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Corey Heim had a near-perfect race on Saturday at Lime Rock Park, winning the inaugural NASCAR Truck race by starting from pole, setting the fastest lap, winning both stages, and leading 99 of 100 laps. He now has 16 career wins in the Truck Series, ranking tenth on the all-time wins list. Heim expressed his satisfaction, calling the race “nothing short of incredible” and praising his team’s flawless performance. The podium was completed by Ty Majeski in second place and Gio Ruggiero in third, followed by Ben Rhodes and Cam…

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Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi may benefit from new parts tested by development rider Lorenzo Savadori for Sunday’s MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix. Bezzecchi, recent winner of the British Grand Prix, had a good Saturday with a fifth-place start and a third-place finish. Savadori, known for lower grid positions, qualified 15th but got penalized to 17th due to a tyre pressure issue after finishing the sprint in 16th. The parts from the Noale factory greatly improved Savadori’s performance, prompting him to suggest using them for Bezzecchi in Sunday’s race. Bezzecchi had his…

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Lando Norris achieved pole position for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix with an outstanding performance during the weekend in Spielberg. Despite missing FP1, Norris dominated every session and took pole comfortably in a challenging Q3 session marked by a late yellow flag. His fastest lap of 1m03.971s set the largest gap of the season so far, with Leclerc following closely behind. Championship leader Oscar Piastri secured third place, while Gasly’s spin affected the final lap of Norris and Verstappen, who will start in seventh despite his previous pole positions…

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Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari’s work rate and togetherness after achieving his best qualifying result with the Formula 1 squad, starting fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari introduced a new floor in Spielberg, which improved their performance in qualifying, placing Hamilton on the second row alongside teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite facing some issues during his last run, Hamilton was pleased to be closer to Leclerc and acknowledged the team’s hard work to bring the new floor. He expressed optimism about Ferrari’s performance and hoped to carry the improvements into the…

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Lando Norris’ pole position at the Red Bull Ring during qualifying felt like a pivotal moment in his season, despite it being just qualifying. His impressive performance, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc, showcased his driving prowess. Norris expressed satisfaction over the team radio, acknowledging his strong showing. A minor setback occurred with Pierre Gasly’s spin causing yellow flags, impeding Max Verstappen and championship leader Oscar Piastri from challenging Norris’ lap time. Nevertheless, Norris’ performance was exceptional and vital for him. Following his pole-to-win success in Australia, the McLaren driver…

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Ott Tanak increased his lead over Sebastien Ogier to 43.6s going into the final day of the Acropolis Rally Greece, with Hyundai aiming for their first win of the 2025 WRC season. Tanak dominated Saturday’s rough gravel stages in hot conditions, extending his lead with four stages remaining on Sunday. Adrien Fourmaux of Hyundai slipped to third after a mistake put him +2m08.0s behind, while Tanak adjusted his i20 N setup for better performance. Despite Ogier breaking Tanak’s stage wins streak, the Estonian maintained control, focusing on avoiding punctures or…

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Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix was affected by Pierre Gasly’s spin, hindering his last lap and indicating a decline in Red Bull’s performance due to changing conditions. Despite starting the day close to Lando Norris’ pace, Verstappen was unable to maintain the gap in hotter temperatures and changing wind direction during Q1 and Q2. In Q3, Verstappen was only sixth and his final lap was disrupted by Gasly’s spin, forcing him to back off and ultimately costing him a position on the grid. Verstappen…

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Marc Marquez, the current MotoGP championship leader, acknowledged the need to race cautiously at the Dutch Grand Prix due to injuries sustained in practice. Despite feeling the effects of two big crashes during the weekend, Marquez secured a sprint race victory on Saturday, holding off his brother Alex. While experiencing stiffness and pain in his finger and right arm, Marquez’s performance was not significantly impacted, though his confidence and riding style were affected. Understanding the risks involved, Marquez adopted a calm approach to preserve championship points and acknowledged the possibility…

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