Review of Round Two of the 2019 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 all won by Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by Team Hansen MJP driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Hyundai i20, he was two seconds behind Hansen in the end. While, third was GCK Academy driver Cyril Raymond in his Renault Clio R.S., he was five seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was two and half seconds behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Team STARD driver Jānis Baumanis in his Ford Fiesta, he was five seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the final race, Team Hansen MJP driver Timmy Hansen took the race win in his Peugeot 208. Second was Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was three seconds behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Audi S1, he was three and half seconds behind Hansen in the end.
Next stop World RX of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for Round Three of the 2019 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
Tuesday 30 April 2019
2019 WTCR Round 2 Recap - Race of Hungary
Review of Round Two of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of Hungary, at Hungaroring, on the outskirts of Budapest.
In the first race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Yvan Muller in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was five tenths of a second behind Girolami 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 nine tenths of a second behind Girolami in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Audi Sport Team Leopard Racing driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Girolami in the end. While third place was PWR Racing driver Daniel Haglöf in his CUPRA León TCR, he was three and half seconds behind Girolami in the end.
Finally in the third race, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver and Current WTCR Champion Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver Norbert Michelisz in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was seven tenths of a second behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Cyan Performance Lynk & Co driver Yann Ehrlacher in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Tarquini in the end.
Next stop Race of Slovakia at the Automotodróm Slovakia Ring for Round Three of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season in two weeks time.
In the first race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Yvan Muller in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was five tenths of a second behind Girolami 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 nine tenths of a second behind Girolami in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Audi Sport Team Leopard Racing driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Girolami in the end. While third place was PWR Racing driver Daniel Haglöf in his CUPRA León TCR, he was three and half seconds behind Girolami in the end.
Finally in the third race, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver and Current WTCR Champion Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver Norbert Michelisz in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was seven tenths of a second behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Cyan Performance Lynk & Co driver Yann Ehrlacher in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Tarquini in the end.
Next stop Race of Slovakia at the Automotodróm Slovakia Ring for Round Three of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season in two weeks time.
2019 BTCC Round 2 Recap
Review of Round Two of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season was at Donington Park's National Circuit, in Leicestershire.
In the first race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was two seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport and also took Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) win, he was six and half seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by BTC Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in seventh place and was ten seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was two seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was two and half seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he finished in fourth place and was three seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in fifth place and was three seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Finally in the third race, Team Toyota GB with Ginsters driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Corolla GT. Second was Sterling Insurance with Power Maxed Racing driver Rob Collard in his Vauxhall Astra, he was four tenths of a second behind Ingram in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Independents class win, he was five seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in fourth place and was ten seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Three of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the first race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was two seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport and also took Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) win, he was six and half seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by BTC Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in seventh place and was ten seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was two seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was two and half seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he finished in fourth place and was three seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in fifth place and was three seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Finally in the third race, Team Toyota GB with Ginsters driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Corolla GT. Second was Sterling Insurance with Power Maxed Racing driver Rob Collard in his Vauxhall Astra, he was four tenths of a second behind Ingram in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Chris Smiley in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Independents class win, he was five seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in fourth place and was ten seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Three of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Monday 29 April 2019
2019 WRC Round 5 recap - Rally Argentina
Recap of the last round of WRC from this weekends Round five of Rally Argentina.
Last weekend was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally Argentina (25th-28th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Andreas Mikkelsen finished second in the works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. Mikkelsen was forty-eight seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in the works Citroën C3 WRC. Ogier was sixty-five seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 Pro class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by Citroën Total driver Mads Østberg in his Citroën C3 R5. Mads Østberg finished in ninth place overall, he was fourteen and half minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-2 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Pedro Heller in his own backed Ford Fiesta R5. Pedro Heller finished in tenth place overall, he was twenty minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2019 WRC season for Rally Chile in two weeks time.
