Review of Round Three of the 2021 Extreme E Championship season was the Arctic X-Prix at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
In Qualifying, Team X44 lead qualifying with the team of Sébastien Loeb and Cristina Gutiérrez.
In the first Semi-Final race that was won by Team X44 with the team of Sébastien Loeb and Cristina Gutiérrez. Second was Acciona/Sainz XE Team with the team of Carlos Sainz and Laia Sanz, they were seven tenths of a second behind the leaders in the end. While, third was Veloce Racing with the team of Emma Gilmour and Stéphane Sarrazin, they were three seconds behind the leaders in the end.
In the second Semi-Final race that was won by Andretti United Extreme E with the team of Timmy Hansen and Catie Munnings. Second was Rosberg X Racing with the team of Johan Kristoffersson and Molly Taylor, they were eleven seconds behind the leaders in the end. While, third was Abt Cupra XE with the team of Mattias Ekström and Jutta Kleinschmidt, they were fifty-four seconds behind the leaders in the end.
In the Crazy Race that was won by JBXE with the team of Kevin Hansen and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky. Second was Hispano-Suiza Xite Energy Team with the team of Oliver Bennett and Christine Giampaoli Zonca, they were a lap behind the leaders in the end.
In the Final race, Andretti United Extreme E took the race win with the team of Timmy Hansen and Catie Munnings. Second was JBXE with the team of Kevin Hansen and Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky, they were four seconds behind the leaders in the end. While, third was Acciona/Sainz XE Team with the team of Carlos Sainz and Laia Sanz, they were twenty-three seconds behind the leaders in the end.
Next stop Island X-Prix at Sardinia, Italy for Round Four of the 2021 Extreme E Championship season in eight weeks time.
Tuesday 31 August 2021
2021 BTCC Round 6 Recap
Review of Round Six of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season returns to Thruxton, in Hampshire.
In the first race, BTC Racing driver Josh Cook took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win. Second was MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Jake Hill in his Ford Focus ST, he was thirteen tenth of a second behind Cook in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was four seconds behind 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 Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in sixth place and was nine seconds behind Cook in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Laser Tools Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win. Second was BTC Racing driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R, he was nine tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was four and half seconds behind behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Excelr8 with TradePriceCars.com driver Jack Butel in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he finished in fifteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport and also took Independents class win. Second was BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was three tenths of a second behind Morgan in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R, he was eight tenths of a second behind behind Morgan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in fourteenth place and was seven seconds behind Morgan in the end.
Next stop Croft for Round Seven of the 2021 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 and also took Independents class win. Second was MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Jake Hill in his Ford Focus ST, he was thirteen tenth of a second behind Cook in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was four seconds behind 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 Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in sixth place and was nine seconds behind Cook in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Laser Tools Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win. Second was BTC Racing driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R, he was nine tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was four and half seconds behind behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Excelr8 with TradePriceCars.com driver Jack Butel in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he finished in fifteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport and also took Independents class win. Second was BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was three tenths of a second behind Morgan in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R, he was eight tenths of a second behind behind Morgan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in fourteenth place and was seven seconds behind Morgan in the end.
Next stop Croft for Round Seven of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Celebrating Life Anthoine Hubert, two years on
Its been two years today that Anthoine Hubert has past away from us, Hubert was involved in a serious crash with Juan Manuel Correa on Lap 3 of the Formula 2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, where Hubert died from his injuries.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Anthoine Hubert.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Anthoine Hubert.
Monday 30 August 2021
2021 UK MotoGP Review
Review of the twelfth round of the 2021 MotoGP season at Silverstone, on the outskirts of Northampton, UK.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was three seconds behind Quartararo at the end. While, third was Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Aleix Espargaró on his works Aprilia RS-GP, he was four seconds behind Quartararo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Remy Gardner on the Kalex.
Second was SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on the Kalex, he was half a second behind Gardner at the end of the race. While, third was Lightech Speed Up rider Jorge Navarro on the Boscoscuro, he was two seconds behind Gardner 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 Romano Fenati on the Husqvarna. Second was Avintia VR46 Academy rider Niccolò Antonelli on the KTM, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Fenati at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Dennis Foggia on the Honda, he was two seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was three seconds behind Quartararo at the end. While, third was Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Aleix Espargaró on his works Aprilia RS-GP, he was four seconds behind Quartararo at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Remy Gardner on the Kalex.
Second was SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on the Kalex, he was half a second behind Gardner at the end of the race. While, third was Lightech Speed Up rider Jorge Navarro on the Boscoscuro, he was two seconds behind Gardner 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 Romano Fenati on the Husqvarna. Second was Avintia VR46 Academy rider Niccolò Antonelli on the KTM, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Fenati at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Dennis Foggia on the Honda, he was two seconds behind Fenati at the end of the race.
2021 Belgian Grand Prix Review?
Review of the twelfth round of the 2021 F1 season at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, east of Belgium, for the Belgian Grand Prix.
The race was won in qualifying. Max Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race. However, the race was heavily affected by heavy rain, which initially saw the start delayed by 25 minutes. After two formation laps behind the safety car, the race start was suspended and red-flagged due to poor conditions and lack of visibility. A nearly three-hour delay followed, before the race was resumed. After a further three laps, the race was red-flagged again. It was not restarted, becoming the shortest race in Formula 1 history and the sixth race to award half-points to give Max Verstappen his sixth race win of the season.
Was that a Grand Prix? NO! there was no racing at all. I understand why the race was delayed because of the poor conditions and lack of visibility, that's not the problem, look at Lando Norris heavy crash going up-hill at Eau Rouge in qualifying, thankfully no other car was near to him when crashing.
I don't understand why the Grand Prix wasn't postponed till Monday lunchtime with dryer conditions and with the next Grand Prix 300 miles away was it not possible to race on Monday, Indy Car and Nascar do it all the time if the races are wet on a Sunday on a oval. That race cheated the fans out, even Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton called it "a farce". Whatever way you call it the sport embarrassed itself with that Grand Prix.
