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McLaren’s Strategic Response: Analyzing Norris’ Canada F1 Collision with Piastri

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McLaren boss Andrea Stella acknowledged the need for “tough conversations” following the intra-squad collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite the incident, the drivers will continue to have the freedom to race. The clash between Norris and Piastri during the Montreal race had similarities with McLaren’s 2011 incident involving Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Norris, being fully at fault, inadvertently compromised his own race by colliding with Piastri on the start-finish straight. Norris took immediate responsibility for the accident, showing self-criticism and apologizing to…

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Pole Position Prestige: Why Cadillac Faces Long Odds at Le Mans 24h

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Sebastien Bourdais expressed doubts about Cadillac’s chances for a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite starting 1-2 on the grid in qualifying. Cadillac Jota dominated the Hyperpole sessions, with Jack Aitken and Bourdais leading the first session and Alex Lynn securing pole position. Bourdais voiced concerns about rivals potentially sandbagging and the impact of Balance of Performance regulations on their performance. He lamented the importance of top speed at Le Mans and criticized competitors for not allowing a fair chance for Cadillac to compete. Despite decent long-run…

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The Untold Truth: Unraveling the Mystery Behind Button’s Departure from WEC After 2018 Shows

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Jenson Button, the Cadillac driver for Jota, explained his decision not to continue in the World Endurance Championship initially due to the lack of manufacturer involvement. He made his endurance racing debut in the 2018 Le Mans 24 Hours but faced challenges with an electronics issue in his BR Engineering BR1 car, leading to a substantial time deficit with his teammates. Button participated in three more WEC rounds, achieving a podium in Shanghai before pausing until 2024 when he returned to Le Mans as part of the Garage 56 NASCAR…

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Jenson Button’s Insight on Sleep Deprivation: Navigating the Grueling Demands of Le Mans Like a Pro

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Attending the Le Mans 24 Hours as a journalist involves recurring topics such as traffic, rain, nighttime driving, and sleep deprivation. The demanding schedule includes practice until 12am on Wednesday and Thursday nights, turning the race weekend into a potential 36-hour day. Age doesn’t necessarily make endurance racing harder, as Jenson Button finds his parenting experience helps him cope with sleep deprivation, giving him an advantage. Button’s varied Le Mans experiences include driving a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Hendrick Motorsports in the 2023 race and racing competitively with Cadillac Jota…

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Cadillac Dominates 24 Hours of Le Mans Practice amid Red Flags and Ferrari Competes Close Behind

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Cadillac Dominates 24 Hours of Le Mans Practice amid Red Flags and Ferrari Competes Close Behind

2025 24 Hours of Le Mans: Cadillac leads Ferrari in twice red-flagged opening practice

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