The sport has change since their deaths, with the safety of both cars and tracks to improve safety year after year. So never forget Ayrton and Roland, both are still missed throughout the world of motor-racing in general.
Friday 28 April 2017
23 years on, Remembering Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger
This Sunday coming up (30/4/17) and Monday (1/5/17) it will be 23 years that Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna has past away from us, from the accidents at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994 were Ratzenberger crashed his Simtek at Villenunve in Qualifying and Senna crashed his Williams at Tumbrello in the race itself. Both would have been 57 this year if there still around today. So for this post remembering both Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger.
The sport has change since their deaths, with the safety of both cars and tracks to improve safety year after year. So never forget Ayrton and Roland, both are still missed throughout the world of motor-racing in general.
The sport has change since their deaths, with the safety of both cars and tracks to improve safety year after year. So never forget Ayrton and Roland, both are still missed throughout the world of motor-racing in general.
Tuesday 25 April 2017
2017 World RX Round 2 Recap - World RX of Portugal
Review of Round Two of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Portugal, at Pista Automóvel de Montalegre, Montalegre, Northern Portugal.
In the four Heats, those were won by Johan Kristoffersson (winning twice), Andreas Bakkerud and Petter Solberg.
In the first semi-final that was won by Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver Reinis Nitišs in his Audi S1, he was four seconds behind Solberg in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was seven tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was six tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was nine tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Hockenheim at the Hockenheimring for Round Three of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Johan Kristoffersson (winning twice), Andreas Bakkerud and Petter Solberg.
In the first semi-final that was won by Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver Reinis Nitišs in his Audi S1, he was four seconds behind Solberg in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was seven tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was six tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was nine tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Hockenheim at the Hockenheimring for Round Three of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
Monday 24 April 2017
2017 F1 Russian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix at Sochi Autodrom near Sochi.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Sebastian Vettel for the race win in the Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Sebastian Vettel for the race win in the Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
2017 USA MotoGP Review
Review of the third round of the 2017 MotoGP season at Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas in USA.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was three seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V, he was five seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was two and half seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was Idemitsu Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was seven seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Marinelli Rivacold Snipers rider Romano Fenati on the Honda. Second was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Jorge Martín on the Honda, he was four and half seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was over four and half seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was three seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V, he was five seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was two and half seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was Idemitsu Honda Team Asia rider Takaaki Nakagami on the Kalex, he was seven seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Marinelli Rivacold Snipers rider Romano Fenati on the Honda. Second was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Jorge Martín on the Honda, he was four and half seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was over four and half seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race.
Thursday 20 April 2017
Renault R.S. 2027 F1 concept car
Renault unveiled its vision of how a Formula 1 car could look in 10 years' during this weeks Shanghai Motorshow called R.S. 2027
The Renault R.S. 2027 is powered by a small internal combustion engine, but will be boosted by larger battery systems that are almost five times as powerful as those currently used in F1. that produces 1340bhp in total, weighing just 600kg despite R.S. 2027 is a closed-cockpit car and uses four-wheel drive as well as moveable aerodynamic parts called active wings, allowing the car to lap faster than ever before.
The Renault R.S. 2027 is powered by a small internal combustion engine, but will be boosted by larger battery systems that are almost five times as powerful as those currently used in F1. that produces 1340bhp in total, weighing just 600kg despite R.S. 2027 is a closed-cockpit car and uses four-wheel drive as well as moveable aerodynamic parts called active wings, allowing the car to lap faster than ever before.
Tuesday 18 April 2017
2017 TCR Round 2 Recap
Review of Round Two of the 2017 TCR International Series season was at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain.
In the first race, M1RA driver Roberto Colciago took the race win in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR. Second was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Hugo Valente in his SEAT León TCR, he was five and half second behind Colciago in the end. While third place was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was seven and half seconds behind Colciago in the end.
While in the second race, Dušan Borković took the race win in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR. Second was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver James Nash in his SEAT León TCR, he was four second behind Borković in the end. While third place was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Hugo Valente in his SEAT León TCR, he was four and half seconds behind Borković in the end.
Next stop Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps in Belgium for Round Three of the 2017 TCR International Series season in three weeks time.
