Category: motorsport

Williams admits it got Albon's strategy "wrong" twice in F1 Dutch GP

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Albon started fourth but fell down the field after choosing to stay on slick tires while others switched to intermediates. He eventually worked his way back up to sixth place before the rain returned. Mercedes’ strategy director, James Vowles, admitted that their decision to stay out initially was a mistake. He explained that once they committed to a strategy, they should have stuck with it. Albon also agreed that their second pitstop for intermediates was one lap too late. Despite the strategy errors, Albon finished in eighth place, which he…

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Formula E’s growing issue that needs greater consistency 

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“I don’t believe they have the technical expertise enough to regulate a world championship like us with all these manufacturers and drivers. They are not good enough.” These were the strong words of racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa after being stripped of second place in the Formula E’s first London E-Prix due to a three-minute penalty. Da Costa claimed that the low air pressure on his front right tire was due to a slow puncture, which he had managed over the final laps of the race. Despite an appeal…

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Horner: Verstappen 'no robot' dealing with F1 Dutch GP pressure

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The Dutch Grand Prix returned to the F1 calendar in 2021 due to the immense popularity of Max Verstappen, who has a large fan base of orange-clad Dutch supporters that follow him to races across Europe. Verstappen did not disappoint his home fans, winning the Dutch GP three times and displaying superb control and resilience under pressure. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged the weight of expectation on Verstappen’s shoulders and the intense pressure he faced, especially with the presence of the royal family at the race. Despite challenging…

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De Silvestro undergoes emergency surgery

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The Swiss driver, Simona de Silvestro, will be returning to Supercars at the Great Race this year. She will partner with rookie Kai Allen in a Dick Johnson Racing-run wildcard entry. However, her plans to begin testing in Australia this week were changed after she had emergency surgery to remove her appendix. She is currently recovering in Switzerland, causing her arrival in Australia to be delayed. The team had to cancel their September 4 test, but the test on the fifth will still go ahead with Allen driving. The rest…

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Penske swaps crew chiefs for drivers Cindric and Burton

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Team Penske has announced a crew chief swap between Austin Cindric’s No. 2 Ford team and the Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Ford team. Brian Wilson will become Cindric’s crew chief, while Jeremy Bullins will take over as crew chief for Harrison Burton’s team. Wilson and Cindric have previously worked together and achieved success in the Xfinity series. Bullins, on the other hand, has experience as crew chief for the No. 21 team with Ryan Blaney as the driver. Both teams have faced difficulties this season, failing to qualify for the…

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Sainz: Ferrari only the sixth-fastest F1 team in Dutch GP

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Carlos Sainz admits that Ferrari lacked pace in the mixed weather race and considers their fifth-place finish to be an almost perfect execution of the race, fending off Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Sainz acknowledges that Ferrari was more like the sixth-fastest car this weekend, but they managed to hold their own against quicker cars. Despite struggling with the car’s performance, Sainz believes it was one of his best drives of the season. He also praises Ferrari’s strategy calls, except for a slight mistake in the first pit stop. The…

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Juri Vips gets IndyCar shot with Rahal in final two races

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Juri Vips, a former Red Bull Junior driver, will be driving the #30 car for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the final three races of the season as the team evaluates talent for its 2024 lineup. Vips is a three-time Formula 2 race winner and made his F1 free practice debut in 2022, but was dropped from the Red Bull Junior Team after using a racial slur on a Twitch livestream. He has previously tested an IndyCar for RLL and performed simulator testing for the team. Vips will be driving…

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Truex's stellar 2023 turnaround continues in NASCAR playoffs

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Martin Truex Jr. secured the regular season championship in the 2022 NASCAR season, earning him the number one seed in the playoffs. Despite finishing 24th in the regular season finale, the big picture is his solid chance of winning his second series championship. Truex is focused on the championship and is grateful for the bonus points he received for winning the regular season title. He aims to replicate his performance from 2017 by putting together 10 great races. Truex’s success this season is evident in his three victories, leading the…

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Why retiring Kurt Busch's NASCAR career was defined by success and resilience

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Kurt Busch, the 2004 Cup Series champion, announced publicly on Saturday that he has competed in his last NASCAR event, confirming suspicions that many had. He suffered a closed head injury in a wreck during qualifying at Pocono Raceway last July and hasn’t raced since. However, he has been involved in sponsor and TV appearances and has been mentoring drivers Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick at 23XI Racing. Despite this, Busch remains hopeful and is seeking doctor approval to get back on the track so that he can explore other…

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