Category: motorsport

Emil Frey Racing boss Jurg Flach suspects rival DTM teams are illegally heating tyres without permission, aiming to save energy and costs. After watching Thomas Preining win the Norisring round, Flach raised these suspicions due to Preining’s strong performance beating Emil Frey drivers. Flach noted a controversial element in the race, as some competitors seemed to lack cold tyres, raising questions about the fairness of the competition. Key to Preining’s victory was his exceptional outlap, which allowed him to surpass Aitken and Vermeulen with ease. Despite concerns, Manthey Porsche remains…

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Christian Horner expressed his shock at being sacked as Red Bull F1 team boss, following a 20-year tenure, with the decision made by the Austrian leadership on Tuesday night. Despite leading the team to multiple championship wins, including titles with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, Horner faced consequences for the recent decline in performance and key team member departures. He informed the factory staff of his departure in a speech broadcasted by Sky Sports, stating he will remain employed by the company in an unknown capacity. Laurent Mekies will replace…

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Incoming Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies expressed his respect for Christian Horner, acknowledging the ousted chief’s significant contributions in his inaugural interview in the new role. Mekies’ remarks came following the sudden dismissal of Horner after a 20-year tenure marked by numerous successes, including six constructors’ titles and eight drivers’ championships for Red Bull. Horner’s departure was reportedly influenced by a downturn in performance, internal management conflicts, and uncertainties surrounding star driver Max Verstappen’s future with the team. Mekies, who visited Silverstone for a 2025 car filming day,…

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In recent years, NASCAR has made significant expansions in its road course events, increasing the number from just two to six, with a possible seventh race on the horizon. While some drivers, like Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin, have expressed concerns over the abundance of road and street courses, NASCAR officials are still looking to add a new street race in San Diego to the schedule. Despite the growing popularity of road courses among fans, there are mixed opinions within the NASCAR community on whether there are too many of…

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Bernie Ecclestone criticized Christian Horner’s behavior following his firing from Red Bull Racing after a sexting scandal. Despite being cleared of sexual harassment claims, Horner’s alleged messages caused a media frenzy and embarrassment. Ecclestone expressed little sympathy for the woman involved and highlighted Red Bull’s concerns about power concentration under Horner in Milton Keynes. The power struggle within the company intensified after Red Bull’s co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing in 2022, contributing to the muddle. Ecclestone believed that Horner’s desire to oversee all areas of the business ultimately led to his…

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FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer, born and raised in the UK to American parents, has a rich background in motorsport, including working with the governing body from 2009 to 2024 and connections to McLaren through his father, Teddy Mayer. His father, Teddy Mayer, played a crucial role in McLaren’s success for nearly two decades and after Bruce McLaren’s passing in 1970, he took over the business, showcasing his business acumen and legal skills. Tim Mayer’s involvement in motorsport began early, being born in 1966 during McLaren’s search for an engine…

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The sudden dismissal of Christian Horner by Red Bull Racing on Wednesday morning could have significant implications for the future of star driver Max Verstappen in Formula 1, as it may have been a long time coming. The parallels between the decline of the Roman Empire and Red Bull Racing’s current situation are clear, with internal division and external pressures contributing to the team’s struggles. Christian Horner’s removal as team principal and CEO may have been a shock, but it reflects ongoing challenges Red Bull has faced since Dietrich Mateschitz’s…

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The recent sacking of Christian Horner from Red Bull Racing after over 20 successful years at the helm underscores the increasing influence of football-like dynamics in Formula 1. Despite Horner’s impressive track record of winning multiple constructors’ championships and drivers’ titles, internal conflicts, personal scandal, and inconsistent on-track performance led to his premature departure. In the early years of Formula 1, teams were typically owned and managed by individuals whose names were synonymous with the sport, but the landscape has shifted with the rise of corporate ownership and professional management…

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