Ferrari driver Antonio Giovinazzi secured the Italian marque’s second World Endurance Championship (WEC) pole position of the season ahead of the Lone Star Le Mans race at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) on Sunday. Giovinazzi clocked a blistering lap time, leading the field by nearly three-tenths of a second in the formidable Ferrari 499P Hypercar.
Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden dominated qualifying for the upcoming Milwaukee IndyCar doubleheader, securing pole and second-place starts respectively. The stage is set for an exhilarating weekend of racing as teams and drivers vie for valuable championship points.
In a surprising turn of events, Red Bull’s Formula 1 star Max Verstappen faced a significant challenge during the qualifying session for the prestigious Dakar Rally. The reigning world champion, who is making his debut in the iconic off-road event, struggled with a dramatic balance swing in his RB20 vehicle, ultimately finishing a disappointing seventh on the starting grid.
The Cadillac V-Series.R dominated the final practice session ahead of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) event in Austin, Texas, setting the fastest lap time and underscoring the American manufacturer’s readiness to challenge for victory in the fierce LMH class.
Lando Norris has secured back-to-back pole positions at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, cementing his strong form in the 2024 season. The McLaren driver outperformed his teammate Oscar Piastri and other top contenders like George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen in a thrilling qualifying session.
McLaren has been making waves in the world of off-road racing, unleashing a series of upgrades to its Dakar challenger, the MCL38, in a bid to outpace its rivals and secure a coveted Dakar Rally victory.
In a major announcement for the world of motorsports, Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel has unveiled the highly anticipated 2025 Formula 3 car, which will race for the next three seasons. Engineered for thrilling racing, driver comfort, and sustainability, this new machine is the perfect tool for young talents on their path to Formula 1.
Formula 1 has long been graced by the presence of Australian racing talents, with their influence tracing back to the sport’s early days. From Tony Gaze’s pioneering efforts to Jack Brabham’s triple world championship and Alan Jones’ triumph, these Aussie aces have carved their path to Formula 1 glory and left an indelible mark on the pinnacle of motorsport.
The British GT Championship saw an intense battle at the Croft Circuit this weekend, with the Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars dominating the top of the timesheets in the second free practice session. The battle at the front was fierce, with WRT BMW driver Robin Frijns pushing the Ferraris hard.
Porsche asserts its dominance in the opening practice session for this weekend’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) round at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with Australian driver Matt Campbell topping the timesheets in the #5 Penske-run Porsche 963 LMDh.