The final stretch of the 2024 GT racing calendar is upon us, and the highly-anticipated triple header kicks off with one of the most electrifying events on the schedule – the Las Vegas Grand Prix. With tight championship battles, intriguing driver storylines, and the return to the neon-lit streets of Sin City, this race weekend is shaping up to be a must-watch event for GT racing enthusiasts.
Author: Jaxon Polaris
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The all-new Formula E Gen3 Evo cars made their official debut during last week’s pre-season testing at the Jarama Circuit in Spain, with Jaguar’s Mitch Evans setting the overall pace. The focus was on the new Hankook tires, which offered impressive performance initially but suffered from significant degradation, posing a challenge for teams to manage during races.
The peculiarity of the free tyre change allowed under Dakar’s red flag rules has long been a source of frustration for drivers in the world’s toughest off-road race. The apparent luck of the draw is something that time and again gets criticised by Dakar racers, yet no one has come up with a fairer solution.
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Lancia, the legendary 10-time WRC constructors’ champion, is making a highly anticipated return to rallying. The brand’s sporting director Eugenio Franzetti explains the key factors driving this decision, including the stability and cost-effectiveness of the Rally4 regulations, and the potential for a future WRC comeback.
Pirelli has addressed Lewis Hamilton’s call for improved wet weather tyres in Formula 1, following the postponed qualifying session at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to heavy rain. Pirelli’s motorsports chief, Mario Isola, explains the challenges in testing and developing the wet tyres, while outlining their plans for enhancements in the 2023 season.
Barbora Holická and Lucie Engová are poised to defend their Dakar Classic title in 2025, driving their beloved Citroën 2CV dubbed ‘Duckar.’ After finishing 63rd overall and winning the H1.A category in their debut, the two-woman crew is eager to challenge for the overall win in the historic rally raid.
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Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi secured the Italian marque’s second World Endurance Championship (WEC) pole position of the season ahead of the Lone Star Le Mans race at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on Sunday. Giovinazzi clocked a blistering lap time, leading the field by nearly three-tenths of a second in the formidable Ferrari 499P Hypercar.
In a bid to maintain their advantage over Red Bull in the 2023 Dakar Rally, the McLaren team has confirmed they will be bringing further upgrades to their race car in the coming events. The impressive performance of Lando Norris suggests McLaren currently holds a clear edge, but the team acknowledges the battle will intensify and they need to prepare for challenges at certain tracks.