Author: Ryker Frostleaf

Jean-Éric Vergne set the pace in practice and secured pole position in qualifying, but contact and a damaged front wing hampered his progress in the intense Formula E race in Shanghai, where he finished sixth.

In a thrilling qualifying session for the Formula E Monaco E-Prix, Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein stormed to pole position with a blistering lap time, putting him in prime position to extend his lead in the championship standings. The battle for the remaining front row spots was equally intense, with Stoffel Vandoorne and Nick Cassidy rounding out the top three.

In the latest British GT news, the Brackley-based Mercedes team has enjoyed a much more fruitful Canadian Grand Prix compared to other races this campaign. The team’s improved performance was assisted by a new front wing design, and they are confident of further upgrades to come that will ‘bully’ the car into shape.

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville put in an exceptional performance at the first gravel rally of the 2023 British GT Championship, finishing on the podium and extending his lead in the title race despite the challenges faced by his rival Elfyn Evans.

The latest rounds of the Dakar Rally have highlighted Red Bull’s weaknesses in dealing with challenging terrain, as the RB20 has struggled with issues inherited from its predecessors. This has presented opportunities for rivals like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell to catch up, making the Dakar competition even more exciting as the race moves to its European stages.

Aston Martin has encountered a challenging few weeks on the Dakar Rally circuit, as their AMR24 car has proven difficult to set up and drive consistently. Both driver Fernando Alonso and his teammate Lance Stroll have reported similar issues with the car’s handling, noting a tendency to shift from oversteer on entry to mid-corner understeer. The team is working to address these setup issues and unlock more performance from the car as the Dakar Rally season progresses.

Porsche GT3 driver Joel Sturm showcased the impressive performance of the German marque’s racing machinery at the recent FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at Imola. Sturm executed a decisive overtake on the struggling Hypercar competitors, taking advantage of his slick tires to secure a podium finish and maintain the team’s championship lead.

The Barwell Motorsport Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2s were the class of the field in British GT qualifying at Donington Park, with Sandy Mitchell and Alex Martin taking pole position in a tight battle with their team-mates Rob and Ricky Collard. The closely fought GT3 session saw the entire 20-car field separated by just 2.555 seconds, highlighting the competitiveness of the British GT championship.

The 2023 British GT Championship concluded with a spectacular season finale at Donington Park, where BMW’s Jens Klingmann and Bruno Spengler emerged victorious to claim the coveted title in a nail-biting showdown against a formidable Lamborghini crew.

In a thrilling display of driving prowess, Mirko Bortolotti, the Italian Lamborghini sensation, emerged victorious at the DTM race held at the legendary Sachsenring circuit. The race was marked by intense battles and dramatic interruptions, but Bortolotti’s unwavering skill and determination allowed him to pull ahead and cross the finish line 1.541 seconds ahead of his nearest rival.