How a 3mph difference squeaked Verstappen ahead of Russell for sprint pole
Max Verstappen edged George Russell to Formula 1 United States Grand Prix sprint pole by just 0.012s, with GPS trace data revealing that his approach at one critical corner made the difference.The result meant Verstappen claimed his first pole – although sprints do not count towards official pole tally statisticsContinue Reading
Honda in talks with Red Bull over Tsunoda test run
Honda is pushing Red Bull to give Yuki Tsunoda a test run in its Formula 1 car to show what he can do.The Japanese manufacturer has long backed Tsunoda’s career, and its partnership with Red Bull has been instrumental in him having a seat at junior AlphaTauri/RB squad since 2021.ButContinue Reading
Central European Rally Saturday morning highlights
Thierry Neuville’s disastrous run on Saturday morning’s final stage handed Sébastien Ogier the lead at Central European Rally, the penultimate round of the FIA World Rally Championship. SourceContinue Reading
Ferrari Challenge | Trofeo Pirelli + Pirelli AM: Altoe and Viol on top in qualifying
Giacomo Altoe grabbed the best time in the Trofeo Pirelli Qualifying – Trofeo Pirelli AM right at the very end of the session, stopping the clock at 1m52.009s.The Emil Frey Racing team driver outwitted Luca Ludwig (Mertel Motorsport) by just 95 thousandths of a second, on his final run. TheContinue Reading
How stars like Taylor Swift and Eminem ended up at the F1 race in Austin
The idea of having a concert at a Grand Prix is certainly not new, but the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) brought this concept to a whole new level when it introduced the Super Stage in 2015. Since that year, visitors of the F1 race in Austin have been treatedContinue Reading
McLaren explains decision to hold fire on new F1 floor at Austin
McLaren’s decision not to introduce a new floor design for the United States Grand Prix was made to assess its other new components without “any confusion”.The Woking team brought a revised front wing and front suspension package, in addition to a series of changes to its rear brake duct furnitureContinue Reading
Ferrari Challenge | Imola, Coppa Shell & 488: Kirchmayr and Wietlisbach on top in qualifying
Qualifying was also wet for Coppa Shell + 488, the rain twice bringing a halt to the sessions with a flooded track. The first to set off from the pitlane were the Ferrari 488 competitors.Qwin Wietlisbach (CDP – D&C Racing) set the fastest time in 2m00.983s, which was half-a-second quickerContinue Reading
RB admits Ricciardo farewell could have been dealt with better
Daniel Ricciardo’s final Formula 1 race weekend could have been handled in a better way, his former RB team has admitted.The Australian was dropped by RB after the Singapore Grand Prix in favour of Liam Lawson, as the squad wants to evaluate the New Zealander’s potential to see if heContinue Reading
DTM Hockenheim: Van der Linde snatches points lead with Saturday win
Abt Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde moved into the lead of the championship with victory in the penultimate DTM race of 2024 at Hockenheim, as Mirko Bortolotti could only salvage fifth place.Starting from pole position, van der Linde was able to outduel Winward Mercedes driver Lucas Auer to claimContinue Reading
DTM Hockemheim: Van der Linde snatches points lead with Saturday win
Abt Audi driver Kelvin van der Linde moved into the lead of the championship with victory in the penultimate DTM race of 2024 at Hockenheim, as Mirko Bortolotti could only salvage fifth place.Starting from pole position, van der Linde was able to outduel Winward Mercedes driver Lucas Auer to claimContinue Reading