Baguette «very frustrated» after Motegi qualifying struggles
Baguette «very frustrated» after Motegi qualifying struggles
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Baguette and his teammate in the #17 Real Racing Honda NSX-GT, Koudai Tsukakoshi face a 16-point deficit to Kunimitsu rival Naoki Yamamoto heading into the penultimate race of the season, with only 41 points left up for grabs following Saturday's qualifying s
Sydney Supercars: Van Gisbergen wins, stop drama robs Brown
Sydney Supercars: Van Gisbergen wins, stop drama robs Brown
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Brown, who took a sensational pole, made a perfect start to the race, holding off Triple Eight pair Jamie Whincup and van Gisbergen on the opening lap before settling into the lead.The rookie continued to lead until Lap 6 when he pitted to cover Whincup, who
Horner ‘flattered’ by Wolff’s pantomime protagonist F1 jibe
Horner ‘flattered’ by Wolff’s pantomime protagonist F1 jibe
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Red Bull is chasing its first F1 title since 2013, and the driver’s championship is currently led by Max Verstappen who sits 12 points clear of Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton at the top of the standings.In the constructors’ race, Mercedes enjoys a 23-poin
Motegi SUPER GT: Miyata puts Bandoh Toyota on pole
Motegi SUPER GT: Miyata puts Bandoh Toyota on pole
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Miyata was at the wheel of the #19 Toyota GR Supra for the Q2 pole shootout, and was the only driver to break the 1m36s barrier as he set a fastest lap of 1m35.893s - a little over three tenths shy of the lap record.That was enough to beat the similarly Yokoh
Sydney Supercars: Brown on pole, De Pasquale last
Sydney Supercars: Brown on pole, De Pasquale last
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It was a rollercoaster session for Erebus rookie Brown, who only just snuck through Q1 on an early hard tyre lap.He did switch to the soft late in the first segment of qualifying to try and shore up his passage to Q2, but ran out of time to get a lap started.
Sydney Supercars: De Pasquale completes practice sweep
Sydney Supercars: De Pasquale completes practice sweep
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Having gone through the first half-hour session untroubled at the top, De Pasquale found himself under slightly more pressure in second practice.His first run was ruined when he ran wide at Turn 1 – as did plenty of others thanks to a gusty tail wind down t
Sydney Supercars: De Pasquale leads the way in practice
Sydney Supercars: De Pasquale leads the way in practice
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Coming off the back of three poles and two wins last week, the Dick Johnson Racing ace was once again the class of the field to kick off the second Sydney SuperNight.He was untouchable across the half-hour practice session, going quickest on his first run wit
Chandler Smith wins Phoenix Truck race, Rhodes claims title
Chandler Smith wins Phoenix Truck race, Rhodes claims title
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Sheldon Creed dominated much of the race, but Smith powered around him with 17 of 150 laps remaining to take the lead and never looked back, holding off Stewart Friesen by 4.694 seconds for his second win of the 2021 season.“All glory to the man upstairs. W
Russell to take Williams F1 gearbox penalty hit in Mexico
Russell to take Williams F1 gearbox penalty hit in Mexico
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Russell began the day with a high-mileage ‘Friday gearbox’ but after he experienced a problem with that in Free Practice 1, the team opted to fit his race unit, which normally would not be used until Saturday.However, that too suffered an issue early in F
F1 extends Chinese GP deal until 2025
F1 extends Chinese GP deal until 2025
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China was the first race to fall foul of the coronavirus pandemic back in 2020, and it failed to make it back on to either last year's or this year’s schedule.With international travel restrictions still quite tight as the country bids to keep control on th
NASCAR's Phelps vows to 'be bold' and 'take calculated risks'
NASCAR's Phelps vows to 'be bold' and 'take calculated risks'
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Thanks to the relaxation of most pandemic protocols, Phelps participated in-person Friday at Phoenix Raceway while giving his annual state-of-the-sport address and taking questions from the media.“Last year wasn’t an easy year. But we persevered,” Phelp
Hamilton: Mercedes pace deficit in Mexico down to lack of downforce
Hamilton: Mercedes pace deficit in Mexico down to lack of downforce
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The world champion had arrived in Mexico City well aware that Red Bull would likely have the edge, with its car and engine package having proved so good at the high-altitude venue in the past.Although Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas led the way in openi
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Verstappen fastest in Mexico City
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Verstappen fastest in Mexico City
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Verstappen’s title rival Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes 1-2 in Free Practice 1, but the Dutchman bounced back to top FP2 later in the afternoon – setting the quickest time of the day at 1m17.301s.Mexico City Grand Prix FP1 results: Bottas fastes
Keselowski tops Cup practice, Larson leads title contenders