Last weekend was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally Argentina (25th-28th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Andreas Mikkelsen finished second in the works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. Mikkelsen was forty-eight seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in the works Citroën C3 WRC. Ogier was sixty-five seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 Pro class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by Citroën Total driver Mads Østberg in his Citroën C3 R5. Mads Østberg finished in ninth place overall, he was fourteen and half minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-2 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Pedro Heller in his own backed Ford Fiesta R5. Pedro Heller finished in tenth place overall, he was twenty minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2019 WRC season for Rally Chile in two weeks time.
2018/19 Formula E - Paris ePrix - Round 8 Recap
Review of Round Eight of the 2018-19 Formula E season held at the Paris Street Circuit in Paris, France.
The race was won by Envision Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns in his Spark-Audi. Second was DS Techeetah Formula E Team driver and André Lotterer in his Spark-Citroën, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Frijns in the end. Meanwhile, third was Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler driver Daniel Abt in his Spark-Audi, he was three seconds behind Frijns in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2018-19 Formula E season at Circuit de Monaco in Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in two weeks time.
The race was won by Envision Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns in his Spark-Audi. Second was DS Techeetah Formula E Team driver and André Lotterer in his Spark-Citroën, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Frijns in the end. Meanwhile, third was Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler driver Daniel Abt in his Spark-Audi, he was three seconds behind Frijns in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2018-19 Formula E season at Circuit de Monaco in Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in two weeks time.
2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review
Review of the fourth round of the 2019 F1 season at Baku City Circuit in the the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The race itself was a good race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix. Unlike the first three rounds this season where the pole sitter didn't win the Grand Prix, the pole sitter in this Grand Prix won the Grand Prix this season. Bottas controlled it. Bottas took the lead at the start with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel behind him and didn't look back leading most of the laps, despite a Lewis Hamilton late charge in the end, it was Valtteri Bottas win too win this seasons Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Valtteri Bottas's second race win of the season.
While, Bottas's team-mate Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its fourth one-two finish of the season, Hamilton was fifteen tenths of a second behind Bottas at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was twelve seconds behind Bottas at the end of the fifty-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second)
Valtteri Bottas - 10 (pole, race win)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 7 (DNF, Transmission)
Renault - 4
Daniel Ricciardo - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Kvyat)
Nico Hülkenberg - 4 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished seventh)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished eighth)
Racing Point - 8
Sergio Pérez- 9 (finished sixth)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished ninth)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Kimi Räikkönen - 9 (finished tenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Daniil Kvyat - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Ricciardo)
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 4 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in two weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
The race itself was a good race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix. Unlike the first three rounds this season where the pole sitter didn't win the Grand Prix, the pole sitter in this Grand Prix won the Grand Prix this season. Bottas controlled it. Bottas took the lead at the start with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel behind him and didn't look back leading most of the laps, despite a Lewis Hamilton late charge in the end, it was Valtteri Bottas win too win this seasons Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Valtteri Bottas's second race win of the season.
While, Bottas's team-mate Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its fourth one-two finish of the season, Hamilton was fifteen tenths of a second behind Bottas at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was twelve seconds behind Bottas at the end of the fifty-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second)
Valtteri Bottas - 10 (pole, race win)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 7 (DNF, Transmission)
Renault - 4
Daniel Ricciardo - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Kvyat)
Nico Hülkenberg - 4 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished seventh)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished eighth)
Racing Point - 8
Sergio Pérez- 9 (finished sixth)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished ninth)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Kimi Räikkönen - 9 (finished tenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Daniil Kvyat - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Ricciardo)
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 4 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in two weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
25 years on, Remembering Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger
This Tuesday coming up (30/4/19) and Wednesday (1/5/19) it will be 25 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 59 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.
Thursday 25 April 2019
F1 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit in the the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Charles Leclerc for the race win in the Ferrari, Valtteri Bottas second in the Mercedes, and third place for Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Räikkönen, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Charles Leclerc for the race win in the Ferrari, Valtteri Bottas second in the Mercedes, and third place for Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Räikkönen, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
Wednesday 17 April 2019
Round Three Recap of the 2019 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Review of Round Three of the 2019 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach Street Circuit.
