Riberas’ Astonishing Performance Takes a Hit: A Bahrain Battle of Tenacity

Riberas' Astonishing Performance Takes a Hit: A Bahrain Battle of Tenacity

Aston Martin’s Alex Riberas lead the 8 Hours of Bahrain at the half way mark,after taking the lead on new tyres after a safety car period, but he was forced to relinquish it after receiving a drive through penalty for a procedural error. The Spaniard, in the #009 Aston Martin Valkyrie, went from fifth to […]

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Racing to Triumph: Phil Hanson’s Journey from Mistake to Le Mans Victory

Phil Hanson considers starting his car racing career in endurance as “the best mistake” he ever made, leading him to a Le Mans 24 Hours victory in a Ferrari after nine years. His motorsport journey is described as “a crazy story” due to his rapid success in LMP3 and subsequent victories in LMP2, European Le Mans Series, and World Endurance Championship. Despite his unconventional route to sportscar racing, Hanson reflects on the fortunate turn of events that propelled him to where he is today. His initial foray into endurance racing…

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Kubica Triumphs at Le Mans: F1 Paddock Erupts in Celebration

Robert Kubica’s victory at Le Mans 24 Hours was celebrated by various members of the Formula 1 paddock on Sunday. Kubica, a former F1 star, won the race while co-driving the #83 Ferrari Hypercar with Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye. This victory marked a career highlight for Kubica, who had faced setbacks including a near-fatal rallying accident in 2011. After transitioning through various categories, Kubica found success in the World Endurance Championship in the 2020s, finally winning Le Mans in 2021. Fernando Alonso, who also has Le Mans victories, praised…

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Triumph and Tragedy: Robert Kubica’s Epic Battle Against Ferrari Gearbox Issues at Le Mans

Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica discussed the persistent gearbox issues his Ferrari encountered during the Le Mans 24 Hours victory, noting that the car was pushed to its limits. Despite the challenges, Kubica, alongside Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye, triumphed in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P LMH, battling with factory sister cars throughout the race. The team had to overcome gearbox problems that persisted for the entire 24 hours, forcing them to adjust their driving style to compensate for the issue. Despite the tough race conditions, Kubica managed to…

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