Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta is confident that Formula 1 teams will not be caught off guard by the 2026 rules overhaul, despite initial concerns raised about the new regulations. The 2026 changes will introduce new engine and aerodynamic regulations, emphasizing the transition to a new era in the championship. Some teams had expressed worries about potential battery power issues on power-sensitive circuits, but F1 is dedicated to implementing the new rules, with teams collaborating closely with F1 and the FIA to address any concerns. While there were initial…
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Ogier Dominates Rally Sardinia as Fourmaux Falters: A Thrilling Turn of Events
Sebastien Ogier has regained the lead in Rally Italy Sardinia after facing challenges from Adrien Fourmaux, whose victory bid in the World Rally Championship fell short. Ogier increased his lead to 7.4s over Fourmaux following a strong performance in the morning’s first test on Saturday, but an unfortunate incident on stage 8 caused him to lose time. Fourmaux encountered a rock that was not in his pace notes, leading to a front-right puncture that forced him to change the wheel during the stage. This allowed Ogier to catch up, although…
BővebbenMarquez Dominates Aragon GP Qualifying, Secures Pole Position against Brother Alex
Marc Marquez secured pole position at the Motorland circuit on Saturday for the MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix, where he ended his dry winning spell last year. His younger brother Alex finished in second place after initially holding pole position before a mistake from Marc caused him to lose time. Completing the top three was Franco Morbidelli, who posted a quick lap at the end of the session to move up. Marc led the session early on, being the only rider to go below 1m46s, with Alex always a threat. Francesco…
BővebbenAmerican Powerhouses Dominate Supercars Circuit in Wanneroo Showdown
Ford és Chevrolet megosztották a győzelmeket a Wanneroo Raceway Supercars versenysorozat két nyitó futamán, közel Perthhez, Nyugat-Ausztráliában. Ryan Wood megszerezte első Supercars győzelmét a Walkinshaw Andretti United Ford Mustang-jával, mielőtt Broc Feeney visszavágott a Triple Eight számára, és megnyerte a második futamot a Chevrolet Camaro-jával. Az első futam nagy része Woods-nak ígérkezett. Az első futamban átvette az első helyet WAU csapattársától (és a pole pozíciójából indulótól) Chaz Mostert-től, miután 10 kört tett meg, és ellenállt mindkét Triple Eight versenyző nyomásának, először Feeney-nak, aki megelőzte a boxban, majd Will Brown-nak, akinek…
BővebbenTechnical Triumph: Rotax MAX Euro Trophy Pushes Limits at Steel Ring Race
This weekend, the Rotax MAX Challenge Euro Trophy heads to the Steel Ring in Trinec, Czech Republic, a new circuit featuring 1.3 kilometers of fast straights and 15 technical corners. 184 drivers will compete across five Rotax categories, with skill and precision determining the championship standings. In the Mini MAX class, 37 drivers will vie for the Czech Cup title, with Alfie Mair as the one to watch after a win this season and a ticket to the 2025 RMC Grand Finals. The Junior MAX field sees 54 competitors racing…
BővebbenHow Adrian Newey is “provoking” Aston Martin
Andy Cowell stated that Adrian Newey’s recent comments in the media have motivated Aston Martin’s design team to accelerate the outfit’s development. Newey highlighted an issue with data correlation in the simulator at Aston’s Silverstone HQ, suggesting a two-year project to rectify it. Cowell, in an interview on the James Allen on F1 podcast, mentioned that his design team is determined to surpass Newey’s projections and enhance their performance swiftly. Cowell emphasized the importance of continuously improving and meeting high standards set by individuals like Newey within the organization. Despite…
BővebbenRevolutionary Innovation: Adrian Newey’s Bold Challenge to Aston Martin
Andy Cowell states that Adrian Newey’s recent remarks have prompted Aston Martin’s design team to accelerate the team’s development in response. Newey highlighted issues with data correlation in the team’s simulator despite having top-notch facilities at their Silverstone headquarters. He mentioned that fixing the simulator problem would likely be a two-year endeavor. Cowell, on a podcast, mentioned that his design team was motivated by Newey’s comments to prove him wrong and that they were focused on achieving high standards quickly. Cowell, serving as Aston Martin F1 Team’s CEO and team…
BővebbenCorey Lajoie’s Reflective Moment: The Evolution of a NASCAR Star
Earlier this year, Corey LaJoie faced backlash for his comments on the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series, preferring Cup races. Despite that, he took part in a part-time Truck Series deal with Spire Motorsports. LaJoie changed his mind after a fast and explained his remarks during a press conference. He stated that he wants to take the opportunity seriously and not be an obstacle to other deserving drivers. LaJoie emphasized his desire to return to the Cup Series and have fun in other racing series. Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenAs three riders reach Q2, could KTM finally surprise in Aragon MotoGP race?
Although the KTM MotoGP riders may not be feeling overly confident about their race chances this weekend at Aragon, it was surprising to see three of the Austrian manufacturer’s riders progress to Q2 for the first time in 2025 following Friday practice. Maverick Viñales led the KTM trio into the automatic Q2 spots in third place on the times, followed by factory riders Pedro Acosta in fifth and Brad Binder in seventh. Despite this positive development, the final KTM rider, Enea Bastianini, missed out in 13th but was only two-and-a-half…
BővebbenSebastien Ogier leads WRC Rally Sardinia after Thierry Neuville crashes out
Sébastien Ogier was surprised to find himself leading Rally Italia Sardinia after a challenging Friday that caught several of his World Rally Championship rivals off guard. Despite facing the effects of road cleaning and starting third in the morning, he managed to finish the day with a 2.1s lead over Adrien Fourmaux of Hyundai. Ogier claimed the lead after the opening stage but briefly dropped to third, only to regain the lead when Thierry Neuville retired from the lead after hitting a rock. A setup tweak by Fourmaux in between…
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