Category: motorsport

Ty Dillon’s remarkable run in NASCAR’s new $1 million tournament continues as he advances to Round 3 after defeating Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski. He faces Alex Bowman in a David vs. Goliath battle at Sonoma, while John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones, teammates at Legacy Motor Club, prepare for a showdown in the next round. Ryan Preece remains the sole survivor for RFK Racing and will compete against Tyler Reddick, with Ty Gibbs taking on Zane Smith in another exciting matchup. Motorsport.com’s bracket took a hit early on, but…

Lewis Hamilton has been expressing dissatisfaction after most Formula 1 races this year, including the British Grand Prix. Despite achieving his best Sunday result in fourth place, Hamilton struggled with the handling of his Ferrari SF-25 on the wet Silverstone track, a circuit where he has excelled in the past. Hamilton described the car as the most challenging he has driven in years and highlighted the difficulties he faced in maintaining tire performance and handling in the wet conditions. He recognized the learning experience but emphasized the need to work…

“Lando Norris won the British Grand Prix at home, aided by luck. However, Nico Hulkenberg was named ‘driver of the day’ not just by fans but also by the entire Formula 1 paddock. Rival teams Aston Martin and Mercedes brought champagne to celebrate in the Sauber garage, showing respect. Hulkenberg, at 37, finally earned a well-deserved highlight in his lengthy career, receiving praise from drivers like Carlos Sainz. Fernando Alonso hailed Hulkenberg as one of the best drivers on the grid, expressing happiness for his success. Despite early promise and…

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed no issues with Oscar Piastri’s request for team orders following his British Grand Prix penalty. Piastri’s bid to win at Silverstone was thwarted by a penalty for braking erratically behind the safety car, leading to teammate Lando Norris’ victory. Despite feeling the penalty was unfair, Piastri suggested swapping positions with Norris, but knew it was unlikely to happen. Stella commended Piastri for speaking his mind, as McLaren encourages drivers to communicate openly. The team explained their decision to maintain the race order after Piastri…

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believed that Oscar Piastri’s safety car penalty at the British Grand Prix highlighted the need for George Russell to receive a similar penalty in Canada last month. Piastri received a 10-second time penalty for braking heavily behind the safety car at Silverstone, allowing Max Verstappen to briefly pass him, followed by a penalty for Verstappen. This incident drew comparisons to Russell’s actions in Canada, where Red Bull’s protest was rejected by the stewards. The stewards deemed Piastri’s braking to be too severe, contrasting it…