Mustang Sampling Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of João Barbosa and Filipe Albuquerque in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 5.5 L V8. While Acura Team Penske finished in second place in their Acura ARX-05, Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6; the team of Hélio Castroneves and Ricky Taylor; they were seven tenths of a second behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Acura Team Penske finished third in their Acura ARX-05, Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6; the team of Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya; they were two seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Porsche GT Team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in eighth place overall in their Porsche 911 RSR; with the drivers of Earl Bamber
and Laurens Vanthoor; they were a lap behind the leaders.
While both LMP2 Class and GT Daytona Class did not participate for this race.
Next Stop Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in three weeks time for round four of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Mustang Sampling Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of João Barbosa and Filipe Albuquerque in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 5.5 L V8. While Acura Team Penske finished in second place in their Acura ARX-05, Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6; the team of Hélio Castroneves and Ricky Taylor; they were seven tenths of a second behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Acura Team Penske finished third in their Acura ARX-05, Acura AR35TT 3.5 L Turbo V6; the team of Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya; they were two seconds behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Porsche GT Team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in eighth place overall in their Porsche 911 RSR; with the drivers of Earl Bamber
and Laurens Vanthoor; they were a lap behind the leaders.
While both LMP2 Class and GT Daytona Class did not participate for this race.
Next Stop Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in three weeks time for round four of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
2019 USA MotoGP Review
Review of the third round of the 2019 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 Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR.
Second was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was half a second behind Rins at the end. While, third was Pramac Racing rider Jack Miller on his Ducati Desmosedici GP19, he was eight seconds behind Rins at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Dynavolt Intact GP rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex. Second was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Marcel Schrötter on the Kalex, he was only two and half seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race. While, third was +Ego Speed Up rider Jorge Navarro on the Speed Up, he was four seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sterilgarda Max Racing Team rider Arón Canet on the KTM. Second was Bester Capital Dubai rider Jaume Masiá on the KTM, he was nine tenths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race. While, third was Bester Capital Dubai rider Andrea Migno on the KTM, he was a second behind Canet at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR.
Second was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was half a second behind Rins at the end. While, third was Pramac Racing rider Jack Miller on his Ducati Desmosedici GP19, he was eight seconds behind Rins at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Dynavolt Intact GP rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex. Second was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Marcel Schrötter on the Kalex, he was only two and half seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race. While, third was +Ego Speed Up rider Jorge Navarro on the Speed Up, he was four seconds behind Lüthi at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sterilgarda Max Racing Team rider Arón Canet on the KTM. Second was Bester Capital Dubai rider Jaume Masiá on the KTM, he was nine tenths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race. While, third was Bester Capital Dubai rider Andrea Migno on the KTM, he was a second behind Canet at the end of the race.
2018/19 Formula E - Rome ePrix - Round 7 Recap
Review of Round Seven of the 2018-19 Formula E season held at the Circuto Cittadino dell'EUR in Rome, Italy.
The race was won by Panasonic Jaguar Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was DS Techeetah Formula E Team driver and André Lotterer in his Spark-Citroën, he was a second behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was HWA Racelab driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark–Venturi, he was six seconds behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Eight of the 2018-19 Formula E season at the Paris Street Circuit for the Paris ePrix in two weeks time.
The race was won by Panasonic Jaguar Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was DS Techeetah Formula E Team driver and André Lotterer in his Spark-Citroën, he was a second behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was HWA Racelab driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark–Venturi, he was six seconds behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Eight of the 2018-19 Formula E season at the Paris Street Circuit for the Paris ePrix in two weeks time.
Monday 15 April 2019
2019 Chinese Grand Prix Review, Race 1000
Review of the third round of the 2019 F1 season at the Shanghai International Circuit, on the outskirts of Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix for Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix since the first one back in 1950.