Keselowski tops Cup practice, Larson leads title contenders
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Keselowski set the pace early in the 50-minute session at Phoenix Raceway, with a lap at 135.384 mph that stood up the entire session.Larson was close behind with an average single-lap speed of 135.292 mph. Larson was one of the few drivers to test out the ar
Hamilton handed reprimand for Mexico FP1 track limits breach
Hamilton handed reprimand for Mexico FP1 track limits breach
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During the first 15 minutes of FP1 on Friday morning, Hamilton ran straight on when braking for Turn 1, noting over the radio that he «couldn't slow down there» as a number of drivers struggled in the dusty conditions.Hamilton rejoined the track b
Toyota reveals qualifying focus for Bahrain 8 Hours
Toyota reveals qualifying focus for Bahrain 8 Hours
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The Japanese manufacturer made the revelation after Kamui Kobayashi took pole position on Friday and moved closer to retaining the World Endurance Championship crown together with team-mates Mike Conway and Jose Maria Lopez in the #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID.The p
Horner «disappointed» by suggestion F1 title fight could end in a crash
Horner «disappointed» by suggestion F1 title fight could end in a crash
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Verstappen currently leads the F1 drivers' championship by 12 points over Hamilton as he goes in search of Red Bull's first title since 2013.Verstappen and Mercedes rival Hamilton have collided twice on track this year, crashing together at Silverstone and a
AlphaTauri explains how Albon assists Tsunoda on F1 weekends
AlphaTauri explains how Albon assists Tsunoda on F1 weekends
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With Albon’s commitments to race in the DTM this season having come to an end, AlphaTauri boss Franz Tost revealed at the Mexican Grand Prix that the Thai driver was now assisting Tsunoda.“It's true,” said Tost. “Alex comes to Yuki, talks with him, ex
Veteran Crafton chases history against Truck Series young guns
Veteran Crafton chases history against Truck Series young guns
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The NASCAR Truck Series title will be decided Friday at Phoenix Raceway with Matt Crafton aiming for a record-equaling fourth CWTS championship.Crafton, 45, has won the title three times before (2013, 2014, 2019). Should he win a fourth, he would join Ron Hor
WEC stewards reject Ferrari's BoP protest in Bahrain
WEC stewards reject Ferrari's BoP protest in Bahrain
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The protests, filed by the factory AF Corse team, were rejected by the stewards of the meeting at the second of the two Bahrain WEC rounds on Friday night. AF argued that the two decisions, so called black ball changes made by the WEC Committee outside t
Espargaro: Honda MotoGP bike now 'safer' to ride
Espargaro: Honda MotoGP bike now 'safer' to ride
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Honda has endured a tough 2021 campaign despite the fact it has won three races courtesy of Marc Marquez – who is absent from this weekend's Algarve GP due to a concussion – and scored its first 1-2 since 2017 last time out at Misano.In general, the 2021
Hamilton to be investigated over Mexico FP1 track limits
Hamilton to be investigated over Mexico FP1 track limits
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In the early stages of first practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Hamilton went straight on while braking at Turn 1, causing him to run across the grass before rejoining the circuit on entry to Turn 3.Hamilton said on the radio that he «couldn'
Tsunoda, Stroll set for F1 grid penalties after engine changes
Tsunoda, Stroll set for F1 grid penalties after engine changes
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Both Tsunoda and Stroll are taking a fourth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and MGU-H for the event from their respective engine manufacturers Honda and Mercedes.Tsunoda will also use a fourth MGU-K system, while Stroll will add a third suite of cont
Mexican GP: Bottas leads Hamilton by 0.076s in FP1
Mexican GP: Bottas leads Hamilton by 0.076s in FP1
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Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez, missed much of the one-hour session after crashing at the Peraltada corner in the early stages and breaking his rear wing, just as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc had done likewise.The early running at the Autodromo Hermano
Mir was ”mentally collapsed” after recent MotoGP races
Mir was ”mentally collapsed” after recent MotoGP races
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The outgoing world champion has endured a difficult title defence in 2021 owing to the Suzuki’s lack of development compared to its rivals, with Mir scoring just five podiums so far.The recent races at COTA and the second Misano round were particularly diff
The university students at the heart of Mercedes' F1 operations
The university students at the heart of Mercedes' F1 operations
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Their tributes may be heard time and time again, but they are meaningful and heartfelt. While there is a cap on the number of operation staff physically with them at the track on race weekends, the staff back at base in Brackley retain a critical role.A lot o
Why the odds may be in Truex's favor in title fight
