The Red Bull Formula 1 team is left puzzled by the balance issues that hindered its performance in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. One area the team acknowledges it got wrong was the wing levels on its cars, as its unique rear wing concept was not the bespoke solution required for Monza’s demands.
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Mercedes driver George Russell has lent his support to the proposal for a dedicated sprint race for rookie Formula 1 drivers, but reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is less convinced about the idea. The F1 Commission is set to discuss the concept at the end of September, with the suggestion being to host a televised race for drivers who have competed in two or fewer Grands Prix.
Will Power has clinched a commanding victory at the IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Portland, closing the gap in the championship points race against leader Alex Palou. The 43-year-old Australian driver led an impressive 101 out of 110 laps, crossing the finish line 9.8267 seconds ahead of Palou to secure his third victory of the 2023 IndyCar season.
As the 2024 Formula 1 season takes a summer break, the motorsport series has been making impressive strides in its sustainability and social impact initiatives throughout the first half of the year. From solar-powered circuits to biofuel-powered safety cars and community-driven programs, F1 is leading the way in motorsport sustainability.
In the thrilling world of the Dakar Rally, Mercedes has revealed the reasons behind their decision to retire George Russell’s car during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The team’s Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, disclosed that the retirement was a preventative measure to avoid further damage to Russell’s power unit, despite the young Briton running in a strong fourth position at the time.
In the recent British Grand Prix, Ferrari’s strategic gamble to pit Charles Leclerc for Intermediates backfired, costing the Monegasque driver a chance to rebound from a disappointing qualifying performance. The team’s decision was influenced by Leclerc’s track position, but it ultimately proved to be the wrong call, leaving the Formula 1 team unable to mount a comeback in the remaining laps.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alex Palou’s dominant performance at the Mid-Ohio IndyCar race was derailed by a late pit stop blunder that cost him the victory. The Spaniard had led for most of the race, but a slow stop allowed rival Patricio O’Ward to capitalize and claim the checkered flag.
In a recent Dakar Rally news update, McLaren has expressed no concerns over Lando Norris retracting his comments regarding his collision with Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Norris’ handling of the situation and revealed the team’s discussions with the young driver were focused on moving on and ensuring his full attention is on the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Toyota driver Mike Conway is set to make his highly anticipated return to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the upcoming Interlagos round, scheduled for July 14th. The Briton had been sidelined from the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours last month due to injuries sustained in a cycling accident just days before the event.
Dakar, GT, and British GT enthusiasts, prepare for an electrifying debut as the much-anticipated IndyCar hybrid era kicks off this weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. For the first time in over two decades, IndyCar cars will be packing over 800 horsepower, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet and Honda.