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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 Costa8 months ago8 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…

Yuki Tsunoda in the RB garage with his engineer

“Every race we are super consistent” — Tsunoda pleased with P8 in F1 Monaco GP after “really managing the pace” because of team strategy

Luke-John Buckle8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Yuki Tsunoda has outlined his main strength on the circuit in 2024, which has built the foundations for three consecutive points-scoring finishes. The RB driver finished in eighth place at Monaco, resisting pressure from Alex Albon in the closing stages. Tsunoda has yet to sign a contract for the 2025 season and said consistency is…

Flavio Briatore poised for F1 return as special advisor for Alpine

Editorial Staff8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

Flavio Briatore is set for a stunning comeback to Formula 1 as a special advisor for the Alpine team. Corriere della Sera and L’Equipe first reported that the 74-year-old has agreed to try and revive the fortunes of the team he once ran under the Benetton and Renault names. Renault CEO Luca Di Meo has…

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff aims to defuse Hamilton tension: “We’re trying to do the best out of the relationship and maximise the results for what is the final season”

David Coath8 months ago8 months ago07 mins

Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix may have been a predictable procession for many but what may not have been predicted is a potential rift starting to build at Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton has voiced his concern over being treated differently to teammate George Russell. However, Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff insists that Lewis Hamilton has every…

Castroneves to sub for Blomqvist at Detroit and Road America IndyCar rounds

John Goolsby8 months ago03 mins

Helio Castroneves’ “Month of May” was extended by two races. Meyer Shank Racing announced that the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the #66 AutoNation-SiriusXM Honda in this weekend’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix and the Grand Prix at Road America on June 9. Tom Blomqvist, a back-to-back Rolex 24 winner and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship…

Tristan Vautier returns to IndyCar at Detroit with Dale Coyne Racing

John Goolsby8 months ago01 mins

Tristian Vautier returns to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES after an almost seven-year absence. The 34-year-old French driver will pilot the #51 Dale Coyne Racing entry on the streets of Detroit this weekend. The 2012 Indy Lights (Indy NXT) champion was last in an IndyCar in June of 2017 at the Texas Motor Speedway, where he…

Albon scoring first points of 2024 F1 season at Monaco GP “means a lot” to Williams

Chiara Martin8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Alex Albon emphasised the significance of finishing ninth during Sunday’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, securing Williams’ first points of the 2024 campaign. Heading into the Grand Prix, Williams, alongside Sauber, was one of the two teams yet to score any points. Williams faced a series of challenges leading up to Monaco, including a troubled…

FIA President advises Andretti Cadillac to acquire existing team for F1 entry

Sushmita Balakrishnan8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

In a surprising turn from his earlier stance, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has recommended Andretti Cadillac to “go and buy another team” in order to rejoin the Formula One grid. Although the Emirati has spearheaded attempts to increase the number of teams in Formula One by initiating the Expression of Interest procedure in 2023…

Russell thought “a podium, potentially even victory” was on before red flag was thrown at F1 Monaco GP

Anumitha Murugapandian8 months ago8 months ago05 mins

Starting 5th on the streets of Monte Carlo, Russell was the leading driver to start on hard tyres as the Ferraris and McLarens started on the medium compound. Behind him in 6th and 7th, Verstappen and Hamilton also started on the hards. On lap one when Sainz had a puncture from contact with Piastri, Russell…

Newgarden takes home record Indy 500 purse

John Goolsby8 months ago04 mins

Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden left Indianapolis with the largest winning purse in motorsports history. The Team Penske driver took home $4.288 million for his back-to-back win Sunday. The total purse for the 108th running of the Indy 500 was a record-setting $18,456,000. Newgarden was not the only driver to see a bimp in pay….