While, George Russell finished in second place in the Williams, Russell was two seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was three seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished twelfth)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 3 (finished nineteenth)
McLaren - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished fourth)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished fourteenth)
Aston Martin - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished fifth)
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished twentieth)
Alpine - 6
Fernando Alonso - 6 (finished eleventh)
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished seventh)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished eighth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth)
AlphaTauri - 6
Pierre Gasly - 8 (finished sixth)
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Kimi Räikkönen - 4 (finished eighteenth)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Haas - 5
Mick Schumacher - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Nikita Mazepin - 6 (finished seventeenth, fastest lap)
Williams - 9
George Russell - 10 (finished second)
Nicholas Latifi - 9 (finished ninth)
Next stop Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix in a weeks time.
The race was won in qualifying. Max Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race. However, the race was heavily affected by heavy rain, which initially saw the start delayed by 25 minutes. After two formation laps behind the safety car, the race start was suspended and red-flagged due to poor conditions and lack of visibility. A nearly three-hour delay followed, before the race was resumed. After a further three laps, the race was red-flagged again. It was not restarted, becoming the shortest race in Formula 1 history and the sixth race to award half-points to give Max Verstappen his sixth race win of the season.
Was that a Grand Prix? NO! there was no racing at all. I understand why the race was delayed because of the poor conditions and lack of visibility, that's not the problem, look at Lando Norris heavy crash going up-hill at Eau Rouge in qualifying, thankfully no other car was near to him when crashing.
I don't understand why the Grand Prix wasn't postponed till Monday lunchtime with dryer conditions and with the next Grand Prix 300 miles away was it not possible to race on Monday, Indy Car and Nascar do it all the time if the races are wet on a Sunday on a oval. That race cheated the fans out, even Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton called it "a farce". Whatever way you call it the sport embarrassed itself with that Grand Prix.
While, George Russell finished in second place in the Williams, Russell was two seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was three seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished twelfth)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 3 (finished nineteenth)
McLaren - 8
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished fourth)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished fourteenth)
Aston Martin - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished fifth)
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished twentieth)
Alpine - 6
Fernando Alonso - 6 (finished eleventh)
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished seventh)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished eighth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth)
AlphaTauri - 6
Pierre Gasly - 8 (finished sixth)
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Kimi Räikkönen - 4 (finished eighteenth)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Haas - 5
Mick Schumacher - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Nikita Mazepin - 6 (finished seventeenth, fastest lap)
Williams - 9
George Russell - 10 (finished second)
Nicholas Latifi - 9 (finished ninth)
Next stop Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Saturday 28 August 2021
Confirmed: Red Bull Racing retains Sergio Pérez till 2022
It was confirmed yesterday (27/8/21) that Red Bull Racing will retain Sergio Pérez for next season alongside Max Verstappen.
Pérez replaced Alexander Albon this season, who was struggling as Verstappen's team-mate last season, Pérez currently sits fifth place in the Drivers' standings, best finish of a Grand Prix win at Baku back in June.
Overall, a very good decision from Red Bull to keep Sergio Pérez for next season. Pérez done the job what he needed to do at Red Bull, been much faster than Albon when he had the drive last season. Which makes Red Bull Racing line-up a very strong one going into 2022.
Pérez replaced Alexander Albon this season, who was struggling as Verstappen's team-mate last season, Pérez currently sits fifth place in the Drivers' standings, best finish of a Grand Prix win at Baku back in June.
Overall, a very good decision from Red Bull to keep Sergio Pérez for next season. Pérez done the job what he needed to do at Red Bull, been much faster than Albon when he had the drive last season. Which makes Red Bull Racing line-up a very strong one going into 2022.
Thursday 26 August 2021
F1 2021 Belgian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Spa.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the McLaren drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, the Alpine drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and Pierre Gasly as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the McLaren drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, the Alpine drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and Pierre Gasly as-well for a podium place.
Wednesday 25 August 2021
Cadillac announces Le Mans return
It was announced on Tuesday (24/8/21) that Cadillac it will return to all new Hypercars/LMDh class that will replace LMP1 class in 2023 with a full-factory assault on the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.
Though the manufacturer has had a sporadic involvement in sportscar racing in recent times, this announcement will see it go head-to-head with factory rivals Peugeot, Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari and BMW, and with privateers Glickenhaus and ByKolles also set to join in the growing Hypercars category of Le Mans and WEC when the cars will introduce at the start of the 2021 WEC season.
Cadillac has previous experience racing at Le Mans, Cadillac's last Le Mans outing as a manufacturer came in 2002.
Overall, it will be a very tough challenge ahead for Cadillac in 2023, challenging the likes of rivals Peugeot, Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari and BMW in technology and imagination.
Though the manufacturer has had a sporadic involvement in sportscar racing in recent times, this announcement will see it go head-to-head with factory rivals Peugeot, Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari and BMW, and with privateers Glickenhaus and ByKolles also set to join in the growing Hypercars category of Le Mans and WEC when the cars will introduce at the start of the 2021 WEC season.
Cadillac has previous experience racing at Le Mans, Cadillac's last Le Mans outing as a manufacturer came in 2002.
Overall, it will be a very tough challenge ahead for Cadillac in 2023, challenging the likes of rivals Peugeot, Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Ferrari and BMW in technology and imagination.
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Celebrating Life Justin Wilson, six years on
Its been six years today that Justin Wilson has past away from us, Wilson suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident at the Pocono Raceway at the penultimate round of the Indy Car Series championship, which caused his death the following day. Wilson was struck in the head by large debris from the crash from another driver car.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget Justin Wilson.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget Justin Wilson.
