Author: Ezra Runeblade

The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 LMDh machine emerged victorious at the Sahlen’s 6 Hours of the Glen after a rain-soaked sprint to the finish line, with Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr snatching the lead late on. This was the first team to secure two overall wins in the GTP category this season.

In a captivating display of driving prowess, Max Verstappen emerged victorious at the 2024 Dakar Rally, securing a hard-fought win over the McLaren of Lando Norris and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the 66-lap race. This thrilling result is sure to captivate motorsports enthusiasts and cement Verstappen’s status as one of the top talents in the sport.

In a thrilling qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his second career Formula 1 pole position, narrowly beating out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The young British driver is now in prime position to secure his second F1 win as the stage is set for an exciting race on Sunday.

In the latest development from the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have expressed their disappointment despite an ‘encouraging’ performance with the team’s upgraded car. The Faenza-based outfit had been on the rise in recent Dakar Rally races and added a number of updates, including a new floor, to the car ahead of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya event. However, both drivers struggled for pace throughout practice and ultimately failed to advance to Q2 in qualifying.

The opening day of practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya saw a strong performance from the Mercedes team, with Lewis Hamilton topping the timesheets in the second session. This sets the stage for an exciting Dakar, GT, and British GT battle in Spain, as the grid is set to be shaken up further by changeable weather conditions.

In a thrilling start to the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Lando Norris of McLaren secured the top spot in the first Free Practice session, clocking in a blistering time and outpacing the reigning World Champion, Max Verstappen. The battle for supremacy is set to intensify as the teams continue to fine-tune their cars and strategies.

Ferrari is eyeing a potential performance upgrade for its Le Mans 24 Hours-winning 499P Hypercar, aiming to challenge Toyota more effectively in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The Italian manufacturer is looking to exploit the evo joker rules and improve the car’s competitiveness in all weather conditions.

Theo Pourchaire, the Aston Martin driver in the British GT Championship, has been the target of online abuse from Agustin Canapino’s fans after their collision in the Detroit Grand Prix. The incident, which occurred during a restart on lap 60, has prompted a joint statement from the teams condemning the behavior and emphasizing the importance of respect and civility in the sport.

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is gearing up for one of the most exciting Le Mans 24 Hours in recent memory, with the Hypercar class at the height of its competitiveness. Multiple manufacturers, including Ferrari, Cadillac, Toyota, Porsche, and Peugeot, are primed and ready to challenge for the prestigious victory, ensuring a thrilling battle for supremacy at the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe.

In a move that has caught the attention of the Dakar Rally racing community, Mattia Binotto, the former Ferrari Team Principal, is reportedly being linked to a potential return to Formula 1 in a new technical position with Aston Martin. The Italian engineer has a wealth of experience and could be the key to Aston Martin’s success in the Dakar Rally.