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Having made a brilliant initial launch from fourth on the grid, Perez was able to draw alongside the two Ferraris ahead of him and make a lunge to grab second place behind polesitter Verstappen.But the Mexican was unable to get his car slowed down on time as he hit the brakes approaching Turn 1, nearly hitting the back of Verstappen’s similar RB20 as they navigated the tight right-hander.Perez …Keep reading
Prior to Formula 1’s third visit to the Hard Rock Stadium, nobody other than Max Verstappen had won a Miami Grand Prix. And it was set to be the same again, as the irrepressible Dutchman took victory in the sprint race and claimed pole position – albeit by just a tenth – which he seemed certain to convert.The course of the race’s events were changed irrevocably by the fleeting contact of two bits …Keep reading
The iRacing Nurburgring Endurance Championship returns this weekend as part of its nine-round 2024 championship. Inspired by Nordschleife-based events in the real world, this series of endurance events brings a full slate of GT and touring cars to the ‘Ring. Competitors can choose between five different classes. GT3 racers can choose between the Audi R8 LMS EVO II, BMW M4, Ferrari 296, Mercedes-AMG, or Porsche 911 GT3 R (992). GT4 racers have the choice of the Aston Martin Vantage, BMW M4, and Porsche 718 Cayman. TCR teams can select the Honda Civic Type R TCR or Hyundai Elantra TCR. The…
McLaren driver Lando Norris took his maiden grand prix win after he benefitted from the safety-car period following a crash between Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and Logan Sargeant in the Williams on lap 28 of the race.Norris was the last of the frontrunners to pit, and managed to do so under safety-car conditions, meaning he emerged ahead of Max Verstappen to keep the lead.Sainz was running in front of …Keep reading
The BMW M Power Tour returns for 2024 with 10 consecutive weeks of racing action! This year’s collaboration between BMW and iRacing features a varied selection of BMW M Motorsport cars competing across the world’s top tracks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with prizes on the line for the top three drivers in the overall standings at season’s end. This week’s BMW M Power Tour event features the BMW M Hybrid V8 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Races will launch every two hours starting with 0:00 GMT on Tuesday. To learn more about the event, its time slots, the latest…
During a break from his ongoing legal hush-money trial in New York, Trump made a controversial appearance in Miami on Sunday – whipping up the crowds and being spotted with senior figures from grand prix racing.He also posed for photographs at the McLaren garage and was spotted chatting to its CEO Zak Brown before the race – with many spectators chanting for him.Trump’s divisive nature …Keep reading
What is perhaps most significant about it though is that the triumph was not the result of freak circumstances putting Verstappen out of contention, as happened in Australia with his brake problem.Instead, Norris had to work hard for it, holding off his Red Bull rival at the safety car restart and then extending his advantage to the end of the race to come home well clear for a very popular …Keep reading
Verstappen found himself unable to match the pace of Norris after the safety car restart at Sunday’s Miami race, opening the door for his McLaren rival to secure the maiden victory of his career.The Dutchman had put down his lack of pace to balance difficulties he had experienced all weekend and being uncomfortable with the hard tyres that he had switched to prior to the restart.But post-race …Keep reading
Norris finally broke his duck in F1 on his 110th start, taking a convincing win at the Miami International Autodrome albeit with help from a well-timed safety car.It was Norris’ first win in a motor race in over 2200 days, having previously claimed 15 podiums in F1 before climbing the top step.Norris admitted that finally taking his first victory was a weight off his shoulders, but according to …Keep reading
Although the monitor listed Buescher the winner by 0.001 seconds at the checkered flag following a side-by-side battle with Kyle Larson on the final lap of Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway, NASCAR officials immediately said the finish would be reviewed on video.NASCAR has the ability to review any finish – for a race off pit road, the end of a stage or end of a race – by video when the …Keep reading