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Fernando Alonso’s stellar performance at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, where he came agonizingly close to victory, has sparked renewed optimism about his chances of securing an elusive Dakar Rally triumph in the near future. The Spanish driver has cited this as his best race since rejoining the iconic off-road event, highlighting the extensive preparation he put into the unique Monaco stage.

Formula 1 has teamed up with the renowned British Council to launch a global STEM education program called ‘Learning Sectors’. This year-long initiative will reach over 130,000 students across the UK, India, South Africa, and Brazil, providing an immersive, motorsports-themed learning experience to foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

WEC

Cadillac driver Alex Lynn is feeling optimistic about his team’s chances of securing a podium finish at the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) event at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Briton, who shares the #2 Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh car with Earl Bamber, believes their long-run pace matches that of the leading Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars, putting them in contention for a strong result.

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.