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, Charles Leclerc second in the Ferrari, and third place for Lando Norris in the McLaren. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, Jr., Spain Fernando Alonso , the Mercedes drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Monday 24 July 2023
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Review of the eleventh round of the 2023 F1 season at the Hungaroring outside of Budapest, for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
It was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end. For the first time since 2021, Sir Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race with Verstappen on the front row. At the start of the race Verstappen took the lead before turning in the first corner and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Hungarian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's ninth race win of the season.
While, Lando Norris finished in second place in the McLaren, Norris was thirty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Pérez was thirty-eight seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished third)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eighth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (pole, finished fourth)
George Russell - 8 (finished sixth)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Gasly)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Ocon)
McLaren - 8
Lando Norris - 9 (finished second)
Oscar Piastri - 8 (finsihed fifth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished ninth)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished tenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished eighteenth/DNF, three laps down/Overheating)
Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in a weeks time.
It was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end. For the first time since 2021, Sir Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race with Verstappen on the front row. At the start of the race Verstappen took the lead before turning in the first corner and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Hungarian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's ninth race win of the season.
While, Lando Norris finished in second place in the McLaren, Norris was thirty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Pérez was thirty-eight seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished third)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eighth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (pole, finished fourth)
George Russell - 8 (finished sixth)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Gasly)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Ocon)
McLaren - 8
Lando Norris - 9 (finished second)
Oscar Piastri - 8 (finsihed fifth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished ninth)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished tenth, lap down)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished eighteenth/DNF, three laps down/Overheating)
Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Tuesday 18 July 2023
F1 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring outside of Budapest.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict Fernando Alonso for the win in the Aston Martin, Max Verstappen second in the Red Bull, and third for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the McLaren drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict Fernando Alonso for the win in the Aston Martin, Max Verstappen second in the Red Bull, and third for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the McLaren drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Monday 17 July 2023
Celebrating Life Jules Bianchi, eight years on
Its been eight years today that Jules Bianchi has past away from us, from an accident he was competing in the Japanese Grand Prix nine months before his death, were he collided with a recovery vehicle resulting him going into a coma for nine months resulting his death eight years ago today.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Jules Bianchi.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Jules Bianchi.
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Daniel Ricciardo replaces Nyck de Vries at Scuderia AlphaTauri with immediate effect
It was confirmed on Tuesday (11/7/2023) that AlphaTauri F1 Team has re-sign former driver Daniel Ricciardo as their second driver for the rest of 2023 season, replacing Nyck de Vries for next weekends Hungarian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo who was released by McLaren last year, will race at the Hungarian Grand Prix, he replaces Nyck de Vries, who has been dropped after only ten Grand Prix with AlphaTauri.
Ricciardo, rejoined Red Bull as a reserve driver at the beginning of this season.
While former Formula E Champion De Vries, has lost his drive after failing to pick up a single point, as well as having several crashes and struggling for form in comparison with younger team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.
Ricciardo rejoined Red Bull, for whom he won seven grands prix between 2014 and 2018, as their third driver at the end of the season and is now back in a full-time race seat after less than half a season out and now returns to AlphaTauri (formally know as Toro Rosso) where he raced for the team between 2012 and 2013.
Overall, happy for Daniel Ricciardo returing back to F1, meanwhile gutted for Nyck de Vries losing his drive, won't be the last time a driver will be fired by Red Bull.
Anyway, good luck for Daniel Ricciardo for next weekend at AlphaTauri.
Ricciardo who was released by McLaren last year, will race at the Hungarian Grand Prix, he replaces Nyck de Vries, who has been dropped after only ten Grand Prix with AlphaTauri.
Ricciardo, rejoined Red Bull as a reserve driver at the beginning of this season.
While former Formula E Champion De Vries, has lost his drive after failing to pick up a single point, as well as having several crashes and struggling for form in comparison with younger team-mate Yuki Tsunoda.
Ricciardo rejoined Red Bull, for whom he won seven grands prix between 2014 and 2018, as their third driver at the end of the season and is now back in a full-time race seat after less than half a season out and now returns to AlphaTauri (formally know as Toro Rosso) where he raced for the team between 2012 and 2013.
Overall, happy for Daniel Ricciardo returing back to F1, meanwhile gutted for Nyck de Vries losing his drive, won't be the last time a driver will be fired by Red Bull.
Anyway, good luck for Daniel Ricciardo for next weekend at AlphaTauri.
Monday 10 July 2023
2023 British Grand Prix Review
Review of the tenth round of the 2023 F1 season at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, for the British Grand Prix.
Overall, a good race throughout, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Sunday's race. It was Lando Norris who was on the front row took the lead at the start of the race. Not for long, Verstappen overtook him by lap five. Verstappen would take the fastest lap and lead the rest of the race straight to the chequered flag to win this seasons British Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's eighth race win of the season.
While, Lando Norris finished in second place in the McLaren, Norris was four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was seven seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished sixth)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished ninth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
George Russell - 7 (finished fifth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Oil leak)
Pierre Gasly - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Stroll.)
McLaren - 9
Lando Norris - 10 (finished second)
Oscar Piastri - 9 (finsihed fourth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished twelfth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Engine)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished thirteenth)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Williams - 7
Alexander Albon - 8 (finished eighth)
Logan Sargeant - 6 (finished eleventh)
Next stop the Hungaroring, for the Hungarian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall, a good race throughout, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Sunday's race. It was Lando Norris who was on the front row took the lead at the start of the race. Not for long, Verstappen overtook him by lap five. Verstappen would take the fastest lap and lead the rest of the race straight to the chequered flag to win this seasons British Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's eighth race win of the season.
While, Lando Norris finished in second place in the McLaren, Norris was four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was seven seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished sixth)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished ninth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
George Russell - 7 (finished fifth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Oil leak)
Pierre Gasly - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Stroll.)
McLaren - 9
Lando Norris - 10 (finished second)
Oscar Piastri - 9 (finsihed fourth)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished twelfth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Engine)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished thirteenth)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Williams - 7
Alexander Albon - 8 (finished eighth)
Logan Sargeant - 6 (finished eleventh)
Next stop the Hungaroring, for the Hungarian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Wednesday 5 July 2023
F1 2023 British Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone the home of the British Grand Prix, where seven Formula one teams (Mercedes AMG, Red Bull, Williams, McLaren, Aston Martin, Alpine, and Haas) and and four Formula 1 drivers (Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, George Russell and Alexander Albon (despite having a Thai licence, Albon was born in London)) is their home Grand Prix.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Charles Leclerc second in the Ferrari, and Carlos Sainz Jr. third in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the Mercedes drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Charles Leclerc second in the Ferrari, and Carlos Sainz Jr. third in the other Ferrari. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the Mercedes drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers as-well for a podium place.
Monday 3 July 2023
2023 Austrian Grand Prix Review
Review of the ninth round of the 2023 F1 season at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Overall, an enteraining race throughout, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race. Despite, not leading all the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Austrian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's seventh race win of the season.
