Why “best racer” Stella does not want sole credit for McLaren’s F1 resurrection
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Why “best racer” Stella does not want sole credit for McLaren’s F1 resurrection

[ad_1] While McLaren may have been left ruing opportunities it has had to deliver more Formula 1 wins recently, it equally is not blind to how far it has come. From having started F1's current ground effect era on the backfoot, and even struggling at the start of last year, its march to the front of the field to emerge as Red Bull's most consistent challenger has been impressive. Multiple
Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be “right for everybody”
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Ford wants to commit to WRC future but 2027 rules must be “right for everybody”

[ad_1] Ford wants to keep the "opportunity to compete as a manufacturer" in the World Rally Championship in the future but has highlighted a need for an open set of 2027 regulations. The American automotive brand is one of the WRC's most successful manufacturers scoring 94 rally wins, a stat only surpassed by Citroen in the championship's history. Ford is one of three car makers currently represented in rallying's top
The wider significance of Mercedes’ back-to-back F1 wins
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The wider significance of Mercedes’ back-to-back F1 wins

[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton was pretty open about the emotional importance of his British Grand Prix triumph after 945 days without a Formula 1 victory. And while the ghosts of Abu Dhabi 2021 may never truly be banished, at least the fear of never winning again following all the controversy of that evening has been laid to rest. But there is also a statistical significance to what Mercedes did at the
Goncalo Guerreiro making desert rally debut at Baja Morocco
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Goncalo Guerreiro making desert rally debut at Baja Morocco

[ad_1] Gonçalo Guerreiro knows how to race and win in forests as the 2022 Portuguese Cross-Country Champion in the T4 category. He will now see if his prowess translates to dunes and sand when he makes his desert rally début at the Baja Morocco in September. Like at home, JB Racing will prepare his Polaris RZR Pro R. “For the first time, I’ll tackle the dunes, and there’s no better
Single-groove Iowa races “the most boring thing I’ve ever done”
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Single-groove Iowa races “the most boring thing I’ve ever done”

[ad_1] IndyCar points leader Alex Palou says last weekend’s Iowa races were “the most boring thing I've ever done” after he limited the damage to his advantage following his shock exit in Saturday’s event. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver hit out after finishing second in Sunday’s second element of a double-header weekend at the 7/8-mile oval, which had its corners repaved since last year’s race. The partial repave was done
Sotnikov wins fifth Silk Way Rally, Rusinov notches first
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Sotnikov wins fifth Silk Way Rally, Rusinov notches first

[ad_1] The Silk Way Rally might not be Le Mans, but being one of the premier rally raids in the world still makes the White Tiger a worthwhile addition to Roman Rusinov‘s trophy case. Rusinov won the T3 category for his maiden rally raid victory, a year after the endurance racing champion made his début in the discipline and finished second in class at the 2023 SWR. Sergei Kariakin, who
Hand injury forces Crutchlow to miss MotoGP Silverstone wildcard
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Hand injury forces Crutchlow to miss MotoGP Silverstone wildcard

[ad_1] Three-time MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow will not take part in the British GP next month due to continued issues with his hand, Yamaha said on Monday. The Briton, who retired from full-time racing at the end of 2020, was set to compete in the Silverstone race as one of his three wildcard entries planned for the year. The Yamaha test rider had been expected to compete in the