In the first race, M1RA driver Roberto Colciago took the race win in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR. Second was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Hugo Valente in his SEAT León TCR, he was five and half second behind Colciago in the end. While third place was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was seven and half seconds behind Colciago in the end.
While in the second race, Dušan Borković took the race win in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR. Second was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver James Nash in his SEAT León TCR, he was four second behind Borković in the end. While third place was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Hugo Valente in his SEAT León TCR, he was four and half seconds behind Borković in the end.
Next stop Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps in Belgium for Round Three of the 2017 TCR International Series season in three weeks time.
2017 BTCC Round 2 Recap
Review of Round Two of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season was at Donington Park's National Circuit, in Leicestershire.
In the first race, Laser Tools Racing driver Aiden Moffat took the race win in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Moffat in the end. While third place was Handy Motorsport driver Rob Austin in his Toyota Avensis (2012), he was two seconds behind Moffat in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fourteenth place and was twenty seconds behind Moffat in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was four seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was over four seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by AmD Tuning driver Ant Whorton-Eales in his Audi S3 Saloon, he finished in twelfth place and was twenty-eight seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Finally in the third race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. However Gordon Shedden was later excluded from race three due to failing the ride height test after the race.
Therefore, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win, he was nine seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was over nine seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in tenth place and was nineteen seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Three of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the first race, Laser Tools Racing driver Aiden Moffat took the race win in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Moffat in the end. While third place was Handy Motorsport driver Rob Austin in his Toyota Avensis (2012), he was two seconds behind Moffat in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fourteenth place and was twenty seconds behind Moffat in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was four seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was over four seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by AmD Tuning driver Ant Whorton-Eales in his Audi S3 Saloon, he finished in twelfth place and was twenty-eight seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Finally in the third race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. However Gordon Shedden was later excluded from race three due to failing the ride height test after the race.
Therefore, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win, he was nine seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was over nine seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in tenth place and was nineteen seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Three of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Monday 17 April 2017
2017 6 Hours of Silverstone Review
Review of Round One of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson and Kazuki Nakajima in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid. While, second place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were six seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the other Porsche Team of Andre Lotterer, Neel Jani and Nick Tandy in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were forty-six seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), the Jackie Chan DC Racing team of Ho-Pin Tung, Thomas Laurent and Oliver Jarvis in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in fourth place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK of Andy Priaulx, Harry Tincknell and Pipo Derani won in their Ford GT. They finish in thirteenth place overall and they were twenty-six laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Clearwater Racing team of Weng Sun Mok, Keita Sawa and Matt Griffin in their Ferrari 488 GTE. They finish in twentieth place overall and they were thirty-one laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Silverstone below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Spa in three weeks time for round Two of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson and Kazuki Nakajima in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid. While, second place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were six seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the other Porsche Team of Andre Lotterer, Neel Jani and Nick Tandy in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were forty-six seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), the Jackie Chan DC Racing team of Ho-Pin Tung, Thomas Laurent and Oliver Jarvis in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in fourth place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK of Andy Priaulx, Harry Tincknell and Pipo Derani won in their Ford GT. They finish in thirteenth place overall and they were twenty-six laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Clearwater Racing team of Weng Sun Mok, Keita Sawa and Matt Griffin in their Ferrari 488 GTE. They finish in twentieth place overall and they were thirty-one laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Silverstone below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Spa in three weeks time for round Two of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship.
2017 Bahrain Grand Prix Review
Review of the third round of the 2017 F1 season at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for Sunday's race for his first ever pole position in Formula 1, and lead for the first thirteen laps when a safety car appeared for the crash between Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lance Stroll, Bottas pitted for tyres while Sebastian Vettel took the lead. Despite Vettel needed to pitted for tyres on lap 33 and Hamilton taking the lead, Vettel didn't need to worry. Vettel evaporating Hamilton lead, with Hamilton pitted for tyres on lap 41. Vettel retake the lead and stayed there to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Vettel's second race win of the season.
While, Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was six seconds behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Bottas was twenty seconds behind Vettel at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second and fastest lap)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished third)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished fifth)
Max Verstappen - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fourth)
Force India - 7
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished seventh)
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished tenth)
Williams - 7
Felipe Massa - 8 (finished sixth)
Lance Stroll - 6 (DNF, Collision with Sainz Jr.)
McLaren - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished fourteenth/DNF, three laps down/Power unit)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNS, Power unit)
Toro Rosso - 4
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 4 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 8 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Electrical failure)
Renault - 6
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished ninth)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 7
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (DNF, Gearbox)
Pascal Wehrlein - 9 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Next stop Sochi Autodrom, Sochi in two weeks time for the Russian Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for Sunday's race for his first ever pole position in Formula 1, and lead for the first thirteen laps when a safety car appeared for the crash between Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lance Stroll, Bottas pitted for tyres while Sebastian Vettel took the lead. Despite Vettel needed to pitted for tyres on lap 33 and Hamilton taking the lead, Vettel didn't need to worry. Vettel evaporating Hamilton lead, with Hamilton pitted for tyres on lap 41. Vettel retake the lead and stayed there to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Vettel's second race win of the season.
While, Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was six seconds behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Bottas was twenty seconds behind Vettel at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second and fastest lap)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished third)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished fifth)
Max Verstappen - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fourth)
Force India - 7
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished seventh)
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished tenth)
Williams - 7
Felipe Massa - 8 (finished sixth)
Lance Stroll - 6 (DNF, Collision with Sainz Jr.)
McLaren - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished fourteenth/DNF, three laps down/Power unit)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNS, Power unit)
Toro Rosso - 4
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 4 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 8 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Electrical failure)
Renault - 6
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished ninth)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 7
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (DNF, Gearbox)
Pascal Wehrlein - 9 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Next stop Sochi Autodrom, Sochi in two weeks time for the Russian Grand Prix.
Saturday 15 April 2017
It's Official: Jenson Button replaces Fernando Alonso for Monaco Grand Prix
It was confirmed on Friday (14/4/17), 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button will return to Formula 1, driving for McLaren at next month's Monaco Grand Prix, in place of the Indianapolis 500 bound Fernando Alonso.
Button, took a sabbatical from Formula 1 at the end of the 2016 season enabling Stoffel Vandoorne to debut for McLaren in 2017, while remained contracted to McLaren as an ambassador and reserve driver, with the the team holding an option for him to return as a race driver in 2018.
It was announced on Wednesday that Alonso will participate in a one-car McLaren team at the Indianapolis 500, meaning that he would miss the clashing Monaco Grand Prix.
Overall, no surprise with Jenson Button replacing Fernando Alonso for the Monaco Grand Prix, he was only reasonable choice for McLaren.
One more time around the streets of Monaco for Jenson Button.
Button, took a sabbatical from Formula 1 at the end of the 2016 season enabling Stoffel Vandoorne to debut for McLaren in 2017, while remained contracted to McLaren as an ambassador and reserve driver, with the the team holding an option for him to return as a race driver in 2018.
It was announced on Wednesday that Alonso will participate in a one-car McLaren team at the Indianapolis 500, meaning that he would miss the clashing Monaco Grand Prix.
Overall, no surprise with Jenson Button replacing Fernando Alonso for the Monaco Grand Prix, he was only reasonable choice for McLaren.
One more time around the streets of Monaco for Jenson Button.
Thursday 13 April 2017
Confirmed: Fernando Alonso to skip Monaco Grand Prix to contest Indianapolis 500
It was confirmed of Wednesday (12/4/17) Fernando Alonso will contest this seasons Indianapolis 500 in late May, will therefore skip the clashing Monaco Grand Prix, which takes place on the same weekend..
Alonso, who has never competed on ovals, will attempt to race at the iconic venue next month with a one-car entry submitted by McLaren, which will be run by the Andretti Autosport team, and powered by Honda engines.
Alonso becomes the first full-time Formula 1 driver to compete at Indy in the same season since Mario Andretti in 1981 and also the first Formula 1 driver to skip the Monaco Grand Prix to contest Indianapolis 500 on the same weekend since Jim Clark in 1965 (which he won Indy 500 for Team Lotus).
