Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the team’s superior tyre degradation was the key factor in securing Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking ninth victory at the Silverstone British GT race. Hamilton capitalised on an undercut with a late crossover to slicks when the track dried, allowing him to overhaul McLaren’s Lando Norris and claim the win.
Author: Orion Cerulean
In a dramatic turn of events at the British Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was forced to overcome a significant setback in qualifying due to damage sustained during Q1. Despite the setback, the reigning Dakar Rally champion remains confident in his chances for Sunday’s Dakar-style endurance test at Silverstone.
Leading Dakar Rally drivers have joined the chorus of voices calling for a relaxation of the rules governing off-road racing. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Dakar veteran Carlos Sainz have voiced their frustrations with the ever-expanding rulebook, arguing that the increasingly restrictive regulations are stifling the spirit of the sport.
Silverstone, the beloved home of the British Grand Prix, has solidified its position as one of the world’s greatest racing circuits. As the British GT Championship gears up for another thrilling season, Silverstone’s status as a true icon of motorsport remains unquestioned.
In the world of motorsports, the ongoing tussle between drivers seeking flexibility and teams craving long-term commitments has come to the forefront, particularly in the Dakar Rally scene. With only a handful of seats available at the lower-end outfits, the conflict is intensifying as drivers like Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas vie for the open positions.
Toyota driver Mike Conway is set to make his highly anticipated return to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the upcoming Interlagos round, scheduled for July 14th. The Briton had been sidelined from the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours last month due to injuries sustained in a cycling accident just days before the event.
Dakar, GT, and British GT enthusiasts, prepare for an electrifying debut as the much-anticipated IndyCar hybrid era kicks off this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. For the first time in over two decades, IndyCar cars will be packing over 800 horsepower, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet and Honda.
Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone has undergone a series of updates aimed at addressing the persistent issue of track limits. The changes, similar to those implemented at the Red Bull Ring, are designed to provide a more definitive solution to this long-standing problem in Formula 1.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed the team’s strategic reasoning behind ignoring Max Verstappen’s plea to pit earlier. Despite the disappointment of not securing the win, Horner maintains that it has not been a ‘totally disastrous’ weekend for the team, with Verstappen extending his championship lead.
Endurance racing icon Benoit Treluyer reveals his pick for the ultimate Audi R18 racer, highlighting the 2015 high-downforce variant that carried him and his teammates to victory at the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship season.