Review of Round Nine of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of Japan, on the Honda owned Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, South-East of Japan.
In the first race, Team Mulsanne driver Kevin Ceccon took the race win in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR. Second was DG Sport Compétition driver Aurélien Comte in his Peugeot 308 TCR, he was seven tenths of a second behind Ceccon in the end. While third place was M Racing YMR driver Yvan Muller in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Ceccon in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Robert Huff took the race win in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. Second was Team Oscaro by Campos Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his CUPRA León TCR, he was fourteen tenths of a second behind Huff in the end. While third place was BRC Racing Team driver Norbert Michelisz in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was two seconds behind Huff in the end.
Finally in the third race, BRC Racing Team driver Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was DG Sport Compétition driver Aurélien Comte in his Peugeot 308 TCR, he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Team Mulsanne driver Kevin Ceccon in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR, he was two seconds behind Tarquini in the end.
Next stop Guia Race of Macau at Guia Circuit, Macau for Round Ten and the final round of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
Tuesday 30 October 2018
Monday 29 October 2018
2018 WRC Round 12 recap - Rally de Catalunya, Jan Kopecký WRC-2 Champion! Enrico Brazzoli WRC-3 Champion! Champion!
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round Twelve of Rally de Catalunya.
Last weekends was the twelfth round of the World Rally Championship at Rally de Catalunya (25th - 28th October) was won by that was won by Sébastien Loeb in the works Citroën C3 WRC.
While, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in his works Ford Fiesta WRC, Ogier was three seconds behind Loeb at the end. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in his works Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was fifteen seconds behind Loeb 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 Kalle Rovanperä in his Škoda Fabia R5. Kalle Rovanperä finished in twelfth place overall, he was eight and half minutes behind Loeb at the end of the rally.
While, Škoda Motorsport driver Jan Kopecký finished in thirteenth place overall and second place in WRC-2 class in his Škoda Fabia R5, he was nine minutes behind Loeb at the end; and that was enough to give Jan Kopecký the 2018 WRC-2 championship with a round to spare in his Škoda Fabia R5; contracts to Jan Kopecký for winning this years WRC-2 championship.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Enrico Brazzoli in his own backed Peugeot 208 R2. Enrico Brazzoli finished in thirty-sixth place overall, he was forty-six minutes behind Loeb at the end of the rally. With that result, Enrico Brazzoli did clinched the WRC3 Championship this season with a round to spare in his own backed Peugeot 208 R2, contracts to Enrico Brazzoli for winning the WRC3 championship.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Thirteen and the final round of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Australia in three weeks time.
Last weekends was the twelfth round of the World Rally Championship at Rally de Catalunya (25th - 28th October) was won by that was won by Sébastien Loeb in the works Citroën C3 WRC.
While, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in his works Ford Fiesta WRC, Ogier was three seconds behind Loeb at the end. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in his works Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was fifteen seconds behind Loeb 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 Kalle Rovanperä in his Škoda Fabia R5. Kalle Rovanperä finished in twelfth place overall, he was eight and half minutes behind Loeb at the end of the rally.
While, Škoda Motorsport driver Jan Kopecký finished in thirteenth place overall and second place in WRC-2 class in his Škoda Fabia R5, he was nine minutes behind Loeb at the end; and that was enough to give Jan Kopecký the 2018 WRC-2 championship with a round to spare in his Škoda Fabia R5; contracts to Jan Kopecký for winning this years WRC-2 championship.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Enrico Brazzoli in his own backed Peugeot 208 R2. Enrico Brazzoli finished in thirty-sixth place overall, he was forty-six minutes behind Loeb at the end of the rally. With that result, Enrico Brazzoli did clinched the WRC3 Championship this season with a round to spare in his own backed Peugeot 208 R2, contracts to Enrico Brazzoli for winning the WRC3 championship.
Highlights of the rally bellow, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Thirteen and the final round of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Australia in three weeks time.
2018 Australian MotoGP Review
Review of round seventeen of the 2018 MotoGP season at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circult, Phillip Island, south-southeast of Melbourne, for the Australian GP.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second place was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Andrea Iannone on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Viñales at the end.
While, third was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP18, he was eighteen tenths of a second behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Brad Binder on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS rider and Current Moto3 Champion Joan Mir on the Kalex, he was four hundredths of a second behind Binder at the end. While, third was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Xavi Vierge on the Kalex, he was nine tenths of a second behind Binder at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Ángel Nieto Team Moto3 rider Albert Arenas on the KTM. Second was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was five hundredths of a second behind Arenas at the end of the race. While, third was SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Celestino Vietti on the KTM, he was six hundredths of a second behind Arenas at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second place was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Andrea Iannone on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Viñales at the end.
While, third was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP18, he was eighteen tenths of a second behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Brad Binder on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS rider and Current Moto3 Champion Joan Mir on the Kalex, he was four hundredths of a second behind Binder at the end. While, third was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Xavi Vierge on the Kalex, he was nine tenths of a second behind Binder at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Ángel Nieto Team Moto3 rider Albert Arenas on the KTM. Second was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was five hundredths of a second behind Arenas at the end of the race. While, third was SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Celestino Vietti on the KTM, he was six hundredths of a second behind Arenas at the end of the race.
2018 Mexican Grand Prix Review, Lewis Hamilton 2018 Formula 1 World Champion for a fifth time!
Review of the nineteenth round of the 2018 F1 season at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the centre of Mexico City for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable race to watch. Daniel Ricciardo was on pole for Sunday's race alongside team-mate Max Verstappen for Red Bull's first front row lock out since 2013. At the start of the Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had the better start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen comfortably lead the race throughout, leading all but three of the laps to conclude with a race win at this seasons Mexican Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's second race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was seventeen seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Kimi Räikkönen finished in third place in the other Ferrari to complete the podium, Räikkönen was fourty-nine seconds behind Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton finished in fourth place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was seventy-eight seconds behind Verstappen. And enough for Lewis Hamilton to win his fifth F1 World Drivers Championship title and sixty-four points ahead of Sebastian Vettel with two races to go. He also become the third driver in Formula 1 history to join Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher to win five or more drivers' titles. So contractions to Lewis Hamilton for winning his fifth World Drivers' title.
Meanwhile, Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now reduce from sixty-six points to fifty-five points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with two races to go.
