WEC

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.

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.

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.