The GPT category faced challenging conditions during the qualifying session of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. With persistent rainfall, the 2.54-mile, 12-turn road course became dark and slippery, forcing every team to switch to rain tires. As the session progressed, however, the track began to dry out in certain areas, causing lap times to decrease.
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Porsche’s new breed of LMDh cars featuring spec hybrid systems has made a significant impact in the World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship. With its impressive performance, the Porsche 963 has emerged as a strong contender in the championship. Winning three out of the eight races for which GTP cars have been eligible in
The world of MotoGP was rocked by the news of Marc Marquez’s departure from Honda. The six-time MotoGP champion and Honda came to a mutual agreement to terminate their contract a year early. This decision allows Marquez to join his younger brother Alex at the satellite Gresini squad. While it is undoubtedly a big blow
The recent Qatar Grand Prix weekend in Formula 1 was marred by chaos surrounding track limits. Grid positions were constantly shuffled as penalties were handed out, disrupting the race order. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, has expressed his discontent with such situations, stressing that they are unacceptable. However, his approach to solving the
Brad Binder was given the opportunity to ride the new RC16 bike at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. This bike marked a significant shift away from KTM’s traditional steel trellis frame philosophy. Binder’s performance on the RC16 was promising, with him setting a new lap record in Friday practice and finishing second in the
During the build-up to the Qatar Grand Prix, the FIA’s announcement regarding Pirelli’s discovery of a serious risk of potential punctures during the main race sent shockwaves through the F1 paddock. The revelation came after Pirelli analyzed the tires used in Friday’s FP1 session, which had completed over 20 laps. The analysis revealed an alarming
In an eventful qualifying session for the Qatar Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position, putting him in a prime position to claim his third title if he scores three points in the Saturday sprint race at Losail. However, the qualifying results were reshuffled due to track-limit violations by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar
In the competitive world of Formula 1 racing, every team strives for success and aims to climb up the constructors’ standings. However, Alpine, previously known as Renault, has faced challenges in its pursuit of glory. Despite targeting a fourth-place finish in the 2023 standings, the team has fallen behind Aston Martin and McLaren, currently sitting
As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2024 NASCAR season, fans can expect a thrilling lineup of races and some significant changes to the schedule. NASCAR has once again demonstrated their commitment to keeping the sport bold and dynamic, while also honoring the beloved tracks that fans have come to adore. Let’s dive into
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.
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