August 3, 2024

Toyota may consider team orders to help WRC title contender Evans

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Toyota could consider team orders to help Elfyn Evans’ World Rally Championship bid in Rally Finland after the title contender suffered an “unusual” mechanical issue, according to Jari-Matti Latvala.Evans was firmly in the fight for victory, sitting in second behind team-mate Kalle Rovanpera, when the Welshman’s GR Yaris suffered a driveshaft failure on Stage 12 [Paijala, 20.19km].The …Keep reading

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Bagnaia slams “ridiculous” towing problem in Silverstone MotoGP qualifing

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Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia has hit out at other MotoGP riders for deliberately slowing down in British GP qualifying in order to get a tow from him, describing the situation as “ridiculous”.Bagnaia was followed by Gresini’s Marc Marquez on their first runs in Saturday’s pole-deciding session at Silverstone, with the added aerodynamic benefit allowing the Spaniard to take a provisional …Keep reading

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MotoGP: Aprilia’s Espargaro breaks Silverstone lap record to storm to pole at British Grand Prix

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Ducati’s Bagnaia looked on course to take pole with a scorching lap but was bumped out from the top spot by 35-year-old Espargaro’s late effort who will retire at the end of the 2024 season. ​Ducati’s Bagnaia looked on course to take pole with a scorching lap but was bumped out from the top spot

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Audi Unveils BP and Castrol as Major Sponsors for F1 Debut

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Source – duPont REGISTRY news Audi has announced a landmark partnership with BP and Castrol as their first two major sponsors for the upcoming entry into Formula One in 2026. This alliance is poised to redefine the future of motorsport, blending Audi’s engineering prowess with BP and Castrol’s expertise in sustainable fuels and high-performance lubricants.

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Red Bull Racing Faces Budget Cap Challenge Amidst Technical Struggles and Costly Accidents

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Source – motorsports.com In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts, Red Bull Racing finds itself in a precarious position. The team, known for its innovation and dominance on the track, is facing an unprecedented challenge: they have no margin to allocate extra budget to fix their RB20 car. This financial strain

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WRC Finland: Rovanpera leads Ogier, mechanical issue ends Evans victory bid

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Kalle Rovanpera extended his Rally Finland lead after dominating Saturday morning’s stages, while World Rally Championship title contender Elfyn Evans witnessed his victory bid evaporate.Two-time world rally champion Rovanpera completed a clean sweep of the loop including the return of the famous Ouninpohja test to open up 21.9s lead.His fellow Toyota part-time driver Sebastien Ogier holds …Keep reading

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What happens during an F1 summer shutdown?


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You’ve heard the phrase mentioned in Formula 1, but what is the “summer shutdown” and what actually does it mean?
The relentless nature of Formula 1, especially in this record-breaking season with 24 races running from February to December, means that this year’s summer shutdown will be a welcome one for drivers and their respective teams.
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Multiple casualties airlifted to hospital after Nurburgring paddock blast

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A serious explosion occurred in the paddock during the test session before this weekend’s six-hour Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie race.Several people were injured by the explosion of a compressed air cylinder, which occurred during the final stages of the pre-event tests – that was halted immediately.The compressed air cylinder was being filled when the explosion occurred. Numerous ambulances …Keep reading

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