Mercedes could win their fifth Constructors' Championship in São Paulo. Mercedes needs to win the race at the Braxzilian Grand Prix no matter what happen to Ferrari's result at the Interlagos track.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fourth)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished fifth, lap down, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished third)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished eleventh, two laps down)
Williams - 6
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished twelfth, two laps down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 6 (finished thirteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 8
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth, two laps down)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (DNF, Suspension)
Toro Rosso - 6
Pierre Gasly - 7 (finished tenth, two laps down)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Haas - 4
Romain Grosjean - 4 (finished sixteenth, three laps down)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
McLaren - 7
Fernando Alonso - 6 (DNF, Engine)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 8 (finished eighth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 7 (finished ninth, two laps down)
Charles Leclerc - 9 (finished seventh, two laps down)
Next stop, Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos, São Paulo in two weeks time for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable race to watch. Daniel Ricciardo was on pole for Sunday's race alongside team-mate Max Verstappen for Red Bull's first front row lock out since 2013. At the start of the Mexican Grand Prix, Max Verstappen had the better start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen comfortably lead the race throughout, leading all but three of the laps to conclude with a race win at this seasons Mexican Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's second race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was seventeen seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Kimi Räikkönen finished in third place in the other Ferrari to complete the podium, Räikkönen was fourty-nine seconds behind Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton finished in fourth place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was seventy-eight seconds behind Verstappen. And enough for Lewis Hamilton to win his fifth F1 World Drivers Championship title and sixty-four points ahead of Sebastian Vettel with two races to go. He also become the third driver in Formula 1 history to join Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher to win five or more drivers' titles. So contractions to Lewis Hamilton for winning his fifth World Drivers' title.
Meanwhile, Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now reduce from sixty-six points to fifty-five points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with two races to go.
Mercedes could win their fifth Constructors' Championship in São Paulo. Mercedes needs to win the race at the Braxzilian Grand Prix no matter what happen to Ferrari's result at the Interlagos track.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fourth)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished fifth, lap down, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 9 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished third)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished eleventh, two laps down)
Williams - 6
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished twelfth, two laps down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 6 (finished thirteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 8
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth, two laps down)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (DNF, Suspension)
Toro Rosso - 6
Pierre Gasly - 7 (finished tenth, two laps down)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Haas - 4
Romain Grosjean - 4 (finished sixteenth, three laps down)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
McLaren - 7
Fernando Alonso - 6 (DNF, Engine)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 8 (finished eighth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 7 (finished ninth, two laps down)
Charles Leclerc - 9 (finished seventh, two laps down)
Next stop, Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos, São Paulo in two weeks time for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Thursday 25 October 2018
F1 2018 Mexican Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in the centre of Mexico City.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes and for the F1 Drivers' Championship too, and Valtteri Bottas third in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Daniel Ricciardo, the Ferrari drivers, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes and for the F1 Drivers' Championship too, and Valtteri Bottas third in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Daniel Ricciardo, the Ferrari drivers, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
Tuesday 23 October 2018
Celebrating Life Marco Simoncelli, seven years on
Its been seven years today that Marco Simoncelli has past away from us, from the accident at was competing the last but one round at Sepang in Malaysia of the 2011 MotoGP season. On lap 2, Simoncelli was fighting for fourth with Alvaro Bautista when he lost the front of his bike at turn 11 and slid across the circuit, into the path of both Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, both of whom then hit the Honda rider and got instantly killed.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget who was Marco Simoncelli.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget who was Marco Simoncelli.
Monday 22 October 2018
2018 Japanese MotoGP Review, Rider News and Marc Márquez 2018 MotoGP Champion!
Review of round sixteen of the 2018 MotoGP season at Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Tochigi for the Japanese GP.
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 Marquez on his works Honda RC213V.
First place was enough to give Marc Márquez the 2018 MotoGP title, and his fifth title in the premier class, Marc Márquez is 102 points ahead of Andrea Dovizioso in the standings with three races to go. Contracts to Marc Márquez for winning the MotoGP championship.
Second was LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow in his Honda RC213V, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end.
While, third was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Beta Tools - Speed Up Racing rider Fabio Quartararo on the Speed Up. However, he was later disqualified due to a technical infringement. Therefore Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia took the race win on the Kalex.
Second was Pons HP40 rider Lorenzo Baldassarri on the Kalex, he was six seconds behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was eleven and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Redox PrüstelGP rider Marco Bezzecchi on the KTM. Second was Leopard Racing rider Lorenzo Dalla Porta on the Honda, he was forty-one thousandth of a second behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Darryn Binder on the KTM, he was forty-two thousandth of a second behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Tuesday (16/10/18), Takaaki Nakagami has signed a new one-year deal with that will see him continue to compete with the LCR Honda team in MotoGP for 2019 alongside Cal Crutchlow.
Nakagami currently sits twentieth place in the championship, with a best finish of two twelfth place finishes.
Finally, it was confirmed on Saturday (20/10/18) Reale Avintia Racing rider Xavier Siméon will race in MotoE next season with the Avintia Racing team.
Siméon currently sits twenty-eighth place in the MotoGP Standings, with a best finish of sixteenth place in Motegi from last weekend 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 Marquez on his works Honda RC213V.
First place was enough to give Marc Márquez the 2018 MotoGP title, and his fifth title in the premier class, Marc Márquez is 102 points ahead of Andrea Dovizioso in the standings with three races to go. Contracts to Marc Márquez for winning the MotoGP championship.
Second was LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow in his Honda RC213V, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end.
While, third was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Beta Tools - Speed Up Racing rider Fabio Quartararo on the Speed Up. However, he was later disqualified due to a technical infringement. Therefore Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia took the race win on the Kalex.
Second was Pons HP40 rider Lorenzo Baldassarri on the Kalex, he was six seconds behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was eleven and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Redox PrüstelGP rider Marco Bezzecchi on the KTM. Second was Leopard Racing rider Lorenzo Dalla Porta on the Honda, he was forty-one thousandth of a second behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Darryn Binder on the KTM, he was forty-two thousandth of a second behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Tuesday (16/10/18), Takaaki Nakagami has signed a new one-year deal with that will see him continue to compete with the LCR Honda team in MotoGP for 2019 alongside Cal Crutchlow.
Nakagami currently sits twentieth place in the championship, with a best finish of two twelfth place finishes.
