In the opening race of the 2024 season, Jorge Martin, the 2023 championship runner-up, clinched a victory in the sprint contest. However, his performance in the grand prix itself was not as successful. Despite starting from pole position, he ended up in third place behind Francesco Bagnaia after the opening lap. Martin admitted that he
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Lando Norris made a bold strategic decision during the Jeddah race in Formula 1, opting not to pit during a safety car period caused by Lance Stroll’s crash. Along with a few other drivers, Norris chose to stay out on track in hopes of gaining track position and benefitting from a later safety car period
Jody Scheckter, a South African racing driver, is known for his impressive career in Formula 1, spanning from 1972 to 1980. Throughout his time in the sport, he won a total of 10 world championship races out of 111 starts. Now, at the age of 74, Scheckter has decided to auction off 12 cars from
Newgarden, driving his Chevrolet-powered Team Penske car, had a strong start from pole position in a recent race. However, his lead was shaken when an early caution period was initiated due to a crash by Marcus Armstrong. This unfortunate incident led to a round of pitstops under yellow, during which Newgarden faced issues with a
Scott McLaughlin, a 30-year-old New Zealander, showcased his talent and skill during the season opener of the IndyCar Series. Starting from ninth place, McLaughlin wasted no time in making his way to the front of the pack. With a bold inside pass on Rinus VeeKay in Turn 1, he quickly moved up to sixth place.
Fernando Alonso’s recent qualifying performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix resulted in a sixth-place grid position, which later translated to a disappointing ninth-place finish in the actual race. However, in the Jeddah Grand Prix, Alonso managed to secure a fourth-place grid slot in the absence of regular Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz and with Mercedes facing
Trident driver Verschoor was quick to bounce back from a tough season-opening weekend in Bahrain as he soared to victory at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Despite failing to secure any points in Bahrain, Verschoor’s win in Jeddah marked his first triumph of the year and maintained his impeccable record of winning at least one race
Marc Marquez, the eight-time grand prix world champion, is facing a significant transition in his career as he moves from Honda to Ducati. This shift comes after 11 seasons with Honda, during which Marquez established himself as one of the top riders in the sport. However, as he prepares to embark on his first season
The changes made by Aston Martin to the Vantage GT3 model have been so extensive that many believe it feels almost like a completely new car rather than just a mid-cycle refresh. The redesign includes a complete overhaul of the suspension, bodywork, and even the introduction of a new electronics system. According to Sorensen, a
After the recent competitive outing of the Iron Lynx-run Lamborghini team with the new SC63 LMDh prototype at the Losail International Circuit, former Formula 1 driver Kvyat emphasized the importance of keeping expectations realistic. He acknowledged that they need to apply the lessons learned from the race and gradually make progress. Despite finishing in 14th
At the season-opening race in Bahrain, Max Verstappen displayed a dominant performance by finishing a significant 22.4 seconds ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez and 25.1 seconds clear of Carlos Sainz from Ferrari. This victory showcased Red Bull’s race-pace advantage, which left the opposition struggling to keep up. Many had hoped that the close qualifying
The Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a challenging race for the team, as both cars faced unexpected power unit temperature issues early on. Despite this setback, George Russell managed to finish in fifth place after slipping back from an early second position. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton had to settle for seventh place
The recent allegations surrounding Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, have sent shockwaves throughout the Formula 1 community. Initially, an investigation cleared Horner of any wrongdoing after claims of inappropriate behavior made by a female employee had surfaced. However, the situation took a dramatic turn during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend when
The F1 season-opener at Sakhir was clouded by allegations against Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner. A female employee of the team had made claims against him, leading to an eight-week-long investigation by an independent barrister. The report, released by Red Bull on Wednesday, exonerated Horner from the allegations. However, just a day later,
The 2024 Formula 1 season has kicked off in Bahrain with Lewis Hamilton leading a Mercedes 1-2 at the end of FP2. Red Bull, on the other hand, seemed off the pace with Max Verstappen in sixth and Sergio Perez in 10th place. As engine modes and fuel loads remain unclear, all eyes are on
Formula 1 saw some significant changes in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, with both featuring 22 rounds each. The addition of the first F1-promoted street event in Las Vegas and the Qatar GP to the calendar brought about a different mix of races. Unfortunately, France disappeared from the calendar, and the Imola event, which was
Porsche has recently announced the decision to delay an update on the crankshaft for the 963’s 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. This decision came after discussions with WEC organizers, the FIA, the Automobile Club l’Ouest, and IMSA in North America. The FIA and ACO demanded that the engine should be ready for assessment at the Imola
Max Verstappen, despite being successful in sprints in recent seasons, has voiced his disapproval of adding an extra event to the weekend. The new timetable for this year includes a shootout on Friday followed by the sprint and main qualifying on Saturday. While teams were previously locked into an unchanged car specification from FP1 onwards,