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Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Race | Ugo Ugochukwu becomes the second American driver to ever win in Macau

It was finally race day at the Guia Circuit in Macau and although the day started dark and wet, by the time it was time for the FIA Formula Regional drivers to race, the sun began to shine. However, the drivers needed to be careful because there were still wet patches on the track. For…

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Haas F1 “weren’t working together as a team” under the leadership of Steiner, says Komatsu

The shock departure of Guenther Steiner as Haas F1 team boss ahead of the 2024 campaign saw Japan’s Ayao Komatsu take the reigns. The 48-year-old has worked his way up the ladder in motorsport. Starting out as a performance engineer at Lotus, he worked his way up to the role of chief engineer, then went…

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Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying Race | Ugo Ugochukwu wins qualification race

Although the day in Macau started off sunny, the skies visibly turned darker by the FIA FR World Cup Qualifying Race, took place. The 10-lap race will set the grid for tomorrow’s Grand Prix and also give the drivers a dress rehearsal for what could be expected. There was an early setback for Mari Boya,…

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Drivers summoned to compulsory meeting by FIA after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying

Following an astonishing seven red flags during yesterday’s qualifying session, FIA officials summoned the drivers to a compulsory meeting after seven red flags in Macau GP qualifying. This year’s Macau Grand Prix marked a significant change, as it was the first time Formula Regional cars were utilised—sitting just below the FIA Formula 3 Championship and…

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Noel León was “happy to be able to run qualifying” after mechanics “finished the car three minutes before the qualifying” in Macau GP

Mexican driver Noel León, demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill in Macau, securing an impressive third place. Despite a tumultuous day filled with challenges, León’s determination and the hard work of his team paid off. The day began on a tough note for León, who faced significant setbacks, including a hard collision with the wall during…

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Oliver Goethe was “gutted to miss out on pole” after a “chaotic” qualifying session in Macau

Oliver Goethe emerged as a standout performer despite facing extraordinary challenges in the Macau GP Qualifying session. Amidst a session plagued by multiple red flags and disruptions, Goethe’s patience and skill saw him clinch second place, narrowly missing out on pole position by a fraction of a second. The drama for Goethe began early when…

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Ugochukwu “happy” to be on pole in Macau GP after “most intense” qualifying session he’s ever had

The 2024 Macau Grand Prix qualifying session delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a stunning pole position for Ugo Ugochukwu of R-ace GP. The young driver navigated a session riddled with red flags and incident-packed restarts to claim the top spot by a mere 0.014 seconds. The action unfolded as pacesetter Dino Beganovic saw…

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