The race itself was a good race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix. However, it was the other Mercedes driver Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a lighting of a start and never looked; lead all the laps to win this seasons Chinese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's second race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, Bottas was six seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was fourteen 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 - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished second)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished fifth)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished sixth, fastest lap)
Renault - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 9 (finished seventh, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 6
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Lando Norris - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Kvyat)
Racing Point - 6
Sergio Pérez- 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 6
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished ninth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Daniil Kvyat - 4 (DNF, Collision damage with Norris)
Alexander Albon - 9 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Next stop Baku, Azerbaijan for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in two weeks time.
The race itself was a good race to watch. Valtteri Bottas was on pole for the Chinese Grand Prix. However, it was the other Mercedes driver Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton had a lighting of a start and never looked; lead all the laps to win this seasons Chinese Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's second race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its third one-two finish of the season, Bottas was six seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Vettel was fourteen 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 - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished second)
Ferrari - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished third)
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished fifth)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished sixth, fastest lap)
Renault - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 9 (finished seventh, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 6
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Lando Norris - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Kvyat)
Racing Point - 6
Sergio Pérez- 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 6
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (finished ninth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 6
Daniil Kvyat - 4 (DNF, Collision damage with Norris)
Alexander Albon - 9 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Next stop Baku, Azerbaijan for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Thursday 11 April 2019
2019 Chinese Grand Prix Predictions, Race 1000
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, on the outskirts of Shanghai for Formula 1's 1000th Grand Prix since the first one back in 1950.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Charles Leclerc for the race win in the Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel second in the other Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton third in the Mercedes. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Räikkönen, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Charles Leclerc for the race win in the Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel second in the other Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton third in the Mercedes. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Räikkönen, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
Wednesday 10 April 2019
2019 World RX Round 1 Recap - World RX of Abu Dhabi
Review of Round One of the 2019 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Marina Circuit on the outskirts of , Abu Dhabi.
In the four Heats, those were won by Timmy Hansen (winning twice) and Kevin Hansen (winning twice).
In the first semi-final that was won by Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport driver Timo Scheider in his SEAT Ibiza, he was a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Liam Doran in his Audi S1, he was five seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Hyundai i20. Second was Team STARD driver Jānis Baumanis in his Ford Fiesta, he was two and half seconds behind Grönholm in the end. While, third was EKS Sport driver Krisztián Szabó in his Audi S1, he was three seconds behind Grönholm in the end.
In the final race, Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen took the race win in his Peugeot 208. Second was GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Hyundai i20, he was half a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Liam Doran in his Audi S1, he was a second behind Hansen in the end.
Next stop World RX of Barcelona - Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round Two of the 2019 World Rallycross Championship season in three weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Timmy Hansen (winning twice) and Kevin Hansen (winning twice).
In the first semi-final that was won by Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport driver Timo Scheider in his SEAT Ibiza, he was a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Liam Doran in his Audi S1, he was five seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Hyundai i20. Second was Team STARD driver Jānis Baumanis in his Ford Fiesta, he was two and half seconds behind Grönholm in the end. While, third was EKS Sport driver Krisztián Szabó in his Audi S1, he was three seconds behind Grönholm in the end.
In the final race, Team Hansen MJP driver Kevin Hansen took the race win in his Peugeot 208. Second was GRX Taneco Team driver Niclas Grönholm in his Hyundai i20, he was half a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was Monster Energy RX Cartel driver Liam Doran in his Audi S1, he was a second behind Hansen in the end.
Next stop World RX of Barcelona - Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for Round Two of the 2019 World Rallycross Championship season in three weeks time.
2019 WTCR Round 1 Recap - Race of Morocco
Review of Round One of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of Morocco, on the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan in Marrakech, Morocco.
In the first race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Thed Björk in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was six tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end. While third place was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was two seconds behind Guerrieri in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver and Current WTCR Champion Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was Leopard Racing Team Audi Sport driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was three seconds behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Cyan Performance Lynk & Co driver Yann Ehrlacher in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was four seconds behind Tarquini in the end.
