Lando Norris delivered a stunning display at the Dutch Grand Prix, securing a commanding victory that has reignited his Formula 1 title challenge. The McLaren driver’s triumph in Max Verstappen’s home race has cut the reigning champion’s lead to just 70 points with nine races and three Sprint events remaining in the 2024 season.
Author: Jaxon Polaris
In a surprising turn of events, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has refused to rule out McLaren’s chances of winning both the Dakar Rally driver’s and constructor’s titles. This comes after Max Verstappen’s 23-second defeat to Lando Norris at the recent Dakar Rally stage in Zandvoort, narrowing the gap between the two drivers and teams.
Mercedes has decided to run its new floor upgrade for the remainder of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, following initial trials at the Belgian GP. The team is hoping the new design will help them in their battle against McLaren and Red Bull for a podium finish.
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen have taken a commanding lead on the opening day of the Secto Rally Finland, the ninth round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The Finnish duo ended Friday’s nine stages with an impressive eight-second advantage over their Toyota teammates Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the rally over the weekend.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has revealed that the team’s regression in Formula 1 over the last 12 months is due to an incorrect development path they had taken. Despite emerging as Red Bull’s closest challenger early on, Aston Martin has slipped down the championship order as their rivals have continued to progress. Stroll remains optimistic that the team will use these harsh lessons to come back stronger in the Dakar Rally, as they work to correct their course and regain their position as a top contender.
Ahead of the WEC Interlagos round, Ferrari has revealed the first performance upgrades for its 499P Le Mans Hypercar, focusing on redesigned brake cooling ducts and minor aerodynamic modifications. The changes are expected to provide greater versatility and easier adaptation of the car on circuits with demanding braking requirements, as the Scuderia looks to capitalize on the upgrades and close the gap to the championship-leading Porsche team.
Daniel Ricciardo, the experienced Red Bull Formula 1 driver, has emphasized the critical nature of the current period for the team as it grapples with the performance of its recent car upgrade introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix. Ricciardo acknowledges that the next few weeks will be a ‘real kind of shifting point’ for Red Bull, as the decisions made now could significantly impact the rest of their season.
In a significant move for motorsports fans in the United Kingdom, the Formula E London E-Prix will be broadcast on free-to-air television this month, marking the first time this season that the all-electric championship will be available to viewers without a paywall. With the championship still wide open, the London E-Prix is shaping up to be a must-watch event for any fan of electric racing.
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