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JR Motorsports has announced Dale Earnhardt Jr. as the interim crew chief for Connor Zilisch at Pocono Raceway this weekend due to Mardy Lindley’s suspension for loose lug nuts. Earnhardt, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and team co-owner, will make his debut as a crew chief, marking the first time a member of the Earnhardt family has held such a role in any of the sport’s national levels. Dale Jr., the son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, boasts a successful racing career with 26 wins, including two Daytona 500 victories,…

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Since FedEx left, Denny Hamlin and Joe Gibbs Racing have gained new partners like Progressive, who will support Hamlin in 18 races this year. Bob’s Discount Furniture, a U.S.-based store with 150 locations mainly in the East Coast, has also joined forces with the team. A multi-year deal has been secured with Bob’s Discount Furniture, with their first race scheduled for August 3rd at Iowa Speedway. The unveiling of the official paint scheme will take place on July 17th in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the opening of a new store.…

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Isack Hadjar expressed frustration with his performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, attributing it to several issues, particularly with tyre degradation that hindered his progress. Teammate Liam Lawson also faced challenges with tyre management during the race, resulting in a lack of pace and an eventual retirement due to a cooling issue. Racing Bulls’ team principal acknowledged the difficulties faced during the race and highlighted the competitiveness of the midfield battle in Formula 1. Despite the setbacks in Canada, Racing Bulls remains tied in sixth place with Haas in the…

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Phil Hanson, an American Le Mans winner, joined the prestigious club of British sportscar greats after his victory at Le Mans alongside Robert Kubica and Ye Yifei. The trio triumphed in a customer AF Corse Ferrari, marking Ferrari’s third consecutive win at Le Mans. Hanson’s strategic contributions at the start and his flawless performance during the race were key to the team’s success, despite receiving less attention than his teammates. Hanson’s success defies the conventional path of drivers coming from high-level karting or single-seaters, showcasing that late starters can also…

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri felt they didn’t have enough laps to capitalize on their tire wear advantage at the Canadian GP in Montreal, with the team struggling for performance compared to their usual standard. Despite a strong qualifying showing, Piastri couldn’t make up positions in the race due to tire management issues. The McLaren driver mentioned that the car came alive later in the stints but the race length wasn’t sufficient to fully exploit this. Team boss Andrea Stella pointed out that the nature of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve didn’t suit…

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Toyota Gazoo Racing technical director David Floury criticized the FIA’s Balance of Performance for the Le Mans 24 Hours, expressing disappointment in Toyota’s performance at the race compared to Ferrari’s dominance. Floury acknowledged that Toyota didn’t achieve their goal of winning the event, citing the predictability of the outcome every year. Despite a strong race from the #8 car, technical issues and lack of performance hindered Toyota’s competitiveness, frustrating Floury. The team faced challenges with tire strategy and top speed compared to their competitors, resulting in a fifth and 15th…

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Frederic Vasseur emphasized the need for Ferrari to emulate Mercedes’ race weekend execution to be competitive in Formula 1 and secure wins. Despite Ferrari finishing as the fourth-quickest team in Canada, both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggled throughout the weekend, with missed opportunities and race execution errors being a common theme. Leclerc’s crash in FP1 and a disagreement with the team over tire strategies further compounded Ferrari’s challenges in Montreal. Vasseur acknowledged that Ferrari made too many mistakes collectively, from Leclerc’s crash to issues in qualifying and race incidents.…

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