Finally in the third race, Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR. Second was Comtoyou Team Audi Sport driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was seven tenths of a seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was PWR Racing driver Mikel Azcona in his CUPRA León TCR, he was three seconds behind Björk in the end.
Next stop Race of Hungary at the Hungaroring for Round Two of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
In the first race, ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Esteban Guerrieri took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8). Second was Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Thed Björk in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was six tenths of a second behind Guerrieri in the end. While third place was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Néstor Girolami in his Honda Civic Type R TCR (FK8), he was two seconds behind Guerrieri in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver and Current WTCR Champion Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was Leopard Racing Team Audi Sport driver Jean-Karl Vernay in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was three seconds behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Cyan Performance Lynk & Co driver Yann Ehrlacher in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR, he was four seconds behind Tarquini in the end.
Finally in the third race, Cyan Racing Lynk & Co driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Lynk & Co 03 TCR. Second was Comtoyou Team Audi Sport driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was seven tenths of a seconds behind Björk in the end. While third place was PWR Racing driver Mikel Azcona in his CUPRA León TCR, he was three seconds behind Björk in the end.
Next stop Race of Hungary at the Hungaroring for Round Two of the 2019 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
2019 BTCC Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season was at Brands Hatch's Indy Circuit, in Kent.
In the first race, BTC Racing driver Josh Cook took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Independents class win. Second was TradePriceCars.com driver Jake Hill in his Audi S3 Saloon, he was three seconds behind Cook in the end. While third place was Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he was four seconds behind Cook in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by GKR Scaffolding with Autobrite Direct driver Bobby Thompson in his Volkswagen CC, he finished in sixth place and was thirteen seconds behind Cook in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was nine and half seconds behind Andrew Jordan in the end. While third place was Mac Tools with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win, he was ten seconds behind Andrew Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in eighth place and was thirteen seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Finally in the third race, Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win and the Jack Sears Trophy as-well. Second was Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he was three seconds behind Butcher in the end. While third place was Team Parker Racing driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was six seconds behind Butcher in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the first race, BTC Racing driver Josh Cook took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8) and also took Independents class win. Second was TradePriceCars.com driver Jake Hill in his Audi S3 Saloon, he was three seconds behind Cook in the end. While third place was Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he was four seconds behind Cook in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by GKR Scaffolding with Autobrite Direct driver Bobby Thompson in his Volkswagen CC, he finished in sixth place and was thirteen seconds behind Cook in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was nine and half seconds behind Andrew Jordan in the end. While third place was Mac Tools with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win, he was ten seconds behind Andrew Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in eighth place and was thirteen seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Finally in the third race, Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance driver Rory Butcher took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win and the Jack Sears Trophy as-well. Second was Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher driver Tom Chilton in his Ford Focus RS, he was three seconds behind Butcher in the end. While third place was Team Parker Racing driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was six seconds behind Butcher in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2019 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Monday 1 April 2019
2019 Argentina MotoGP Review
Review of the second round of the 2018 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 was won by Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V.
Second was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was ten seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Mission Winnow Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP19, he was ten and half seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Flexbox HP40 rider Lorenzo Baldassarri on the Kalex. Second was ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team rider Remy Gardner on the Kalex, he was only twelve tenths of a second behind Baldassarri at the end of the race. While, third was EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Álex Márquez on the Kalex, he was two seconds behind Baldassarri at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Bester Capital Dubai rider Jaume Masiá on the KTM. Second was CIP Green Power rider Darryn Binder on the KTM, he was a tenth of a second behind Masiá at the end of the race. While, third was Snipers Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Honda, he was three tenths of a second behind Masiá 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 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was ten seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Mission Winnow Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP19, he was ten and half seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Flexbox HP40 rider Lorenzo Baldassarri on the Kalex. Second was ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team rider Remy Gardner on the Kalex, he was only twelve tenths of a second behind Baldassarri at the end of the race. While, third was EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Álex Márquez on the Kalex, he was two seconds behind Baldassarri at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Bester Capital Dubai rider Jaume Masiá on the KTM. Second was CIP Green Power rider Darryn Binder on the KTM, he was a tenth of a second behind Masiá at the end of the race. While, third was Snipers Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Honda, he was three tenths of a second behind Masiá at the end of the race.
