The Williams Formula 1 team has unveiled a series of promising upgrades, including changes to the sidepod design and a weight reduction program, that have yielded positive results on the track. However, a last-minute issue with the new floor at Zandvoort forced the team to start both cars at the back of the grid, effectively derailing their chances of a strong result. Despite this setback, the team remains optimistic about the potential of the upgrades and is committed to closing the gap to their competitors in the upcoming British GT races.
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As the British GT Championship reaches its mid-season break, a closer look at the qualifying performances of teammates offers fascinating insights into the dynamics within each garage. The qualifying head-to-head statistics provide a clear yardstick for assessing relative speed, with some pairings showing remarkable parity and others revealing significant gaps.
British rally raid superstar Sam Sunderland has confirmed his retirement from professional motorcycle racing, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him conquer the Dakar Rally twice and clinch the inaugural World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) title.
Mercedes has regained its winning form in British GT racing, with a technical breakthrough that has optimized the car’s balance and performance. The team’s technical director, James Allison, has played a crucial role in this resurgence, as he has been able to harness the package and achieve the perfect balance for both Hamilton and his teammate, George Russell.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the team’s superior tyre degradation was the key factor in securing Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking ninth victory at the Silverstone British GT race. Hamilton capitalised on an undercut with a late crossover to slicks when the track dried, allowing him to overhaul McLaren’s Lando Norris and claim the win.
In a dramatic display of driving prowess, Lewis Hamilton claimed his ninth victory at the 2024 British Grand Prix, beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a rain-affected race at Silverstone.
George Russell of the Mercedes Formula 1 team secured the fastest time in a wet FP3 session at the British Grand Prix, outpacing his teammate Lewis Hamilton by a mere 0.035 seconds. Despite the challenging conditions, Russell’s impressive performance has set the stage for an exciting qualifying and race at the historic Silverstone circuit.
As the Dakar Rally season reaches its crucial stage, top contenders have unveiled a series of key updates to their off-road racing machines ahead of the British GT this weekend. Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren have introduced a range of aero and cooling upgrades to their Dakar prototypes, showcasing the relentless pursuit of performance by the top teams.
The Laguna Seca circuit provided a stern test for the British GT field, as the drivers grappled with the challenging conditions during qualifying for the latest round of the championship. Alex Palou emerged on top, setting a blistering lap time to claim pole position, with Honda-powered cars filling five of the top six starting positions.
The British GT Championship teams and drivers faced challenging wet conditions as the series returned to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. 2 Seas Motorsport asserted their dominance in the GT3 class during a wet Free Practice, while Barwell Motorsport’s Ricky Collard set the pace in the drying Pre-Qualifying session. The stage is set for an exciting qualifying and race at this historic Belgian venue.