Review of Round Five of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Great Britain, Lydden Hill Race Circuit, in South-East England.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg (winning three times) and Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was two seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1, he was two and half seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the final race, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was three seconds behind Solberg in the end.
Next stop World RX of Norway at Lånkebanen Circuit for Round Six of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
2017 WTCC Round 4 Recap - Race of Germany
Review of Round Four of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Germany, at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, west of Germany.
In the opening race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was two and half seconds behind Björk in the end. While, third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three seconds behind Björk in the end.
While in the main race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Nicky Catsburg took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was three seconds behind Catsburg in the end. While third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was three and half seconds behind Catsburg in the end.
Next stop Race of Portugal at Circuito Internacional de Vila Real for Round Five of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in four weeks time.
In the opening race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was two and half seconds behind Björk in the end. While, third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three seconds behind Björk in the end.
While in the main race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Nicky Catsburg took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Norbert Michelisz in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was three seconds behind Catsburg in the end. While third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was three and half seconds behind Catsburg in the end.
Next stop Race of Portugal at Circuito Internacional de Vila Real for Round Five of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in four weeks time.
Monday, 29 May 2017
2017 24 Hours of Nürburgring Review
Last weekend was the annual 24 Hours of Nürburgring (27-28th May). Audi Sport Team Land was victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in their Audi R8 LMS; with team of Markus Winkelhock, Connor de Phillippi, Christopher Mies and Kelvin van der Linde came out on top to win this years 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 158 laps in total.
While the Rowe Racing team came in second place in their BMW M6 GT3; with team of Richard Westbrook, Markus Palttala, Nicky Catsburg and Alexander Sims as drivers. They were twenty-nine seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Audi Sport Team WRT team came in third place in their Audi R8 LMS; with team of Robin Frijns, Marcel Fässler, René Rast and Nico Müller as drivers. They were fifty seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
While the Rowe Racing team came in second place in their BMW M6 GT3; with team of Richard Westbrook, Markus Palttala, Nicky Catsburg and Alexander Sims as drivers. They were twenty-nine seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.
While the Audi Sport Team WRT team came in third place in their Audi R8 LMS; with team of Robin Frijns, Marcel Fässler, René Rast and Nico Müller as drivers. They were fifty seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.
2017 Indy 500 Post Review
The 2017 Indy 500 Post Review.
This years Indianapolis 500 is the 101st running of the race. The winner was a surprising one as it was none other than former Jordan F1 driver Takuma Sato. Becoming the first Japanese driver to win the Indy 500.
The Andretti Autosport driver took the lead for the final time with five laps to go overtaking Helio Castroneves, to win his first Indy 500 race.
Meanwhile second was Team Penske driver Hélio Castroneves, he was two tenths of a second behind Sato in the end. Third place was Dale Coyne Racing driver Ed Jones, he was half a second behind Sato in the end. Fourth place was his Chip Ganassi Racing driver Max Chilton, he was a second behind Sato in the end.
Meanwhile, McLaren F1 driver Fernando Alonso did not finish on his debut for the Indy 500 with McLaren-Honda-Andretti. Despite leading the race couple of times throughout the 500 race, his Honda engine failed on him with engine problems while in contention to win with 21 laps remaining.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
This years Indianapolis 500 is the 101st running of the race. The winner was a surprising one as it was none other than former Jordan F1 driver Takuma Sato. Becoming the first Japanese driver to win the Indy 500.
The Andretti Autosport driver took the lead for the final time with five laps to go overtaking Helio Castroneves, to win his first Indy 500 race.
Meanwhile second was Team Penske driver Hélio Castroneves, he was two tenths of a second behind Sato in the end. Third place was Dale Coyne Racing driver Ed Jones, he was half a second behind Sato in the end. Fourth place was his Chip Ganassi Racing driver Max Chilton, he was a second behind Sato in the end.
Meanwhile, McLaren F1 driver Fernando Alonso did not finish on his debut for the Indy 500 with McLaren-Honda-Andretti. Despite leading the race couple of times throughout the 500 race, his Honda engine failed on him with engine problems while in contention to win with 21 laps remaining.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
2017 Monaco Grand Prix Review
Review of the sixth round of the 2017 F1 season on the streets of Monte Carlo, for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a good race to watch, despite limited overtaking. Kimi Räikkönen was on pole for Sunday's race for his first ever pole position since 2008 French Grand Prix, and lead for the first thirty-three laps when Räikkönen pitted for tyres while Sebastian Vettel took the lead. Vettel ran a few laps longer, pumping in a series of fastest laps, when Vettel pitted for tyres he emerge ahead of Räikkönen.
