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Alonso: Hamilton will escape penalty for Turn 1 clash “because he’s not Spanish”

Alonso was caught out at the opening corner in Miami when Hamilton came diving down the inside, forcing the Spaniard wide and into his Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll, who in turn collected McLaren’s Lando Norris.Having picked up a puncture in the incident, Alonso dropped to the back of the field and was not able to stage much of a recovery as he came home 17th.Read Also:Formula …Keep reading

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MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’

Ducati rider Bagnaia went toe-to-toe with eight times world champion Marc Marquez in a thrilling battle for victory in the 25-lap Jerez grand prix.Bagnaia came out on top by just 0.372 seconds to score his second grand prix win of the season to close the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin – who crashed – to 17 points.It came after a tough run for Bagnaia following his Qatar GP win, with …Keep reading

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Why Pirelli’s F1 development challenge never ends

The company not only has to hone its tyres for cars that each year generate more load and produce faster lap times, but it also has to prepare for and adapt to any upcoming rule changes.Last year for example Pirelli had a focus on developing tyres to run without blankets in 2024, only for the planned change to be abandoned.And that in turn has had a major impact on this season. Usually Pirelli …Keep reading

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Porsche DTM team finds possible cause behind dismal start to 2024 season

The squad had already played down expectations heading into its sophomore season in the DTM, claiming that the organisers ‘won’t allow’ Porsche to win back-to-back titles in the series after its 2023 success.But so uncompetitive were the two 911 GT3 Rs at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben that Manthey EMA drivers Thomas Preining and Ayhancan Guven could muster only one top-10 finish between them …Keep reading

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What is the motorsport triple crown and who has claimed the feat?

Sponsored by  That is where the motorsport triple crown comes in, as it can only be awarded to a driver who has achieved success across different racing disciplines.So, what is the triple crown and who has claimed this feat?What is the motorsport triple crown?The triple crown consists of three races, each one showcasing a driver’s skill in a different racing discipline. It includes the …Keep reading

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Hamilton: Mercedes has to accept reality its F1 car is off the pace

After a disappointing qualifying showing on Friday for the Miami sprint race, with neither Hamilton nor team-mate George Russell making it out of SQ2, the seven-time world champion explained there were no extenuating circumstances for what happened.Instead, he says that ending up more than half a second adrift of pole position was a proper reflection of where Mercedes stacks up in F1 right now.”I …Keep reading

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How McLaren has left no stone unturned with its Miami F1 update

For its debut weekend, the entire suite of new parts has been fitted to Lando Norris’ MCL38, while Oscar Piastri will have to wait until Imola to see the full advantages on offer, as only half of the new components have been installed on his machine.The changes made aren’t new or revolutionary, with the team opting to make subtle alterations to a range of components so that they all complement one …Keep reading

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Acosta: Michelin needs to address “strange” vibration issues on 2024 MotoGP bikes

Rear chatter has become a recurring problem in MotoGP this year, with Ducati riders being particularly outspoken about the issue since the opening round of the season in Qatar.Tech3 GasGas rookie Acosta hasn’t been spared of chattering either and once encountered the vibrations on his rear tyre at Jerez as he finished a distant 10th, his worst result in the premier class so far.Speaking …Keep reading

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F1’s points system debate now about extending it beyond 12th position

As first revealed by Motorsport.com, F1 teams and series bosses are considering the idea of extending the current points-paying positions beyond the current top 10.A proposal for it to cover the top 12 was evaluated at a recent F1 Commission meeting, but it was felt that more time was needed to nail down a bulletproof plan.And it has emerged that the main factor now being discussed is whether or …Keep reading

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