2019 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 (28th – 31st March) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in the works Citroën C3 WRC. Ogier was forty seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in his works works Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was sixty-six seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 Pro class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by M-Sport Ford WRT driver Łukasz Pieniążek in his Ford Fiesta R5. Łukasz Pieniążek finished in twenty-fifth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-2 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Fabio Andolfi in his own backed Škoda Fabia R5. Fabio Andolfi finished in eleventh place overall, he was eleven minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in Junior-WRC class (Competing in identical one-litre Ford Fiesta R2s built and maintained by M-Sport) that was won by Julius Tannert. Julius Tannert finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2019 WRC season for Rally Argentina in four weeks time.
Last weekends was the fourth round of the World Rally Championship at the Tour de Corse - Rallye de France (28th – 31st March) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier finished second in the works Citroën C3 WRC. Ogier was forty seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in his works works Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was sixty-six seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 Pro class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by M-Sport Ford WRT driver Łukasz Pieniążek in his Ford Fiesta R5. Łukasz Pieniążek finished in twenty-fifth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-2 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Fabio Andolfi in his own backed Škoda Fabia R5. Fabio Andolfi finished in eleventh place overall, he was eleven minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in Junior-WRC class (Competing in identical one-litre Ford Fiesta R2s built and maintained by M-Sport) that was won by Julius Tannert. Julius Tannert finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2019 WRC season for Rally Argentina in four weeks time.
2019 Bahrain Grand Prix Review
Review of the second round of the 2019 F1 season at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. Charles Leclerc was on pole for Sunday's race, lost out to the lead to team-mate Sebastian Vettel at the start of the race. Leclerc retook the lead from team-mate Vettel from an impressive overtake. Leclerc stayed in the lead looking to win his first ever Grand Prix, until lap 46 when Leclerc's MGU-H, a key part of the engine's hybrid system had failed on him. By lap 48, Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton cached up-to Leclerc, took the lead and stayed there to the end to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Hamilton's first race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its second one-two finish of the season, Bottas was three seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished in third place in the Ferrari for Leclerc first Grand Prix podium in Formula 1, Leclerc was six seconds behind Hamilton.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished fifth)
Charles Leclerc - 10 (pole, finished third, fastest lap)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished eighth)
Renault - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Engine)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 5 (DNF, Collision damage from Stroll)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (DNF, Gearbox)
Lando Norris - 10 (finished sixth)
Racing Point - 5
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished tenth)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished seventh)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 6 (finished eleventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Alexander Albon - 9 (finished ninth)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. Charles Leclerc was on pole for Sunday's race, lost out to the lead to team-mate Sebastian Vettel at the start of the race. Leclerc retook the lead from team-mate Vettel from an impressive overtake. Leclerc stayed in the lead looking to win his first ever Grand Prix, until lap 46 when Leclerc's MGU-H, a key part of the engine's hybrid system had failed on him. By lap 48, Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton cached up-to Leclerc, took the lead and stayed there to the end to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Hamilton's first race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the other Mercedes to give the team its second one-two finish of the season, Bottas was three seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished in third place in the Ferrari for Leclerc first Grand Prix podium in Formula 1, Leclerc was six seconds behind Hamilton.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished fifth)
Charles Leclerc - 10 (pole, finished third, fastest lap)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished fourth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished eighth)
Renault - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Engine)
Haas - 5
Romain Grosjean - 5 (DNF, Collision damage from Stroll)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
McLaren - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (DNF, Gearbox)
Lando Norris - 10 (finished sixth)
Racing Point - 5
Sergio Pérez- 6 (finished tenth)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished seventh)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 6 (finished eleventh)
Toro Rosso - 7
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Alexander Albon - 9 (finished ninth)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Robert Kubica - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix in two weeks time.
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