Monday 23 August 2021
2021 24 Hours of Le Mans Review, Toyota wins again for a fourth time
As the title says above a 24 Hours of Le Mans Review of the race. Round Four of the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship at Le Mans. And this years 24 hours of Le Mans race will be remembered for the race for Toyota winning their fourth outright win at Le Mans.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the Hypercar class too of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6 and managed to do 371 laps altogether in a wet to dry and warm conditions to win this years 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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 Brendon Hartley in their Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley; they were two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Alpine Elf Matmut to complete the podium, with the team of Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Matthieu Vaxivière in their Alpine A480, 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), Team WRT of Robin Frijns, Ferdinand von Habsburg and Charles Milesi in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in sixth place overall and they were eight laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of James Calado, Côme Ledogar and Alessandro Pier Guidi won in their Ferrari 488 GTE Evo. They finish in twentieth place overall and they were twenty-six laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by AF Corse team of Nicklas Nielsen, François Perrodo and Alessio Rovera in their Ferrari 488 GTE Evo. They finish in twenty-fifth place overall and they were thirty-one laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Special mention to the Association SRT41 team of Takuma Aoki, Nigel Bailly (who are both paralyzed below the waist) and Matthieu Lahaye in their modified LMP2 spec Oreca 07. They finish in thirty-seveneth place overall and they were thirty-seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 24 Hours of Le Mans below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Bahrain in ten weeks time for Round Five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the Hypercar class too of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6 and managed to do 371 laps altogether in a wet to dry and warm conditions to win this years 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
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 Brendon Hartley in their Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley; they were two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Alpine Elf Matmut to complete the podium, with the team of Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Matthieu Vaxivière in their Alpine A480, 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), Team WRT of Robin Frijns, Ferdinand von Habsburg and Charles Milesi in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in sixth place overall and they were eight laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse team of James Calado, Côme Ledogar and Alessandro Pier Guidi won in their Ferrari 488 GTE Evo. They finish in twentieth place overall and they were twenty-six laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by AF Corse team of Nicklas Nielsen, François Perrodo and Alessio Rovera in their Ferrari 488 GTE Evo. They finish in twenty-fifth place overall and they were thirty-one laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Special mention to the Association SRT41 team of Takuma Aoki, Nigel Bailly (who are both paralyzed below the waist) and Matthieu Lahaye in their modified LMP2 spec Oreca 07. They finish in thirty-seveneth place overall and they were thirty-seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 24 Hours of Le Mans below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Bahrain in ten weeks time for Round Five of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Saturday 21 August 2021
Maverick Viñales dropped by Yamaha, Cal Crutchlow replaces Viñales for Silverstone
Finally, it was confirmed on Friday (20/8/21), Maverick Viñales has been dropped by Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP from its MotoGP team for the rest of 2021, with the team announcing test rider Cal Crutchlow as his replacement.
Viñales announced last month, that he will leave the team at the end of the 2021 MotoGP season, despite having signed a two-year contract when he penned a deal last year.
The relationship between the rider and Yamaha has continued to deteriorate since the announcement, which includes Viñales who is currently suspended from Yamaha since last week, the team after being accused of attempting to blow up his engine deliberately. Viñales signed a deal last week to race with Aprilia for next season, which could open up the opportunity for Viñales to join Aprilia sooner than 2022 itself.
Viñales announced last month, that he will leave the team at the end of the 2021 MotoGP season, despite having signed a two-year contract when he penned a deal last year.
The relationship between the rider and Yamaha has continued to deteriorate since the announcement, which includes Viñales who is currently suspended from Yamaha since last week, the team after being accused of attempting to blow up his engine deliberately. Viñales signed a deal last week to race with Aprilia for next season, which could open up the opportunity for Viñales to join Aprilia sooner than 2022 itself.
Friday 20 August 2021
24 Hours of Le Mans 2021 Qualifying and Predictions
The 24 hours of Le Mans race is this weekend. Starts from 3pm (UK time) Saturday finishes on 3pm Sunday. Prediction for the race? it's going to be a battle between Toyota GR010 Hybrids' Glickenhaus 007 LMHs' and Alpine A480.
Qualifying for the race is finished from last night and the Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Kamui Kobayashi, José María López, and Mike Conway are on pole. The second Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Kazuki Nakajimais on the front row in second place; three tenths of a second behind the pole sitter. While the Alpine A480-Gibson of Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Matthieu Vaxivière starts in third place; seventeen tenths of a second behind the pole sitter.
So predictions for the race, I predict that for the win at Le Mans of the Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Kazuki Nakajima for Toyota's fourth outright win at Le Mans. However, I wouldn't count out the other Toyota or an privater LMP1 team such as Glickenhaus or Alpine or even any top LMP2 team could take the outright win if Toyota falls once again at Le Mans.
Qualifying for the race is finished from last night and the Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Kamui Kobayashi, José María López, and Mike Conway are on pole. The second Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Kazuki Nakajimais on the front row in second place; three tenths of a second behind the pole sitter. While the Alpine A480-Gibson of Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Matthieu Vaxivière starts in third place; seventeen tenths of a second behind the pole sitter.
So predictions for the race, I predict that for the win at Le Mans of the Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Kazuki Nakajima for Toyota's fourth outright win at Le Mans. However, I wouldn't count out the other Toyota or an privater LMP1 team such as Glickenhaus or Alpine or even any top LMP2 team could take the outright win if Toyota falls once again at Le Mans.
Half Term Review of F1 Season so far and My top Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far
The half term review of Formula 1 season so far, with the next race is in two weeks time. Just like two year ago (didn't did this post in 2020), I will say one sentence that will be positive with each team. And one sentence that will be negative for each team. Also, I will include with this post my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far below. Starting with Mercedes:
Mercedes:
+ Leading both the Drivers' and Constructors Championships with current F1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, includes four wins for Hamilton.
- Poor performances from Valtteri Bottas despite sitting fourth in the Drivers' standings with six podiums, Hamilton missing out on wins at Baku, Paul Ricard and the Hungaroring that could cost Hamilton and Mercedes both championships.
Red Bull:
+ Best car and drivers on the grid so far with the RB16B, Impressive performances from Max Verstappen includes a race wins for Verstappen at Imola, Monaco, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; while Sergio Pérez won at Baku too.
-Verstappen missed out on three race wins at Bahrain (going onto a two stopper instead of one), Barcelona (Hamilton on fresh tyres) and Baku (puncture late on) could cost Verstappen and Red Bull both championships.
McLaren:
+ Some great race performances from Lando Norris, which include three third places finish for Norris at Imola, Monaco and Red Bull Ring II; only 116 points at this stage last season, 163 points this season at this stage a much better improvement from McLaren.
- Daniel Ricciardo performances haven't been impressive this season with the car not suiting him, 50 points compare to Norris's 113 points so far this season best result of fifth place at Silverstone; third in the Constructor's standings is still possible this season.
Aston Martin:
+ Second place finish for Sebastian Vettel at Baku and second on the road (later DSQ) at the Hunganoring.
