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sports-motorsport1 year ago

"Verstappen Dominates 2024 F1 Pre-Season Testing Despite Disruptions"

Carlos Sainz set the fastest time during the 2024 Bahrain F1 test, with Sergio Perez in second place. The final day of testing was disrupted when a drain cover came loose, causing a halt in the session for repairs. Despite the delay, most teams were able to resume testing, with McLaren and Sauber facing some limitations. Lewis Hamilton took third place, while Lance Stroll and Lando Norris followed in fourth and fifth places respectively. The pre-season testing concludes today.

via Motorsport.com|
#bahrain#carlos-sainz#f1
sports-motorsport1 year ago

"Rolex 24: Porsche Takes Lead as Cadillac and BMW Face Nighttime Drama"

Pipo Derani retakes the lead in the 2024 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona with the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-Series.R, while BMW M Team RLL faces setbacks. Christian Rasmussen leads in LMP2, and Daniel Juncadella and Daniel Serra engage in an on-track pursuit in GTD Pro. The No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 leads GTD, while the No. 70 Inception Racing McLaren and No. 47 Cetilar Racing Ferrari encounter trouble.

via RACER|
#cadillac#daytona#porsche
sports-motorsport2 years ago

"2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona: GTP Class and Team Preparation Unveiled"

Teams and drivers in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship are gearing up for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, with the pole-sitting No. 31 V-Series.R team focusing on final preparations before the 24-hour race. After completing practice sessions, the team prioritizes marketing and media requirements while ensuring the crew and drivers have minimal distractions. The engineers finalize setup decisions, and the car is prepped for the race, with most of the hard work done prior to the event. The crew is now getting ready for a long day ahead, aiming for a good night's sleep before the race.

via RACER|
#endurance-racing#imsa-weathertech-sportscar-championship#race-preparation
sports-motorsport2 years ago

"Madrid's Unique F1 Street Circuit: Twin Tunnels and Banked Turns"

The new Madrid Formula One track will feature a hybrid layout combining street circuit roads and purpose-built sections, connected by twin tunnels passing underneath an elevated highway. F1's head of vehicle performance, Craig Wilson, is leading the track design efforts, aiming to create a venue that allows for exciting racing. Discussions are ongoing about potentially banking a corner to facilitate overtaking, and other sections of the track are expected to pose challenges for drivers. The detailed design and homologation process are still ahead before the track can be constructed.

via Motorsport.com|
#craig-wilson#f1#hybrid-circuit
sports-motorsport2 years ago

"Toyota's Rally2 Vehicle Set for Inaugural WRC Appearance in Monte Carlo"

Toyota's GR Yaris Rally2 car is set to make its World Rally Championship (WRC) debut in Monte Carlo after receiving homologation from the FIA. Developed for customer rallying, the car aims to bridge the gap between motorsport and production vehicles. With over 15,000 kilometers of testing, including a victory at Rally Hokkaido by WRC team principal Jari-Matti Latvala, the GR Yaris Rally2 has proven its capabilities. Four teams will introduce the car at the WRC event in Monte Carlo, with drivers Hikaru Kogure, Yuki Yamamoto, and Bryan Bouffier participating in WRC2 campaigns.

via Motorsport.com|
##gryaris#motorsportdebut