Finally, it was confirmed on Saturday (20/10/18) Reale Avintia Racing rider Xavier Siméon will race in MotoE next season with the Avintia Racing team.
Siméon currently sits twenty-eighth place in the MotoGP Standings, with a best finish of sixteenth place in Motegi from last weekend race.
2018 United States Grand Prix Review, Kimi Räikkönen Wins!
Review of the eighteenth round of the 2018 F1 season at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas for the United States Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the United States Grand Prix, Kimi Räikkönen had the better start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Hamilton.
By lap 11, Hamilton went to pit for tyres while Räikkönen stayed out in the lead. By lap 21 Räikkönen pitted for his only pit stop of the race while Hamilton took the lead. Until lap 38 Hamilton pitted for his second set of new tyres, in-which Räikkönen took the lead while Hamilton return to the track in third place chasing Räikkönen and Max Verstappen who are leading first and second place.
In the end Hamilton couldn't overtake both Räikkönen and Verstappen meaning Hamilton will have to wait to win his fifth F1 title in a weeks time and give Kimi Räikkönen his first race win since Australia 2013 to win this seasons United States Grand Prix for Kimi Räikkönen's first race win of the season on the same day he won his only F1 World title back in 2007. Overall a feel-good win for Formula 1 in general.
While, Max Verstappen finished in second place in the Red Bull despite starting in eighteenth place after Suspension problems in qualifying as-well a gearbox penalty after qualifying, Verstappen was twelve tenths of a second behind Räikkönen at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was two seconds behind Räikkönen at the end.
Finally, Sebastian Vettel finished in fourth place in the Ferrari to denied Hamilton to win his fifth F1 title, Vettel was eighteen seconds behind Räikkönen at the end of the fifty-six lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton only finished in third place in Austin and Sebastian Vettel only managing a fourth place finish, Hamilton still leads the Drivers' Championship from Sebastian Vettel, the gap is now improved from sixty-seven points to seventy points in the standings with three races to go.
Lewis Hamilton could win his fifth Drivers' Championship in Mexico. If Hamilton finishes seventh or higher at the Mexican Grand Prix to guaranteed the championship.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now reduce from seventy-eight points to sixty-six points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with three races to go.
Mercedes could win their fifth Constructors' Championship in Mexico. Mercedes needs to score twenty points more than Ferrari to win the title at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (pole, finished third, fastest lap)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished fourth)
Kimi Räikkönen - 10 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Battery)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished second)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished eighth)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (DSQ, fuel infringements; originally finished seventh)
Williams - 4
Lance Stroll - 3 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Renault - 8
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished seventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Brendon Hartley - 8 (finished ninth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 4 (DNF, Collision damage with Leclerc)
Kevin Magnussen - 6 (DSQ, fuel infringements; originally finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 5 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Sauber - 6
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Grosjean)
Next stop Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City in a weeks time for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the United States Grand Prix, Kimi Räikkönen had the better start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Hamilton.
By lap 11, Hamilton went to pit for tyres while Räikkönen stayed out in the lead. By lap 21 Räikkönen pitted for his only pit stop of the race while Hamilton took the lead. Until lap 38 Hamilton pitted for his second set of new tyres, in-which Räikkönen took the lead while Hamilton return to the track in third place chasing Räikkönen and Max Verstappen who are leading first and second place.
In the end Hamilton couldn't overtake both Räikkönen and Verstappen meaning Hamilton will have to wait to win his fifth F1 title in a weeks time and give Kimi Räikkönen his first race win since Australia 2013 to win this seasons United States Grand Prix for Kimi Räikkönen's first race win of the season on the same day he won his only F1 World title back in 2007. Overall a feel-good win for Formula 1 in general.
While, Max Verstappen finished in second place in the Red Bull despite starting in eighteenth place after Suspension problems in qualifying as-well a gearbox penalty after qualifying, Verstappen was twelve tenths of a second behind Räikkönen at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was two seconds behind Räikkönen at the end.
Finally, Sebastian Vettel finished in fourth place in the Ferrari to denied Hamilton to win his fifth F1 title, Vettel was eighteen seconds behind Räikkönen at the end of the fifty-six lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton only finished in third place in Austin and Sebastian Vettel only managing a fourth place finish, Hamilton still leads the Drivers' Championship from Sebastian Vettel, the gap is now improved from sixty-seven points to seventy points in the standings with three races to go.
Lewis Hamilton could win his fifth Drivers' Championship in Mexico. If Hamilton finishes seventh or higher at the Mexican Grand Prix to guaranteed the championship.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now reduce from seventy-eight points to sixty-six points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with three races to go.
Mercedes could win their fifth Constructors' Championship in Mexico. Mercedes needs to score twenty points more than Ferrari to win the title at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (pole, finished third, fastest lap)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished fourth)
Kimi Räikkönen - 10 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Battery)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished second)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished eighth)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (DSQ, fuel infringements; originally finished seventh)
Williams - 4
Lance Stroll - 3 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Renault - 8
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished seventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Brendon Hartley - 8 (finished ninth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 4 (DNF, Collision damage with Leclerc)
Kevin Magnussen - 6 (DSQ, fuel infringements; originally finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 5 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Sauber - 6
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Grosjean)
Next stop Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City in a weeks time for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Saturday 20 October 2018
Confirmed: Force India retains Sergio Pérez till 2019
It was confirmed on Thursday (18/10/18) that Force India will retain Sergio Pérez for next season.
Pérez made the switch to the team in 2014 after a challenging 2013 season at McLaren, which followed on from an initial two-year spell at Sauber.
Overall, a very good decision from Force India to keep Sergio Pérez for next season. There were some rumours he could have gone to Haas next season. But, for Sergio Pérez is still better the devil you know and stay at Force India for another season.
No word who will be Sergio Pérez's team-mate for next season, it is strongly rumoured that it will be Williams driver Lance Stroll who will replace Esteban Ocon, Ocon could replace Stroll at Williams next season if a deal could be reach between both parties if the rumours could be true.
Pérez made the switch to the team in 2014 after a challenging 2013 season at McLaren, which followed on from an initial two-year spell at Sauber.
Overall, a very good decision from Force India to keep Sergio Pérez for next season. There were some rumours he could have gone to Haas next season. But, for Sergio Pérez is still better the devil you know and stay at Force India for another season.
