Monaco track changes only way to encourage overtaking in F1
After another Monaco Grand Prix saw little variety between qualifying and race results, with McLaren’s Lando Norris winning from pole position, Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner is calling for drastic changes in the Principality. For this year’s race, F1 brought in a new mandatory two-pitstop rule that required all drivers to use three […]
First Moto2 win at British GP “hasn’t sunk in yet”
Kalex rider Senna Agius claimed his first Moto2 race win during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Agius was joined on the podium by Diogo Moreira in second and David Alonso in third. After qualifying fifth, Agius fought up at the front with Aron Canet, Moreira and Alonso, before pulling off a fantastic move to pass […]
Marco Bezzecchi takes surprise win for Aprilia
Marco Bezzecchi produced a masterclass in tyre management to win the MotoGP British Grand Prix for Aprilia, after Fabio Quartararo suffered mechanical heartbreak while leading. The Italian executed his soft-tyre gamble to perfection to claim victory by four seconds over fellow gambler Johann Zarco (Honda) and Marc Marquez (Ducati), who extended his points lead over […]
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How “stroke of genius” set up Racing Bulls for season-best result at F1 Monaco GP
Sitting in the Monaco Grand Prix media centre towards the end of Sunday’s Formula 1 race, the press pack were trying to decide just how we each felt about the introduction of the mandatory two-stop rule and if it had worked or not. One of them hit the nail firmly on the head when he […]
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s British GP
Silverstone produced a second dramatic, strategic grand prix in as many race weekends – novelty winner included! The unique, high-speed British venue and the chilly, windy weather threw down a number of challenges to the MotoGP field, with some responding better than others. Here’s who impressed, and who didn’t. Winner: Marco Bezzecchi Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia […]
Aprilia “is ready to win” with Jorge Martin
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola used Marco Bezzecchi’s British Grand Prix victory to send a strong public message to the team’s injured rider Jorge Martin, amidst a contractual dispute with the Spanish racer. As exclusively revealed by Motorsport.com following the French Grand Prix two weeks ago, Martin is looking for a way out of his Aprilia […]
Wolff reveals “I’m sorry” text from Vowles as Williams adds to Mercedes’ woes in Monaco
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed a text exchange during the Monaco Grand Prix with Williams counterpart James Vowles who apologised for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Wolff and Vowles are good friends, with the latter have worked under Wolff at Mercedes before taking the top job at Williams, […]
Franco Morbidelli hails “amazing” recovery to fourth in MotoGP British GP
In his 200th MotoGP start, Franco Morbidelli crashed on the opening lap of the British GP after being knocked down by Aleix Espargaro’s bike. The Italian managed to take the restart after fewer than three racing laps had run, and went on to brand his recovery ride to fourth as “amazing.” Morbidelli recovered to finish […]