Toyota was the fastest at the Le Mans Test Day, with Brendon Hartley leading aboard the #8 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar. Hartley set a time of 3m26.246s, half a second ahead of James Calado in the best Ferrari factory LMH. Robert Kubica made it two Ferraris in the top three, driving the customer 499P run by AF Corse. Alpine ended up fourth in the combined Hypercar class times, with Mick Schumacher making a significant leap in the final hour. United Autosports led the way in LMP2 with Pietro…
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The Bittersweet Emotions of Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP Journey: Reflecting on the Aragon Grand Prix
Following his strong performance in the Aragon feature race where he finished eighth, Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi is optimistic about the bike’s progress and the team’s development. Bezzecchi showcased his skills by moving up from 20th on the grid to finish 8th in the race, demonstrating his ability to make progress in the pack. He continued this trend at Silverstone, claiming victory after race leader Fabio Quartararo retired. Despite his success, Bezzecchi expressed some frustration about not being able to focus solely on qualifying due to being involved in bike…
BővebbenRevving Up: A Potential NASCAR Cup Comeback for Dodge – When Will It Hit the Track Again?
Dodge has a rich NASCAR history with five Daytona 500 wins, but its involvement has been sporadic. It left in 1985, returned in 2001, and claimed the 2012 Cup title before exiting again. Ram’s return to Trucks in 2026 has sparked hope for a Dodge comeback. NASCAR indicates an 18-month process for Dodge’s return to the Cup Series, potentially around 2027. The transition would involve developing their own engines, as Cup Series requires manufacturer-specific ones. NASCAR is confident about another OEM joining soon, potentially indicating a shifting landscape in stock…
BővebbenWho’s next? Officials are “very close” to another deal after Ram joins NASCAR
The NASCAR sanctioning body is focused on attracting at least four manufacturers back to the Cup Series, a goal not achieved since 2012. Dodge is a potential addition, especially considering Ram’s return to the Truck Series, but NASCAR’s possibilities are open. NASCAR’s executive vice president, John Probst, shared that they have made progress in attracting more OEMs to the sport, welcoming Ram back and nearing an agreement with another manufacturer. Discussions with Honda, among others, indicate a positive direction in expanding OEMs in NASCAR. The momentum around the sport and…
BővebbenRevving Up Excitement: NASCAR Welcomes Ram as Fourth Manufacturer in 2026 Truck Series
Next season, the NASCAR Truck Series field will have four manufacturers, as Ram joins Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota after over a decade. The decision to bring Ram into the category was confirmed publicly by representatives from Ram and Stellantis at Michigan International Speedway, following months of speculation. NASCAR executive John Probst expressed excitement about Ram’s return and the potential benefits of having a new manufacturer in the Truck Series. Although Dodge has a successful history in NASCAR, their return currently only involves the Truck Series, with plans for up to…
BővebbenUnleashing the Thrills: A Heart-Stopping Showdown at MotoGP Aragon GP
The Aragon Grand Prix’s main highlight was the intense battle between Franco Morbidelli and Fermin Aldeguer for 5th place, with close sparring and even contact on the back straight. Although it wasn’t for the lead, the fight was described as epic by Morbidelli, who revealed feeling pure adrenaline and facing challenges in handling the bike during the race. Despite struggling at the beginning and risking crashes at turns 9 and 10, Morbidelli managed to secure P5 by outdueling Fermin, whom he praised for his strength. Morbidelli compared the battle with…
BővebbenDucati’s Ingenious Solution to Boost Pecco Bagnaia’s Performance at Aragon GP Unveiled
Pecco Bagnaia’s performance took a downward spiral after the French Grand Prix, struggling to regain form at the British Grand Prix and finishing 12th at the Aragón sprint. Amidst this slump, the two-time MotoGP champion sought help from Ducati for a solution. Bagnaia’s fortunes turned around in the recent race with a podium finish, attributed to a minor change in brake discs which boosted his confidence in braking, according to Davide Tardozzi, Ducati Lenovo Team manager. The Motorland Aragón Circuit presented unique challenges, where Bagnaia utilized larger brake discs, a…
BővebbenRene Rast Dominates at Zandvoort: A Thrilling Lights-to-Flag Victory
Rene Rast, driving for Team Schubert, won the second DTM race at Zandvoort from start to finish. His teammate, Marco Wittmann, put up a challenge towards the end but Rast held on for the win, showcasing BMW’s overall performance superiority. The race was mentally and physically demanding for Rast, who expressed his satisfaction at redeeming himself after the previous day’s setbacks. Wittmann, securing second place, emphasized the importance of team results over individual achievements within the same brand. The victory has placed Rast in second place in the drivers’ championship,…
BővebbenPedro Acosta: Pecco Bagnaia “a super gentleman” during battle for podium
Pedro Acosta highlighted Francesco Bagnaia’s sportsmanship during their MotoGP battle at Aragon Grand Prix, praising the Italian rider’s clean racing style. Despite the low grip track surface at Motorland benefiting KTM, Acosta managed to secure a strong fourth-place finish in the main race, narrowly missing out on the podium. Acosta opted for a hard front tyre compound, a decision he deemed correct to avoid locking problems encountered during practice. On the other hand, Acosta’s teammate, Brad Binder, faced a less fortunate outcome, crashing out while in a promising position for…
BővebbenSebastien Ogier: Dominating the WRC Arena with Unprecedented Grace and Excellence
Sebastien Ogier has confirmed that he is not planning to participate in a full World Rally Championship season, despite his recent victory in Sardinia which elevated him to the second position in the standings. Having won three out of four races in a part-time campaign for Toyota, Ogier is currently only 19 points behind the championship leader, Elfyn Evans, and has no intention of adding more events to his schedule. Toyota team principal Jari-Matti Latvala hinted that Ogier might be asked to compete in more rallies given his strong position…
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