The main reason for Alonso to compete in the Indy 500 is his desire to achieve motorsport's 'Triple Crown': victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours (only Graham Hill has only achieve this in history).
While, McLaren themselves has triumphed twice at Indianapolis as a manufacture/team, with Johnny Rutherford winning the 500 race for McLaren in 1974 and 1976, while a Penske-run McLaren took victory in 1972 with Mark Donohue.
In my opinion, I have no problem Fernando Alonso or McLaren themselves competing in the Indy 500. But, when the Indy 500 is clashing against the Monaco Grand Prix, where McLaren have won more than any other team and also will more than likely score the most points of the season due to not relaying on the disadvantage of the Honda power-units power output and focus more on how great the driver and chassis. This decision is basically a complete dumb decision from McLaren to let Fernando Alonso race at Indy.
Also, lets just say Alonso crash heavy in practice or in the race and out for the rest of the season or retire altogether from Formula 1 and it could happen with the extremely high speeds of Indy; its a extremely high gamble for McLaren to let Alonso to race at Indy.
McLaren are yet to decide who will replace him in Monaco that weekend, but Jenson Button is a strong possibility.
The 2009 world champion has retired from F1 but is contracted to McLaren as an ambassador/reserve driver. It is not known whether the former world champion would want to come back to drive an uncompetitive car.
Can't help but think that if either former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone or former McLaren team owner Ron Dennis still held their former positions this decision wound never happen a year ago.
Alonso, who has never competed on ovals, will attempt to race at the iconic venue next month with a one-car entry submitted by McLaren, which will be run by the Andretti Autosport team, and powered by Honda engines.
Alonso becomes the first full-time Formula 1 driver to compete at Indy in the same season since Mario Andretti in 1981 and also the first Formula 1 driver to skip the Monaco Grand Prix to contest Indianapolis 500 on the same weekend since Jim Clark in 1965 (which he won Indy 500 for Team Lotus).
The main reason for Alonso to compete in the Indy 500 is his desire to achieve motorsport's 'Triple Crown': victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 Hours (only Graham Hill has only achieve this in history).
While, McLaren themselves has triumphed twice at Indianapolis as a manufacture/team, with Johnny Rutherford winning the 500 race for McLaren in 1974 and 1976, while a Penske-run McLaren took victory in 1972 with Mark Donohue.
In my opinion, I have no problem Fernando Alonso or McLaren themselves competing in the Indy 500. But, when the Indy 500 is clashing against the Monaco Grand Prix, where McLaren have won more than any other team and also will more than likely score the most points of the season due to not relaying on the disadvantage of the Honda power-units power output and focus more on how great the driver and chassis. This decision is basically a complete dumb decision from McLaren to let Fernando Alonso race at Indy.
Also, lets just say Alonso crash heavy in practice or in the race and out for the rest of the season or retire altogether from Formula 1 and it could happen with the extremely high speeds of Indy; its a extremely high gamble for McLaren to let Alonso to race at Indy.
McLaren are yet to decide who will replace him in Monaco that weekend, but Jenson Button is a strong possibility.
The 2009 world champion has retired from F1 but is contracted to McLaren as an ambassador/reserve driver. It is not known whether the former world champion would want to come back to drive an uncompetitive car.
Can't help but think that if either former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone or former McLaren team owner Ron Dennis still held their former positions this decision wound never happen a year ago.
Tuesday 11 April 2017
2017 WTCC Round 1 Recap - Race of Morocco
Review of Round One of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Morocco, on the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan in Marrakech, Morocco.
In the opening race, Campos Racing driver Esteban Guerrieri took the race win in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was seven tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end. While third was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end.
While in the main race, Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC to complete a Honda one-two finish, he was three quarters of a second behind Monteiro in the end. While third place was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Néstor Girolami in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was two seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
Meanwhile in the WTCC Trophy, was won by Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC. He finished in fifth place overall and he was four and half seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
Next stop Race of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza for Round Two of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the opening race, Campos Racing driver Esteban Guerrieri took the race win in his Chevrolet RML Cruze TC1 and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was seven tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end. While third was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end.