- AMR21 has been poor in qualifying which effect their race results, resulting currently sitting seventh in the Constructors' Standings with 48 points this season compare to 120 points at this stage last season (as Racing Point), if the AMR21 can be improved on going into the second half of the season the team could still finish fifth in the Constructors, results needs to be better.
Alpine:
+ Grand Prix win for Esteban Ocon at the Hunganoring, a returning Fernando Alonso making strong performances which includes finishing sixth at Baku and a fourth at the Hunganoring.
- Despite the Grand Prix win last time out, 114 points at this stage last season (as Renault), 74 points this season, currently the the team sits fifth place in the Constructor's standings; the Renault Power-Units are still around 40bhp less than the Mercedes and Honda Power-Units; A521 (basically an evaluation of the R.S.19 from 2019) is showing its age, keeping fifth in the Constructor's standings is a must for Alpine.
Ferrari
+ Some great race performances from both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Jr., which includes second place finishes for Leclerc at Silverstone and Sainz, Jr. at Monaco; only 80 points at this stage last season, 163 points this season at this stage a much better improvement from Ferrari.
- The team missed out on wins for Leclerc at Monaco (on pole for race, DNS because of a Driveshaft problem that wasn't fixed from qualifying) and at Silverstone (late charge from Hamilton to take the win); the Ferrari Power-Units are still around 40bhp less than the Mercedes and Honda Power-Units; third in the Constructor's standings is a must for Ferrari.
Scuderia AlphaTauri:
+ Some impressive performances from Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda this season which include a third place finish for Gasly at Baku, and a fifth place finish for Galsy and a sixth place finish for Tsunoda at the Hunganoring.
- The team currently sits sixth in the Constructor's standings, fifth in the Constructor's has to be the target for AlphaTauri going into the second half of the season.
Alfa Romeo:
+ Some impressive performances from Kimi Räikkönen (despite turning 42 late in the year) this season which include tenth place finishes at Baku and the Hungaroring.
- 5 points at this stage last season, 3 points this season, currently the the team sits ninth place in the Constructor's standings, eighth in the Constructor's has to be the target for Alfa Romeo going into the second half of the season.
Haas:
+ Twelfth place finish for Mick Schumacher at the Hungaroring.
- Currently the the team sits tenth in the Constructor's standings; 0 points this season, VF-21 is basically the VF-20 underneath, the car hasn't been developed since Imola, the team has been focusing on the 2022 car instead, a season to forget for Haas.
Williams:
+ Some impressive performances from George Russell this season, which include strong performances at Imola, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; while the team best finish came at the Hunganoring with a seventh place finish for Nicholas Latifi and a eighth place finish for Russell, meaning the team scored for the first time in over two seasons, 10 points compared to 0 points at this stage a much better improvement from Williams.
- Russell should have scored points at Imola, both Red Bull Ring rounds and at Silverstone, the team is heavily relying on Russell to score points; keeping eighth in the Constructor's has to be the target for Williams going into the second half of the season.
And just like last two seasons ago (didn't this post in 2020), my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far this season, this is the part who was in my top 10 so far this season, not in championship order. So here is my list below.
My Top Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far this season:
10. George Russell (Williams) - Some strong performances at Imola, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; which include a eighth place finish at the Hunganoring.
9. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - Returning back to Formula 1 after two seasons away, fast and reliable, which include a fourth place finish the Hunganoring.
8. Estiban Ocon (Alpine) - Some impressive performances this season, which includes a Grand Prix win at the Hunganoring.
7. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) - Some impressive performances this season, consistently fast which includes a Grand Prix win at Baku and a third place finish at Paul Ricard.
6. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - Some impressive performances this season, which includes a fifth place finish at the Hunganoring; and a third place at Baku.
5. Carlos Sainz, Jr. (Ferrari) - Some impressive performances so far this season, which include a second at Monaco and a third place finish at the Hungaroring.
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - Consistently fast where the car doesn't deserve, which include Grand Prixs' he should have won this season but due to unreliable car at Monaco and underpowered one at Silverstone.
3. Lando Norris (McLaren) - Consistently fast, which include three third place finishes at Imola, Monaco and at the Red Bull Ring II.
2. Sir Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - Some impressive drives this season, which include four Grand Prix wins, some impressive wins at Bahrian, Portimão, Barcelona, and Silverstone; leading the Drivers' Championship and a strong possibility of winning the Drivers' Championship once again for the eighth time.
1.Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - Best driver on the grid this season so far, five Grand Prix wins, a very strong change of winning his first ever Drivers' Championship going into the second half of the season.
Twelve races to go to see who will be the champions for 2021, starting at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Mercedes:
+ Leading both the Drivers' and Constructors Championships with current F1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton, includes four wins for Hamilton.
- Poor performances from Valtteri Bottas despite sitting fourth in the Drivers' standings with six podiums, Hamilton missing out on wins at Baku, Paul Ricard and the Hungaroring that could cost Hamilton and Mercedes both championships.
Red Bull:
+ Best car and drivers on the grid so far with the RB16B, Impressive performances from Max Verstappen includes a race wins for Verstappen at Imola, Monaco, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; while Sergio Pérez won at Baku too.
-Verstappen missed out on three race wins at Bahrain (going onto a two stopper instead of one), Barcelona (Hamilton on fresh tyres) and Baku (puncture late on) could cost Verstappen and Red Bull both championships.
McLaren:
+ Some great race performances from Lando Norris, which include three third places finish for Norris at Imola, Monaco and Red Bull Ring II; only 116 points at this stage last season, 163 points this season at this stage a much better improvement from McLaren.
- Daniel Ricciardo performances haven't been impressive this season with the car not suiting him, 50 points compare to Norris's 113 points so far this season best result of fifth place at Silverstone; third in the Constructor's standings is still possible this season.
Aston Martin:
+ Second place finish for Sebastian Vettel at Baku and second on the road (later DSQ) at the Hunganoring.
- AMR21 has been poor in qualifying which effect their race results, resulting currently sitting seventh in the Constructors' Standings with 48 points this season compare to 120 points at this stage last season (as Racing Point), if the AMR21 can be improved on going into the second half of the season the team could still finish fifth in the Constructors, results needs to be better.