While, Charles Leclerc finished in second place in the Ferrari, Leclerc was five seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Pérez was seventeen seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished third)
Ferrari - 8
Charles Leclerc - 10 (finished second)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished sixth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished eighth)
George Russell - 6 (finished seventh)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished tenth)
McLaren - 7
Lando Norris - 10 (finished fourth)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finsihed sixteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished fifth)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished ninth)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished ninteenth, lap down)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Next stop Silverstone for the British Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Overall, an enteraining race throughout, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race. Despite, not leading all the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Austrian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's seventh race win of the season.
While, Charles Leclerc finished in second place in the Ferrari, Leclerc was five seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Pérez was seventeen seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished third)
Ferrari - 8
Charles Leclerc - 10 (finished second)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished sixth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished eighth)
George Russell - 6 (finished seventh)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished tenth)
McLaren - 7
Lando Norris - 10 (finished fourth)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finsihed sixteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 6
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished fifth)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished ninth)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 7 (DNF, Power loss)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished ninteenth, lap down)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eleventh)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Next stop Silverstone for the British Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Sunday 2 July 2023
2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Saturday's Sprint Race Review
Review of the ninth round of the 2023 F1 season at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria; for Saturday's Sprint Race at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable race to watch. Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Saturday's Sprint shootout pole for Saturday's sprint race ahead of team-mate Sergio Pérez. At the start of the Sprint Race in damp conditions, Verstappen took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race throughout to lead all the twenty-three laps to win the Sprint Race to give Max Verstappen the eight points.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a Red Bull one-two finish, Pérez was twenty-one seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz, Jr. finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Sainz, Jr. was twenty-three seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the twenty-three lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
The Austrian Grand Prix tomorrow.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable race to watch. Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen on pole for Saturday's Sprint shootout pole for Saturday's sprint race ahead of team-mate Sergio Pérez. At the start of the Sprint Race in damp conditions, Verstappen took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race throughout to lead all the twenty-three laps to win the Sprint Race to give Max Verstappen the eight points.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a Red Bull one-two finish, Pérez was twenty-one seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz, Jr. finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Sainz, Jr. was twenty-three seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the twenty-three lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
The Austrian Grand Prix tomorrow.
Saturday 1 July 2023
2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Qualifying Report
With the weekend format change to sprint race weekend. This is gonna be a quick qualifying report to set the table for Sunday's race.
For the sixth time this season, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen will start on pole in his Red Bull.
Charles Leclerc will start on the front row in his Ferrari, Leclerc was four hundredths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr. will start third on the grid in his Ferrari, Sainz Jr. was two tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Onto Saturday's sprint race.
For the sixth time this season, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen will start on pole in his Red Bull.
Charles Leclerc will start on the front row in his Ferrari, Leclerc was four hundredths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr. will start third on the grid in his Ferrari, Sainz Jr. was two tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Onto Saturday's sprint race.
Monday 26 June 2023
F1 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria. The home Grand Prix for Red Bull Racing.
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 for George Russell in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the Ferrari drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers 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 for George Russell in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, the Ferrari drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers as-well for a podium place.
Monday 19 June 2023
2023 Canadian Grand Prix Review
Review of the eighth round of the 2023 F1 season at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch to start the season. Just like the two races before, it was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end, on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Canadian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's sixth race win of the season.
While, Fernando Alonso finished in second place in the Aston Martin, Alonso was ten seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was fourteen seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 7 (finished sixth, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished fourth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
George Russell - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (finished twelfth)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished thirteenth)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finsihed eleventh)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished tenth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished second)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished ninth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 4
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished forteenth)
Nyck de Vries - 4 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Williams - 7
Alexander Albon - 10 (finished seventh)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (DNF, Oil leak)
Next stop Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch to start the season. Just like the two races before, it was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end, on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Canadian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's sixth race win of the season.
While, Fernando Alonso finished in second place in the Aston Martin, Alonso was ten seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the Mercedes to complete the podium, Hamilton was fourteen seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 7 (finished sixth, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished fourth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished third)
George Russell - 7 (DNF, Brakes)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (finished twelfth)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished thirteenth)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finsihed eleventh)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished tenth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished second)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished ninth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 4
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished forteenth)
Nyck de Vries - 4 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Williams - 7
Alexander Albon - 10 (finished seventh)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (DNF, Oil leak)
Next stop Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Tuesday 13 June 2023
F1 2023 Canadian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on the street circuit in Montreal. The home Grand Prix for Lance Stroll.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari. Don't forget Carlos Sainz, Jr., the Mercedes drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari. Don't forget Carlos Sainz, Jr., the Mercedes drivers, the Alpine drivers, and the Aston Martin drivers as-well for a podium place.
Saturday 10 June 2023
Alpine A424
This week (9/6/23), Alpine launch their new Le Mans Daytona hybrid race car the Alpine A424 (Beta) for next seasons IMSA SportsCar Championship, World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Alpine unveiled its 2024 new LMDh race car on Friday at Le Mans, Alpine will use 3.4-litre, turbo V6 engine from Mecachrome and hybrid package that produces 670 bhp with the chassis produced by Orcea.
The A424 B prepare in World Endurance Championship by Signatech.
A new challenge ahead for Alpine in 2024.
Alpine unveiled its 2024 new LMDh race car on Friday at Le Mans, Alpine will use 3.4-litre, turbo V6 engine from Mecachrome and hybrid package that produces 670 bhp with the chassis produced by Orcea.
The A424 B prepare in World Endurance Championship by Signatech.
A new challenge ahead for Alpine in 2024.
Monday 5 June 2023
2023 Spanish Grand Prix Review
Review of the seventh round of the 2023 F1 season at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona, for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Just like Monaco last week, it was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end, on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's fifth race win of the season.
While, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was twenty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, George Russell finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Russell was thirty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 7 (finished fourth)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 5 (finished eleventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (finished second)
George Russell - 9 (finished third)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished tenth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finsihed thirteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished nineteenth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 10 (finished ninth)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh)
Lance Stroll - 8 (finished sixth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished twelfth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished foureenth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished twentieth, lap down)
Next stop Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Just like Monaco last week, it was the race where Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end, on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Verstappen day, to win this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's fifth race win of the season.
While, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was twenty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, George Russell finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Russell was thirty-four seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 7 (finished fourth)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 5 (finished eleventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (finished second)
George Russell - 9 (finished third)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 7 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished tenth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finsihed thirteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished nineteenth, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 10 (finished ninth)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh)
Lance Stroll - 8 (finished sixth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished eighteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished twelfth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished foureenth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished twentieth, lap down)
Next stop Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Tuesday 30 May 2023
2023 F1 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona. The home Grand Prix for Carlos Sainz, Jr. and Fernando Alonso.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third for Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin. Don't forget the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third for Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin. Don't forget the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Monday 29 May 2023
2023 Monaco Grand Prix Review
Review of the sixth round of the 2023 F1 season on the streets of Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Overall, I thought it was great race to watch. The race was won on Saturday by Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen, qualified on pole for Sunday's race with a great qualifying lap, ahead of Fernando Alonso.