No word who will be Sergio Pérez's team-mate for next season, it is strongly rumoured that it will be Williams driver Lance Stroll who will replace Esteban Ocon, Ocon could replace Stroll at Williams next season if a deal could be reach between both parties if the rumours could be true.
Friday 19 October 2018
2018 World RX Round 11 Recap - World RX of Germany
Review of Round Eleven of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Germany, at Estering on the outskirts of Hamburg, North West Germany.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg, Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson, Mattias Ekström and Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R, he was five tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot Total driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Audi S1, he was four and half seconds Ekström in the end.
In the final race, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1, he was two seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was three seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of South Africa at Killarney Motor Racing Complex for Round Twelve and the final round of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season in six weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg, Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson, Mattias Ekström and Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R, he was five tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot Total driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Audi S1, he was four and half seconds Ekström in the end.
In the final race, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1, he was two seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was three seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of South Africa at Killarney Motor Racing Complex for Round Twelve and the final round of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season in six weeks time.
Thursday 18 October 2018
2018 F1 United States Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas; for Haas F1 Team's home race.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Lewis Hamilton for the win in the Mercedes and for the F1 Drivers' Championship too, Valtteri Bottas second in the other Mercedes, and Sebastian Vettel third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Red Bull drivers, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Lewis Hamilton for the win in the Mercedes and for the F1 Drivers' Championship too, Valtteri Bottas second in the other Mercedes, and Sebastian Vettel third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Red Bull drivers, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
Tuesday 16 October 2018
2018 DTM Round 10 Recap, Gary Paffett 2018 DTM Champion!
Review of Round Ten and the final round of the 2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was held at was held at the Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, in South-West Germany.
On Saturday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and Current DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was four tenths of a second behind Rast in the end. While, third place was BMW Team RMR driver Timo Glock in his BMW M4 DTM, he was two seconds behind Rast in the end.
On Sunday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and Outgoing DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was BMW Team RMG driver Marco Wittmann in his Audi BMW M4 DTM, he was four seconds behind Rast in the end. While, third place was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Petronas driver Gary Paffett in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was sixteen seconds behind Rast in the end; and enough for Gary Paffett to be 2018 DTM Drivers' champion for his second title to beat René Rast by only four points in the last round of the year.
Finally, fourth was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was seventeen seconds behind Rast in the end.
And so, this years champions, Gary Paffett took the DTM Drivers' Championship. Mercedes-Benz took the DTM Manufacturers' championship.
That's the end of 2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season. Contracts to the Champions in DTM this season. And now for the 2019 Season.
On Saturday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and Current DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was four tenths of a second behind Rast in the end. While, third place was BMW Team RMR driver Timo Glock in his BMW M4 DTM, he was two seconds behind Rast in the end.
On Sunday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and Outgoing DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was BMW Team RMG driver Marco Wittmann in his Audi BMW M4 DTM, he was four seconds behind Rast in the end. While, third place was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Petronas driver Gary Paffett in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was sixteen seconds behind Rast in the end; and enough for Gary Paffett to be 2018 DTM Drivers' champion for his second title to beat René Rast by only four points in the last round of the year.
Finally, fourth was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was seventeen seconds behind Rast in the end.
And so, this years champions, Gary Paffett took the DTM Drivers' Championship. Mercedes-Benz took the DTM Manufacturers' championship.
That's the end of 2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season. Contracts to the Champions in DTM this season. And now for the 2019 Season.
Celebrating Life Dan Wheldon, seven years on
Its been seven years today that Dan Wheldon has past away from us, from the accident he was competing in the final round of the Indy Car Series championship at Las Vegas Raceway, were Dan Wheldon was involved in a 15-car accident multi-car pile-up.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget Dan Wheldon.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget Dan Wheldon.
Monday 15 October 2018
2018 Petit Le Mans Review
Review of Round Twelve and final round of the 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the final round of the North American Endurance Championship at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia for the annual Petit Le Mans.
Wayne Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Ryan Hunter-Reay, Jordan Taylor and Renger van der Zande in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 5.5 L V8.
While, Mazda Team Joest finished second place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4, the team of Oliver Jarvis, Tristan Nunez and Lucas di Grassi; they were five and half seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mazda Team Joest finished third place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4, the team of Jonathan Bomarito, Spencer Pigot and Marino Franchitti; they were eight seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Porsche GT Team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in twelfth place overall in their Porsche 911 RSR; with the drivers of Frédéric Makowiecki, Patrick Pilet and Nick Tandy; they were twenty-four laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Meyer Shank Racing with Scuderia Corsa team won GT Daytona Class and finished in twenty-first place overall in their Ferrari 488 GT3; with the drivers of Gunnar Jeannette, Cooper MacNeil and Daniel Serra; they were thirty-six laps behind the leaders.
And so who are this years champions as its the final round of the season. In Prototype Class, Eric Curran and Felipe Nasr won the drivers championship, while Action Express Racing took the teams championship; while Cadillac took the Manufacturers championship.
In GT Le Mans Class, Antonio García and Jan Magnussen won the drivers championship, while Corvette Racing took the teams championship; while Ford took the Manufacturers championship.
In GT Daytona Class, Brian Sellers and Madison Snow won the drivers championship, while Paul Miller Racing took the teams championship; while Lamborghini took the Manufacturers championship.
To conclude this seasons WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Wayne Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Ryan Hunter-Reay, Jordan Taylor and Renger van der Zande in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 5.5 L V8.
While, Mazda Team Joest finished second place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4, the team of Oliver Jarvis, Tristan Nunez and Lucas di Grassi; they were five and half seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mazda Team Joest finished third place in their Mazda RT24-P, Mazda MZ-2.0T 2.0 L Turbo I4, the team of Jonathan Bomarito, Spencer Pigot and Marino Franchitti; they were eight seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Porsche GT Team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in twelfth place overall in their Porsche 911 RSR; with the drivers of Frédéric Makowiecki, Patrick Pilet and Nick Tandy; they were twenty-four laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Meyer Shank Racing with Scuderia Corsa team won GT Daytona Class and finished in twenty-first place overall in their Ferrari 488 GT3; with the drivers of Gunnar Jeannette, Cooper MacNeil and Daniel Serra; they were thirty-six laps behind the leaders.
And so who are this years champions as its the final round of the season. In Prototype Class, Eric Curran and Felipe Nasr won the drivers championship, while Action Express Racing took the teams championship; while Cadillac took the Manufacturers championship.
