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In preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers and teams are facing uncertainty in choosing the best tyre compound for qualifying in Montreal due to the introduction of the C6 compound and Pirelli’s aggressive tyre selection strategy. The softest grade of tyres, C6, is expected to offer more performance over a single lap, but with the small delta between C6 and C5 compounds, concerns arise about potential overheating on the softest rubber in higher temperatures during qualifying. Past races at Imola and Monaco have shown teams opting for…

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur joked about his role in the new Formula 1 film, mentioning he’s “looking for a new job”. Amid reports of fighting to keep his position, Vasseur criticized Italian media, stressing they deal with “people, not things”. Despite a small part in the F1 movie, Vasseur remains focused on Ferrari’s recent podium successes and the team’s need to improve. Rumors of his departure were deflected by support from drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. A potential future in Hollywood might complicate their shared vision for Ferrari’s success.…

Over the past few years, Max Verstappen has experienced an unexpected image transformation, partly thanks to TikTok. Initially viewed as the Formula 1 villain after his contentious 2021 world championship win and battles with Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen has since gained a loyal fan base and secured four titles. Despite some on-track incidents, particularly with George Russell, fans on social media, especially TikTok, continue to support Verstappen. His softer image is attributed to his genuine personality off the track, his fan interactions, and his focus on racing rather than drama, which…

Mercedes driver George Russell topped second practice at Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, setting up an intriguing tyre choice for qualifying. Lance Stroll suffered terminal damage to his Aston Martin early on, interrupting the session. Russell’s medium tyre lap of 1m12.123s remained on top, highlighting a potential tyre strategy dilemma for qualifying. Norris ended up just 0.028s behind Russell, questioning which tyre compound would be optimal for one-lap performance. Among other notable performances, Fernando Alonso drew applause, while Max Verstappen made a timely recovery to…

NASCAR held two practice sessions on Friday at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, with Cup drivers learning the road course. In the first session, there were incidents like Gragson hitting the wall, Ware and Hocevar spinning out, and McDowell setting the fastest lap. A shorter second session followed, with Gibbs having a wild spin and Gilliand clocking the fastest lap overall. Suarez, the only Mexican-born Cup driver, finished 12th in the first practice and ninth in the second. Bell, Chastain, and Buescher led the ten-lap average category. Gilliand expressed…

Ryan Truex faces a significant challenge and opportunity filling in for Denny Hamlin in the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at the Cup race in Mexico City. With Hamlin opting to be with his family post-childbirth, Truex steps in, though he hasn’t raced the current car generation and last started a Cup race over a decade ago. Despite the odds, Truex has about 90 minutes of practice to acquaint himself with the track. Truex acknowledges the whirlwind few weeks leading up to this opportunity and expresses gratitude for the…

Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur criticized the Italian media for raising doubts about his future at the team, particularly questioning the impact of engineer Loïc Serra who joined from Mercedes in the winter. Vasseur expressed frustration over continuous speculation on his and his team’s key personnel’s future, emphasizing the need for journalists to respect the individuals involved. He highlighted the negative effects of such rumors on team morale and performance, especially during a championship fight where focus on every detail matters. Vasseur emphasized the hard work and sacrifices made…