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The two-stop strategy was successful in the F1 race, bringing excitement to the Monaco Grand Prix. The new rule implemented this year following last year’s dull race was applauded by the FIA, F1, and Pirelli. The unpredictable race saw teams and drivers exploring different strategies, creating a thrilling spectacle for fans. While some may consider the strategy artificial, the entertainment value was undeniable at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. It might be worthwhile to consider similar approaches in future races to keep the excitement high. – Oleg Karpov Lando Norris…

Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive performance in managing his tires led him to victory at the MotoGP British Grand Prix for Aprilia. Despite Fabio Quartararo’s mechanical issues while in the lead, Bezzecchi’s strategic soft-tyre decision paid off as he finished four seconds ahead of Johann Zarco and Marc Marquez. This win was especially significant for Aprilia, which had not won a grand prix in over a year and was facing uncertainties regarding Jorge Martin. Unfortunately, Quartararo, who was also on a similar tire strategy as Bezzecchi, faced technical difficulties while comfortably leading…

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris has made a significant advancement in connecting with his car, evident by his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1. During the qualifying session at the technical street circuit, Norris outpaced Charles Leclerc from Ferrari by one tenth, with his teammate Oscar Piastri following 0.175s behind. This marked Norris’ second pole position in the 2025 season. Previously, Norris had struggled to maximize the performance of McLaren’s MCL39 in qualifying, admitting difficulty in predicting the car’s reactions. However, his pole…

Fabio Quartararo, the poleman of the British Grand Prix, expressed skepticism about his prospects for the Sunday race after being overtaken by top Ducati riders during the Saturday sprint, dropping him to seventh place. Even though Quartararo took an early lead at Silverstone, he was passed by Marc Marquez and Alex Marquez on their Ducatis, revealing the power disadvantage of his Yamaha. Despite securing pole position without a tow from another rider and displaying impressive skills, Quartararo struggled with the straightline speed deficit in the race, causing frustration and disappointment.…

Ahead of the British GP at Silverstone, the possibility of a British rider joining the MotoGP grid remains uncertain, possibly years away due to challenges in British racing, according to TNT MotoGP pundits Neil Hodgson and Michael Laverty. Currently, Jake Dixon is the only British rider competing in a GP series higher than Moto3, sitting third in Moto2 standings behind Arón Canet and Manuel Gonzalez before the British GP. Hodgson and Laverty express doubts that Dixon, at 29 years old, may have missed the opportunity to transition to MotoGP, suggesting…

Adrian Newey defended Lance Stroll, stating that the Canadian has been unfairly criticized outside the team. Despite facing high-profile errors since his F1 debut in 2017, Stroll encountered more troubles at the Monaco Grand Prix, resulting in a gearbox change and a grid penalty. Team principal Andy Cowell took responsibility for the incident and highlighted the need to improve communication. As Aston Martin’s managing technical partner, Newey oversees all technical aspects and is already working on the 2026 car within the new regulations. He commended Stroll, stating that the driver…

Max Verstappen concluded that the Monaco Grand Prix has nothing to do with racing, as Saturdays are exciting but Sundays offer limited action due to overtaking difficulties. An early red flag in the 2024 race led to a special Monaco rule, requiring drivers to use three different sets of tires, but not necessarily make two pit stops. However, if there’s a red flag, teams can switch compounds without an extra stop, making only one stop necessary. The new rule aims to prevent a repeat of the 2024 scenario but poses…