Vettel then increased his lead over his team-mate over the second half of the race, before the safety car was deployed for an incident involving Pascal Wehrlein and a returning Jenson Button. However, when the safety car went in, Vettel took the advance at the restart and stretch the lead once again, to claim this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for Vettel's third race win of the season. For Ferrari first race win at Monaco since 2001.
While, Kimi Räikkönen finished in second place in the Ferrari to complete a Ferrari one-two finish, Ferrari first one-two finish since the 2010 German Grand Prix; Räikkönen was three seconds behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Ricciardo was four seconds behind Vettel at the end of the seventy-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished seventh)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (finished fourth)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished third)
Max Verstappen - 7 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 9
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 9 (pole, finished second)
Force India - 5
Sergio Pérez - 5 (finished thirteenth, fastest lap)
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished twelfth)
Williams - 5
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished ninth)
Lance Stroll - 4 (DNF, Brakes)
McLaren - 5
Jenson Button - 6 (DNF, Collision damaged with Wehrlein)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNF, Accident)
Toro Rosso - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 10 (finished sixth)
Daniil Kvyat - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Pérez)
Haas - 7
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished tenth)
Renault - 6
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (DNF, Gearbox)
Jolyon Palmer - 6 (finished eleventh)
Sauber - 3
Marcus Ericsson - 3 (DNF, Accident)
Pascal Wehrlein - 4 (DNF, Collision with Button)
Next stop Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall the race itself was a good race to watch, despite limited overtaking. Kimi Räikkönen was on pole for Sunday's race for his first ever pole position since 2008 French Grand Prix, and lead for the first thirty-three laps when Räikkönen pitted for tyres while Sebastian Vettel took the lead. Vettel ran a few laps longer, pumping in a series of fastest laps, when Vettel pitted for tyres he emerge ahead of Räikkönen.
Vettel then increased his lead over his team-mate over the second half of the race, before the safety car was deployed for an incident involving Pascal Wehrlein and a returning Jenson Button. However, when the safety car went in, Vettel took the advance at the restart and stretch the lead once again, to claim this seasons Monaco Grand Prix for Vettel's third race win of the season. For Ferrari first race win at Monaco since 2001.
While, Kimi Räikkönen finished in second place in the Ferrari to complete a Ferrari one-two finish, Ferrari first one-two finish since the 2010 German Grand Prix; Räikkönen was three seconds behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Ricciardo was four seconds behind Vettel at the end of the seventy-eight lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished seventh)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (finished fourth)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished third)
Max Verstappen - 7 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 9
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 9 (pole, finished second)
Force India - 5
Sergio Pérez - 5 (finished thirteenth, fastest lap)
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished twelfth)
Williams - 5
Felipe Massa - 6 (finished ninth)
Lance Stroll - 4 (DNF, Brakes)
McLaren - 5
Jenson Button - 6 (DNF, Collision damaged with Wehrlein)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (DNF, Accident)
Toro Rosso - 8
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 10 (finished sixth)
Daniil Kvyat - 7 (DNF, Collision damage with Pérez)
Haas - 7
Romain Grosjean - 7 (finished eighth)
Kevin Magnussen - 7 (finished tenth)
Renault - 6
Nico Hülkenberg - 6 (DNF, Gearbox)
Jolyon Palmer - 6 (finished eleventh)
Sauber - 3
Marcus Ericsson - 3 (DNF, Accident)
Pascal Wehrlein - 4 (DNF, Collision with Button)
Next stop Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
2017 Indianapolis 500 Preview/Predictions
This weekends is the famous Indianapolis 500. Last Sunday (21/5/17) was Pole Day was for this weekends Indianapolis 500. Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon will start on pole for this Sundays 500. While, Ed Carpenter Racing driver Ed Carpenter and Andretti Herta Autosport driver Alexander Rossi will start on the front row as-well. YouTube videos below from Indycar Series own channel from the top three from qualifying.
Meanwhile, McLaren F1 driver Fernando Alonso will start in fifth place on his debut for the Indy 500 with McLaren-Honda-Andretti.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win I am going to pick Fernando Alonso in the Andretti. Second place for Scott Dixon in his Ganassi, and third place for Marco Andretti in his Andretti.
Meanwhile, McLaren F1 driver Fernando Alonso will start in fifth place on his debut for the Indy 500 with McLaren-Honda-Andretti.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win I am going to pick Fernando Alonso in the Andretti. Second place for Scott Dixon in his Ganassi, and third place for Marco Andretti in his Andretti.