In GT Le Mans Class, Antonio García and Jan Magnussen won the drivers championship, while Corvette Racing took the teams championship; while Ford took the Manufacturers championship.
In GT Daytona Class, Brian Sellers and Madison Snow won the drivers championship, while Paul Miller Racing took the teams championship; while Lamborghini took the Manufacturers championship.
To conclude this seasons WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
2018 6 Hours of Fuji Review
Review of Round Four of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship at Fuji International Speedway in Fuji, Japan.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6. While, second place was the other Toyota Gazoo Racing to complete a Toyota one-two finish, with the team of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6; they were eleven seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Rebellion Racing of André Lotterer, Neel Jani and Bruno Senna in their Rebellion R13, Gibson 4.5 L V8; they were four laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), Jackie Chan DC Racing team of Jazeman Jaafar, Weiron Tan and Nabil Jeffri in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in sixth place overall and they were eleven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Porsche GT Team of Michael Christensen and Kévin Estre won in their Porsche 911 RSR. They finish in eleventh place overall and they were twenty-three laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Team Project 1 team of Jörg Bergmeister, Patrick Lindsey and Egidio Perfetti in their Porsche 911 RSR. They finish in twenty-third place overall and they were twenty-nine laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Fuji below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Shanghai in four weeks time for round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6. While, second place was the other Toyota Gazoo Racing to complete a Toyota one-two finish, with the team of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6; they were eleven seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Rebellion Racing of André Lotterer, Neel Jani and Bruno Senna in their Rebellion R13, Gibson 4.5 L V8; they were four laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), Jackie Chan DC Racing team of Jazeman Jaafar, Weiron Tan and Nabil Jeffri in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in sixth place overall and they were eleven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Porsche GT Team of Michael Christensen and Kévin Estre won in their Porsche 911 RSR. They finish in eleventh place overall and they were twenty-three laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Team Project 1 team of Jörg Bergmeister, Patrick Lindsey and Egidio Perfetti in their Porsche 911 RSR. They finish in twenty-third place overall and they were twenty-nine laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Fuji below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Shanghai in four weeks time for round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Sunday 14 October 2018
Confirmed: George Russell races with Williams for 2019
It's been confirmed on Friday (12/10/18), 2017 GP3 Series Champion, Formula 2 Championship leader and current Mercedes reserve driver George Russell will race with the Williams F1 Team, for the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Russell, who has spent 2018 as a reserve driver with Mercedes, with two Friday Morning Practice sessions last season with Force India currently sits first in FIA Formula 2 Standings with around to spare.
Russell becomes the first British driver to race at Williams since Jenson Button did in 2000.
Great News to see George Russell stepping up to a full F1 drive at McLaren next season, well earned. No word yet who will be his team-mate next season, with my guess could be more than likely that Sergey Sirotkin will be retain for another season at least.
Great to see another British driver on the grid for next season with George Russell.
Russell, who has spent 2018 as a reserve driver with Mercedes, with two Friday Morning Practice sessions last season with Force India currently sits first in FIA Formula 2 Standings with around to spare.
Russell becomes the first British driver to race at Williams since Jenson Button did in 2000.
Great News to see George Russell stepping up to a full F1 drive at McLaren next season, well earned. No word yet who will be his team-mate next season, with my guess could be more than likely that Sergey Sirotkin will be retain for another season at least.
Great to see another British driver on the grid for next season with George Russell.
Thursday 11 October 2018
Top Six Red Bull Renault F1 cars
This season is Red Bull Racing twelve and last season powered by Renault power. As of next season, Red Bull will be powered by Honda for the first time. As this post is Top Six Red Bull Renault F1 cars.
Starting with number six:
Number 6: 2016 Red Bull RB12
Story: The Red Bull RB12 was designed by Adrian Newey. The Red Bull RB12 was powered by the 1.6 litre V6 turbo hybrid power-unit. The Red Bull RB12 took Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen a Grand Prix win each in 2016. Although the Red Bull RB12 never took a drivers' championship or the Constructors' championship. It did took Red Bull to second place in the Constructors' championship in the 2016 season.
Number 5: 2009 Red Bull RB5
Story: The Red Bull RB5 was designed by Adrian Newey and Geoff Willis. The Red Bull RB5 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB5 took Mark Webber two wins that season, while Sebastian Vettel four wins in 2009. Although the Red Bull RB5 never took a drivers' championship or the Constructors' championship. It did took Red Bull to second place in the Constructors' championship in the 2009 season and it gives Red Bull Racing how to win races in Formula 1.
Number 4: 2012 Red Bull RB8
Story: The Red Bull RB8 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB8 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB8 took Red Bull the 2012 F1 Constructors' Championship and seven wins altogether in 2012 to give Red Bull their third Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took two wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his third F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 3: 2010 Red Bull RB6
Story: The Red Bull RB6 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB6 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB6 took Red Bull the 2010 F1 Constructors' Championship and nine wins altogether in 2010 to give Red Bull their first Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took four wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his first F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 2: 2011 Red Bull RB7
Story: The Red Bull RB7 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB7 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB7 took Red Bull the 2011 F1 Constructors' Championship and twelve wins altogether in 2011 to give Red Bull their second F1 constructors title, were Mark Webber took one win that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took eleven wins and fifteen poles that season to concluded with his second F1 drivers championship for Vettel.
Number 1: 2013 Red Bull RB9
Story: The Red Bull RB9 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB9 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB9 took Sebastian Vettel to the 2013 F1 Drivers title his fourth in a row, while it took Red Bull to the 2013 F1 Constructors' championship their fourth in a row. And the Red Bull RB9 won thirteen races, all thirteen wins for Sebastian Vettel, which includes nine race wins in a row by the end off 2013.
And end of an era for both Red Bull and Renault.
Starting with number six:
Number 6: 2016 Red Bull RB12
Story: The Red Bull RB12 was designed by Adrian Newey. The Red Bull RB12 was powered by the 1.6 litre V6 turbo hybrid power-unit. The Red Bull RB12 took Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen a Grand Prix win each in 2016. Although the Red Bull RB12 never took a drivers' championship or the Constructors' championship. It did took Red Bull to second place in the Constructors' championship in the 2016 season.
