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

Chiara Martin5 days ago4 days ago08 mins

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…

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

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

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…

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

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago03 mins

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…

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

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago04 mins

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…

Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Ugochukwu snatches pole from Goethe in a session marred by seven red flags

Chiara Martin5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

It was a warm and humid day in Macau, and by the time qualifying began, the track had finally dried out, setting the stage for an action packed session. Unlike the previous day’s wet conditions, drivers were eager to make their mark on the slick surface. The first driver to go out was Oliver Goethe,…

Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Free Practice | Goethe tops a wet free practice

Chiara Martin7 days ago7 days ago03 mins

It was a rainy start to the morning at the Guia Circuit in Macau. It was unsure whether the sessions can start at their planned times due to a Typhoon 8 issued the night before. However, with a clear track ahead of him, German driver Oliver Goethe was the first to drive out of the…

European Commission asked to investigate Liberty Media over antitrust concerns

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago010 mins

Just six months after the Liberty Media Corporation (Liberty Media) – current owner of the Formula One Group (FOG) – announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Dorna Sports, S.L. (Dorna), the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGPTM World Championship, Belgian Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Pascal Arimont has formally…

Alpine set to become Mercedes engine customer as they confirm Renault to stop making F1 engines at the end of 2025

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Alpine has announced the creation of Hypertech Alpine, a new high-tech engineering centre based in Viry-Châtillon, marking a significant step forward in the company’s drive for high-performance automotive development. This centre is set to begin operations by late 2024 and will serve as a crucial element in Alpine and Renault Group’s future projects. It will…

Exclusive interview | 2021 Daytona 24 Hours LMP2 winner Kyle Tilley

David Coath4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

During the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Pit Debrief was given the opportunity to speak exclusively with 2021 Daytona 24 LMP2 winner Kyle Tilley. Success continued this year at Daytona 24 as well as at 12 Hours of Sebring with Era Motorsport being victorious in LMP2. This time with Tilley sticking to the pits as opposed…

Hamilton believes “it would be epic” if F1 and MotoGP could do a joint weekend of racing

Chiara Martin7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Lewis Hamilton has expressed excitement at the idea of Formula 1 and MotoGP holding joint race weekends, a possibility made more likely by both championships now sharing ownership under Liberty Media. Since acquiring F1’s commercial rights in 2017, Liberty Media recently expanded its motorsport portfolio by securing an 86% ownership stake in Dorna Sports, the…