Daniel Ricciardo, the Australian Formula One driver, faced an unforeseen setback this season. After being paid by McLaren to leave the team, he was called upon to replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri. However, just two rounds later, disaster struck. Ricciardo crashed during practice at Zandvoort, resulting in a broken metacarpal in his left hand.
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The 24-lap race at Motegi experienced a significant setback when heavy rain led to a red flag being waved at the beginning of the 14th lap. One of the most unfortunate victims of the treacherous conditions was Johann Zarco, who suffered an aquaplaning incident. As he entered Turn 12, his Ducati slid off the track.
Axel Sims, alongside teammate Pipo Derani, currently leads the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Action Express Racing Cadillac. With a slender three-point advantage over Wayne Taylor Racing, Sims finds himself in a strong position ahead of the decisive 10-hour enduro at Road Atlanta later this month. The team’s only victory this season came at
Piastri’s third-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix marked his first podium in Formula 1. However, the Australian rookie expressed his dissatisfaction with his own performance, particularly in managing tyre degradation. He admitted that he was not quick enough at certain points during the race and acknowledged that high-degradation races pose a significant challenge for
Martin, who arrives in Japan only 13 points behind fellow Ducati man Francesco Bagnaia, topped the timesheets with a best effort of 1m45.192s, which was enough to top the session by 0.138s from Augusto Fernandez. That came at the end of a run of three successive improvements for the Pramac rider, who knocked Bagnaia off
Since the Barcelona round earlier this month, Francesco Bagnaia has experienced a significant decline in his championship lead, from 66 points to just 13. The recent crash in India, where he finished in second place, highlighted the extent of his problems with braking. As a result, Bagnaia’s title rivals, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, have
Argentina has recently emerged as a strong candidate to host IndyCar’s first race outside of North America. With successful demonstration runs by Argentine IndyCar team owner, Ricardo Juncos, and the inclusion of talented driver Agustin Canapino, interest in holding a race in Argentina has escalated. While the current IndyCar schedule has already been established, adding
Yuki Sargeant, the American rookie driver for Williams, has had a series of unfortunate incidents since the summer break. It all started with an off in Zandvoort, which proved to be a costly mistake. However, the most substantial crash occurred on his first lap of qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix. Sargeant ran out of
In recent weeks, there has been a surge in incidents involving Gen3 wheel nuts, raising questions about the effectiveness and safety of these nuts. Several high-profile incidents, including Garth Tander’s wheel coming off during the Sandown 500, have brought the issue into the spotlight. These incidents have prompted a closer examination of the nut and
In a truly remarkable turn of events, McLaren achieved its first double podium of the season at the Suzuka Grand Prix. Lando Norris and his teammate, Oscar Piastri, put on an incredible display of skill and determination, finishing second and third respectively. This outstanding achievement is a testament to the team’s relentless pursuit of excellence
In the high-stakes world of motorcycle racing, one name that consistently stands out is Valentino Rossi. Known as “The Doctor,” Rossi has established his dominance at the Buddh International Circuit, leaving no room for doubt regarding his exceptional skills and unwavering determination on the track. Fierce Competition and Rossi’s Triumph Despite facing fierce competition from
McLaren Racing has made an interesting new addition to its team, recently announcing the acquisition of Ryo Hirakawa as a reserve driver for their Formula 1 division. This unexpected move signifies McLaren’s continuous efforts to strengthen their driver development program and expand their pool of talented drivers. Hirakawa’s role within McLaren’s driver development program will
George Russell, a rising star in the world of Formula 1, has recently adopted a new approach to his racing career. Previously focused on the “long game” and consistently scoring points, Russell has now shifted his mindset to aiming for big results. In a recent race in Singapore, Russell’s determination to go all out led
In recent news, it was revealed that Kevin Keating will be joining United for a full season in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, forming a partnership with Alex Quinn. This decision comes as a result of the World Endurance Championship’s (WEC) announcement to remove the LMP2 class for the 2024 season. Keating, an American driver currently
Takaaki Nakagami made his debut in the MotoGP premier class with LCR in 2018 and has remained with the team ever since. As a Japanese rider, Nakagami benefits from the support of Idemitsu, which has helped secure his position within the team. However, his future with LCR has become somewhat uncertain in recent years due
The race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway witnessed an intense battle between the two Porsche entries, with the #6 car driven by Nick Tandy managing to squeeze past the sister #7 car at the opening corner to grab the lead. However, their advantage was short-lived as the Porsches failed to follow instructions promptly when the GTP
The Styrian Grand Prix saw a highly controversial incident between Sergio Perez and Alexander Albon. Perez, driving for Red Bull Racing, attempted to overtake Albon, who was in a Williams car, into the sharp Turn 13 left-hander. The move resulted in contact between the two drivers, causing Albon to lock up his tires and go
Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix turned out to be another disappointing race for Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing team. The defending two-time world champion failed to advance beyond Q2 during qualifying, highlighting the ongoing struggles with the RB19 machines throughout the weekend. Verstappen described his car as “undriveable,” plagued by issues such as bottoming