Number 5: 2009 Red Bull RB5
Story: The Red Bull RB5 was designed by Adrian Newey and Geoff Willis. The Red Bull RB5 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB5 took Mark Webber two wins that season, while Sebastian Vettel four wins in 2009. Although the Red Bull RB5 never took a drivers' championship or the Constructors' championship. It did took Red Bull to second place in the Constructors' championship in the 2009 season and it gives Red Bull Racing how to win races in Formula 1.
Number 4: 2012 Red Bull RB8
Story: The Red Bull RB8 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB8 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB8 took Red Bull the 2012 F1 Constructors' Championship and seven wins altogether in 2012 to give Red Bull their third Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took two wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his third F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 3: 2010 Red Bull RB6
Story: The Red Bull RB6 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB6 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB6 took Red Bull the 2010 F1 Constructors' Championship and nine wins altogether in 2010 to give Red Bull their first Constructors' title, were Mark Webber took four wins that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took five wins and his first F1 Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 2: 2011 Red Bull RB7
Story: The Red Bull RB7 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB7 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB7 took Red Bull the 2011 F1 Constructors' Championship and twelve wins altogether in 2011 to give Red Bull their second F1 constructors title, were Mark Webber took one win that season. While, Sebastian Vettel took eleven wins and fifteen poles that season to concluded with his second F1 drivers championship for Vettel.
Number 1: 2013 Red Bull RB9
Story: The Red Bull RB9 was designed by Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall and Peter Prodromou. The Red Bull RB9 was powered by the Renault 2.4 litre V8. The Red Bull RB9 took Sebastian Vettel to the 2013 F1 Drivers title his fourth in a row, while it took Red Bull to the 2013 F1 Constructors' championship their fourth in a row. And the Red Bull RB9 won thirteen races, all thirteen wins for Sebastian Vettel, which includes nine race wins in a row by the end off 2013.
And end of an era for both Red Bull and Renault.
Wednesday 10 October 2018
2018 WTCR Round 8 Recap - Race of China – Wuhan
Review of Round Eight of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of China – Wuhan, on the Wuhan Street Circuit, Wuhan, East of China.
In the first race, Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay took the race win in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR. Second was Team Oscaro by Campos Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his CUPRA León TCR, he was five seconds behind Vernay in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Gordon Shedden in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was five and half seconds behind Vernay in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani took the race win in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. Second was DG Sport Compétition driver Aurélien Comte in his Peugeot 308 TCR, he was half a second behind Bennani in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Nathanaël Berthon in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was six tenths of a second behind Bennani in the end.
Finally in the third race, Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR. Second was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was half a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Denis Dupont in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was five seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Next stop Race of Japan at Suzuka Circuit for Round Nine of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
In the first race, Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay took the race win in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR. Second was Team Oscaro by Campos Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his CUPRA León TCR, he was five seconds behind Vernay in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Gordon Shedden in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was five and half seconds behind Vernay in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani took the race win in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. Second was DG Sport Compétition driver Aurélien Comte in his Peugeot 308 TCR, he was half a second behind Bennani in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Nathanaël Berthon in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was six tenths of a second behind Bennani in the end.
Finally in the third race, Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team WRT driver Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR. Second was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was half a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Denis Dupont in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was five seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Next stop Race of Japan at Suzuka Circuit for Round Nine of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
Tuesday 9 October 2018
2018 Bathurst 1000 Review
Review of the Supercars Championship round of the 2018 Bathurst 1000 at the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst, New South Wales.
Triple Eight Race Engineering drivers Craig Lowndes and Steven Richards won the 161 lap race overall in their Holden Commodore ZB. The win was Craig Lowndes's seventh win and Steven Richards's fifth win around the New South Wales track.
Second place was Walkinshaw Andretti United drivers Scott Pye and Warren Luff in their Holden Commodore ZB, they were six seconds behind the leaders at the end. Meanwhile, DJR Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Alexandre Prémat finished in third place in their Ford Falcon FG X, they were nine seconds behind the leaders at the end.
Triple Eight Race Engineering drivers Craig Lowndes and Steven Richards won the 161 lap race overall in their Holden Commodore ZB. The win was Craig Lowndes's seventh win and Steven Richards's fifth win around the New South Wales track.
Second place was Walkinshaw Andretti United drivers Scott Pye and Warren Luff in their Holden Commodore ZB, they were six seconds behind the leaders at the end. Meanwhile, DJR Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Alexandre Prémat finished in third place in their Ford Falcon FG X, they were nine seconds behind the leaders at the end.
Monday 8 October 2018
2018 Thailand MotoGP Review, Rider News
Review of round fifteen of the 2018 MotoGP season at Buriram International Circuit, on the outskirts of Buriram in east of Thailand for the Thailand GP.
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 Marquez on his works Honda RC213V.
Second place was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP18, he was a tenth of a second behind Márquez at the end.
While, third was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was three tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex.
Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Luca Marini on the Kalex, he was a fifteen tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a three tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda. Second was Leopard Racing rider Lorenzo Dalla Porta on the Honda, he was a tenth of a second behind Di Giannantonio at the end. While, third was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Dennis Foggia on the KTM, he was four tenths of a second behind Di Giannantonio at the end of the race.
It was confirmed on Wednesday (3/10/18) Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Scott Redding will race in British Superbikes next season with Paul Bird Motorsport Ducati team.
Redding currently sits twenty-first in the MotoGP Standings, with a best finish of two twelfth place finishes.
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 Marquez on his works Honda RC213V.
Second place was Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP18, he was a tenth of a second behind Márquez at the end.
While, third was Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was three tenths of a second behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex.
Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Luca Marini on the Kalex, he was a fifteen tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a three tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda. Second was Leopard Racing rider Lorenzo Dalla Porta on the Honda, he was a tenth of a second behind Di Giannantonio at the end. While, third was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Dennis Foggia on the KTM, he was four tenths of a second behind Di Giannantonio at the end of the race.
It was confirmed on Wednesday (3/10/18) Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Scott Redding will race in British Superbikes next season with Paul Bird Motorsport Ducati team.
Redding currently sits twenty-first in the MotoGP Standings, with a best finish of two twelfth place finishes.
2018 WRC Round 11 recap - Wales Rally GB
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round eleven of Wales Rally GB.
