Category: motorsport

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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Carson Hocevar to compete in Darlington Cup race with LMC

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Carson Hocevar, a 20-year-old driver from Portage, Michigan, will be making his second career Cup start at the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. In his previous Cup debut at World Wide Technology Raceway, he crashed after completing only 91 laps. Hocevar is currently a top contender for the Truck title this season with three wins and strong finishes in the playoff races. He sees this opportunity as a chance to gain experience in the Cup Series and help Legacy MC. Hocevar looks forward to working with crew chief Luke Lambert…

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All 34 of Kurt Busch's NASCAR Cup Series victories

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Kurt Busch’s career in the NASCAR Cup Series has spanned over 20 years, with 34 victories to his name. He had a strong start, winning his first race at Bristol in 2002, and followed it up with wins at Martinsville and Atlanta. He ended that season on a high note, winning the finale at Homestead. In 2003, he continued his success with wins at Bristol, Auto Club Speedway, and Michigan. He completed the season sweep at Bristol, winning both races there. In 2004, he won at Bristol again and claimed…

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Alonso explored his “overtake of the month” in Dutch GP practice

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The two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, started the race in fifth position as rain began to fall. He made a brilliant double overtake at Turn 3, passing Carlos Sainz and George Russell by taking the inside line. Alonso had discovered this strategy during wet practice sessions and decided to use it during the race. He successfully predicted that other drivers would be cautious on the slippery banked corner and took advantage of it. Alonso believes his overtake deserves recognition as the “overtake of the month”. Read the original article Source:…

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Honda, Dixon want 2024 IndyCar hybrid to be driver operated

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Honda, in collaboration with Chevrolet and Team Penske, has been testing the supercapacitor system on Honda’s side with Chip Ganassi Racing. The hybrid system, which is being tested by drivers such as Dixon and Will Power, has a power output of up to 150bhp, similar to the current engine boost system. The implementation and usage of the hybrid system in the upcoming season is still under discussion with IndyCar officials. The objective is to enhance the close racing and offer the drivers more tools through the hybrid system to showcase…

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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

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Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix showcased his ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform under pressure. Despite facing a challenge from other drivers who made better tire strategy calls, Verstappen fought his way back to claim the win. The race also saw a resurgence for Aston Martin, while McLaren and Mercedes made questionable strategy decisions. Ferrari continued to struggle, and Williams made headlines throughout the weekend. Verstappen’s win now puts him equal with Sebastian Vettel’s record of nine consecutive wins, and he has the opportunity…

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Vandoorne replaces injured Muller in Peugeot's Fuji WEC line-up

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Stoffel Vandoorne will make his first appearance in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) since the 2021 season finale in Bahrain, as he steps in for injured driver Nico Muller. Vandoorne will join forces with Loic Duval and Gustavo Menezes to share the #94 Peugeot 9X8 at the Fuji 6 Hours in Japan. Peugeot made the decision to skip the race to allow Muller to fully recover from his left collarbone injury. Team director Olivier Jansonnie expressed confidence in Vandoorne’s abilities and emphasized the team’s goal of being reliable and…

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