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
2017 DTM Round 2 Recap
Review of Round Two of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was held at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in East Germany.
On Saturday's race, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT driver Lucas Auer took the race win in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM. Second was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Robert Wickens in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was three and half seconds behind Auer in the end. While, third place was Team Rosberg driver René Rast in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was twelve and half seconds behind Auer in the end.
On Sunday's race, Team Rosberg driver Jamie Green took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was six seconds behind Green in the end. While, third place was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Robert Wickens in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was seven seconds behind Green in the end.
Next stop Hungaroring, Mogyoród in Hungary for Round Three of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in four weeks time.
On Saturday's race, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT driver Lucas Auer took the race win in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM. Second was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Robert Wickens in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was three and half seconds behind Auer in the end. While, third place was Team Rosberg driver René Rast in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was twelve and half seconds behind Auer in the end.
On Sunday's race, Team Rosberg driver Jamie Green took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Mattias Ekström in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was six seconds behind Green in the end. While, third place was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Robert Wickens in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was seven seconds behind Green in the end.
Next stop Hungaroring, Mogyoród in Hungary for Round Three of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in four weeks time.
2017 BTCC Round 4 Recap
Review of Round Four of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season was at Oulton Park's Island Circuit, in Cheshire.
In the first race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Jordan in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was twelve seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Laser Tools Racing driver Aiden Moffat in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he finished in fourth place and was eighteen seconds behind Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fifteenth place and was twenty-eight seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton took the race win in his Subaru Levorg GT. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was ten seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Team Parker Racing with Maximum Motorsport driver Josh Cook in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in sixth place and was eleven seconds behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team BMR Racing Academy driver Josh Price in his Subaru Levorg GT, he finished in fifteenth place and was twenty-two seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was two seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Handy Motorsport driver Rob Austin in his Toyota Avensis (2012), he finished in seventh place and was five and half seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo driver Luke Davenport in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in tenth place and was nine seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Next stop Croft for Round Five of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the first race, BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Jordan in the end. While third place was Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton in his Subaru Levorg GT, he was twelve seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Laser Tools Racing driver Aiden Moffat in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he finished in fourth place and was eighteen seconds behind Jordan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in fifteenth place and was twenty-eight seconds behind Jordan in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Adrian Flux Subaru Racing driver Ashley Sutton took the race win in his Subaru Levorg GT. Second was Team BMW driver Rob Collard in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was ten seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Team Parker Racing with Maximum Motorsport driver Josh Cook in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in sixth place and was eleven seconds behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team BMR Racing Academy driver Josh Price in his Subaru Levorg GT, he finished in fifteenth place and was twenty-two seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Shedden in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was two seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Handy Motorsport driver Rob Austin in his Toyota Avensis (2012), he finished in seventh place and was five and half seconds behind Shedden in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo driver Luke Davenport in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in tenth place and was nine seconds behind Shedden in the end.
Next stop Croft for Round Five of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Nicky Hayden 1981 – 2017
Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden has died from injuries on Monday (22/5/17) afternoon sustained when he was hit by a car while cycling in Italy last Wednesday.
Hayden was riding near Rimini when the accident occurred.
He was subsequently rushed to a local hospital with severe head and chest trauma and several fractures, before being transferred to the Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
Hayden condition was not stable enough to perform surgery to relieve the pressure on his skull caused by cerebral edema.
He remained in a critical condition in intensive care through the weekend.
A statement from the hospital said Hayden died on Monday Afternoon age 35.
Condolences goes to Nicky's family and friends, Hayden started his MotoGP career with Repsol Honda in 2003, with Hayden winning the MotoGP Rider's championship in 2006 beating Valentino Rossi to the title and winning three races in that period.
Hayden moved to Ducati in 2009, and moved to Aspar in 2014, switching to the World Superbike Championship in 2016 with Honda.
Hayden made two more MotoGP starts in 2016, as an injury replacement for Marc VDS rider Jack Miller at Aragon and at Phillip Island for Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa.
Rest in Peace Nicky Hayden, you will be much missed.
Hayden was riding near Rimini when the accident occurred.
He was subsequently rushed to a local hospital with severe head and chest trauma and several fractures, before being transferred to the Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
Hayden condition was not stable enough to perform surgery to relieve the pressure on his skull caused by cerebral edema.
He remained in a critical condition in intensive care through the weekend.
A statement from the hospital said Hayden died on Monday Afternoon age 35.
