing the pressure on the team to perform in F1 2025. Italian publications questioned the team’s performance and the impact of engineer Loïc Serra, who joined Ferrari from Mercedes. Vasseur emphasized the need for a clean working environment and expressed frustration with the constant media scrutiny in Italy. While no further…

Formula 1 is considering changes to the protest system following Red Bull’s contested protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull protested twice, with the final result being delayed by five hours before FIA officials dismissed the case. Red Bull’s protests against Russell and Mercedes this season have caused frustration, leading to discussions about introducing more significant penalties for launching protests. Possible solutions being considered include larger deposits or a challenge system similar to tennis, with the matter set to be discussed further at the next F1…