At dry start, Verstappen took the lead from Alonso at the start of the race and never looked back; despite rain for the last twenty-four laps of the race, Verstappen lead all of seventy-eight laps, to win this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's fifth race win of the season.
While, Fernando Alonso finished in second place in the Aston Martin, Alonso was twenty-eight seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Esteban Ocon finished in third place in the Alpine to complete the podium, Ocon was thirty-seven seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 6
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eighth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fourth, fastest lap)
George Russell - 7 (finished fifth)
Alpine - 8
Esteban Ocon - 10 (finished third)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished seventh)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finsihed tenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished second)
Lance Stroll - 5 (DNF, Accident damage)
Haas - 7
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Accident damage)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth, tow laps down)
Nyck de Vries - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished eighteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in a weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Overall, I thought it was great race to watch. The race was won on Saturday by Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen, qualified on pole for Sunday's race with a great qualifying lap, ahead of Fernando Alonso.
At dry start, Verstappen took the lead from Alonso at the start of the race and never looked back; despite rain for the last twenty-four laps of the race, Verstappen lead all of seventy-eight laps, to win this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's fifth race win of the season.
While, Fernando Alonso finished in second place in the Aston Martin, Alonso was twenty-eight seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Esteban Ocon finished in third place in the Alpine to complete the podium, Ocon was thirty-seven seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 6
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eighth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fourth, fastest lap)
George Russell - 7 (finished fifth)
Alpine - 8
Esteban Ocon - 10 (finished third)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished seventh)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finsihed tenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished second)
Lance Stroll - 5 (DNF, Accident damage)
Haas - 7
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (DNF, Accident damage)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished fifteenth, tow laps down)
Nyck de Vries - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished eighteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in a weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Tuesday 23 May 2023
2023 Indianapolis 500 Preview/Predictions
This weekends is the famous Indianapolis 500. Last Sunday (21/5/23) was Pole Day was for this weekends Indianapolis 500. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Álex Palou will start on pole for this Sundays 500. While, Ed Carpenter Racing driver Rinus VeeKay and Arrow McLaren driver Felix Rosenqvist will start on the front row as-well.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win I am going to pick Takuma Sato in the Ganassi. Second place for Álex Palou in the Ganassi, and third place for Patricio O'Ward in the McLaren.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win I am going to pick Takuma Sato in the Ganassi. Second place for Álex Palou in the Ganassi, and third place for Patricio O'Ward in the McLaren.
2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on the streets of Monte Carlo. The home Grand Prix for Charles Leclerc.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Fernando Alonso for the win in the Aston Martin, Max Verstappen second in the Red Bull, and third for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Fernando Alonso for the win in the Aston Martin, Max Verstappen second in the Red Bull, and third for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Thursday 18 May 2023
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Cancelled due to floods
It was confirmed on Wednesday (17/5/23), this seasons Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been officially cancelled due to the weather circumstances in the local area.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was set to be the sixth round of the season on 21st of May at Imola. The race is off due to the weather circumstances in the local area of Emilia Romagna making it impossible to hold a race this year.
Adverse weather conditions have hit the region in recent weeks, with a red alert weather warning in place this week.
On Tuesday, the F1 paddock at Imola was evacuated as a safety precaution amid the threat of floods.
And on Wednesday, the series confirmed the news that the upcoming race weekend has been called off.
Three deaths have been reported in the Cesena district, which is located in the heart of the Emilia Romagna region, while thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes.
The conditions are set to continue for the coming weeks, with Cesena’s mayor Enzo Lattuca suggesting that the weather could last “until the end of May”.
It marks the first time that F1 has cancelled a race on the eve of the weekend since Australia 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic took hold.
Overall, the right decision from F1 and the FIA. Next stop Monaco Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Stay safe everyone.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was set to be the sixth round of the season on 21st of May at Imola. The race is off due to the weather circumstances in the local area of Emilia Romagna making it impossible to hold a race this year.
Adverse weather conditions have hit the region in recent weeks, with a red alert weather warning in place this week.
On Tuesday, the F1 paddock at Imola was evacuated as a safety precaution amid the threat of floods.
And on Wednesday, the series confirmed the news that the upcoming race weekend has been called off.
Three deaths have been reported in the Cesena district, which is located in the heart of the Emilia Romagna region, while thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes.
The conditions are set to continue for the coming weeks, with Cesena’s mayor Enzo Lattuca suggesting that the weather could last “until the end of May”.
It marks the first time that F1 has cancelled a race on the eve of the weekend since Australia 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic took hold.
Overall, the right decision from F1 and the FIA. Next stop Monaco Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Stay safe everyone.
Monday 8 May 2023
2023 Miami Grand Prix Review
Review of the fifth round of the 2023 F1 season held at the Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Folrida for the Miami Grand Prix.
Overall, the race itself was entertaining race to watch from start to finish. Sergio Pérez was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr.. While, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen starts in ninth place.
Pérez took the lead at the start ahead of Alonso and Sainz Jr. Verstappen (on a different tyre-strategy to team-mate Pérez) would make his way up the field, leading for twenty-five laps before changing to medium tyres with Pérez retaking the lead. Then on lap 47 Verstappen overtake Pérez for the lead and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Miami Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's third race win of the season.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the Red Bull to complete a fourth Red Bull one-two finish of the season, Pérez was five seconds behind Verstappen at the end. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was twenty-six seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (pole, finished second)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished sixth)
George Russell - 9 (finished fourth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 4
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Oscar Piastri - 4 (finsihed nineteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished twelfth)
Haas - 7
Kevin Magnussen - 9 (finished tenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished eighteenth)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished twentieth, lap down)
Next stop Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, at Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall, the race itself was entertaining race to watch from start to finish. Sergio Pérez was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr.. While, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen starts in ninth place.
Pérez took the lead at the start ahead of Alonso and Sainz Jr. Verstappen (on a different tyre-strategy to team-mate Pérez) would make his way up the field, leading for twenty-five laps before changing to medium tyres with Pérez retaking the lead. Then on lap 47 Verstappen overtake Pérez for the lead and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Miami Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's third race win of the season.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the Red Bull to complete a fourth Red Bull one-two finish of the season, Pérez was five seconds behind Verstappen at the end. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was twenty-six seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (pole, finished second)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished sixth)
George Russell - 9 (finished fourth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 4
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Oscar Piastri - 4 (finsihed nineteenth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Aston Martin - 7
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished twelfth)
Haas - 7
Kevin Magnussen - 9 (finished tenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished eighteenth)
Williams - 4
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Logan Sargeant - 4 (finished twentieth, lap down)
Next stop Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, at Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
F1 2023 Miami Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix; at Miami International Autodrome, around the Hard Rock Stadium at the Miami suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida, for the United States first race of the season. For Haas F1 Team's and Logan Sargeant's home race.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third for Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari. Don't forget Carlos Sainz, Jr., the Mercedes drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win, I predict that, Max Verstappen for the win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third for Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari. Don't forget Carlos Sainz, Jr., the Mercedes drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Monday 1 May 2023
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix Review
Review of the fourth round of the 2023 F1 season at Baku City Circuit in the the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The race will be the race that Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen should have won. Leclerc was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. Leclerc took the lead at the start ahead of Verstappen and Pérez. By the start of lap four, Verstappen took the lead from Leclerc.
