Mercedes driver George Russell defended the temporary suspension of FIA steward Derek Warwick for his controversial media comments, stating that anything more than a one-race ban would have been excessive. Warwick, a four-time grand prix podium finisher, was set to officiate at the Canadian Grand Prix but was replaced due to his remarks about current F1 drivers and a past incident involving Max Verstappen and Russell. The FIA released a statement confirming Warwick’s suspension and his subsequent acknowledgement of his ill-advised comments. Russell expressed understanding for Warwick’s situation, emphasizing the…
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Le Mans 24 Hours, Hour 18: Ferrari back in control with 1-2-3
Ferrari has reclaimed control of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours with one quarter of the race left, as just seven seconds separate its lead duo. The race saw the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh and the #8 Toyota GR010 HYBRID LMH briefly lead after a safety car period, but the Porsche later slipped back. The leading #83 Ferrari allowed James Calado to pass easily at Indianapolis. Both Ferraris faced drive-through penalties for yellow-flag infractions in the 17th hour. Despite a swap of positions agreed upon by Ferrari, the…
BővebbenThrilling Turn of Events: Porsche Takes Lead at Le Mans 24 Hours Amidst Safety Car Drama
“Porsche leads the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours race at the halfway point with the #6 PPM 963 driven by Laurens Vanthoor, battling against Ferrari. After a pit cycle, the #83 AF Corse Ferrari briefly took the lead but faced penalties, allowing the #6 Porsche to strategize around fuel economy and regain the lead. Ferrari team orders saw the #83 Ferrari cede the lead to the #51 factory Ferrari driven by James Calado, but both Ferraris accumulated penalties, giving an opportunity to the #6 Porsche. The race experienced its first…
BővebbenPower Play: Will Power Secures Pole Position with Dominant Display at IndyCar WWTR Oval Night Race
Will Power secured pole position for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 with a stellar qualifying effort, marking his 71st career pole and extending his indy car racing record. This achievement was particularly significant as it had been a while since his last pole, back in 2024. Power’s strategy was straightforward: pushing his limits and aiming for a flat-out performance in certain turns of the track. The Team Penske driver expressed excitement for the upcoming race and the potential to clinch a victory. Team Penske dominated qualifying, with Josef Newgarden leading…
BővebbenThe Incredible Rise of Daniel Suarez: From Dead Last to First in Unforgettable NASCAR Victory
Daniel Suarez achieved a remarkable victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Mexico City, starting from 39th place in a backup car and moving steadily through the field. The pivotal moment came in the final stage when Suarez made a bold move for the lead in a three-wide pass, taking the top spot and avoiding chaos behind him as other cars crashed. Despite a challenge on a late restart, Suarez maintained the lead and held off Gray’s attempts to pass him in the closing laps. Suarez ultimately secured the…
BővebbenIsack Hadjar Slapped with Grid Penalty for Hindering Carlos Sainz in Canadian GP Qualifying
Isack Hadjar has been given a three-place grid penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz during qualifying for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The miscommunication between Hadjar and his Racing Bulls team resulted in Sainz being blocked at Turn 6 during his hot lap, leading to his elimination in 17th place. Despite Hadjar’s initial plea of innocence, he will now start the race in 12th position as a result of the penalty. The stewarding document confirmed the incident and explained the rationale behind the decision to drop Hadjar out of the…
BővebbenThrilling Battle: F1 2025 Qualifying Showdown at the Canadian Grand Prix
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team’s qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles, based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don’t alter the statistics. If a driver can’t put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this information will be mentioned in the table. Examples of such records are: Oscar Piastri 8-4 (6-4 without sprints) versus Lando Norris, Max Verstappen 9-0 (8-0 without sprints) versus Yuki Tsunoda, and Esteban Ocon 7-5 (6-4 without sprints) versus Oliver Bearman. Detailed statistics…
BővebbenRookie Racer Lando Norris Grapples with Errors in F1 Canadian GP Qualifying, Finishing Seventh
Lando Norris admitted to making a couple of big mistakes during a disappointing Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session, where he finished seventh at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Norris, 10 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, lamented McLaren’s loss of pace advantage due to track-specific challenges of low grip and heavy kerb use. While Piastri qualified third behind Max Verstappen and George Russell, Norris believes McLaren’s performance at this track is not as strong as on others, despite leading the constructors’ standings by 197 points. He remains optimistic…
BővebbenMax Verstappen’s Forceful Silence: From F1 Penalty Points to Unyielding Determination
Max Verstappen refused to address his penalty points situation after securing a front row start alongside George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix. All attention is on the Russell-Verstappen battle into Turn 1 following their clash in the previous race. Verstappen incurred penalty points and a time penalty in the Spanish Grand Prix for an incident involving Russell, an act he later admitted was wrong. The champion is now one penalty point away from a race ban, a topic that deeply irritates him as he faces repeated inquiries. Although visibly…
BővebbenCharles Leclerc won’t blame Isack Hadjar for poor Canadian GP qualifying
Charles Leclerc expressed his disappointment after qualifying 8th for the Canadian Grand Prix, believing he was in contention for pole position. During his final Q3 lap, Leclerc lost control at Turn 7 following a strong first sector, citing Isack Hadjar’s Racing Bulls for creating dirty air that affected his performance. Despite a crash in FP1 leading to a car part replacement, Leclerc felt it had minimal impact on his overall weekend, remaining comfortable with the car setup. Leclerc, aiming for a podium, acknowledged the challenge of starting from 8th place…
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