Condolences goes to Nicky's family and friends, Hayden started his MotoGP career with Repsol Honda in 2003, with Hayden winning the MotoGP Rider's championship in 2006 beating Valentino Rossi to the title and winning three races in that period.
Hayden moved to Ducati in 2009, and moved to Aspar in 2014, switching to the World Superbike Championship in 2016 with Honda.
Hayden made two more MotoGP starts in 2016, as an injury replacement for Marc VDS rider Jack Miller at Aragon and at Phillip Island for Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa.
Rest in Peace Nicky Hayden, you will be much missed.
Monday, 22 May 2017
2017 F1 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix on the streets of Monte Carlo.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas second in the other Mercedes, and third place for Sebastian Vettel in the Ferrari. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa, the Red Bull drivers and the Force India drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Valtteri Bottas second in the other Mercedes, and third place for Sebastian Vettel in the Ferrari. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa, the Red Bull drivers and the Force India drivers as well for a podium place.
2017 France MotoGP Review, and Johann Zarco remains at Tech 3 Yamaha for 2018 MotoGP Season
Review of the round five of the 2017 MotoGP season at Le Mans Bugatti track in Le Mans, in central France.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second was Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider and current Moto2 Champion Johann Zarco on his Yamaha YZR-M1, to complete a Yamaha one-two finish; he was three seconds behind Viñales at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V, he was eight seconds behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex, he was two seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was six seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda, he was four seconds behind Mir at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was over four seconds behind Mir at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Thursday (18/5/17), that current Moto2 Champion Johann Zarco will remain with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team till 2018 after signing a new one-year deal to remain with Tech 3 team.
Zarco currently sits fifth in the championship, with a best finish of a second place finish at this weekends Le Mans race. Zarco will be partnered with Jonas Folger during the rest of the 2017 and 2018 MotoGP seasons at Monster Yamaha Tech 3.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales on his works Yamaha YZR-M1.
Second was Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider and current Moto2 Champion Johann Zarco on his Yamaha YZR-M1, to complete a Yamaha one-two finish; he was three seconds behind Viñales at the end. While, third was Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V, he was eight seconds behind Viñales at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Franco Morbidelli on the Kalex. Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex, he was two seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race. While, third was CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi on the Kalex, he was six seconds behind Morbidelli at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda, he was four seconds behind Mir at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Racing Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was over four seconds behind Mir at the end of the race.
Finally, it was confirmed on Thursday (18/5/17), that current Moto2 Champion Johann Zarco will remain with Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team till 2018 after signing a new one-year deal to remain with Tech 3 team.
Zarco currently sits fifth in the championship, with a best finish of a second place finish at this weekends Le Mans race. Zarco will be partnered with Jonas Folger during the rest of the 2017 and 2018 MotoGP seasons at Monster Yamaha Tech 3.
2017 WRC Round 6 recap - Rally de Portugal
Recap of the last round of WRC from this weekends Round Six of Rally de Portugal.
This weekend was the sixth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally de Portugal (19th-21st May) was won by M-Sport World Rally Team driver and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Thierry Neuville finished second in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Neuville was fifteen seconds behind Ogier at the end. Meanwhile, Dani Sordo finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Sordo was sixty-one seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in the WRC Trophy (crews entering World Rally Cars used between 2011 and 2016), that was won by OneBet Jipocar World Rally Team driver Martin Prokop in his Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Martin Prokop finished in fourteenth place overall, he was over fifteen minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Pontus Tidemand in his Škoda Fabia R5. Pontus Tidemand finished in eleventh place overall, he was over eleven minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Name Rua Racing driver Francisco Name in his Citroën DS3 R3T. Raphaël Astier finished in thirty-first place overall, he was fifty-four minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2016 WRC season for Rally d'Italia Sardegna in three weeks time.
This weekend was the sixth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally de Portugal (19th-21st May) was won by M-Sport World Rally Team driver and current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Thierry Neuville finished second in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Neuville was fifteen seconds behind Ogier at the end. Meanwhile, Dani Sordo finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Sordo was sixty-one seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in the WRC Trophy (crews entering World Rally Cars used between 2011 and 2016), that was won by OneBet Jipocar World Rally Team driver Martin Prokop in his Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Martin Prokop finished in fourteenth place overall, he was over fifteen minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Pontus Tidemand in his Škoda Fabia R5. Pontus Tidemand finished in eleventh place overall, he was over eleven minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Name Rua Racing driver Francisco Name in his Citroën DS3 R3T. Raphaël Astier finished in thirty-first place overall, he was fifty-four minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2016 WRC season for Rally d'Italia Sardegna in three weeks time.
