Gasly considering “all options” after Perez lands new Red Bull F1 deal

The Frenchman had hoped to find his way back to Red Bull after returning to form at AlphaTauri, but that door appears to be firmly shut after the Milton Keynes-based squad recently committed to Perez until the end of 2024.
And while Gasly still has one year left of his contract to race at AlphaTauri, beyond that he says things are much more open – and that could mean leaving the Red Bull …Keep reading
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Alfa Romeo reveals special F1 livery at Azerbaijan GP

Alfa’s livery tweak on its C42 F1 car is meant to celebrate the launch of the Alfa Romeo Tonale road car, an electric SUV.
As part of the change the engine cover and sidepod will be painted green for the Baku weekend, turning the livery into an Italian tricolor flag.
In a statement the Hinwil-based team said “the colour green is a nod to the Montreal Green hue used in Tonale’s launch, but …Keep reading
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Schumacher explains what triggered “weird” Monaco GP crash

Schumacher’s heavy crash caused the Monaco race to be red-flagged, as the gearbox was broken off the back of his Haas car after he hit the barrier in the middle of the Swimming Pool complex and then slid into the Tecpro barrier at the exit.
At the time the German was mystified as to why he lost control so suddenly in the high-speed section of the track, while his engineer suggested on the radio …Keep reading
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Tsunoda “not trusting” FIA rules consistency in F1

Following the Monaco Grand Prix, it was clarified that the governing body has altered its approach for 2022 when it comes to dealing with what is deemed a breach of rules for drivers crossing the pitlane lines.
Whereas in the past drivers had to keep completely to one side of the line, Ferrari’s failed protest against Max Verstappen in Monaco confirmed that tweaks to the FIA rule book for 2022 …Keep reading
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WEC: Cadillac Reveals its 2023 Hypercar Project

WEC: Cadillac Reveals its 2023 Hypercar Project

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The American manufacturer’s 2023 challenger will be powered by an all-new 5.5L DOHC V-8 paired with a common LMDh hybrid system.

The car will begin on-track testing later this month with its first race outing planned for the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2023.

“By competing in both the 2023 IMSA and WEC championships, Cadillac Racing has the opportunity to demonstrate its capability, craftsmanship and technology,” said Rory Harvey, Vice President Global Cadillac.

“Cadillac will be competing again on the world racing stage, and we are all thrilled to return to Le Mans after 20 years,” he added.

Codeveloped by Cadillac Design, Cadillac Racing and Dallara, the Project GTP Hypercar incorporates key elements of the manufacturer’s brand design characteristics, including vertical lighting and floating blades.

“The Project GTP Hypercar is a unique convergence of form and function and showcases Cadillac’s future performance aesthetic,” said Chris Mikalauskas, lead exterior creative designer at Cadillac. “We have plenty more to come, from the upcoming race car to amazing production vehicles.”

Since 2017, Cadillac has been competing at the forefront of American sports car racing, achieving numerous wins, podiums, and championships with its DPi-V.R in the IMSA series.

“Competing for the overall win at Le Mans with an iconic American brand like Cadillac is an honor,” said Laura Wontrop Klauser, GM sports car racing program manager. “The entire team is excited to continue building Cadillac’s racing legacy by competing against the very best internationally and in the world’s toughest race.”

Cadillac Racing’s most recent achievements include Winning the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship three times (2021, 2018 and 2017) as well as four victories in a row in the Rolex 24 at Daytona from 2017 and 2020.

World Endurance Championship

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F1 confirms new approach to pitlane lines from Baku weekend

Following Ferrari’s failed protest against Max Verstappen at the Monaco Grand Prix for crossing the pit exit line, the FIA made clear that revisions to its rules over the winter have brought in a change of approach to what drivers can do.
Whereas previously drivers were in breach of the rules if they touched the lines, now it has been clarified that cars must not cross the line – which has …Keep reading
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Vettel: F1 must not steer clear of less tolerant countries

