Category: motorsport

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package that debuted at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Canada to address rear tyre surface overheating issues encountered with its W16 Formula 1 car this year. Following challenges in Imola, Mercedes omitted the revised geometry in Monaco and Spain to collect comparative data on its performance. Reintegrating the suspension for Montreal, Mercedes navigated track temperatures nearing 50C at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve conveniently devoid of high-load corners, aiding tyre management on softer compounds. While the impact on George Russell’s win and Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s podium…

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Spire Motorsports will team up with Jordan Taylor for the NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, marking the first time a national division of the sport races at this Connecticut road course. Australian Supercars star Cam Waters is also set to compete in the event, alongside other skilled drivers. Taylor, a 34-year-old racer, will make his Truck Series debut driving the No. 7 Spire Chevrolet Silverado, showcasing his stock car racing experience earned from past Cup and Xfinity Series appearances. His impressive track record includes wins at prestigious…

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This weekend, NASCAR will be racing at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta with 40 Cup cars set to compete in what promises to be an exciting event at the Georgia track. The Cup Series has seen 40 entries only twice this year before Atlanta, with those occasions being crown jewel events. Included in those were the Daytona 500 where 41 cars started due to Helio Castroneves taking the Open Exemption Provisional and the Coca Cola 600 where Ross Chastain made history by winning from 40th place. Atlanta will have four open…

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Alex Palou won the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America after leading just six laps, including the final three of the 55-lap race, marking his sixth win of the 2025 IndyCar season. The race saw strategic pit stops under cautions, with Palou making key tire and fuel strategy decisions that paid off in the end, despite initial disagreements with his strategist, Barry Wanser. The crucial decision to pit on Lap 23 and change to alternate tires for the second stint helped Palou secure the win, as he managed fuel consumption…

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Chase Briscoe secured his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono, while 23XI Racing faced a disappointing race. With nine races left in the regular season and only five playoff spots remaining, the competition is heating up. Despite a pit stop mistake, Briscoe handled the pressure and emerged victorious. On the other hand, Brad Keselowski made unusual errors while leading, impacting his final position. Prime Video impressed with their five-race broadcast and set a high standard for NASCAR coverage. Meanwhile, 23XI Racing struggled at Pocono with mechanical issues and…

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At racing speeds, one of Pirelli’s blue-sidewalled ‘wet’ tyres can displace a remarkable 85 litres of water per second, although it is rare to see an F1 wet tyre operating at these speeds. The significant spray created by the wet tyres usually leads to red flag situations in races. Pirelli is working on improving the wet tyre’s performance to make it more usable, aiming to bring it closer to the performance of intermediate tyres for the 2026 season. A recent test conducted by Pirelli at Ferrari’s Fiorano circuit focused on…

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The European Commission has approved Liberty Media’s acquisition of Dorna Sports without conditions, following an in-depth investigation of the proposed transaction. Liberty Media, known for its stakes in media, sports, and entertainment companies, will leverage its expertise to boost MotoGP’s popularity and appeal. The acquisition includes buying 86% of Dorna Sports for approximately $4.2 billion, with Dorna’s top management retaining the remaining 14%. News of this acquisition, first announced in April 2024, was delayed due to the European Commission’s concerns about competition and market dominance. With this final approval, both…

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NASCAR’s in-season challenge is here, aiming to provide added excitement for fans and offer a $1 million prize to the winning driver. The tournament involves the top 32 drivers from three weeks ago competing in a bracket-style format over five weeks. Scoring is based on drivers finishing ahead of their opponent each week, not on points earned. TNT will broadcast the races, culminating in the final showdown at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. Notably, Denny Hamlin is the top seed, while Ty Dillon is the underdog as the 32nd seed.…

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Gabriel Bortoleto has yet to fulfill his early promise in Formula 1, as he has not scored any points so far. Despite this, his teammate Nico Hulkenberg has accumulated 20 points, leading some to believe that Hulkenberg is performing better. Bortoleto himself admires Hulkenberg’s driving skills and efficiency in getting the most out of the car. Sauber, amidst struggles, is working towards improvement in the Formula 1 circuit, as they prepare to become Audi’s factory team in the upcoming season. The team is methodically addressing their challenges and encouraging Bortoleto…

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