Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Jamie Cooper
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As Formula E prepares for its next race in Misano, a new group of drivers are preparing to take the wheel of the advanced GEN3 cars. This Friday will feature a 30-minute Rookie Free Practice session, where each of the 11 World Championship teams will field a ‘rookie’ driver. These drivers, who may have prior…
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Solar Eclipse Path of Totality Accelerates Opportunity for Growth of The NTT Indycar Series A Celestial Collaboration: Racing Meets Science at Indianapolis Motor Speedway The racing capital of the world hosts a once in a life time opportunity on April 8th, 2024. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is hosting the 2024 Solar Eclipse event presented by Purdue…
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In a move that quashes all speculation surrounding his Formula 1 future, Fernando Alonso has signed a new deal with Aston Martin, committing himself to the team until 2026. This announcement aligns with the sport’s upcoming regulatory changes, ensuring Alonso’s presence in F1’s evolving landscape. Transitioning from Alpine to Aston Martin in 2023, Alonso and…
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Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix without breaking a sweat. He was followed by Perez in second place giving the Redbulls another 1-2. Carlos Sainz continues his impressive start to the season with third. The Start The first start of the Japanese Grand Prix lasted around 2 corners before the red flag was thrown,…
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A quick return to Susuka for F1 in 2024 with Yuki Tsunoda managing to put the RB into Q3,but the weekend belongs to Verstappen and Redbull who will start with a 1-2 for the Japanese GP Qualifying 1 The session started slowly, with the HAAS of Kevin Magnussen the only car to venture out, however…
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Liberty Media, who owns the commercial rights to Formula 1, has announced a deal worth in excess of $4billion to acquire the rights to MotoGP. Liberty Media confirmed the acquisition in a press release today, that they have entered an agreement to purchase Dorna Sports, S.L. (“Dorna”), Dorna is the exclusive rightsholder of MotoGP. We…
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The streets of Tokyo played host to an exhilarating round of Formula E racing, where Maximilian Günther emerged victorious after a nail-biting battle with Oliver Rowland. The Tokyo E-Prix was characterised by intense duels, overtaking manoeuvres, and the challenge of energy management that kept teams and drivers on their toes throughout the event. Race Start:…
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In a session that set the tone for an electrifying debut Tokyo E-Prix, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland clinched pole position, overcoming intense competition and showcasing exceptional skill. The qualifying rounds were filled with suspense, surprises, and moments of sheer driving brilliance, highlighting the unpredictability and excitement of Formula E racing. Dramatic Duels and Surprising Shifts in…
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The second free practice session of the Formula E Tokyo E-Prix weekend saw improved track conditions, with the circuit fully drying out and enabling teams and drivers to push their cars to the limit. The session kicked off with Envision’s Sebastien Buemi setting an early pace with a lap of 1:29.412s, but the field quickly…
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The inaugural Tokyo E-Prix commenced with the first practice session (FP1) taking place under variable weather conditions. Despite earlier concerns of a potential delay due to a heavy storm, the session proceeded as planned, with the track drying and the drivers adapting to the new circuit. Adapting to the Circuit’s Demands The session was marked…
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(Feature Image: Indycar) Alex Palou took home the first place prize of $500,000 at the Indycar event, but fans believe they went home empty handed. On Sunday morning in the sunny state of California, the NTT INDYCAR series put on the first non points race since 2008 in Surfer’s Paradise, Australia. This “exhibition” style race…
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Kevin Magnussen is cautious not to declare the Haas problem fixed after a point scoring race for Haas in Australia. Feature Image: HAAS F1 Magnussen scored his first point of the 2024 F1 season (finishing 10th) at the Australian GP with teammate Nico Hulkenberg picking up two points (finishing 9th). It’s not quite the same…
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In a turn of events at the Formula 2 feature race in Melbourne, Isack Hadjar secured a sensational victory, navigating through chaos and capitalizing on a virtual safety car period, while early frontrunner Dennis Hauger’s crash dashed his hopes of winning. After a disappointing penalty in Saturday’s sprint race that cost him a win, Campos…
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According to reports from New Zealand, Daniel Ricciardo has been given an ultimatum to improve or face the chop. Feature Image: Redbull Content Pool (Mark Thompson/Getty Images) According to the New Zealand Herald Liam Lawson could be returning to F1 quicker than anticipated after Redbull issued Daniel Ricciardo with an ultimatum after a poor start…
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For the first time in what seems like an age we do not hear the Dutch national anthem after a Grand Prix. Max Verstappen’s Australian GP lasted 5 laps unleashing the Ferrari pair to a 1-2 victory and top spot for Carlos. The Start of the race looked like it was going to be business…
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Former Formula 1 driver Nikita Mazepin has won his legal challenge against the sanctions imposed by the European Union. These measures came into effect following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In response, the EU targeted both Mazepin and his father Dmitry in March 2022, citing their alleged support for and benefits from the…
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Saudi Arabian GP Race: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Continues Winning Streak In a spectacular display of dominance, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secured yet another race victory at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP. This marked Verstappen’s second consecutive win of the season and an impressive ninth consecutive triumph dating back to September. His commanding performance solidifies…
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It has been announced today that Audi have increased their overall F1 commitment in Sauber to 100%, well before their arrival to the sport in 2026. Back in 2022, it was announced that Audi would join the F1 grid following the confirmation of new engine regulations for 2026. These regulations included the increased usage of…
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The 2024 NTT INDYCAR season is officially underway. We are less than a week away from green flag racing at the season opener in the streets of St Pete. If you’re unfamiliar, INDYCAR is an open-wheel North American spec series that competes on ovals, street and road courses. INDYCAR’s schedule is composed of 17 races…
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Image: http://independent.co.uk Formula 1 have today urged Red Bull to resolve the situation regarding Christian Horner’s alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague. Red Bull team principal Horner, who has led the team to two eras of F1 dominance, faces losing his position due to these allegations. A statement from F1 read, “We hope that…