Last weekend was the eleventh round of the 2018 World Rally Championship at Wales Rally GB (4th-7th October), that was won by Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his works Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Jari-Matti Latvala finished second in the works Toyota Yaris WRC. Latvala was over ten seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Toyota Yaris WRC, Lappi was thirty-five seconds behind Ogier 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
Kalle Rovanperä in his Škoda Fabia R5. Kalle Rovanperä finished in ninth place overall, he was nine minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Tom Williams in his own backed Ford Fiesta R2. Tom Williams finished in twenty-eighth place overall, he was forty-three minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Televe of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Catalunya in three weeks time.
Last weekend was the eleventh round of the 2018 World Rally Championship at Wales Rally GB (4th-7th October), that was won by Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his works Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Jari-Matti Latvala finished second in the works Toyota Yaris WRC. Latvala was over ten seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Toyota Yaris WRC, Lappi was thirty-five seconds behind Ogier 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
Kalle Rovanperä in his Škoda Fabia R5. Kalle Rovanperä finished in ninth place overall, he was nine minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Tom Williams in his own backed Ford Fiesta R2. Tom Williams finished in twenty-eighth place overall, he was forty-three minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Televe of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Catalunya in three weeks time.
2018 Japanese Grand Prix Review
Review of the seventeenth round of the 2018 F1 season at Suzuka, Suzuka City for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Overall, a dominating race weekend for Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race with team-mate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen behind him and didn't look back leading all of the laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Japanese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's ninth race win of the season.
While, Hamilton's team-mate and Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its fourth one-two finish of the season, Bottas was thirteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Verstappen was fourteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-three lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton's win in Suzuka and Sebastian Vettel only managing a sixth place finish, but the gap is now improved from fifty points to sixty-seven points in the standings with four races to go.
Lewis Hamilton could win his fifth Drivers' Championship in Austin. If Hamilton wins the race, with Vettel no higher than third in the United States Grand Prix.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now gained from fifty-three points to seventy-eight points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with four races to go.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 6 (finished sixth)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fifth)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 10 (finished fourth, fastest lap)
Max Verstappen - 9 (finished third)
Force India - 7
Sergio Pérez- 8 (finished seventh)
Esteban Ocon- 7 (finsiehd ninth)
Williams - 4
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 4 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (DNF, Engine)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 4 (Collision with Leclerc)
McLaren - 4
Fernando Alonso - 4 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 4 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 6
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (DNF, Spun off)
Next stop Circuit of the Americas, Austin in two weeks time for the United States Grand Prix.
Overall, a dominating race weekend for Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race with team-mate Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen behind him and didn't look back leading all of the laps to conclude with a race win in this seasons Japanese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's ninth race win of the season.
While, Hamilton's team-mate and Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its fourth one-two finish of the season, Bottas was thirteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Verstappen was fourteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-three lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton's win in Suzuka and Sebastian Vettel only managing a sixth place finish, but the gap is now improved from fifty points to sixty-seven points in the standings with four races to go.
Lewis Hamilton could win his fifth Drivers' Championship in Austin. If Hamilton wins the race, with Vettel no higher than third in the United States Grand Prix.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now gained from fifty-three points to seventy-eight points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with four races to go.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 6 (finished sixth)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fifth)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 10 (finished fourth, fastest lap)
Max Verstappen - 9 (finished third)
Force India - 7
Sergio Pérez- 8 (finished seventh)
Esteban Ocon- 7 (finsiehd ninth)
Williams - 4
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 4 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (DNF, Engine)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 4 (Collision with Leclerc)
McLaren - 4
Fernando Alonso - 4 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 4 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sauber - 6
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (DNF, Spun off)
Next stop Circuit of the Americas, Austin in two weeks time for the United States Grand Prix.
Thursday 4 October 2018
F1 2018 Japanese Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, Suzuka City for Honda's home race.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Lewis Hamilton for the win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and Max Verstappen third in the Red Bull. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo, Kimi Räikkönen, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Lewis Hamilton for the win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and Max Verstappen third in the Red Bull. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Daniel Ricciardo, Kimi Räikkönen, the Force India drivers, the Renault drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
Tuesday 2 October 2018
2018 World RX Round 10 Recap - World RX of the United States, Johan Kristoffersson 2018 World Rallycross Champion!
Review of Round Ten of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of the United States, at Circuit of the Americas on the outskirts of Austin, Texas, United States.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg (winning twice), Mattias Ekström, and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo R, he was four tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot Total driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot Total driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was four tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was thirteen tenths of a second Ekström in the end.
In the final race, SRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo R. That was enough for Johan Kristoffersson to be 2018 World Rallycross Drivers' Champion for his second title win. Johan Kristoffersson is now 76 points ahead of Mattias Ekström with two rounds to spare.
Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R to compete a Volkswagen one=two finish, he was six tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of Germany at Estering for Round Eleven of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg (winning twice), Mattias Ekström, and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo R, he was four tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot Total driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS Audi Sport driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot Total driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was four tenths of a second behind Ekström in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was thirteen tenths of a second Ekström in the end.
In the final race, SRX Volkswagen Sweden driver and Current World Rallycross Champion Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo R. That was enough for Johan Kristoffersson to be 2018 World Rallycross Drivers' Champion for his second title win. Johan Kristoffersson is now 76 points ahead of Mattias Ekström with two rounds to spare.
Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo R to compete a Volkswagen one=two finish, he was six tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was EKS Audi Sport driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of Germany at Estering for Round Eleven of the 2018 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
2018 WTCR Round 7 Recap - Race of China – Ningbo
Review of Round Seven of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of China – Ningbo, at Ningbo International Circuit, on the outskirts of Ningbo, East of China.
In the first race, M Racing YMR driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was four seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was six and half seconds behind Björk in the end
Meanwhile in the second race, M Racing YMR driver Yvan Muller took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Muller in the end. While third place was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was eight and half seconds behind Muller in the end
Finally in the third race, M Racing YMR driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was BRC Racing Team driver Gabriele Tarquini in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was two seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Denis Dupont in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was four seconds behind Björk in the end
Next stop Race of China – Wuhan on the Wuhan Street Circuit for Round Eight of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in a weeks time.
In the first race, M Racing YMR driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was four seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was six and half seconds behind Björk in the end
Meanwhile in the second race, M Racing YMR driver Yvan Muller took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Muller in the end. While third place was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was eight and half seconds behind Muller in the end
Finally in the third race, M Racing YMR driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was BRC Racing Team driver Gabriele Tarquini in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was two seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was Audi Sport Team Comtoyou driver Denis Dupont in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was four seconds behind Björk in the end
Next stop Race of China – Wuhan on the Wuhan Street Circuit for Round Eight of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in a weeks time.