Alpine:
+ Grand Prix win for Esteban Ocon at the Hunganoring, a returning Fernando Alonso making strong performances which includes finishing sixth at Baku and a fourth at the Hunganoring.
- Despite the Grand Prix win last time out, 114 points at this stage last season (as Renault), 74 points this season, currently the the team sits fifth place in the Constructor's standings; the Renault Power-Units are still around 40bhp less than the Mercedes and Honda Power-Units; A521 (basically an evaluation of the R.S.19 from 2019) is showing its age, keeping fifth in the Constructor's standings is a must for Alpine.
Ferrari
+ Some great race performances from both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Jr., which includes second place finishes for Leclerc at Silverstone and Sainz, Jr. at Monaco; only 80 points at this stage last season, 163 points this season at this stage a much better improvement from Ferrari.
- The team missed out on wins for Leclerc at Monaco (on pole for race, DNS because of a Driveshaft problem that wasn't fixed from qualifying) and at Silverstone (late charge from Hamilton to take the win); the Ferrari Power-Units are still around 40bhp less than the Mercedes and Honda Power-Units; third in the Constructor's standings is a must for Ferrari.
Scuderia AlphaTauri:
+ Some impressive performances from Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda this season which include a third place finish for Gasly at Baku, and a fifth place finish for Galsy and a sixth place finish for Tsunoda at the Hunganoring.
- The team currently sits sixth in the Constructor's standings, fifth in the Constructor's has to be the target for AlphaTauri going into the second half of the season.
Alfa Romeo:
+ Some impressive performances from Kimi Räikkönen (despite turning 42 late in the year) this season which include tenth place finishes at Baku and the Hungaroring.
- 5 points at this stage last season, 3 points this season, currently the the team sits ninth place in the Constructor's standings, eighth in the Constructor's has to be the target for Alfa Romeo going into the second half of the season.
Haas:
+ Twelfth place finish for Mick Schumacher at the Hungaroring.
- Currently the the team sits tenth in the Constructor's standings; 0 points this season, VF-21 is basically the VF-20 underneath, the car hasn't been developed since Imola, the team has been focusing on the 2022 car instead, a season to forget for Haas.
Williams:
+ Some impressive performances from George Russell this season, which include strong performances at Imola, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; while the team best finish came at the Hunganoring with a seventh place finish for Nicholas Latifi and a eighth place finish for Russell, meaning the team scored for the first time in over two seasons, 10 points compared to 0 points at this stage a much better improvement from Williams.
- Russell should have scored points at Imola, both Red Bull Ring rounds and at Silverstone, the team is heavily relying on Russell to score points; keeping eighth in the Constructor's has to be the target for Williams going into the second half of the season.
And just like last two seasons ago (didn't this post in 2020), my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far this season, this is the part who was in my top 10 so far this season, not in championship order. So here is my list below.
My Top Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far this season:
10. George Russell (Williams) - Some strong performances at Imola, Paul Ricard and both Red Bull Ring rounds; which include a eighth place finish at the Hunganoring.
9. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - Returning back to Formula 1 after two seasons away, fast and reliable, which include a fourth place finish the Hunganoring.
8. Estiban Ocon (Alpine) - Some impressive performances this season, which includes a Grand Prix win at the Hunganoring.
7. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) - Some impressive performances this season, consistently fast which includes a Grand Prix win at Baku and a third place finish at Paul Ricard.
6. Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) - Some impressive performances this season, which includes a fifth place finish at the Hunganoring; and a third place at Baku.
5. Carlos Sainz, Jr. (Ferrari) - Some impressive performances so far this season, which include a second at Monaco and a third place finish at the Hungaroring.
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - Consistently fast where the car doesn't deserve, which include Grand Prixs' he should have won this season but due to unreliable car at Monaco and underpowered one at Silverstone.
3. Lando Norris (McLaren) - Consistently fast, which include three third place finishes at Imola, Monaco and at the Red Bull Ring II.
2. Sir Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - Some impressive drives this season, which include four Grand Prix wins, some impressive wins at Bahrian, Portimão, Barcelona, and Silverstone; leading the Drivers' Championship and a strong possibility of winning the Drivers' Championship once again for the eighth time.
1.Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - Best driver on the grid this season so far, five Grand Prix wins, a very strong change of winning his first ever Drivers' Championship going into the second half of the season.
Twelve races to go to see who will be the champions for 2021, starting at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Thursday 19 August 2021
Japanese Grand Prix Cancelled
It was confirmed on Wednesday (18/8/21), this seasons Japanese Grand Prix has been officially cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Japanese Grand Prix was set to be the seventeen round of the season on October 10th. The race is off due to country has local restrictions, travel rules and cases spiking across Japan that make impossible to hold a race this year.
Making it the fifth race to be cancelled this season due to the pandemic following the Chinese, Canadian, Singapore and Australian Grand Prixs'.
Coronavirus, officially named Covid-19, that has killed nearly 4,400,000 people, with over 210,000,000, cases reported.
A second race at Bahrain or a round at the Losail circuit in Qatar are all under consideration as replacements.
Stay safe everyone.
The Japanese Grand Prix was set to be the seventeen round of the season on October 10th. The race is off due to country has local restrictions, travel rules and cases spiking across Japan that make impossible to hold a race this year.
Making it the fifth race to be cancelled this season due to the pandemic following the Chinese, Canadian, Singapore and Australian Grand Prixs'.
Coronavirus, officially named Covid-19, that has killed nearly 4,400,000 people, with over 210,000,000, cases reported.
A second race at Bahrain or a round at the Losail circuit in Qatar are all under consideration as replacements.
Stay safe everyone.
Tuesday 17 August 2021
2021 BTCC Round 5 Recap
Review of Round Five of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season was at Knockhill Racing Circuit,in the Fife countryside north of Dunfermline for Scotland's only BTCC round.
