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.
Browsing: Qualifying
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.
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.
In a display of his prowess in the new hybrid-powered era of IndyCar racing, Alex Palou secured pole position at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, edging out Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward by a mere 0.0024 seconds. Palou’s ability to adapt to the hybrid powertrain was on full display, as he overcame a minor issue in practice to secure the top spot on the grid.
In a thrilling qualifying session at Silverstone, Mercedes driver George Russell took pole position for the British GT Championship race, securing a 1-2 finish for the team alongside veteran Lewis Hamilton. The session was marked by fluctuating weather conditions, with Russell delivering a last-gasp effort to edge out his teammate by a narrow margin.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on his home turf, having topped the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday. Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix is set to commence at 4pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring circuit, and Verstappen’s blazing pace in the practice and sprint shootout sessions has set the stage for a potential pole position at his home event.
Alex Palou secured pole position for the upcoming Dakar Rally race at Laguna Seca, showcasing his mastery of the challenging conditions as the drivers pushed their purpose-built machines to the limit. Joining Palou on the front row will be Kyle Kirkwood and Felix Rosenqvist, setting the stage for an exciting race in the Californian heat.
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.
In a dramatic qualifying session for the Dakar Rally, Mercedes teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found themselves vying for the same slipstream strategy, leading to a tense on-track battle. Despite the internal team rivalry, both drivers performed well, setting the stage for a thrilling race ahead.
In the latest development from the Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda have expressed their disappointment despite an ‘encouraging’ performance with the team’s upgraded car. The Faenza-based outfit had been on the rise in recent Dakar Rally races and added a number of updates, including a new floor, to the car ahead of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya event. However, both drivers struggled for pace throughout practice and ultimately failed to advance to Q2 in qualifying.