The 2023 Formula 1 season has witnessed an intense and highly competitive midfield battle, characterized by teams constantly introducing new parts to gain an edge. While many teams have made significant progress, Alfa Romeo has quietly found itself slipping backwards in recent weeks. At the Austrian Grand Prix, both Valtteri Bottas and Zhou struggled in
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Amid battles with adverse weather conditions, the second-tier Xfinity and Cup Series of NASCAR raced on a 2.2-mile, 12-turn course in downtown Chicago’s Grant Park. The highlight of the weekend was the dramatic victory of NASCAR newcomer Shane van Gisbergen in his Cup debut. This race was made possible by Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 initiative,
The Royal Rally of Scandinavia is an exciting new event that takes place on the renowned roads that were once part of Rally Sweden. Previously based in the Varmland region around Karlstad, Rally Sweden has now moved to Umea in 2022. The route of the Royal Rally of Scandinavia includes the iconic Colin’s Crest, named
De Vries, a Formula 1 driver, has received a five-second time penalty and two points on his license after yet another on-track confrontation with fellow driver Magnussen. This incident marked the third clash between the two drivers in just two weekends, and it was the first one to capture the attention of the stewards. During
Alex Palou continued his domination in the IndyCar Championship by taking control of the Mid-Ohio race with a well-executed two-stop strategy. Despite a strong start from pole position winner Colton Herta, Palou managed to move ahead and secure a comfortable lead. Herta, on the other hand, faced misfortune when he was caught speeding in the
Max Verstappen showcased his prowess at the Red Bull Ring race, securing a victory ahead of Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and his own team-mate, Sergio Perez. However, the initial outcome was shrouded in uncertainty as Aston Martin lodged a protest regarding the failure to correctly identify and penalize breaches of track limits, particularly at Turns
McLaren has decided to escalate the issue of Lando Norris’ penalty at the Canadian Grand Prix by requesting the FIA to reevaluate their decision. After Norris received a sanction for what the FIA deemed as unsportsmanlike behavior, he dropped from 9th to 13th place and lost valuable points. The FIA accused Norris of deliberately impeding
Bob Fernley, a close associate of Vijay Mallya, played a pivotal role in the success of the Force India Formula 1 team. From its inception in 2008 until the summer of 2018, when Lawrence Stroll took over the team and rebranded it as Racing Point, Fernley served as the team’s deputy team principal. However, his
BMW drivers Connor De Phillippi and Nick Yelloly have reason to celebrate as they have been awarded their first Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) victory. Despite finishing second to the #6 Porsche 963 in the race, the Porsche was found to have a chassis skid plate that was thinner than the legal minimum during post-race technical
The Red Bull Ring, with its lap distance of 2.68 miles, is one of the shortest circuits on the 2023 Formula 1 calendar. However, its high-speed nature makes it a track where drivers can achieve quick lap times, especially in dry conditions. Last season, Max Verstappen secured pole position at the circuit with a time
French driver Berthon has recently joined the Glickenhaus team for this month’s Le Mans 24 Hours WEC round. He will be driving the additional Glickenhaus 007 Le Mans Hypercar entered for the French enduro. However, Berthon will be moving over to the team’s solo full-season WEC entry for the Monza 6 Hours on 9 July.
Aston Martin’s efforts to fully comprehend the effects of its recent car upgrades may be impeded by the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. This race will serve as the second sprint round of the season following the event in Azerbaijan. The new format consists of a qualifying session on Friday to determine the grid for the