In the first race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win, he was four seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R, he was eight seconds behind behind Turkington 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 Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in fifteenth place and was thirty seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Laser Tools Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Jake Hill in his Ford Focus ST, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Laser Tools Racing driver Carl Boardley in his Infiniti Q50, he finished in tenth place and was six seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Ginsters Excelr8 with TradePriceCars.com driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance and also took Independents class win. Second was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R, he was fourteen tenths of a second behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was five seconds behind behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in tenth place and was twelve seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Six of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the first race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win, he was four seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R, he was eight seconds behind behind Turkington 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 Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in fifteenth place and was thirty seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Laser Tools Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Jake Hill in his Ford Focus ST, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Laser Tools Racing driver Carl Boardley in his Infiniti Q50, he finished in tenth place and was six seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Ginsters Excelr8 with TradePriceCars.com driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance and also took Independents class win. Second was BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Honda Civic Type R, he was fourteen tenths of a second behind Ingram in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was five seconds behind behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in tenth place and was twelve seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Thruxton for Round Six of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
It's Official - Maverick Viñales off to Aprilia for 2022 MotoGP season
It was confirmed yesterday (16/8/21), Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales will leave Yamaha and move to Aprilia from 2022 in a one-year deal with an option for 2023 alongside Aleix Espargaro at the team.
Viñales currently sits sixth in the standings with one win at Qatar at the start of the year.
It’s rumoured that Yamaha will part ways with Viñales early, potentially fast-tracking his departure and opening up the opportunity for Vinales to join Aprilia sooner after Viñales who is currently suspended from his Yamaha team after being accused of attempting to blow up his engine deliberately.
No word on who will replace Viñales at Yamaha at next season.
Viñales currently sits sixth in the standings with one win at Qatar at the start of the year.
It’s rumoured that Yamaha will part ways with Viñales early, potentially fast-tracking his departure and opening up the opportunity for Vinales to join Aprilia sooner after Viñales who is currently suspended from his Yamaha team after being accused of attempting to blow up his engine deliberately.
No word on who will replace Viñales at Yamaha at next season.
Monday 16 August 2021
2021 WRC Round 8 recap - Ypres Rally Belgium
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round eight of Ypres Rally Belgium.
Last weekends was the eighth round of the World Rally Championship at Ypres Rally Belgium (13th-15th August) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Craig Breen finished second in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Breen was thirty-one seconds behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, Kalle Rovanperä finished third in his works Toyota Yaris WRC, Rovanperä was forty-three seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by Hyundai Motorsport N driver Jari Huttunen in his Hyundai i20 R5. Jari Huttunen finished in nineteenth place overall, he was twenty-one minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Yohan Rossel in his own backed Citroën C3 Rally2. Yohan Rossel finished in seventh place overall, he was twelve 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 Jon Armstrong. Jon Armstrong finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-one minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2021 WRC season for Acropolis Rally of Greece in four weeks time.
Last weekends was the eighth round of the World Rally Championship at Ypres Rally Belgium (13th-15th August) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC.
While, Craig Breen finished second in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Breen was thirty-one seconds behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, Kalle Rovanperä finished third in his works Toyota Yaris WRC, Rovanperä was forty-three seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by Hyundai Motorsport N driver Jari Huttunen in his Hyundai i20 R5. Jari Huttunen finished in nineteenth place overall, he was twenty-one minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Yohan Rossel in his own backed Citroën C3 Rally2. Yohan Rossel finished in seventh place overall, he was twelve 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 Jon Armstrong. Jon Armstrong finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-one minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Nine of the 2021 WRC season for Acropolis Rally of Greece in four weeks time.
2020/21 Formula E World Championship - Berlin ePrix - Round 8 Recap, Nyck de Vries 2020/21 Formula E World Champion
Review of Round Eight of the 2020-21 Formula E season held at a temporary circuit at Tempelhof airport, Berlin, Germany. The track was built for the race next to the terminal building of the closed airport for two races.
On Saturday's race, that was won by Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Formula E Team driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Audi. Second was ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Edoardo Mortara in his Spark-Mercedes, he was a tenth of a second behind di Grassi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Jaguar Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar, he was five seconds behind di Grassi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Sunday's race, that was won by ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Norman Nato in his Spark-Mercedes. Second was Nissan e.dams driver Oliver Rowland in his Spark-Nissan, he was two seconds behind Nato in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark-Mercedes, he was three seconds behind Nato in the end.
Finally, Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Nyck de Vries finished in eighth place in his Spark-Mercedes, was enough for de Vries to win his first Drivers' Championship this season by only seven points ahead of title rival Edoardo Mortara; de Vries was eleven seconds behind Nato in the end.
Also, it was enough for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team to win this seasons Teams' Championship to give the team their first Team's Championship by four points ahead of the Jaguar Racing team.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Constructions to both Nyck de Vries and Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team for winning each championships in Formula E this season.
On Saturday's race, that was won by Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler Formula E Team driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Audi. Second was ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Edoardo Mortara in his Spark-Mercedes, he was a tenth of a second behind di Grassi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Jaguar Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar, he was five seconds behind di Grassi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Sunday's race, that was won by ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Norman Nato in his Spark-Mercedes. Second was Nissan e.dams driver Oliver Rowland in his Spark-Nissan, he was two seconds behind Nato in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark-Mercedes, he was three seconds behind Nato in the end.
Finally, Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Nyck de Vries finished in eighth place in his Spark-Mercedes, was enough for de Vries to win his first Drivers' Championship this season by only seven points ahead of title rival Edoardo Mortara; de Vries was eleven seconds behind Nato in the end.
Also, it was enough for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team to win this seasons Teams' Championship to give the team their first Team's Championship by four points ahead of the Jaguar Racing team.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Constructions to both Nyck de Vries and Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team for winning each championships in Formula E this season.
2021 Austria MotoGP Review
Review of the eleventh round of the 2021 MotoGP season once again at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, Austira.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Brad Binder on his works KTM RC16.
Second was Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP21, he was ten seconds behind Binder at the end. While, third was Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP21, he was twelve seconds behind Binder at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Raúl Fernández on the Kalex.
Second was IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Ai Ogura on the Kalex, he was a second behind Fernández at the end of the race. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Augusto Fernández on the Kalex, he was three seconds behind Fernández at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Santander Consumer GasGas rider Sergio García on the GasGas. Second was Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider Deniz Öncü on the KTM, he was three hundredths of a second behind García at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Dennis Foggia on the Honda, he was three tenths of a second behind García at the end of the race.
