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George Russell: Canadian GP pole “one of the most exhilarating laps of my life”

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George Russell expressed his excitement about securing pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix and described it as one of the most thrilling laps in his racing career. He managed to snatch pole position from Max Verstappen in the final moments of qualifying, setting a gap of 0.16 seconds between them on the front row of the grid. Despite a slight setback in FP3, Russell’s switch to medium tires in Q3 significantly improved his performance, resulting in a final lap time six-tenths faster than his previous attempt. Russell was delighted…

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Carlos Sainz fumes at Isack Hadjar for “destroying” F1 Canadian GP qualifying

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Carlos Sainz expressed frustration after being impeded by Isack Hadjar in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, leading to his elimination in Q1. Despite feeling strong in practice, Sainz believed his weekend was ruined by Hadjar and criticized him over team radio. Even though Hadjar defended his actions, claiming he believed Sainz had aborted his lap, Sainz missed out on Q2 by a fraction of a second and remained upset during media interviews. Sainz emphasized his disappointment at being in P17 when he expected to fight for Q3 and a…

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell storms to pole ahead of Max Verstappen

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George Russell did an incredible job by securing pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, lining up on the front row next to his rival Max Verstappen from Barcelona. Verstappen, who received a 10-place grid penalty and three penalty points following an incident with Russell in the Spanish Grand Prix, will face off against him once again in Montreal. Russell’s impressive performance throughout the weekend culminated in his first pole position since the Las Vegas Grand Prix, setting a time of 1m10.899s. Meanwhile, championship leader Oscar Piastri will start third…

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Le Mans 24 Hours, Hour 6: Ferrari in control with Porsche best of the rest

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In the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours race, Ferrari demonstrated dominance early on, securing a top-three lockout with their 499P LMHs at the front. Cadillac’s Sebastien Bourdais, who had voiced concerns about Ferrari’s speed, saw his fears realized as the Italian machines surged to the lead. The #50 Ferrari led after six hours, with the #51 and #83 also performing strongly. Notably, the #6 Porsche, starting from the back due to disqualification, impressively climbed to third place by the second hour. A drive-through penalty hindered the #5 Porsche, allowing the…

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Yuki Tsunoda’s Canadian GP hopes dashed with shocking 10-place grid penalty

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Red Bull racer Yuki Tsunoda received a 10-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after passing Oscar Piastri under red flag conditions during practice. Piastri triggered the red flags by hitting the ‘wall of champions,’ causing suspension damage. Tsunoda overtook Piastri while he was returning to the pits in his McLaren, citing concerns about debris. Despite Tsunoda’s explanation, the stewards deemed his overtake unsafe due to the speed difference between the cars. Consequently, Tsunoda will start the race in 20th place after initially qualifying 11th, and he has also…

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Shane van Gisbergen Triumphs with NASCAR Cup Pole Position in Mexico City

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Shane van Gisbergen secured pole position early in qualifying with an unbeatable lap time in the No. 88 Chevrolet, marking his second career pole and first of the 2025 season. As he aims to improve his 33rd position in the championship standings, this could be a crucial chance for him to shake up the playoff picture. Ryan Preece from RFK Racing will share the front row with van Gisbergen, finishing just behind in second place, with Ross Chastain in third. The 45-minute open qualifying session was conducted calmly, allowing teams…

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Lando Norris Triumphs Over Adversity at F1 Canadian GP, Leading the Pack in FP3

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Lando Norris set the fastest time in the final free practice session before qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, clocking a time of 1m11.799s. Charles Leclerc followed in second place, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari close behind. Despite calling Friday their worst day of the year, Norris bounced back on Saturday. Meanwhile, championship leader Oscar Piastri experienced a setback when he hit the wall of champions, leading to a red flag. Nico Hulkenberg and Oliver Bearman had incidents at the final chicane, but both managed to avoid serious…

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Revolutionizing Race Safety: NASCAR’s Bold Move with Tire Packs Sparks Debate in the Motorsport Community

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NASCAR has strategically placed tire packs around the track in Mexico City to prevent drivers from cutting corners. They’ve added yellow lines through the esses, imposing penalties for crossing them. Most drivers welcome the tire packs, like Bubba Wallace, who believes they keep racers on track limits. NASCAR is avoiding placing tire packs in high-speed sections after incidents like the one at Charlotte Roval. Chase Elliott noted the impact of tire packs on sim preparation, expecting a different approach to corners on track. Drivers are eager to adapt their strategies…

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Daniel Suarez crashes in Xfinity qualifying disaster, will start last in Mexico

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With just over 22 minutes left in qualifying, Daniel Suarez crashed his No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Turn 11, ending his chance to complete a flying lap. The car sustained heavy damage, forcing him to switch to a backup car and start from the rear of the field. Suarez reported that he “locked the fronts” at corner entry, leading to the incident. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about the backup car’s performance, expressing confidence that it will be competitive in the race. After being checked and released from…

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