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.
In a surprising turn of events, the Williams Formula 1 team is seeking answers after its pre-event scans suggested its updated car’s revised floor complied with the regulations, only to have driver Alex Albon disqualified from his eighth-place grid position at the Dutch Grand Prix. The team promises to address the problem immediately and remains confident in the car’s potential for the upcoming Dakar Rally events.
Santino Ferrucci has secured his maiden IndyCar Series pole position for the Grand Prix of Portland, delivering AJ Foyt Racing their first pole since 2014. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the consistent efforts of the legendary team to revive their fortunes in the highly competitive world of IndyCar racing.
In a dramatic turn of events, Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. The penalty comes after the stewards deemed that Hamilton impeded Sergio Perez of Red Bull during the qualifying session.
In a display of driving excellence, Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Dutch GT race at Zandvoort, narrowly beating out local favorite Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver’s blistering pace and superior traction proved decisive in this closely fought qualifying session, setting the stage for an enthralling race ahead.
In a candid interview, Alpine F1 advisor Flavio Briatore has voiced his assessment of the team’s recent struggles, attributing their downfall to poor management decisions in the past. Briatore has quickly moved to overhaul the top position at the squad, bringing in the 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as the new team principal before the summer break, believing his youthful enthusiasm and ambition are precisely what Alpine needs to turn the tide.
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.
McLaren has emerged as a formidable challenger in the Dakar Rally, unveiling a series of aerodynamic upgrades to its MCL38 car. The key changes include a revised brake duct scoop, front suspension fairings, and a new bi-plane style beam wing arrangement, all aimed at boosting the car’s efficiency and performance.
Two-time World Endurance Championship (WEC) title winner Ben Keating is set to make his highly anticipated return to the series for the upcoming race at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas next month. The American racer will join forces with the Proton Competition Ford squad, racing the #88 Ford Mustang GT3 in the LMGT3 class.
In a surprising move within the IndyCar racing landscape, AJ Foyt Racing has announced the signing of up-and-coming driver David Malukas to a multi-year deal, set to commence in the 2025 season. Malukas, who will be only 23 years old at the start of the 2025 campaign, will pilot one of AJ Foyt Racing’s Chevrolet-powered entries, promising an exciting new chapter for the young driver and the historic team.