Perez gets Red Bull chassis change for Brazilian GP

Sergio Perez has changed chassis for the Brazilian Grand Prix after Red Bull agreed to a request from the struggling Mexican driver.In the wake of a hugely disappointing home outing for Perez in Mexico City last weekend, he has been looking for answers about why his form has been so disappointing in recent outings.Red Bull has now confirmed that as part of its bid to do everything possible to help …Keep reading
WEC: Hartley claims pole for Toyota in Bahrain

WEC: Hartley claims pole for Toyota in Bahrain

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The New Zealander set the fastest lap with a 1:46.714s lap, securing his second consecutive pole in Bahrain for the #8 Toyota. Nyck de Vries ensured a 1-2 for Toyota in the #7 GR010, as he and Kamui Kobayashi pushed for a last-minute bid for the drivers’ title.

The #51 AF Corse Ferrari 499P took third place with a time set by Antonio Giovinazzi, just 0.043s behind de Vries’ best. Proton Competition’s Porsche, with Neel Jani at the wheel, was the highest-placed Porsche, as the Swiss driver set a best time of 1:47.234s.

The #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P, driven by Antonio Fuoco, achieved the fifth fastest time after recovering from technical issues in FP3.

Completing the top six was the #6 Porsche Penske, which led the drivers’ points standings going into the final race, with Kévin Estre in the cockpit. The rest of the top 10 was as follows: seventh for the #12 Hertz Team Jota Porsche, eighth for the #15 BMW, ninth for the #5 Porsche Penske, and tenth for the #20 BMW.

Neither Alpine nor Peugeot qualified for the session, along with the #2 Cadillac, Lamborghini Iron Lynx, #83 AF Corse Ferrari, and #38 Hertz Team Jota Porsche.

1-2 for McLaren in LMGT3
United Autosports McLaren secured a 1-2 front-row lockout for tomorrow’s season finale. James Caygill, in the #59 United Autosports McLaren, claimed the British manufacturer’s second WEC Hyperpole top spot in LMGT3 with a best lap of 2m02.201s. His time was just 0.002s faster than the sister McLaren driven by James Cottingham, marking a fantastic day for United Autosports as it earned its first FIA WEC pole position point.

 

World Endurance Championship

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McLaren ups ante in F1 title push with new rear wing for Brazil GP

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FIA set for decision over Leclerc swearing investigation

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Haas: “Many ways” Magnussen can still fit into F1 team in 2025

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has offered suggestions to how Kevin Magnussen might work with the team in Formula 1 next year.Although Magnussen has been replaced at the team by Esteban Ocon, Komatsu is particularly keen to keep working with the Dane – and vice versa, as Magnussen is keen to remain involved with a different role at Haas if he does not get a race seat in 2025.Previously …Keep reading

F1 drivers reckon gravel traps would solve driving standards issue

Formula 1’s controversy over racing guidelines could be quickly put to bed if tracks had a rethink about gravel traps, claim a number of leading drivers.The debate over F1’s Driving Standards Guidelines has erupted since the United States Grand Prix when a battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris exposed flaws in the system.In particular, a clear onus on handing the advantage in a corner …Keep reading