Category: motorsport

Verstappen finally gets replacement F1 trophy after Norris breakage

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During the post-podium celebrations at the Hungaroring in July, Lando Norris accidentally knocked off Max Verstappen’s trophy, breaking it into several pieces. The trophy cost $45,000 and took six months to decorate. Herendi Porcelanmanufaktura Zrt company fast-tracked the creation of a replacement cup, which was presented to Verstappen five weeks later. Verstappen shared the moment on Instagram, jokingly saying that Lando is not allowed to touch the new trophy. The Herendi company posted a video on Instagram, expressing hope that the champagne opening will be cancelled this time. This incident…

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Could F1's too-quiet driver market be poised for a major shock?

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potential driver and explore their options for the future, even if they have no current intention of making a change. This allows teams to gather information and have contingency plans in case unforeseen circumstances arise. Therefore, it is not unusual for teams like Aston Martin to reach out to drivers like Norris and Leclerc as part of their due diligence, regardless of their current contractual situations. However, it should be taken with caution as it remains uncertain whether these discussions will result in any actual movement in the driver market…

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Drugovich lands FP1 outing with Aston Martin F1 at Italian GP

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Felipe Drugovich, Aston Martin’s reserve driver, will participate in the FP1 session at Monza, where he previously secured the Formula 2 title. He has previous experience driving the AMR23 car during pre-season testing and is excited to see how it has improved. Drugovich has also been involved in simulator work to help develop the car and is grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate what he has learned. He has been testing with older cars as part of Aston’s program and has a Brazilian sponsor that could potentially open doors for…

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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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