Finally in the MotoE race (a single make class with all the riders riding the Energica Ego MotoE bike), that was won by Tech3 E-Racing rider Lukas Tulovic. Second was One Energy Racing rider Eric Granado, he was eight tenths of a second behind Tulovic at the end. While, third was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Dominique Aegerter, he was eleven tenths of a seconds behind Tulovic at the end.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Brad Binder on his works KTM RC16.
Second was Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP21, he was ten seconds behind Binder at the end. While, third was Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP21, he was twelve seconds behind Binder at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Raúl Fernández on the Kalex.
Second was IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia rider Ai Ogura on the Kalex, he was a second behind Fernández at the end of the race. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Augusto Fernández on the Kalex, he was three seconds behind Fernández at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Santander Consumer GasGas rider Sergio García on the GasGas. Second was Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider Deniz Öncü on the KTM, he was three hundredths of a second behind García at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Dennis Foggia on the Honda, he was three tenths of a second behind García at the end of the race.
Finally in the MotoE race (a single make class with all the riders riding the Energica Ego MotoE bike), that was won by Tech3 E-Racing rider Lukas Tulovic. Second was One Energy Racing rider Eric Granado, he was eight tenths of a second behind Tulovic at the end. While, third was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Dominique Aegerter, he was eleven tenths of a seconds behind Tulovic at the end.
Monday 9 August 2021
2021 Styria MotoGP Review
Review of the tenth round of the 2021 MotoGP season at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, Austira.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP21.
Second was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider and Current MotoGP Champion Joan Mir on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Martín at the end. While, third was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his Works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was ten seconds behind Martín at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on the Kalex. Second was Aspar Team rider Arón Canet on the Boscoscuro, he was a second behind Bezzecchi at the end. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Augusto Fernández on the Kalex, he was three seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the KTM. Second was GasGas Valresa Aspar Team rider Sergio García on the GasGas, he was fourteen seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Sterilgarda Max Racing Team rider Romano Fenati on the Husqvarna, he was fifteen seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Saturday (7/8/21) Moto2 rider Raúl Fernández will graduate to MotoGP next year with Tech 3, riding a factory spec KTM RC16 alongside his Moto2 team-mate Remy Gardner.
Fernández currently sits second in the Moto2 standings, with a best finish of three race wins.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP21.
Second was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider and Current MotoGP Champion Joan Mir on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Martín at the end. While, third was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his Works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was ten seconds behind Martín at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on the Kalex. Second was Aspar Team rider Arón Canet on the Boscoscuro, he was a second behind Bezzecchi at the end. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Augusto Fernández on the Kalex, he was three seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the KTM. Second was GasGas Valresa Aspar Team rider Sergio García on the GasGas, he was fourteen seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Sterilgarda Max Racing Team rider Romano Fenati on the Husqvarna, he was fifteen seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Saturday (7/8/21) Moto2 rider Raúl Fernández will graduate to MotoGP next year with Tech 3, riding a factory spec KTM RC16 alongside his Moto2 team-mate Remy Gardner.
Fernández currently sits second in the Moto2 standings, with a best finish of three race wins.
Friday 6 August 2021
Valentino Rossi retiring at the end of the season
It was confirmed yesterday (5/8/21) Petronas Yamaha SRT rider and former seven-time MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi has announced he will retire from motorcycle racing at the end of 2021 MotoGP season.
Valentino Rossi, 42, had been part of the Petronas Yamaha SRT set-up since the start of this season after winning 125cc title (Moto3) in 1997, 250cc (Moto2) title in 1999 with Aprilia, one 500cc title (MotoGP) two MotoGP titles in 2002 and 2003 with Honda. Rossi switch over to Yamaha in 2004 winning four more MotoGP titles in 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009.
Rossi will be "concentrating his efforts" on his new MotoGP team, Team VR46, in 2022.
Rossi has won 89 wins and 199 podiums in the premier class, won seven MotoGP titles in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009 with Honda and Yamaha.
Rossi currently sits nineteenth in the MotoGP standings with best finish of tenth place finish back at Mugello in May.
Petronas Yamaha SRT has yet to confirm who will replace Rossi in the team's 2022 rider line-up.
End of an era.
Valentino Rossi, 42, had been part of the Petronas Yamaha SRT set-up since the start of this season after winning 125cc title (Moto3) in 1997, 250cc (Moto2) title in 1999 with Aprilia, one 500cc title (MotoGP) two MotoGP titles in 2002 and 2003 with Honda. Rossi switch over to Yamaha in 2004 winning four more MotoGP titles in 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009.
Rossi will be "concentrating his efforts" on his new MotoGP team, Team VR46, in 2022.
Rossi has won 89 wins and 199 podiums in the premier class, won seven MotoGP titles in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009 with Honda and Yamaha.
Rossi currently sits nineteenth in the MotoGP standings with best finish of tenth place finish back at Mugello in May.
Petronas Yamaha SRT has yet to confirm who will replace Rossi in the team's 2022 rider line-up.
End of an era.
Wednesday 4 August 2021
2021 24 hours of Spa race review
Last weekend was the annual 24 hours of Spa race (31st July-1st August). The Iron Lynx Motorsport Lab in their Ferrari 488 GT3; with Côme Ledogar, Nicklas Nielsen and Alessandro Pier Guidi came out on top to win this years 24 hours of Spa race in 556 laps in total.
While the Team WRT came in second place in their Audi R8 LMS GT3; with team of Dries Vanthoor, Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts as drivers. They were four seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Garage 59 team came in third place in their Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3; with Ross Gunn, Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim as drivers, they were eighty-five seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
While the Team WRT came in second place in their Audi R8 LMS GT3; with team of Dries Vanthoor, Kelvin van der Linde and Charles Weerts as drivers. They were four seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Garage 59 team came in third place in their Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3; with Ross Gunn, Marco Sørensen and Nicki Thiim as drivers, they were eighty-five seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
2021 BTCC Round 4 Recap
Review of Round Four of the 2021 British Touring Car Championship season was at Oulton Park's Island Circuit, in Cheshire.