Why the odds may be in Truex's favor in title fight
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Truex has won four races this season – second-most among the title contenders – and won the spring race at Phoenix Raceway, site of Sunday’s title race.Yet Truex seems to have flown under the radar, seemingly in large part because three of his victorie
Gasly highlights visibility issue with 2022 F1 cars
Gasly highlights visibility issue with 2022 F1 cars
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Gasly says that the front wheel covers that form part of the new aerodynamic package partially obscure the view of the driver, and make it harder to place the car accurately when entering corners.It's also potentially harder for drivers to know when they hav
Algarve MotoGP: Quartararo leads over Bagnaia in FP2 session
Algarve MotoGP: Quartararo leads over Bagnaia in FP2 session
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Suzuki's Joan Mir set the early pace in FP2 with a 1m41.495s, with LCR's Takaaki Nakagami edging ahead of him with a 1m40.985s just over six minutes into the session.Moments later Nakagami's teammate Alex Marquez moved to the top of the order with a 1m40.862s
Bahrain 8h WEC: Kobayashi puts #7 Toyota on pole for title decider
Bahrain 8h WEC: Kobayashi puts #7 Toyota on pole for title decider
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Kobayashi's best time of 1m46.250s was six tenths faster than what Brendon Hartley managed in the #8 Toyota.Alpine finished third and last in the Hypercar class after a 1m47.025s effort from Matthieu Vaxiviere. United Autosports' Filipe Albuquerque snatc
Da Costa to remain with DS Techeetah in 2022 FE season
Da Costa to remain with DS Techeetah in 2022 FE season
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Da Costa had been speculatively linked to the likes of Mercedes, should Nyck de Vries had been signed by the Williams Formula 1 team, while a return to Andretti Autosport was also rumoured after the Techeetah race team's owner SECA sought investment in the wa
Norris: McLaren F1 fight with Ferrari getting 'tense'
Norris: McLaren F1 fight with Ferrari getting 'tense'
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With five races remaining, there is just 3.5 points separating the two teams in their fight for third place in the constructors' championship.But with Ferrari having made good performance gains in recent races following the introduction of an upgraded engine
Albuquerque: Double points at Le Mans has skewed LMP2 fight
Albuquerque: Double points at Le Mans has skewed LMP2 fight
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Due to the French classic's status as the flagship event on the WEC calendar, victory at Le Mans awards 50 points to the leading crew in each class, plus an extra point for pole position, while no more than 26 points are on offer in the six-hour events that m
SRO to jointly run Asian Le Mans Series with ACO
SRO to jointly run Asian Le Mans Series with ACO
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Ratel's eponymous organisation will work with the Asian arm of the ACO-owned Le Mans Endurance Management organisation to run the ALMS from the end of next year as part of a wide-reaching agreement.The ALMS and the Stephane Ratel Organisation's GT World Chall
Archive: When Davidson was «too successful» to land an F1 seat
Archive: When Davidson was «too successful» to land an F1 seat
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The text message from Anthony Davidson comes at 8:47am: «Morning. What time are we meeting up?» It brings relief and amusement in equal measure. Relief because one Autosport hack, pressed for time, now knows his interviewee won't arrive at BAR HQ
Bahrain 8h WEC: Hartley keeps #8 Toyota ahead in final practice
Bahrain 8h WEC: Hartley keeps #8 Toyota ahead in final practice
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Hartley outpaced Kobayashi by four tenths when the Toyota GR010 Hybrids went out on new Michelin tyres right at the start of the one-hour Free Practice 3 session. The New Zealander knocked six tenths off his first time on his second flying lap in the #7
Touring car legend Tarquini announces retirement at 59
Touring car legend Tarquini announces retirement at 59
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Tarquini, 59, made the revelation ahead of this weekend's penultimate round of the WTCR campaign at Adria Raceway, and will bow out of the sport following this month's season finale at Sochi in Russia.The Italian driver is best known for his tin-top exploits
Giovinazzi hopes to know ‘bad or good’ news over Alfa F1 future soon
Giovinazzi hopes to know ‘bad or good’ news over Alfa F1 future soon
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Giovinazzi is currently nearing the end of his third full F1 season with the Swiss-based team but is widely expected to be dropped for 2022.Alfa was understood to be leaning towards signing Formula 2 driver Guanyu Zhou for next year before talks with Andrett
Vettel: Red Bull shouldn't use 'bad' F1 team orders on Perez
Vettel: Red Bull shouldn't use 'bad' F1 team orders on Perez
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Perez has the best opportunity of his career to win on home ground in Mexico City this weekend, with his Red Bull squad clear favourites against main rival Mercedes.But, with his teammate Max Verstappen locked in a tight title fight with Lewis Hamilton, it i
Mexican GP: The latest F1 technical images on display
Mexican GP: The latest F1 technical images on display
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