Category: motorsport

George Russell and Max Verstappen sharing the front row for the Canadian Grand Prix feels familiar, as last year they were also at the sharp end of the grid with Russell on pole and Verstappen alongside him. However, this time Russell was over a tenth and a half quicker than Verstappen, with interesting insights from the GPS data during the qualifying laps compared. The data showed that Russell gained time by braking later into the chicane and at the hairpin, but Verstappen had a slightly better exit at the hairpin,…

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris pushed too hard in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, resulting in a scruffy lap and a seventh-place start in Montreal. Despite a rough Friday, Norris showed promise by setting the fastest time in FP3 before struggling in qualifying, admitting to significant mistakes. Stella attributed Norris’s struggles to him trying too hard and pushing beyond the limit, despite improvements in his comfort and competitiveness in the car throughout the weekend. Stella noted Norris’s competitiveness and potential for pole position, emphasizing the need…

“A front suspension update was implemented by McLaren for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, involving a slight geometrical change tested by Lando Norris during free practice and utilized by him in qualifying. However, championship leader Oscar Piastri opted to return to the standard specification due to his successful performance thus far. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella clarified that while the update provides more feedback at the front end, the overall impact on performance is minimal. The slight tweak aimed to address the lack of sensitivity in the MCL39, a…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…