In the first race, Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win as-well the Jack Sears Trophy win (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship). Second was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four tenths of a second behind Rowbottom in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330i M Sport he was two seconds behind behind Rowbottom in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Toyota Gazoo Racing UK driver Rory Butcher took the race win in his Toyota Corolla GR Sport. Second was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win as-well the Jack Sears Trophy win, he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Butcher in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330i M Sport he was two and half seconds behind behind Butcher in the end.
Finally in the third race, BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was two seconds behind Proctor in the end. While third place was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four seconds behind behind Proctor in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in sixth place and was nine seconds behind Proctor in the end.
Next stop Knockhill Racing Circuit for Round Five of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the first race, Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win as-well the Jack Sears Trophy win (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship). Second was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four tenths of a second behind Rowbottom in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330i M Sport he was two seconds behind behind Rowbottom in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Toyota Gazoo Racing UK driver Rory Butcher took the race win in his Toyota Corolla GR Sport. Second was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win as-well the Jack Sears Trophy win, he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Butcher in the end. While third place was Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330i M Sport he was two and half seconds behind behind Butcher in the end.
Finally in the third race, BTC Racing driver Senna Proctor took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was two seconds behind Proctor in the end. While third place was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four seconds behind behind Proctor in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Daniel Rowbottom in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in sixth place and was nine seconds behind Proctor in the end.
Next stop Knockhill Racing Circuit for Round Five of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Tuesday 3 August 2021
2021 Hungarian Grand Prix Review, Esteban Ocon WINS!
Review of the eleventh round of the 2021 F1 season at the Hungaroring outside of Budapest, for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The race itself was a good race to watch and an exciting one too. Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton on pole for Sunday's race. At a damp to dry Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton took the lead, while team-mate Valtteri Bottas crash into Lando Norris resulting crashing into both Red Bull drivers resulting Max Verstappen with a damaged car throughout the race while Bottas, Norris, and Sergio Pérez retiring instantly. While Lance Stroll crashing into Charles Leclerc at the start resulting a red flag on lap 2.
On the restart, the track dried up with the remaining drivers change to dry tyres and start in the pit-lane. A part from Hamilton , who started on intermediates and started on the grid and forced to change tyres on the next lap giving Esteban Ocon the lead, Ocon stayed there till the end despite a late charge from Sebastian Vettel it was Ocon day to win this seasons Hungarian Grand Prix for Esteban Ocon's first ever Grand Prix win. And Alpine their first win as a constructor and their first Grand Prix win as a team since Kimi Räikkönen won the 2013 Austrilian Grand Prix as Lotus.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Aston Martin. However, Vettel was later disqualified because the required fuel sample could not be extracted from his car. Therefore, Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was three seconds behind Ocon at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr. finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Sainz Jr. was fifteen seconds behind Ocon at the end.
Finally, Williams drivers Nicholas Latifi and George Russell finished seventh and eighth place in the Williams, giving the team their first points finishes since the 2019 German Grand Prix when Robert Kubica finished in tenth and Williams their first double points finish since the 2018 Italian Grand Prix. Latifi was sixty-seven seconds behind Ocon while Russell was sixty-nine seconds behind Ocon at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, finished second)
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (DNF, Collision with Norris)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finsihed ninth)
Sergio Pérez - 6 (DNF, Collision with Norris)
McLaren - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Lando Norris - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Bottas)
Aston Martin - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (DSQ, No fuel sample; originally finished second)
Lance Stroll - 5 (DNF, Collision with Leclerc)
Alpine - 9
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished fourth)
Esteban Ocon - 10 (race win)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 6 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished third)
AlphaTauri - 8
Pierre Gasly - 8 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Yuki Tsunoda - 8 (finished sixth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Mick Schumacher - 7 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Nikita Mazepin - 5 (DNF, Collision with Räikkönen)
Williams - 8
George Russell - 8 (finished eighth)
Nicholas Latifi - 9 (finished seventh)
Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in four weeks time.
The race itself was a good race to watch and an exciting one too. Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton on pole for Sunday's race. At a damp to dry Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton took the lead, while team-mate Valtteri Bottas crash into Lando Norris resulting crashing into both Red Bull drivers resulting Max Verstappen with a damaged car throughout the race while Bottas, Norris, and Sergio Pérez retiring instantly. While Lance Stroll crashing into Charles Leclerc at the start resulting a red flag on lap 2.
On the restart, the track dried up with the remaining drivers change to dry tyres and start in the pit-lane. A part from Hamilton , who started on intermediates and started on the grid and forced to change tyres on the next lap giving Esteban Ocon the lead, Ocon stayed there till the end despite a late charge from Sebastian Vettel it was Ocon day to win this seasons Hungarian Grand Prix for Esteban Ocon's first ever Grand Prix win. And Alpine their first win as a constructor and their first Grand Prix win as a team since Kimi Räikkönen won the 2013 Austrilian Grand Prix as Lotus.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Aston Martin. However, Vettel was later disqualified because the required fuel sample could not be extracted from his car. Therefore, Current Formula 1 World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was three seconds behind Ocon at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr. finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Sainz Jr. was fifteen seconds behind Ocon at the end.
Finally, Williams drivers Nicholas Latifi and George Russell finished seventh and eighth place in the Williams, giving the team their first points finishes since the 2019 German Grand Prix when Robert Kubica finished in tenth and Williams their first double points finish since the 2018 Italian Grand Prix. Latifi was sixty-seven seconds behind Ocon while Russell was sixty-nine seconds behind Ocon at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, finished second)
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (DNF, Collision with Norris)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finsihed ninth)
Sergio Pérez - 6 (DNF, Collision with Norris)
McLaren - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Lando Norris - 6 (DNF, Collision damage with Bottas)
Aston Martin - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (DSQ, No fuel sample; originally finished second)
Lance Stroll - 5 (DNF, Collision with Leclerc)
Alpine - 9
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished fourth)
Esteban Ocon - 10 (race win)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 6 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 9 (finished third)
AlphaTauri - 8
Pierre Gasly - 8 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Yuki Tsunoda - 8 (finished sixth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Kimi Räikkönen - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Mick Schumacher - 7 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Nikita Mazepin - 5 (DNF, Collision with Räikkönen)
Williams - 8
George Russell - 8 (finished eighth)
Nicholas Latifi - 9 (finished seventh)
Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in four weeks time.
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