While in the main race, Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC to complete a Honda one-two finish, he was three quarters of a second behind Monteiro in the end. While third place was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Néstor Girolami in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was two seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
Meanwhile in the WTCC Trophy, was won by Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC. He finished in fifth place overall and he was four and half seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
Next stop Race of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza for Round Two of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Round Three Recap of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Review of Round Three of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach Street Circuit.
Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Jordan Taylor and Ricky Taylor in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8. While Tequila Patrón ESM team finished in second place in their Nissan Onroak DPi, Nissan 3.8 L Turbo V6; the team of Ryan Dalziel and Scott Sharp; they were six seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mazda Motorsports team finished in third place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4; the team of Jonathan Bomarito and Tristan Nunez; they were fifteen seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Corvette Racing team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in sixth place overall in their Chevrolet Corvette C7.R; with the drivers of Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner; they were sixty-nine seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Riley Motorsports - WeatherTech Racing team won GT Daytona Class and finished in eleventh place overall in their Mercedes-AMG GT3; with the drivers of Gunnar Jeannette and Cooper MacNeil; they were a lap behind the leaders.
While Prototype Challenge Class did not participate for this race.
Next Stop Circuit of the Americas in four weeks time for round four of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Jordan Taylor and Ricky Taylor in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8. While Tequila Patrón ESM team finished in second place in their Nissan Onroak DPi, Nissan 3.8 L Turbo V6; the team of Ryan Dalziel and Scott Sharp; they were six seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mazda Motorsports team finished in third place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4; the team of Jonathan Bomarito and Tristan Nunez; they were fifteen seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Corvette Racing team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in sixth place overall in their Chevrolet Corvette C7.R; with the drivers of Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner; they were sixty-nine seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Riley Motorsports - WeatherTech Racing team won GT Daytona Class and finished in eleventh place overall in their Mercedes-AMG GT3; with the drivers of Gunnar Jeannette and Cooper MacNeil; they were a lap behind the leaders.
While Prototype Challenge Class did not participate for this race.
Next Stop Circuit of the Americas in four weeks time for round four of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Monday 10 April 2017
2017 Argentina MotoGP Review
Review of the second round of the 2017 MotoGP season at Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero in North Argentina.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, to complete a Yamaha one-two finish; he was three seconds behind Viñales at the end. While, third was LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow on his Honda RC213V, he was four seconds behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was second and a half behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was ten seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda. Second was British Talent Team rider John McPhee on the Honda, he was quarter of a second behind Mir at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Jorge Martín on the Honda, he was only three tenths of a second behind Mir at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1. Second was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, to complete a Yamaha one-two finish; he was three seconds behind Viñales at the end. While, third was LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow on his Honda RC213V, he was four seconds behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was second and a half behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was ten seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda. Second was British Talent Team rider John McPhee on the Honda, he was quarter of a second behind Mir at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Jorge Martín on the Honda, he was only three tenths of a second behind Mir at the end of the race.
2017 WRC Round 4 recap - Tour de Corse - Rallye de France
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round four of Tour de Corse - Rallye de France.
Last weekends was the fourth round of the World Rally Championship at the Tour de Corse - Rallye de France (7th-9th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, M-Sport World Rally Team driver and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Ogier was fifty-four seconds behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, Dani Sordo finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Sordo was fifty-seven seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Andreas Mikkelsen in his Škoda Fabia R5. Andreas Mikkelsen finished in seventh place overall, he was eight minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by CHL Sport Auto driver Raphaël Astier in his Peugeot 208 R2. Raphaël Astier finished in twenty-second place overall, he was thirty minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2017 WRC season for Rally Argentina in three weeks time.
Last weekends was the fourth round of the World Rally Championship at the Tour de Corse - Rallye de France (7th-9th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, M-Sport World Rally Team driver and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Ogier was fifty-four seconds behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, Dani Sordo finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Sordo was fifty-seven seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Andreas Mikkelsen in his Škoda Fabia R5. Andreas Mikkelsen finished in seventh place overall, he was eight minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by CHL Sport Auto driver Raphaël Astier in his Peugeot 208 R2. Raphaël Astier finished in twenty-second place overall, he was thirty minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2017 WRC season for Rally Argentina in three weeks time.