Until lap ten concluded, Verstappen went into the pit lane to switch tyres, exiting in third position, but he would lose first as Nyck de Vries stopped at turn six cause a safety car to deployed; during the safety car period, Pérez changed into a fresh hard compound and subsequently took the lead of the race. Just like Saturday's Sprint race it was Pérez race to win in this seasons Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Sergio Pérez's second race win of the season.
While, Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a third Red Bull one-two finish of the season, Verstappen was two seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Leclerc was twenty-two seconds behind Pérez at the end of the fifty-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished second)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (race win)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 8 (pole, finished third)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished sixth)
George Russell - 6 (finished eighth, fastest lap)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished fifteenth)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (finished fourteenth)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished ninth)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finished eleventh)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished eighthteen, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (DNF, Overheating)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished fourth)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished seventh)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished tenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (DNF, Accident)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished twelfth)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Next stop the Miami International Autodrome, at Miami, U.S.A., for the Miami Grand Prix in a weeks time.
The race will be the race that Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen should have won. Leclerc was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. Leclerc took the lead at the start ahead of Verstappen and Pérez. By the start of lap four, Verstappen took the lead from Leclerc.
Until lap ten concluded, Verstappen went into the pit lane to switch tyres, exiting in third position, but he would lose first as Nyck de Vries stopped at turn six cause a safety car to deployed; during the safety car period, Pérez changed into a fresh hard compound and subsequently took the lead of the race. Just like Saturday's Sprint race it was Pérez race to win in this seasons Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Sergio Pérez's second race win of the season.
While, Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a third Red Bull one-two finish of the season, Verstappen was two seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Leclerc was twenty-two seconds behind Pérez at the end of the fifty-one lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished second)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (race win)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 8 (pole, finished third)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished sixth)
George Russell - 6 (finished eighth, fastest lap)
Alpine - 5
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished fifteenth)
Pierre Gasly - 5 (finished fourteenth)
McLaren - 6
Lando Norris - 6 (finished ninth)
Oscar Piastri - 6 (finished eleventh)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (finished eighthteen, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (DNF, Overheating)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished fourth)
Lance Stroll - 7 (finished seventh)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished tenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (DNF, Accident)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished twelfth)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Next stop the Miami International Autodrome, at Miami, U.S.A., for the Miami Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Sunday 30 April 2023
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Saturday's Sprint Race Review
Review of the fourth round of the 2023 F1 season at the Baku City Circuit in the the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan; for Saturday's Sprint Race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was good race to watch. Just like Friday Qualifying, Charles Leclerc took the Sprint shootout pole for Saturday's sprint race ahead of Sergio Pérez and Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen. At the start of the Sprint Race, Leclerc took the advantage at the start. Until at the end of lap seven, Sergio Pérez took the lead and stayed there till the end; to win the Sprint Race, giving Sergio Pérez the eight points.
While, Charles Leclerc finished in second place in the Ferrari, Leclerc was four and half seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Verstappen was five seconds behind Pérez at the end of the seventeen lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix tomorrow.
Overall the race itself was good race to watch. Just like Friday Qualifying, Charles Leclerc took the Sprint shootout pole for Saturday's sprint race ahead of Sergio Pérez and Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen. At the start of the Sprint Race, Leclerc took the advantage at the start. Until at the end of lap seven, Sergio Pérez took the lead and stayed there till the end; to win the Sprint Race, giving Sergio Pérez the eight points.
While, Charles Leclerc finished in second place in the Ferrari, Leclerc was four and half seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen finished in third place in the other Red Bull to complete the podium, Verstappen was five seconds behind Pérez at the end of the seventeen lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix tomorrow.
Saturday 29 April 2023
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Qualifying Report
With the weekend format change to adopted for those Grands Prix which include the additional sprint race. The format consisted of a single practice session on Friday, followed by the qualifying session which determined the grid for the Sunday's Grand Prix. On Saturday, a new qualifying session called "sprint shootout", in place of the former second practice session, was run, determining the grid for the sprint. The traditional Grand Prix took place on Sunday. This is gonna be a quick qualifying report to set the table for Sunday's race.
For the first time this season a Red Bull driver will not start on pole for Sunday's race, as Charles Leclerc will start on pole in his Ferrari.
Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen will start on the front row in his Red Bull, Verstappen was two tenths of a second behind Leclerc at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez will start third on the grid in his Red Bull, Pérez was three tenths of a second behind Leclerc at the end.
Onto Saturday's sprint race.
For the first time this season a Red Bull driver will not start on pole for Sunday's race, as Charles Leclerc will start on pole in his Ferrari.
Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen will start on the front row in his Red Bull, Verstappen was two tenths of a second behind Leclerc at the end.
Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez will start third on the grid in his Red Bull, Pérez was three tenths of a second behind Leclerc at the end.
Onto Saturday's sprint race.
29 years on, Remembering Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger
This Sunday coming up (30/4/23) and Monday (1/5/23) it will be 29 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 63 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.
Wednesday 26 April 2023
F1 2023 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 Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for George Russell in the Mercedes. Don't forget Sir Lewis Hamilton, the Ferrari drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for George Russell in the Mercedes. Don't forget Sir Lewis Hamilton, the Ferrari drivers, the Aston Martin drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.
Tuesday 25 April 2023
2023 BTCC Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season was at Donington Park's National Circuit, in Leicestershire.
In the first race, NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish took the race in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was two seconds behind Cammish in the end. While third place was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver and current BTCC Champion Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was two and half seconds behind behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Andrew Watson in his Vauxhall Astra 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 finished in fourth place and was under three seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver Tom Chilton took the race win in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance. Second was Team BMW driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was seven seconds behind Chilton in the end. While third place was NAPA Racing UK driver Sam Osborne in his Ford Focus ST and also took Jack Sears Trophy win, he was nineteen seconds behind behind Chilton in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Mikey Doble in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fifth place and was thirty-five seconds behind Chilton in the end.
Finally in the third race, NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish took the race in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver and current BTCC Champion Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was three seconds behind Cammish in the end. While third place was NAPA Racing UK driver Sam Osborne in his Ford Focus ST, he was four seconds behind behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won byAutobrite Direct with Millers Oils driver Bobby Thompson in his Cupra León, he finished in sixth place and was twelve and half seconds behind Cammish in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Andrew Watson in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in twelfth place and was eighteen seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Next stop Brands Hatch for Round Two of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the first race, NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish took the race in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was two seconds behind Cammish in the end. While third place was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver and current BTCC Champion Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was two and half seconds behind behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Andrew Watson in his Vauxhall Astra 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 finished in fourth place and was under three seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver Tom Chilton took the race win in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance. Second was Team BMW driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was seven seconds behind Chilton in the end. While third place was NAPA Racing UK driver Sam Osborne in his Ford Focus ST and also took Jack Sears Trophy win, he was nineteen seconds behind behind Chilton in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Mikey Doble in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fifth place and was thirty-five seconds behind Chilton in the end.
