The FIA General Assembly has approved amendments to the governing body’s statutes and ethics code, viewed as a win for President Mohamed Ben Sulayem but criticized for lowering governance standards. These changes include deadlines for presidential candidates, increased president’s influence on FIA Senate, and aligning committees’ terms with the president’s term. Ethics code revisions include provisions to block candidates with integrity questions. The amendments were passed with an 83.35% majority for statutes and 88.83% for ethics code changes, aiming to enhance corporate governance policies and electoral process rigour. Ben Sulayem’s…
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The Need for Speed: Mathieu Jaminet Leads the Charge for Porsche at Le Mans 24 Hours
Mathieu Jaminet from Porsche Penske Motorsport led Free Practice 3 ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a lap time of 3m24.717s. There was a brief evacuation of the circuit’s media center due to a fire alarm during Jaminet’s fast lap, which created a temporary disruption. Cadillac Jota secured the second and third positions with drivers Earl Bamber (#38) and Will Stevens (#12) closely behind Jaminet’s Porsche. The majority of the session was topped by the #51 Ferrari driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, but ultimately dropped to fourth place. The…
BővebbenRacing Beyond Limits: Andre Lotterer’s Unforgettable Journey in Adapting to LMP2 at Le Mans
Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer shared his challenges in adapting to LMP2 machinery for his class debut at Le Mans. Lotterer is driving the #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 for IDEC Sport in partnership with Genesis Magma Racing for their Hypercar plans in the future. Facing Le Mans rookies and a replacement driver situation, Lotterer struggled in qualifying due to limited testing time with the LMP2 car. Despite his vast experience, Lotterer confessed to pushing too hard and needing to adjust to the car’s capabilities. He acknowledged the differences…
BővebbenRacing Minds: Driver Perspectives on Qualifying at Le Mans
Opinions are split on the importance of grid position at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with 15 Hypercars ready for Hyperpole this Thursday. Only 15 out of 21 Hypercars qualified will participate in the Hyperpole sessions, with the top 10 cars competing for the best grid positions in two phases. Starting at the front for a 24-hour race is not a top priority for many teams, as last year’s polesitter, despite claiming pole, finished fourth. While it’s nice to start at the front for the rhythm, the focus remains on…
BővebbenSurviving the Crash: Iron Lynx Overcomes Adversity with Mercedes Chassis Change at Le Mans
The Iron Lynx team had to change the chassis on its #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 after a significant crash during the opening practice of the Le Mans 24 Hours due to Stephen Grove. The crash occurred at the Dunlop Chicane about 75 minutes into the session, causing the Mercedes to miss Wednesday’s qualifying and the night-time FP2 session. The heavy front-end damage necessitated a chassis change to the one used in the European Le Mans Series. The repair work was successful, allowing the #63 car, shared by Grove, Brenton Grove, and…
BővebbenAlpine Racing at a Crossroads: Deciphering Le Mans Practice Predicaments
After a promising test day, Wednesday was a mixed bag for Alpine, with both A424s securing spots in Hyperpole 1 after qualifying, but experiencing performance issues with the LMDh prototype. The team made changes to the setup but didn’t get the expected results, prompting deeper analysis of the situation. The French outfit, led by Philippe Sinault, is focused on understanding the car better for a successful Le Mans outing. Progress has been made in setup, tyre knowledge, and software management, but there’s still more to uncover about the prototype in…
BővebbenRising Star Franco Colapinto Faces Crucial Battle for F1 Future at Canadian Grand Prix
Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore initially stated there was no set limit on how many races Franco Colapinto would contest for the team, but now he is less definitive following three disappointing grand prix performances. The atmosphere at Alpine is marked by constant uncertainty, with a revolving door of senior executives coming and going. This instability extends to the drivers as well, with Jack Doohan being replaced by Colapinto after the Miami Grand Prix, although the specific number of races for Colapinto remains unclear. Briatore’s comments during a press conference before…
BővebbenUnveiling the Synchronicity: Marc Marquez’s Ducati Revelation at Aragon MotoGP
While Alex Marquez accepts Ducati’s decision not to provide upgrades for his MotoGP bike, his brother Marc insists that at Aragon the bikes were “identical.” Marc Marquez joined the Gresini team last season, riding a Ducati GP23 alongside Alex, while other factory riders received upgrades on the GP24. This year, Marc leads the championship standings with four wins, replacing Bastianini, while Alex is a satellite team rider in the title fight. Despite not receiving upgrades, Alex acknowledges Ducati’s policy of providing the same component to all riders with the same…
BővebbenConsistency and Success: Ferrari’s Unwavering Driver Line-up Strategy for WEC Hypercar Dominance in 2026
Ferrari has announced that they plan to keep the same lineup of drivers for their 2026 World Endurance Championship campaign in the two factory 499P Le Mans Hypercars. Antonello Coletta, Ferrari’s sportscar racing boss, emphasized the importance of stability in the AF Corse-run works Hypercar team’s driver lineup. Coletta stated during Le Mans 24 Hours week that they have no intention of changing the drivers and hope to maintain the same team for upcoming seasons. While Coletta expressed their happiness with the current drivers and their achievements, he mentioned that…
BővebbenAre Le Mans 24 Hours safety car rules “better this way” or ‘taking merit away’?
Sebastien Buemi is critical of the current Le Mans 24 Hours safety car rules, believing they disadvantage the top competitors. He feels the single safety car system detracts from the performance of leading cars, citing Toyota’s experience in 2023 and 2024. Buemi emphasizes that the rules reset the race too often, making success reliant on luck rather than skill. He points to instances where misfortune during safety car periods led to Toyota losing its lead and missing out on podium positions. On the other hand, Sebastien Bourdais, another Le Mans…
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