2017 Bahrain Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Kimi Räikkönen in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Kimi Räikkönen in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
2017 Chinese Grand Prix Review
Review of the second round of the 2017 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, on the outskirts of Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. In a damp to dry Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton took the advantage in the damp conditions and comfortably lead the race throughout going into dry conditions leading all the fifty-six laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Chinese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's first race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was six seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, despite qualifying in sixteenth place after a misfired engine in qualifying; Verstappen was forty-five seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, fastest lap and race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (finished sixth)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished fourth)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished third)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fifth)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 6
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 6 (DNF, Collision with Pérez)
McLaren - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Driveshaft)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNF, Fuel pressure)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished seventh)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (DNF, Hydraulics)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 5 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 8 (finished eighth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 4
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 4 (DNF, Accident)
Next stop Bahrain International Circuit, for the Bahrain Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. In a damp to dry Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton took the advantage in the damp conditions and comfortably lead the race throughout going into dry conditions leading all the fifty-six laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Chinese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's first race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was six seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, despite qualifying in sixteenth place after a misfired engine in qualifying; Verstappen was forty-five seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, fastest lap and race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (finished sixth)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished fourth)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished third)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fifth)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 6
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 6 (DNF, Collision with Pérez)
McLaren - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (DNF, Driveshaft)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNF, Fuel pressure)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished seventh)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (DNF, Hydraulics)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 5 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 8 (finished eighth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 4
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 4 (DNF, Accident)
Next stop Bahrain International Circuit, for the Bahrain Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Wednesday 5 April 2017
2017 World RX Round 1 Recap - World RX of Barcelona
Review of Round One of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Barcelona, at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the outskirts of Barcalona, Spain.
In the four Heats, those were won by current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström, Johan Kristoffersson, Andreas Bakkerud, and Toomas Heikkinen.
In the first semi-final that was won by Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTi. Second was World RX Team Austria driver Timo Scheider in his Ford Fiesta ST, he was three seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTi, he was five seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was World RX Team Austria driver Timo Scheider in his Ford Fiesta ST, he was four tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While third was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Portugal at Pista Automóvel de Montalegre for Round Two of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in three weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström, Johan Kristoffersson, Andreas Bakkerud, and Toomas Heikkinen.
In the first semi-final that was won by Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTi. Second was World RX Team Austria driver Timo Scheider in his Ford Fiesta ST, he was three seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Volkswagen RX Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTi, he was five seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was World RX Team Austria driver Timo Scheider in his Ford Fiesta ST, he was four tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While third was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Portugal at Pista Automóvel de Montalegre for Round Two of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in three weeks time.
Tuesday 4 April 2017
2017 TCR Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2017 TCR International Series season was at Rustavi International Motorpark, on the outskirts of Tbilisi, Georgia.
In the first race, GE-Force driver Davit Kajaia took the race win in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR. Second was Zele Racing driver Ferenc Ficza in his SEAT León TCR, he was four tenths of a second behind Kajaia in the end. While, third place was Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was eleven tenths of a second behind Kajaia in the end.
While in the second race, Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Pepe Oriola took the race win in his SEAT León TCR. Second was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was five second behind Oriola in the end. While third place was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was five and half seconds behind Oriola in the end.
Next stop Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain for Round Two of the 2017 TCR International Series season in two weeks time.
In the first race, GE-Force driver Davit Kajaia took the race win in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR. Second was Zele Racing driver Ferenc Ficza in his SEAT León TCR, he was four tenths of a second behind Kajaia in the end. While, third place was Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was eleven tenths of a second behind Kajaia in the end.
While in the second race, Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Pepe Oriola took the race win in his SEAT León TCR. Second was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was five second behind Oriola in the end. While third place was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was five and half seconds behind Oriola in the end.
Next stop Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain for Round Two of the 2017 TCR International Series season in two weeks time.