Finally in the third race, NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish took the race in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 driver and current BTCC Champion Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was three seconds behind Cammish in the end. While third place was NAPA Racing UK driver Sam Osborne in his Ford Focus ST, he was four seconds behind behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won byAutobrite Direct with Millers Oils driver Bobby Thompson in his Cupra León, he finished in sixth place and was twelve and half seconds behind Cammish in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Andrew Watson in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in twelfth place and was eighteen seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Next stop Brands Hatch for Round Two of the 2023 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Monday 24 April 2023
2023 WRC Round 4 recap - Croatia Rally
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round 4 of Croatia Rally.
Last weekend was round four of the 2022 World Rally Championship at the Croatia Rally (20th–23rd April), that was won by Elfyn Evans in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
While, Ott Tänak finished second in his works Ford Puma Rally1, Tänak was only twenty-seven seconds behind Evans at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Lappi was aminutes behind Evans at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Rally2 specifications), that was won by PH Sport driver Yohan Rossel in his Citroën C3 Rally2. Yohan Rossel finished in eighth place overall, he was ten minutes behind Evans at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Eamonn Kelly in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3 also took the Junior-WRC class win. Eamonn Kelly finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Tänak at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2023 WRC season for Rally de Portugal in three weeks time.
R.I.P. Craig Breen
Last weekend was round four of the 2022 World Rally Championship at the Croatia Rally (20th–23rd April), that was won by Elfyn Evans in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
While, Ott Tänak finished second in his works Ford Puma Rally1, Tänak was only twenty-seven seconds behind Evans at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Lappi was aminutes behind Evans at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Rally2 specifications), that was won by PH Sport driver Yohan Rossel in his Citroën C3 Rally2. Yohan Rossel finished in eighth place overall, he was ten minutes behind Evans at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Eamonn Kelly in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3 also took the Junior-WRC class win. Eamonn Kelly finished in twentieth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Tänak at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2023 WRC season for Rally de Portugal in three weeks time.
R.I.P. Craig Breen
2022/23 Formula E World Championship - Berlin ePrix - Round 6 Recap
Review of Round Six of the 2022-23 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 Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Jaguar TCS Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Jaguar, he was two seconds behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was Maserati MSG Racing driver Maximilian Günther in his Spark-Maserati, he was three seconds behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Sunday's race, that was won by Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis in his Spark-Porsche, he was four tenths of a second behind Cassidy in the end. Meanwhile, third was France DS Penske driver Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-DS, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Cassidy in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2022-23 Formula E World Championship season at Circuit de Monaco, Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in two weeks time.
On Saturday's race, that was won by Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Jaguar TCS Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Jaguar, he was two seconds behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was Maserati MSG Racing driver Maximilian Günther in his Spark-Maserati, he was three seconds behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Sunday's race, that was won by Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis in his Spark-Porsche, he was four tenths of a second behind Cassidy in the end. Meanwhile, third was France DS Penske driver Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-DS, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Cassidy in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2022-23 Formula E World Championship season at Circuit de Monaco, Monaco for the Monaco ePrix in two weeks time.
Monday 17 April 2023
2023 6 Hours of Portimão Review
Review of Round Two of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship at Algarve International Circuit on the outskits of Portimão, Portugal.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the Hypercar class too of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6. While, second place was the Ferrari – AF Corse, with the team of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in their Ferrari 499P, Ferrari 3.0 L Turbo V6; they were a lap behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Penske Motorsport, with the team of Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor in their Porsche 963, Porsche 9RD 4.6 L Turbo V8; they were a lap behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), United Autosports team of Giedo van der Garde, Oliver Jarvis and Josh Pierson in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in tenth place overall and they were seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Corvette Racing team of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolás Varrone in their Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. They finish in twenty-first place overall and they were sixteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 8 Hours of Portimão below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks time for Round Three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the Hypercar class too of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6. While, second place was the Ferrari – AF Corse, with the team of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in their Ferrari 499P, Ferrari 3.0 L Turbo V6; they were a lap behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Penske Motorsport, with the team of Kévin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor in their Porsche 963, Porsche 9RD 4.6 L Turbo V8; they were a lap behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), United Autosports team of Giedo van der Garde, Oliver Jarvis and Josh Pierson in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in tenth place overall and they were seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Corvette Racing team of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolás Varrone in their Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. They finish in twenty-first place overall and they were sixteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 8 Hours of Portimão below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in two weeks time for Round Three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
2023 USA MotoGP Review
Review of the third round of the 2023 MotoGP season at Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas in USA.
In the MotoGP sprint race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider and Current MotoGP Champion Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23.
Second was LCR Honda Castrol rider Álex Rins on his Honda RC213V, he was two and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Prima Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by LCR Honda Castrol rider Álex Rins on his Honda RC213V.
Second was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Luca Marini on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22P, he was three and half seconds behind Rins at the end. While, third was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was five seconds behind Rins at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the Kalex. Second was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax, he was two tenths of a second behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team rider Bo Bendsneyder on the Kalax, he was six seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Angeluss MTA Team rider Iván Ortolá on the KTM. Second was Leopard Racing rider Jaume Masià on the Honda, he was half a second behind Ortolá at the end of the race. While, third was CFMoto Racing Prüstel GP rider Xavier Artigas on the CFMoto, he was six tenths of a second behind Ortolá at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP sprint race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider and Current MotoGP Champion Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23.
Second was LCR Honda Castrol rider Álex Rins on his Honda RC213V, he was two and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Prima Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four and half seconds behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by LCR Honda Castrol rider Álex Rins on his Honda RC213V.
Second was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Luca Marini on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22P, he was three and half seconds behind Rins at the end. While, third was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was five seconds behind Rins at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the Kalex. Second was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax, he was two tenths of a second behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team rider Bo Bendsneyder on the Kalax, he was six seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Angeluss MTA Team rider Iván Ortolá on the KTM. Second was Leopard Racing rider Jaume Masià on the Honda, he was half a second behind Ortolá at the end of the race. While, third was CFMoto Racing Prüstel GP rider Xavier Artigas on the CFMoto, he was six tenths of a second behind Ortolá at the end of the race.
Friday 14 April 2023
Craig Breen 1990 - 2023
It was confirmed on Thursday lunch-time (13/4/2023) Craig Breen died at age 33 after an accident during a pre-event test, ahead of the 2023 Croatia Rally for Hyundai. The front-left of his car collided with a pole on a road between Stari Golubovec and Lobor at 12:40 pm local time, fatally injuring him. Breen's co-driver James Fulton was uninjured. Condolences goes out to the family and friends of Craig Breen.
