Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen after technical issue caused F1 qualifying crash
During Q3 in F1 Austrian GP qualifying Max Verstappen lost control of his RB22 in Turn 9 at the Red Bull Ring after, according to his own account, already experiencing a significant snap three corners earlier. Speaking to the media after qualifying, the Dutchman struggled to explain the moment himself, particularly as those balance issues had […]
Thierry Neuville has “no choice” but to take more risks
Thierry Neuville has admitted that he will need to take more risks if he wants to defeat Sébastien Ogier in a Sunday showdown to win Acropolis Rally Greece. The 2024 world champion emerged from a tense Saturday duel with a slender 4.1s margin over reigning and nine-time world champion Ogier, ahead of Sunday’s final four […]
Ripped up curbing leads to track alterations ahead of Six Hours of The Glen
A dramatic and prolonged Saturday at Watkins Glen International culminated in historic lap times and a significantly reshaped racing line through the famous «Bus Stop» chicane ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. During the late stages of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge support race on the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain road course, a […]
Why factory Aprilia team lost to satellite Trackhouse outfit in Assen MotoGP sprint
The factory Aprilia team was dealt a direct defeat by its satellite squad Trackhouse in the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix sprint, with both Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin suffering for different reasons at Assen. Championship leader Bezzecchi crossed the finish line two seconds down on race winner Raul Fernandez in fourth place, while 2024 champion Martin […]
Jack Aitken storms to Watkins Glen IMSA pole for Cadillac
Jack Aitken sent a message to the rest of the paddock after storming to pole for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. With less than 10 minutes left in qualifying, Aitken pushed Whelen Cadillac’s #31 Cadillac V-Series.R put down a massive flyer of 1m31.284s lap that was untouchable around the 3.4-mile, 11-turn natural terrain […]
Marc Marquez feeling “uncomfortable and inconsistent” after Dutch GP sprint: “I cannot do more”
Marc Marquez says he is unable to bring his A-game to Assen, saying sixth place is the best he can hope for in the Dutch Grand Prix after a lacklustre showing in the sprint. The factory Ducati rider finished Saturday’s half-distance race seventh on the road, losing out not only to the four Aprilias but […]
Why Antonelli aborted his fastest lap in Austrian GP qualifying
Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in disarray after Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at the fast Turn 9 on his final push lap. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was also on a push lap, trying to improve on his previous time, and misinterpreted the waved yellow flags at the scene for double waved […]
Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier set for showdown
Thierry Neuville will carry a 4.1s lead over Sebastien Ogier following an intense head-to-head duel across Saturday’s gravel stages at Acropolis Rally Greece. The Hyundai driver commenced Saturday’s six-stage leg with a 9.7s lead over Toyota’s Ogier but that advantage came under serious pressure. The quartet of morning stages were not as punishing on the cars […]