The recent Formula 1 race in Shanghai International Circuit saw Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo being penalized for overtaking Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg under safety car conditions. This incident occurred on lap 28, leading to Ricciardo receiving a 10-second time penalty and two penalty points on his license. Ricciardo had been hit by Lance Stroll at
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Daniel Ricciardo had faced a tough start to the F1 season, struggling to match the pace of his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. This had raised concerns about his future with the team. The decision to change chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix seemed to have paid off, with Ricciardo feeling more comfortable and delivering a strong
In the world of Formula 1 racing, even the smallest aerodynamic changes can make a significant impact on a team’s performance on the track. While some teams may be hesitant to introduce major development packages for sprint race weekends due to limited track time, there are still ways to seek gains in other areas. Recently,
The driver market for the upcoming 2025 season has been nothing short of chaotic, thanks to the strategic moves made by Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull. Their decisions, though for different reasons, have set the stage for what promises to be an intense and captivating racing season. This sudden upheaval has taken everyone by surprise
Dries Vanthoor, known for his success in GT racing, will be making a one-off appearance in the British GT Championship at Silverstone. He will be driving a BMW M4 GT3 for Century Motorsport in the three-hour race scheduled for 26-28 April. This opportunity arose due to the change in plans for the original driver, Dan
During the recent BTCC test day at Donington Park, the four-time title winner, Ash Sutton, showcased his dominance by taking his NAPA-liveried Alliance Racing Ford Focus ST around the East Midlands circuit with a clear lead of 0.098 seconds over his team-mate Dan Cammish in the afternoon session. Despite the challenging weather conditions that included
The latest adjustments to the hypercars competing in the World Endurance Championship have brought about significant changes in weight and power specifications. The Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar, for instance, will now race at a reduced weight of 1041kg, accompanied by a 7kW increase in maximum power. Similarly, Toyota’s GR010 HYBRID LMH has shed 29kg
The Moto3 grand prix at the Circuit of the Americas was a chaotic affair, with Aspar rider Alonso emerging as the dominant force. Taking the holeshot from pole position, Alonso quickly built a substantial lead of over four seconds, only to see it reduced to 2.5s towards the end of the race. However, a crash
Marc Marquez, the eight-time world champion, has had a challenging start to the MotoGP season as he adjusts to riding the Gresini Ducati. Despite his success at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the past, Marquez has been facing difficulties in finding his rhythm on the Ducati at the iconic track. His performance during Friday
After a three-week break following the Portuguese GP, MotoGP returns to action with the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) hosting the next round. The Argentina round was unfortunately cancelled due to government funding issues, leading to an extended break for the riders and teams. This return is significant as it is the first race since
The recent acquisition of 86% of Dorna Sports by Liberty Media has sparked conversations within the MotoGP community. Riders such as Marquez and Bagnaia have expressed their optimism about the potential for growth and development under Liberty’s ownership. Marquez praised Liberty’s achievements in Formula 1 and indicated that MotoGP could benefit from a similar approach.
Sebastian Vettel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, recently showcased his remarkable skills by completing nearly two grand prix distances in Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 hypercar during testing at Aragon, Spain. Logging an impressive 118 laps during the major pre-Le Mans endurance test, Vettel left everyone in awe with his performance. Porsche’s director of factory