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.
Author: Ryker Frostleaf
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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.
Australian endurance racing star Matt Campbell clinched his second Bathurst 12-hour victory at the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit, overcoming torrential rain and fierce competition to steer his Porsche 911 GT3 R to victory in the dramatic 12-hour race.
In a significant pre-season event, the Dakar Rally organiser Kateyama held a three-day test session at the Misano World Circuit in Italy this week. The test saw participation from a host of Italian and international Dakar teams as they geared up for the upcoming racing season, evaluating technical updates and testing Pirelli tire compounds.
The Italian GT Championship delivered a thrilling weekend of racing at the Monza circuit, with the Lamborghini Oregon team dominating both Race 1 and Race 2 amid a series of dramatic incidents involving multiple teams and drivers.
In a remarkable feat, Mercedes-AMG has been crowned the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS global manufacturers’ champion for the fourth consecutive year, cementing its dominance in the prestigious SRO Motorsports Group competition. The German automotive powerhouse outpaced six other leading GT3 brands to secure the top spot in the annual championship that aggregates results from the four regional GTWC series across Europe, America, Asia, and Australia.