October 20, 2024 - SpeedshifterSports

F1’s 2026 cars now two seconds faster after rule tweaks

Formula 1’s planned 2026 cars are now about two seconds per lap faster as the result of regulation changes made by teams and the FIA.Outline plans for the next generation of F1 cars were revealed ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix but, following concerns expressed about their likely performance level, work began on making potential tweaks.Those efforts have now reached a conclusion, with the …Keep reading

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Marquez: “Big insect” to blame for startline tear-off incident

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Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained that a large insect on his visor was ultimately the cause of his slow, smoky getaway at the start of Sunday’s MotoGP race at Phillip Island.The Gresini Ducati rider was forced to fight his way up the field from 13th in the first corner after a tear-off he had removed on the grid got caught beneath his rear tyre.After hauling in and passing …Keep reading

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WRC Central Europe: Tanak assumes lead after Ogier error, Pajari rolls

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A rare mistake from Sebastien Ogier has handed the Central European Rally lead to Hyundai’s Ott Tanak while World Rally Championship Rally1 rookie Sami Pajari rolled on Sunday morning. Ogier started the final day of the rally with a 5.2s margin over Tanak but a lock up approaching a left-hander at the start of a bone dry but dirty stage 15 (Am Hochwald 12.17km) proved costly. The eight-time …Keep reading

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Australian GP: Marquez wins, Martin extends MotoGP title lead

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Just like he has done at the San Marino and Aragon GPs this year, Marc Marquez dominated the Australian MotoGP race. Sprint winner Jorge Martin finished second after a long drawn-out battle with the Gresini rider in the main race. Francesco Bagnaia wasn’t able to match the pace of Marquez and Martin ahead of him,

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Honda Urges Red Bull to Grant Tsunoda Key F1 Test Run Amid Rising Stakes

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Tsunoda works for RB, but he hasn’t tested a Red Bull F1 car yet.

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MotoGP: Marquez wins Australian Grand Prix after intense battle with Martin

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Having qualified fifth on the grid, Bagnaia came third to complete an all-Ducati podium. Having qualified fifth on the grid, Bagnaia came third to complete an all-Ducati podium. Motorsport Read More

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F1: Red Bull’s Verstappen wins Austin sprint to stretch lead over Norris

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Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished second, 3.882 seconds behind Verstappen, after passing Norris at the start of the last lap at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas when the Briton went too deep into turn one. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished second, 3.882 seconds behind Verstappen, after passing Norris at the start of the last lap at Austin’s

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F1: Lando Norris on pole in Austin with Verstappen alongside, Hamilton finishes 19th

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The pole was Norris’s career sixth, as well as fourth in the last five races and first in the United States, and he was delighted. The pole was Norris’s career sixth, as well as fourth in the last five races and first in the United States, and he was delighted. F1 Read More

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F1: FIA says case is closed on Red Bull ride-height device

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The device, whose presence on the cars driven by world champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez was confirmed by the team, has been a hot topic at this weekend’s U.S. Grand Prix in Austin. The device, whose presence on the cars driven by world champion Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez was confirmed by the team,

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MotoGP Australian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results

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Fermin Aldeguer came out on top of a superb duel with Aron Canet to win the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on Sunday.A fast-paced battle between the pair over the second half of the race reached its crescendo with two changes of lead on the last lap.Canet (Fantic Racing) took SpeedUp’s Aldeguer at Miller, only for the latter to respond in forceful style with an outbraking move at …Keep reading

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