Breen strated rallying in the WRC in 2009, with his big opportunity came in 2016 when Citroën sign him for three seasons with best finish of second at Rally Sweden in 2018.
For 2019, Breen moved to Hyundai for three seasons, with best result of three second place finishes.
Breen moved to M-Sport in 2022, with best result of second at Rally Italia Sardegna and finishing seventh in the drivers' standings.
For 2023, Breen return to Hyundai, his only this year was Rally Sweden finishing second once again currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings. Set to rally in Croatia for next week until his death.
Gone but not forgotten.
R.I.P. Craig Breen
Breen strated rallying in the WRC in 2009, with his big opportunity came in 2016 when Citroën sign him for three seasons with best finish of second at Rally Sweden in 2018.
For 2019, Breen moved to Hyundai for three seasons, with best result of three second place finishes.
Breen moved to M-Sport in 2022, with best result of second at Rally Italia Sardegna and finishing seventh in the drivers' standings.
For 2023, Breen return to Hyundai, his only this year was Rally Sweden finishing second once again currently sits sixth in the drivers' standings. Set to rally in Croatia for next week until his death.
Gone but not forgotten.
R.I.P. Craig Breen
Monday 3 April 2023
2023 Argentina MotoGP Review
Review of the second round of the 2023 MotoGP season at Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero in North Argentina.
In the MotoGP sprint 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 Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was a tenth of a second behind Binder at the end. While, third was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Luca Marini on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was nine tenths of a second behind Binder at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22.
Second was Pramac Racing rider Johann Zarco on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end. While, third was Gresini Racing MotoGP rider Álex Márquez on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four and half seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax. Second was Speed Up Racing rider Alonso López on the Boscoscuro, he was seven tenths of a second behind Arbolino at the end of the race. While, third was GasGas Aspar Team rider Jake Dixon on the Kalax, he was two seconds behind Arbolino at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Tatsuki Suzuki on the Honda. Second was MT Helmets – MSi rider Diogo Moreira on the KTM, he was four and half seconds behind Suzuki at the end of the race. While, third was CIP Green Power rider Andrea Migno on the KTM, he was five seconds behind Suzuki at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP sprint 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 Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was a tenth of a second behind Binder at the end. While, third was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Luca Marini on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was nine tenths of a second behind Binder at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22.
Second was Pramac Racing rider Johann Zarco on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end. While, third was Gresini Racing MotoGP rider Álex Márquez on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was four and half seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax. Second was Speed Up Racing rider Alonso López on the Boscoscuro, he was seven tenths of a second behind Arbolino at the end of the race. While, third was GasGas Aspar Team rider Jake Dixon on the Kalax, he was two seconds behind Arbolino at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Tatsuki Suzuki on the Honda. Second was MT Helmets – MSi rider Diogo Moreira on the KTM, he was four and half seconds behind Suzuki at the end of the race. While, third was CIP Green Power rider Andrea Migno on the KTM, he was five seconds behind Suzuki at the end of the race.
2023 Australian Grand Prix Review
2023 Australian Grand Prix of the third round of the F1 season at Albert Park on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Overall, the race itself was a good race to watch from start to finish. Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Russell took the lead at the start ahead of Hamilton and Verstappen. Until lap 7, Alexander Albon lost control of his car and crashed heavily at turn seven, causing the safety car to be called out; Russell changed his tyres for fresh hard compounds, allowing his teammate Lewis Hamilton to inherit the lead. The race was red-flagged to allow marshals to clean up the debris left by Albon's car and gravel that had been strewn on track. As Russell just changed their tyres in the safety car period, this meant they lost out, as rivals were able to change their tyres during the stoppage.
Hamilton kept his lead at the second restart, but would soon lose the lead into turn 9 as Verstappen overtook him with DRS on lap 12. The race was red-flagged once again on lap 55 after Kevin Magnussen's right-rear wheel made contact with the wall at turn two, damaging his rear suspension and causing the tyre to detach.
The race was restarted again with Verstappen keeping his lead. As the cars reached turn 1 comes chaos, Carlos Sainz, Jr. pushed Fernando Alonso into a spin, the Alpines of Gasly and Esteban Ocon ended their races in the wall after a heavy collision, and Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant found themselves in the gravel and out of the race; Stroll, despite also running into the gravel, managed to recover his car and continue the race. The race was red-flagged for a third time.
The race resumed via rolling start at the end of lap 58, which coincided with the checkered flag being shown at the finish line; Max Verstappen win this seasons Australian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen second race win of the season.
While, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was two tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was eight tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 5 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished twelfth)
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (finished second)
George Russell - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Alpine - 7
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished fourteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Gasly)
Pierre Gasly - 9 (finished thirteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Ocon)
McLaren - 7
Lando Norris - 7 (finished sixth)
Oscar Piastri - 7 (finished eighth)
Alfa Romeo - 6
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished eleventh)
Guanyu Zhou - 6 (finished ninth)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 8 (finished fourth)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished seventeenth/DNF, six laps down/Accident)
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished seventh)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished tenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fifteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Sargeant)
Williams - 6
Alexander Albon - 7 (DNF, Accident)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with de Vries)
Next stop Baku, Azerbaijan for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in four weeks time.
Overall, the race itself was a good race to watch from start to finish. Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
Russell took the lead at the start ahead of Hamilton and Verstappen. Until lap 7, Alexander Albon lost control of his car and crashed heavily at turn seven, causing the safety car to be called out; Russell changed his tyres for fresh hard compounds, allowing his teammate Lewis Hamilton to inherit the lead. The race was red-flagged to allow marshals to clean up the debris left by Albon's car and gravel that had been strewn on track. As Russell just changed their tyres in the safety car period, this meant they lost out, as rivals were able to change their tyres during the stoppage.
Hamilton kept his lead at the second restart, but would soon lose the lead into turn 9 as Verstappen overtook him with DRS on lap 12. The race was red-flagged once again on lap 55 after Kevin Magnussen's right-rear wheel made contact with the wall at turn two, damaging his rear suspension and causing the tyre to detach.
The race was restarted again with Verstappen keeping his lead. As the cars reached turn 1 comes chaos, Carlos Sainz, Jr. pushed Fernando Alonso into a spin, the Alpines of Gasly and Esteban Ocon ended their races in the wall after a heavy collision, and Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant found themselves in the gravel and out of the race; Stroll, despite also running into the gravel, managed to recover his car and continue the race. The race was red-flagged for a third time.
The race resumed via rolling start at the end of lap 58, which coincided with the checkered flag being shown at the finish line; Max Verstappen win this seasons Australian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen second race win of the season.
While, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was two tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was eight tenths of a second behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished fifth, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 5 (DNF, Collision with Stroll)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished twelfth)
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (finished second)
George Russell - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Alpine - 7
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished fourteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Gasly)
Pierre Gasly - 9 (finished thirteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Ocon)
McLaren - 7
Lando Norris - 7 (finished sixth)
Oscar Piastri - 7 (finished eighth)
Alfa Romeo - 6
Valtteri Bottas - 6 (finished eleventh)
Guanyu Zhou - 6 (finished ninth)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 8 (finished fourth)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished seventeenth/DNF, six laps down/Accident)
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished seventh)
AlphaTauri - 5
Yuki Tsunoda - 6 (finished tenth)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fifteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with Sargeant)
Williams - 6
Alexander Albon - 7 (DNF, Accident)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth/DNF, two laps down/Collision with de Vries)
Next stop Baku, Azerbaijan for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in four weeks time.
Monday 27 March 2023
2023 Australian Grand Prix Predictions
Prediction for this weekends Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Albert Park, Melbourne. The home Grand Prix for Oscar Piastri.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Fernando Alonso second in the Aston Martin, and third place for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, and the Ferrari drivers 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, Fernando Alonso second in the Aston Martin, and third place for Sergio Pérez in the other Red Bull. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, and the Ferrari drivers as-well for a podium place.
2022/23 Formula E World Championship - São Paulo ePrix - Round 5 Recap
Review of Round Five of the 2022-23 Formula E season held on the São Paulo Street Circuit in São Paulo, Brazil.
The race was won by Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in his Spark-Jaguar, he was three tenths of a second behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was Jaguar TCS Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Jaguar, he was half a second behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2022-23 Formula E World Championship season at Berlin, Germany for the Berlin ePrix in four weeks time.
The race was won by Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in his Spark-Jaguar, he was three tenths of a second behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was Jaguar TCS Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Jaguar, he was half a second behind Evans in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2022-23 Formula E World Championship season at Berlin, Germany for the Berlin ePrix in four weeks time.
2022 Portugal MotoGP Review
Review of the first round of the 2023 MotoGP season at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, on the outskirts of Portimão for the for the Portugal GP. And for the season ahead, all MotoGP classes are reviewed (MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 and MotoE).
In the MotoGP sprint race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider and Current MotoGP Champion Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23.
Second was Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP23, he was three tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Second was Aprilia Racing rider Maverick Viñales on his works Aprilia RS-GP, he was seven tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was three seconds behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the Kalex. Second was Pons Wegow Los40 rider Arón Canet on the Kalex, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax, he was four seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Tech 3 rider Daniel Holgado on the KTM. Second was Boé Motorsports rider David Muñoz on the KTM, he was sixteen hundredths of a second behind Holgado at the end of the race. While, third was MT Helmets – MSi rider Diogo Moreira on the KTM, he was eighteen hundredths of a second behind Holgado at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP sprint race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider and Current MotoGP Champion Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23.
Second was Pramac Racing rider Jorge Martín on his Ducati Desmosedici GP23, he was three tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the MotoGP main race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP23. Second was Aprilia Racing rider Maverick Viñales on his works Aprilia RS-GP, he was seven tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider Marco Bezzecchi on his Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was three seconds behind Bagnaia at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Pedro Acosta on the Kalex. Second was Pons Wegow Los40 rider Arón Canet on the Kalex, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Acosta at the end of the race. While, third was Elf Marc VDS Racing Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Kalax, he was four seconds behind Acosta at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Tech 3 rider Daniel Holgado on the KTM. Second was Boé Motorsports rider David Muñoz on the KTM, he was sixteen hundredths of a second behind Holgado at the end of the race. While, third was MT Helmets – MSi rider Diogo Moreira on the KTM, he was eighteen hundredths of a second behind Holgado at the end of the race.
Tuesday 21 March 2023
Vanwall Vandervell 680
During last weekends (17/3/23) 1000 Miles of Sebring, ByKolles Racing (now renamed as Vanwall Racing Team) raced their new Le Mans Hypercar race car the Vanwall Vandervell 680 for this seasons World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. The only car finished in thirtieth place, twenty-four laps behind the leaders.
The Vanwall Vandervell 680 uses the Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8 that produce 670 bhp overall that doesn't use a hybrid system.
Vanwall Racing Team driver pairings for the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign this season is Tom Dillmann, Esteban Guerrieri and 1997 F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve will drive the #4 car for the whole of 2023.
A big season ahead for Vanwall Racing.
The Vanwall Vandervell 680 uses the Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8 that produce 670 bhp overall that doesn't use a hybrid system.
Vanwall Racing Team driver pairings for the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign this season is Tom Dillmann, Esteban Guerrieri and 1997 F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve will drive the #4 car for the whole of 2023.
A big season ahead for Vanwall Racing.
2023 WRC Round 3 recap - Rally Mexico
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round three of Rally Mexico.
Last weekends was the third round of the World Rally Championship at at the Rally Mexico (16th-19th March) that was won by Sébastien Ogier in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
While, Thierry Neuville finished second in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Neuville was twenty-seven seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in the works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Evans was twenty-eight seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Rally2 specifications), that was won by Gus Greensmith in his own backed Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. Gus Greensmith finished in sixth place overall, he was over twelve minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Diego Dominguez Jr. in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3. Diego Dominguez Jr. finished in fifteenth place overall, he was thirty minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Four of the 2023 WRC season for Croatia Rally in five weeks time.
Last weekends was the third round of the World Rally Championship at at the Rally Mexico (16th-19th March) that was won by Sébastien Ogier in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.
While, Thierry Neuville finished second in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1, Neuville was twenty-seven seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Elfyn Evans finished third in the works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Evans was twenty-eight seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Rally2 specifications), that was won by Gus Greensmith in his own backed Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. Gus Greensmith finished in sixth place overall, he was over twelve minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Diego Dominguez Jr. in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3. Diego Dominguez Jr. finished in fifteenth place overall, he was thirty minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Next stop, Round Four of the 2023 WRC season for Croatia Rally in five weeks time.
Monday 20 March 2023
2023 Sebring 12 Hours Review
As the title says a Sebring 12 Hours Review of the race at Sebring International Raceway.
Whelen Engineering Racing team won the race overall and Daytona Prototype international class too of Jack Aitken, Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims in their Cadillac V-Series.R, Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8.
While, BMW M Team RLL finished in second place in their BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW P66/3 4.0 L Turbo V8; the team of Connor De Phillippi, Sheldon van der Linde and Nick Yelloly; they were three seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Tower Motorsports team finished third place in their Oreca 07, Gibson 4.2 L V8 and won LMP2 class as-well, the team of John Farano, Scott McLaughlin and Kyffin Simpson; they were four laps behind the leaders.
In LMP3 class (all cars using the Nissan 5.6 L V8 engine), Riley Motorsports team of Josh Burdon, Felipe Fraga and Gar Robinson in their Ligier JS P320 won LMP3 class. They finish in twelfth place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In GT Daytona Pro Class, Pfaff Motorsports team of Klaus Bachler, Patrick Pilet and Laurens Vanthoor in their Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) won Daytona Pro Class. They finished in seventeenth place overall; they were nineteen laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Paul Miller Racing team of Corey Lewis, Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow in their BMW M4 GT3 won Daytona Class. They finished in twenty-fifth place overall; they were twenty-one laps behind the leaders.