2017 BTCC Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season was at Brands Hatch's Indy Circuit, in Kent.
In the first race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he was three and half seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in seventeenth place and was twenty-six seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was nine tenths of a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was two and half seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in thirteenth place and was ten seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Finally in the third race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was three tenths of a second behind Jordan in the end. While third place was Power Maxed Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Vauxhall Astra, he was four and half seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he finished in fifth place and was ten seconds behind Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in nineteenth place and was twenty-six seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the first race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he was three and half seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in seventeenth place and was twenty-six seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was nine tenths of a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was two and half seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in thirteenth place and was ten seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Finally in the third race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was three tenths of a second behind Jordan in the end. While third place was Power Maxed Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Vauxhall Astra, he was four and half seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Ciceley Motorsport with MAC Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he finished in fifth place and was ten seconds behind Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in nineteenth place and was twenty-six seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Pascal Wehrlein sits out of Chinese Grand Prix, Antonio Giovinazzi replaces Wehrlein once again
It was confirmed yesterday (3/4/17), Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein will once again sit out the Chinese Grand Prix after not fully recovering from injuring his back in a crash at the Race of Champions in January, with Ferrari reverse driver Antonio Giovinazzi once again replacing him.
Wehrlein sustained a back injury after crashing at the Race of Champions in January, and was forced to miss the first pre-season test at Barcelona as a result, although returned to action during the second pre-season test at Barcelona.
Wehrlein conducted practice duties as planned for the Australian Grand Prix. However, he withdrew from the remainder of the weekend, believing he was not fit enough to complete the fifty-eight lap race at the peak of his abilities.
Giovinazzi, who stepped into Wehrlein's Sauber and finished the race in twelfth place, will remain in the car for the second round of the campaign in China this weekend.
Wehrlein is optimistic that he will be fit enough to return to action for next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, but is prepared to wait until Russia, at the end of the month, if he cannot compete in a weeks time.
In my opinion, it was the right call from Pascal Wehrlein once again if his is still not 100% recovered. This was more of long term health rather then thinking short term. Antonio Giovinazzi did an excellent job replacing Wehrlein just before Australian Grand Prix qualifying so there is no problem replacing Wehrlien once again.
As for Pascal Wehrlein, get well soon and lets have a 100% Pascal back to race in Formula 1.
Wehrlein sustained a back injury after crashing at the Race of Champions in January, and was forced to miss the first pre-season test at Barcelona as a result, although returned to action during the second pre-season test at Barcelona.
Wehrlein conducted practice duties as planned for the Australian Grand Prix. However, he withdrew from the remainder of the weekend, believing he was not fit enough to complete the fifty-eight lap race at the peak of his abilities.
Giovinazzi, who stepped into Wehrlein's Sauber and finished the race in twelfth place, will remain in the car for the second round of the campaign in China this weekend.
Wehrlein is optimistic that he will be fit enough to return to action for next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, but is prepared to wait until Russia, at the end of the month, if he cannot compete in a weeks time.
In my opinion, it was the right call from Pascal Wehrlein once again if his is still not 100% recovered. This was more of long term health rather then thinking short term. Antonio Giovinazzi did an excellent job replacing Wehrlein just before Australian Grand Prix qualifying so there is no problem replacing Wehrlien once again.
As for Pascal Wehrlein, get well soon and lets have a 100% Pascal back to race in Formula 1.
Monday 3 April 2017
2017 Chinese Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, on the outskirts of Shanghai.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Renault drivers, the Red Bull drivers, the Williams drivers, the Force India drivers and the Toro Rosso drivers as well for a podium place.
2016/17 Formula E - Mexico City ePrix - Round 4 Recap
Review of Round Four of the 2016-17 Formula E season held on the shorter version of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit in Mexico City, Mexico.
The race was won by ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Abt Sportsline for his first race win of the season. Second was Techeetah driver Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-Renault, he was two seconds behind di Grassi in the end. Meanwhile, third was DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Citroën, he was five seconds behind di Grassi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Circuit de Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in six weeks time.
The race was won by ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Abt Sportsline for his first race win of the season. Second was Techeetah driver Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-Renault, he was two seconds behind di Grassi in the end. Meanwhile, third was DS Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Citroën, he was five seconds behind di Grassi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Circuit de Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in six weeks time.
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