2018 BTCC Round 10 Recap, Colin Turkington 2018 BTCC Champion!
Review of Round Ten and the final round of the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season was at Brands Hatch's Grand Prix Circuit, in Kent.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was four tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was WIX Racing with Eurotech driver Brett Smith in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win to complete a podium whitewash, he was three seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Jack Sears Trophy win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) to complete a Honda one-two finish, he was six tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was eight tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis, he finished in fourth place and was fourteenth tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end.
Finally, twenty-second place was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was thirty-seven seconds behind Cammish in the end and enough for Colin Turkington to be 2018 BTCC Drivers' Champion for his third title to beat Tom Ingram with a race to spare.
Finally in the third race, Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver and outgoing BTCC Champion Ashley Sutton took the race win in his Subaru Levorg GT. Second was Power Maxed Racing driver Josh Cook in his Vauxhall Astra, he was three hundredths of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was DUO Motorsport with HMS Racing driver Rob Austin in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta and also took Independents class win, he was eight tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by BTC Norlin Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in eighth place and was two and half seconds behind Sutton in the end.
And so, this years champions, Colin Turkington took the BTCC Drivers' Championship. BMW took the Manufacturers'/Constructors' Championship. Team BMW took the Teams' Championship. While, Tom Ingram took the Independents' Trophy. While, Speedworks Motorsport took Independent Teams' Trophy. And Dan Cammish took the Jack Sears Trophy.
That's the end of 2018 British Touring Car Championship season. Contracts to the Champions in BTCC this season. And now for the 2019 Season.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was four tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was WIX Racing with Eurotech driver Brett Smith in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win to complete a podium whitewash, he was three seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Jack Sears Trophy win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) to complete a Honda one-two finish, he was six tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was eight tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis, he finished in fourth place and was fourteenth tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end.
Finally, twenty-second place was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was thirty-seven seconds behind Cammish in the end and enough for Colin Turkington to be 2018 BTCC Drivers' Champion for his third title to beat Tom Ingram with a race to spare.
Finally in the third race, Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver and outgoing BTCC Champion Ashley Sutton took the race win in his Subaru Levorg GT. Second was Power Maxed Racing driver Josh Cook in his Vauxhall Astra, he was three hundredths of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was DUO Motorsport with HMS Racing driver Rob Austin in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta and also took Independents class win, he was eight tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by BTC Norlin Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in eighth place and was two and half seconds behind Sutton in the end.
And so, this years champions, Colin Turkington took the BTCC Drivers' Championship. BMW took the Manufacturers'/Constructors' Championship. Team BMW took the Teams' Championship. While, Tom Ingram took the Independents' Trophy. While, Speedworks Motorsport took Independent Teams' Trophy. And Dan Cammish took the Jack Sears Trophy.
That's the end of 2018 British Touring Car Championship season. Contracts to the Champions in BTCC this season. And now for the 2019 Season.
Monday 1 October 2018
2018 Russian Grand Prix Review
Review of the sixteenth round of the 2018 F1 season at Sochi Autodrom, in Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix.
The race itself was a good race to watch, Valtteri Bottas on pole for the Russian Grand Prix. Bottas took the lead ahead of Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel at the start. When the leaders pitted for tyres at lap 19, Max Verstappen took the lead till lap 42.
While Verstappen was leading, on lap 25 Mercedes opted for team orders and asked Valtteri Bottas let Lewis Hamilton through for second place, some people felt it was wrong in my opinion it was right with six rounds of the season to go, Hamilton is fighting for the World Drivers Championship against Vettel, Bottas is not at this stage letting him through was logical and didn't embarrassed the sport either.
When Verstappen pitted for tyres at lap 42, Hamilton took the lead and never looked back to conclude with a race win at this seasons Russian Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's eighth race win of the season.
While, Hamilton's team-mate and Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, Bottas was two and half seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was seven seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-three lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton's win in Sochi and Sebastian Vettel only managing a third place finish, but the gap is now improved from forty points to fifty points in the standings with five races to go.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now gained from thirty-seven points to fifty-three points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with five races to go.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished second; fastest lap)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fourth)
Red Bull Racing - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished sixth)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished fifth)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Williams - 3
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 3 (finished eighteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 4
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 3 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Toro Rosso - 4
Pierre Gasly - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Brendon Hartley - 4 (DNF, Brakes)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
McLaren - 4
Fernando Alonso - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 3 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 10 (finished seventh)
Next stop Suzuka Circuit in a weeks time for the Japanese Grand Prix.
The race itself was a good race to watch, Valtteri Bottas on pole for the Russian Grand Prix. Bottas took the lead ahead of Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel at the start. When the leaders pitted for tyres at lap 19, Max Verstappen took the lead till lap 42.
While Verstappen was leading, on lap 25 Mercedes opted for team orders and asked Valtteri Bottas let Lewis Hamilton through for second place, some people felt it was wrong in my opinion it was right with six rounds of the season to go, Hamilton is fighting for the World Drivers Championship against Vettel, Bottas is not at this stage letting him through was logical and didn't embarrassed the sport either.
When Verstappen pitted for tyres at lap 42, Hamilton took the lead and never looked back to conclude with a race win at this seasons Russian Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's eighth race win of the season.
While, Hamilton's team-mate and Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, Bottas was two and half seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was seven seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-three lap race.
With Lewis Hamilton's win in Sochi and Sebastian Vettel only managing a third place finish, but the gap is now improved from forty points to fifty points in the standings with five races to go.
While Mercedes still leads F1 Constructors' Standings, the gap is now gained from thirty-seven points to fifty-three points for Ferrari who are second in the Constructors' Standings with five races to go.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished second; fastest lap)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished fourth)
Red Bull Racing - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished sixth)
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished fifth)
Force India - 6
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Williams - 3
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 3 (finished eighteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 4
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 3 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Toro Rosso - 4
Pierre Gasly - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Brendon Hartley - 4 (DNF, Brakes)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
McLaren - 4
Fernando Alonso - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 3 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 10 (finished seventh)
Next stop Suzuka Circuit in a weeks time for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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