The four-time world champion famously spoke out last year about Hungary enacting a law that prevented the depiction and teaching of homosexuality or transgender issues to under 18s, sparking widespread condemnation across Europe.
Having made a personal stand with the wearing of rainbow shoes over the Hungaroring weekend, Vettel believes that F1 would be making a mistake if it turned its back on …Keep reading
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Baku organiser insists F1 qualifying/Le Mans start clash no concern

The later-than-standard timetable for the Baku weekend means that the 6pm slot for Saturday’s F1 qualifying session coincides with the 4pm French start time for the world-famous sportscar race.
But although that means motorsport fans will have a choice to make between watching F1 or the Le Mans start, Azerbaijan Grand Prix executive director Arif Rahimov thinks that the timing is …Keep reading
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WEC: Glickenhaus Heads Le Mans FP2 as Corvette Tops LMGTE Pro

WEC: Glickenhaus Heads Le Mans FP2 as Corvette Tops LMGTE Pro

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In the LMGTE Pro category, the No.63 Corvette Racing entry heads the field, while in LMP2 WRT again reigns supreme. In the LMGTE Am class, Matteo Cairoli heads a Porsche 1-2.

Hypercar  

  • Glickenhaus Racing takes the fastest FP2 time as Romain Dumas reels back the years with the best lap of 3m28.900
  • No.7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar driven by Kamui Kobayashi sets last-ditch time of 3m29.164s to grab second
  • The No.8 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010-Hybrid Hypercar places third with Brendon Hartley setting the fastest lap on 3m29.248s
  • Kiwi survives trip across Mulsanne corner gravel midway through session unscathed
  • Second Glickenhaus 007LMH car places fourth as Ryan Briscoe sets the best time in the final stages on a 3m31.461
  • Alpine ELF Team end session fifth in Hypercar as Matthieu Vaxiviere peaks on a 3m32.592s best

LMGTE Pro  

  • Corvette Racing tops second free practice in succession as Nicky Catsburg in No.63 car sets a 3m53.492s lap
  • Porsche GT Team second as Frederic Makowiecki laps just 0.177s off Catsburg’s best in No.91 Porsche 911 RSR-19
  • Corvette Racing 1-3 as No.64 Chevrolet Corvette driven by Alexander Sims stops clocks on 3m53.699s
  • Riley Motorsports Ferrari 488 GTE Evo is fourth as Felipe Fraga laps in a 3m54.019s
  • No.92 Porsche 911 RSR-19 is the fifth heading pair of AF Corse Ferraris with No.52 heading No.51

LMP2   

  • WRT continues to impress in LMP2 as they lead the opposition once more
  • This time it is Rene Rast who heads the times on a best of 3m33.119s
  • Filipe Albuquerque is second in No.22 United Autosports USA Oreca-Gibson, 0.263s off the fastest time 
  • WRT also places third on the leaderboard as Dries Vanthoor sets a late lap of 3m33.399s
  • Cool Racing is fourth with its best lap set so far today as Ricky Taylor peaks on a 3m33.473s
  • Fifth is the Prema Orlen Team entry with Robert Kubica setting the fastest lap for No.9 car on 3m33.559s
  • Realteam by WRT sixth as Norman Nato sets the best tour of 3m33.641s on the final lap of session for sixth place
  • Richard Mille shows strong long-run pace with its best lap of3m33.692s set by Charles Milesi
  • Algarve PRO Racing rounds out the top eight as Williams F1 test driver, Jack Aitken, sets the time and also ensures the car is first in the Pro/Am division

LMGTE Am   

  • No.46 Team Project 1 Porsche leads the LMGTE Am field with Matteo Cairoli flying to a 3m55.786s best
  • No.88 Dempsey Proton Porsche second as Jan Heylen claims a last-ditch lap of 3m55.729s
  • No.98 Northwest AMR Aston Martin Vantage is third with Nicki Thiim again setting the quickest lap
  • Iron Dames Ferrari 488 GTE Evo continues fine form so far as Rahel Frey laps in 3m55.999s for fourth-best time
  • D’Station fifth with Le Mans rookie Charlie Fagg setting a 3m56.035s lap in Aston Martin Vantage

World Endurance Championship

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