Whelen Engineering Racing team won the race overall and Daytona Prototype international class too of Jack Aitken, Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims in their Cadillac V-Series.R, Cadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8.
While, BMW M Team RLL finished in second place in their BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW P66/3 4.0 L Turbo V8; the team of Connor De Phillippi, Sheldon van der Linde and Nick Yelloly; they were three seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Tower Motorsports team finished third place in their Oreca 07, Gibson 4.2 L V8 and won LMP2 class as-well, the team of John Farano, Scott McLaughlin and Kyffin Simpson; they were four laps behind the leaders.
In LMP3 class (all cars using the Nissan 5.6 L V8 engine), Riley Motorsports team of Josh Burdon, Felipe Fraga and Gar Robinson in their Ligier JS P320 won LMP3 class. They finish in twelfth place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In GT Daytona Pro Class, Pfaff Motorsports team of Klaus Bachler, Patrick Pilet and Laurens Vanthoor in their Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) won Daytona Pro Class. They finished in seventeenth place overall; they were nineteen laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Paul Miller Racing team of Corey Lewis, Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow in their BMW M4 GT3 won Daytona Class. They finished in twenty-fifth place overall; they were twenty-one laps behind the leaders.
2023 1000 Miles of Sebring Review
Review of Round One of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship at Sebring International Raceway on the outskirts of Sebring, Florida, U.S.A.
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.
While, second place was the Toyota Gazoo Racing, with the team of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6; they were two seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Ferrari – AF Corse, with the team of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in their Ferrari 499P, Ferrari 3.0 L Turbo V6; they were a two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), Hertz Team Jota of David Beckmann, Will Stevens and Yifei Ye in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in seventh place overall and they were nine laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Corvette Racing team of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolás Varrone in their Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. They finish in seventeenth place overall and they were eighteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 1000 Miles of Sebring below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Portimão in four weeks time for Round Two 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.
While, second place was the Toyota Gazoo Racing, with the team of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa in their Toyota GR010 Hybrid; Toyota 3.5 L Turbo V6; they were two seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Ferrari – AF Corse, with the team of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen in their Ferrari 499P, Ferrari 3.0 L Turbo V6; they were a two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), Hertz Team Jota of David Beckmann, Will Stevens and Yifei Ye in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in seventh place overall and they were nine laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Corvette Racing team of Nicky Catsburg, Ben Keating and Nicolás Varrone in their Chevrolet Corvette C8.R. They finish in seventeenth place overall and they were eighteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 1000 Miles of Sebring below, enjoy.
Next Stop 6 Hours of Portimão in four weeks time for Round Two of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Review
Review of the second round of the 2023 F1 season at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in the the centre of Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Overall, the race itself was a good race to watch from start to finish. Sergio Pérez was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Fernando Alonso and George Russell.
Alonso took the lead at the start ahead of Pérez. Until tbe end of lap 3 when Pérez took the lead on the pit-straight ahead of Alonso and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Sergio Pérez's first race win of the season.
While, Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a second Red Bull one-two finish of the season, despite starting fifteenth place after a driveshaft failure in qualifying, Verstappen was five seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was twenty-two seconds behind Pérez at the end of the fifty lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 10
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished second, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 10 (pole, race win)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished sixth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fifth)
George Russell - 7 (finished fourth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Alfa Romeo - 4
Valtteri Bottas - 4 (finished eighthteen, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished tenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished twelfth)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Next stop Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne in two weeks time for the Australian Grand Prix
Overall, the race itself was a good race to watch from start to finish. Sergio Pérez was on pole for Sunday's race ahead of Fernando Alonso and George Russell.
Alonso took the lead at the start ahead of Pérez. Until tbe end of lap 3 when Pérez took the lead on the pit-straight ahead of Alonso and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for Sergio Pérez's first race win of the season.
While, Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen finished in second place in the other Red Bull to complete a second Red Bull one-two finish of the season, despite starting fifteenth place after a driveshaft failure in qualifying, Verstappen was five seconds behind Pérez at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was twenty-two seconds behind Pérez at the end of the fifty lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 10
Max Verstappen - 10 (finished second, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 10 (pole, race win)
Ferrari - 6
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished seventh)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished sixth)
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished fifth)
George Russell - 7 (finished fourth)
Alpine - 6
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (finished fifteenth)
Alfa Romeo - 4
Valtteri Bottas - 4 (finished eighthteen, lap down)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Aston Martin - 8
Fernando Alonso - 9 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 8 (DNF, Engine)
Haas - 6
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished tenth)
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (finished twelfth)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 5 (DNF, Brakes)
Logan Sargeant - 5 (finished sixteenth)
Next stop Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne in two weeks time for the Australian Grand Prix
Tuesday 14 March 2023
F1 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in the the centre of Jeddah, for the second night race of the season.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and Valtteri Bottas 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, Sergio Pérez second in the other Red Bull, and third place for Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin. Don't forget Lance Stroll, the Mercedes drivers, the Ferrari drivers, and Valtteri Bottas as-well for a podium place.
Monday 6 March 2023
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix Review
Review of the first round of the 2023 F1 season at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
It was a dominating race weekend from Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race. In the day to night Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race throughout, leading most of the fifty-seven laps to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's first race win of the season.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the Red Bull to complete a Red Bull one-two finish, Pérez was twelve seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was thirty-nine seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished second)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 7 (DNF, Engine)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fourth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished fifth)
George Russell - 6 (finished seventh)
Alpine - 7
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Mechanical)
Pierre Gasly - 10 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (DNF, Electrical)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (finished eighth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down, fastest lap)
Aston Martin - 10
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 10 (finished sixth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Williams - 8
Alexander Albon - 10 (finished tenth)
Logan Sargeant - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah in two weeks time for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
It was a dominating race weekend from Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen was on pole for Sunday's race. In the day to night Bahrain Grand Prix, Verstappen took the advantage at the start and comfortably lead the race throughout, leading most of the fifty-seven laps to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's first race win of the season.
While, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the Red Bull to complete a Red Bull one-two finish, Pérez was twelve seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso finished in third place in the Aston Martin to complete the podium, Alonso was thirty-nine seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-seven lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (pole, race win)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished second)
Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 7 (DNF, Engine)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fourth)
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished fifth)
George Russell - 6 (finished seventh)
Alpine - 7
Esteban Ocon - 5 (DNF, Mechanical)
Pierre Gasly - 10 (finished ninth)
McLaren - 5
Lando Norris - 5 (finished seventeenth, two laps down)
Oscar Piastri - 5 (DNF, Electrical)
Alfa Romeo - 7
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (finished eighth)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down, fastest lap)
Aston Martin - 10
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished third)
Lance Stroll - 10 (finished sixth)
Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Nico Hülkenberg - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
AlphaTauri - 6
Yuki Tsunoda - 7 (finished eleventh)
Nyck de Vries - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Williams - 8
Alexander Albon - 10 (finished tenth)
Logan Sargeant - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah in two weeks time for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
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