McLaren Racing has recently announced the addition of Ryo Hirakawa to its driver development programme. The 29-year-old Hirakawa will serve as a reserve driver for the team, supporting them in their simulator and participating in a testing programme with their 2021 MCL35M car. This new role will run parallel to his current position as a
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Formula 1 driver George Russell has recently adopted a new approach to his racing after changing his mindset this year. Instead of playing “the long game” and focusing on collecting points, Russell has shifted his focus towards going all out for big results. This change in strategy has led to both successes and setbacks for
In a surprising turn of events, Ben Keating has recently announced his decision to join United for a full season in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, breaking away from his current racing endeavors in the WEC. This decision came amidst the WEC’s announcement to eliminate the LMP2 class for 2024, leaving Keating with a choice to
Takaaki Nakagami, a dedicated and consistent rider in the MotoGP championship, has faced uncertainty regarding his position in Honda’s LCR team. As Japanese young talent Ai Ogura emerged on the Moto2 scene and rumors swirled about his potential move to LCR, Nakagami’s future became more uncertain. However, Ogura’s decision to remain in Moto2 for the
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Porsche Penske Motorsport team emerged victorious at IMSA’s first race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2014. The #6 car, driven by Earl Bamber and Laurens Vanthoor, set the pace from the start, overtaking the sister #7 car to claim the lead at the opening corner. However,
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix had its fair share of drama and chaos, with one incident in particular stealing the spotlight. A collision between Sergio Perez and Alexander Albon left both drivers frustrated and the race stewards busy analyzing the situation. Let’s delve into the details of the incident and assess the blame game that unfolded.
Max Verstappen, the defending two-time world champion, faced a series of setbacks during the qualifying session at Marina Bay. Struggling with the performance of his RB19 car, Verstappen found himself unable to push to his full potential. The undriveable nature of his car, which bottomed out and lacked stability under braking, left him feeling devoid
Swiss-Italian driver Edoardo Mortara is set to leave Maserati MSG ahead of the 2023-24 Formula E season. Mortara joined the team in 2017 when it was known as Venturi and quickly made an impact, achieving a podium finish in only his second race in Hong Kong. Throughout his tenure with the squad, Mortara secured an
Red Bull and Max Verstappen have been dominating the 2023 Formula 1 season, with Verstappen securing a record-breaking ten consecutive grand prix victories. Despite this, Lewis Hamilton, the reigning world champion, is not concerned with ending Verstappen’s winning streak. Instead, he is focused on improving Mercedes’ performance and getting the team back to a position
Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Formula 1 has not been smooth sailing. His comeback was abruptly interrupted at the Dutch Grand Prix when he broke a metacarpal in his left hand during a crash in second practice at the Hugenholtz corner. This unfortunate incident forced him to undergo surgery and miss the subsequent races. As a
Scott Dixon, the 43-year-old Kiwi, once again showcased his exceptional skills and resilience as he closed out the 2023 IndyCar season with a remarkable comeback. Despite falling short of winning his seventh IndyCar title for the third consecutive year, Dixon’s charge to secure the runner-up spot, along with three wins in the final four rounds,
Yamaha, one of the prominent names in MotoGP, has been grappling with a power deficit in comparison to its competitors for the past few years. This drawback has significantly contributed to its decline in the pecking order within the sport. In a bid to address this issue, Yamaha joined forces with former Ferrari F1 engine