Category: motorsport

At the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Marc Marquez matched Giacomo Agostini’s 68 wins in MotoGP by claiming his 94th victory across all categories, sparking a discussion amongst his close circle about which triumph holds the most significance. After enduring a challenging three-year period that began with a serious arm injury at the 2020 Jerez race, Marquez has now found himself in a golden era, currently poised to secure his seventh MotoGP world championship and ninth overall. The 32-year-old Spaniard, who entered the world championships in 2008, has consistently showcased his…

Christian Horner has been sacked as CEO of the Red Bull Formula 1 team with immediate effect. He was replaced by Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies. Horner’s departure comes after a general downturn in the team’s performance over the past 18 months, with Red Bull currently in fourth place in the constructors’ world championship for the 2025 season. Despite Max Verstappen winning several races, the team has been on a downward trend since McLaren caught up with them last year. Red Bull has also lost key personnel to other…

Max Verstappen described the British Grand Prix as a “horrible race,” despite its excitement for neutral fans. The weekend at Silverstone provided a deeper insight into Verstappen’s challenging 2025 Formula 1 season, reflecting ongoing uncertainties and struggles within Red Bull Racing. The team faced difficulties in finding the right set-up for their car, with a narrow operating window that requires specific conditions for optimal performance. Red Bull’s decision to use a low-downforce set-up at Silverstone showcased their need to take risks to remain competitive, highlighting a stark contrast to their…

After a disappointing qualifying run at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc hinted at a mysterious problem with his Ferrari affecting high-speed corners, now revealed to be related to power steering. Leclerc expressed frustration over his performance, identifying issues that hindered his driving at Silverstone. The problem seems to arise when drivers push the car to the limit in fast sections, where lateral Gs strain the power steering system. Leclerc mentioned the specific issue impacted only his qualifying performance, not race trim, and made high-speed corners particularly challenging. Team…

NASCAR officials faced criticism for delaying the caution flag after a severe crash in Chicago that ended the race. Cody Ware’s car hit a tire barrier at 90mph, but NASCAR waited to throw the yellow flag until after race leader Shane van Gisbergen had taken the white flag, concluding the race. Despite Ware escaping unharmed, questions arose about NASCAR’s officiating decisions. The delay was attributed to not initially seeing the severity of the crash, as noted by NASCAR Cup Series Managing Director Brad Moran. Moran stated that NASCAR’s usual procedure…

Trackhouse Racing entered NASCAR five years ago with Daniel Suarez as their only driver, but has since grown to three full-time cars and a part-time entry. Despite winning 11 races, Suarez only accounts for two victories and is now the only one of their drivers yet to win in 2025, placing him at the bottom of the team’s regular season rankings. Recently, Suarez expressed feeling undervalued by the team due to his ideas being ignored and a lack of chemistry. Team owner Justin Marks explained the decision to part ways…

Scott Dixon’s victory at The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio was ultimately the result of Alex Palou’s rare mistake at Turn 9, allowing Dixon to capitalize on the opportunity provided by his Chip Ganassi Racing teammate’s error just six laps from the finish. Despite a challenging qualifying session that put him in ninth place on the starting grid, Dixon executed a well-thought-out strategy and adapted quickly to the changing race conditions when the green flag dropped for the 90-lap event. Key moments in the race, like the early caution that…

Gresini Ducati rider Alex Marquez is determined to compete in this weekend’s German Grand Prix, despite sustaining a hand injury in a recent MotoGP race in the Netherlands. As the closest competitor to his brother Marc in the 2025 MotoGP championship standings, Alex underwent surgery following the Assen crash. His team has confirmed that he plans to participate in the German GP after a recovery period, contingent on passing a medical evaluation on Thursday. With a 68-point deficit behind Marc, Alex’s primary goal in Germany will likely be to defend…

Fernando Alonso was frustrated with Aston Martin for not giving him the same strategy as his teammate Lance Stroll in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Stroll made early pitstops under virtual safety car conditions and climbed to seventh, frustrating Alonso who finished ninth after dropping to 10th during his second pit stop. Alonso expressed disappointment in the missed opportunity and his inability to benefit from Stroll’s successful strategy. Despite his experience, Alonso stressed the importance of relying on the team’s data during mixed-weather conditions, emphasizing that it’s a data-driven…