Lucrezia Costa, Author at Motorsport | Pit Debrief

Ricciardo holding himself “accountable for not doing anything too spectacular” after missing out on Red Bull Racing F1 drive for 2025

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

Daniel Ricciardo had been among the names thrown around as a contender for Red Bull’s coveted second seat. However, his hopes were ended for now by the announcement of Sergio Perez’s two-year contract extension, which will see him driver for the reigning champions until 2026. Ricciardo discussed his feelings on the matter ahead of this…

Exclusive | “They’re really similar” — Luca Ghiotto says F2 and IndyCar machinery feels the same regarding speed and handling

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago014 mins

In the second part of Pit Debrief’s exclusive interview with Italian driver Luca Ghiotto, we dove into his past and present, bringing up and comparing a wide range of his racing experience. Asked to pick a favourite from the wide array of racing categories he has driven in so far in his career, the F2…

Exclusive | Luca Ghiotto reflects on a “crazy” period following IndyCar debut with DCR in April

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago019 mins

Luca Ghiotto has spoken exclusively with Pit Debrief about his IndyCar debut at Barber Motorsports Park in April, what stuck out most to him and his hopes for a future in the North American single-seater championship. The Italian driver recalled the long story that led to him getting behind the wheel of Dale Coyne Racing’s…

Hamilton “so happy” about Mercedes F1’s “positive” Monaco GP front wing update on Russell’s car as they try to close the gap

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago05 mins

Monaco is definitely among the most illustrious Formula 1 races on the calendar due to its prestigious history as a Triple Crown race, as well as its past winners and the luxurious surrounding atmosphere. However, as a racing event it lacks a bit of on track action on Sunday, with the number of overtakes completed…

Shanghai E-Prix | FE Qualifying |Hughes takes pole after incredibly close Duel with Vandoorne

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

Group A sees out on track the Nissan, Envision and Maserati drivers, as well as Cassidy, Dennis, Vandoorne, Ticktum and De Vries. After the first set of attempts the ERT driver is leading the way with a 1:15-013s, followed by Rowland, Frijns and Fenestraz. With seven minutes to go both Maserati drivers get into the…

Shanghai E-Prix | FE FP3 | Cassidy leads quiet session from Ticktum and Da Costa

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

It’s time for the second leg of this weekend’s Shanghai double header, starting with FP3. Will Jaguar be once again the fastest team on track? The dynamic duo is the first couple of cars out on track, with Cassidy setting the first benchmark in 1:15.77s. It’s improved shortly after by many drivers, including the DS…

Shanghai E-Prix | FE FP1 | Evans fastest in a troubled session ahead of Nato and Vergne

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago04 mins

It’s time for the first on track session of the weekend’s double header in Shanghai. The first drivers to set a timed lap were Frijns and Buemi, returning to Envision following their Endurance round break from Formula E. Sam Bird has also resumed his spot driving for Neom McLaren following his hand surgery. Five minutes…

Nolan Siegel on not making the Indy 500: “We did everything we possibly could”

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

The Californian rookie driver will have to wait another year in order to compete in the biggest event in motorsport. Nolan Siegel didn’t make the cut to be part of the 33 cars field for the 108th running of the 500 but he still wasn’t left unsatisfied with his Sunday at the office. The part…

Indy 500 polesitter McLaughlin on his qualifying laps: “Some of the best laps I had ever driven”

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago07 mins

The Penske driver has signed the fastest average pole speed in the history of the 500, for a very dominant display from the entire team. In fact McLaughlin, alongside his teammates Will Power, who had been fastest on Day 1 of Qualifying, and latest 500 winner Josef Newgarden, has managed to do a front row…

Indy 500 | IndyCar Practice | Newgarden fastest ahead of a very consistent Herta and Power

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago9 months ago06 mins

After the drama of Qualifying it’s time for the drivers to focus on their race setup instead in a two hours long Practise session. After the first sets of laps have been put in, fastest is Penske’s Will Power in 224.983mph, but top speed won’t be the main goal for today. Honda engines are recovering…