2016/17 Formula E - Paris ePrix - Round 6 Recap
Review of Round Six of the 2016-17 Formula E season held at the Paris Street Circuit in Paris, France.
The race was won by Renault e.Dams driver and Current Formula E Champion Sebastien Buemi in his Spark-Renault. Second was DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team driver José María López in his Spark-Citroën, he was seven tenths of a second behind Buemi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mahindra Racing Formula E Team driver Nick Heidfeld in his Spark-Mahindra, he was two seconds behind Buemi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Berlin, Germany for two races for the Berlin ePrix in three weeks time.
The race was won by Renault e.Dams driver and Current Formula E Champion Sebastien Buemi in his Spark-Renault. Second was DS Virgin Racing Formula E Team driver José María López in his Spark-Citroën, he was seven tenths of a second behind Buemi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mahindra Racing Formula E Team driver Nick Heidfeld in his Spark-Mahindra, he was two seconds behind Buemi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit in Berlin, Germany for two races for the Berlin ePrix in three weeks time.
Sunday, 21 May 2017
Nicky Hayden remains 'very critical, clinical picture unchanged'
Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden remains in a "very critical" condition in hospital in Italy, following his cycle accident on Wednesday.
Hayden, who claimed the MotoGP championship back in 2006, was struck by a car while out riding and was transferred to Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
On Thursday, an update confirmed that Hayden had suffered "a serious polytrauma with subsequent serious cerebral damage" following the accident.
His Honda World Superbike team Red Bull Honda posted the latest on social media on Sunday, confirming that "Nicky Hayden's condition remains very critical and the clinical picture is unchanged".
Thoughts and Prayers to Nicky's family and friends at this moment of time.
Hayden, who claimed the MotoGP championship back in 2006, was struck by a car while out riding and was transferred to Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
On Thursday, an update confirmed that Hayden had suffered "a serious polytrauma with subsequent serious cerebral damage" following the accident.
His Honda World Superbike team Red Bull Honda posted the latest on social media on Sunday, confirming that "Nicky Hayden's condition remains very critical and the clinical picture is unchanged".
Thoughts and Prayers to Nicky's family and friends at this moment of time.
Friday, 19 May 2017
Nicky Hayden in intensive care after accident
Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden is in intensive care following a cycling accident on Wednesday (17/5/17).
Hayden, who claimed the MotoGP championship back in 2006, was out cycling in the city of Rimini, on the Adriatic coast, when a car struck him.
Shortly after reports surfaced in local media, Red Bull Honda team in which Hayden races in the World Superbikes Cahmpionship, confirmed that the American had been involved in an incident, with no word on his condition.
He was initially taken to a hospital near Rimini, before being transferred to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
He remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.
"Following the incident, Nicky was treated on site by medical staff and then taken by ambulance to a hospital near Rimini for immediate treatment," read a statement.
"Once Nicky's condition was stabilised, he was transferred to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena and remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.
"Members of Nicky's team and his fiancé are with him in the hospital.
"We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and messages of support and the assistance of emergency and medical services.
"Once an official statement regarding Nicky's condition is released by the hospital or Nicky's family, a further update from the team will be issued."
Thoughts and Prayers to Nicky's family and friends at this moment of time.
Hayden, who claimed the MotoGP championship back in 2006, was out cycling in the city of Rimini, on the Adriatic coast, when a car struck him.
Shortly after reports surfaced in local media, Red Bull Honda team in which Hayden races in the World Superbikes Cahmpionship, confirmed that the American had been involved in an incident, with no word on his condition.
He was initially taken to a hospital near Rimini, before being transferred to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena.
He remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.
"Following the incident, Nicky was treated on site by medical staff and then taken by ambulance to a hospital near Rimini for immediate treatment," read a statement.
"Once Nicky's condition was stabilised, he was transferred to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena and remains in the hospital's intensive care unit.
"Members of Nicky's team and his fiancé are with him in the hospital.
"We would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and messages of support and the assistance of emergency and medical services.
"Once an official statement regarding Nicky's condition is released by the hospital or Nicky's family, a further update from the team will be issued."
Thoughts and Prayers to Nicky's family and friends at this moment of time.
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
2017 World RX Round 4 Recap - World RX of Belgium
Review of Round Four of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Belgium, at Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet, Mettet, in South-West Belgium.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg and Johan Kristoffersson (winning three times).
In the first semi-final that was won by Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was MJP Racing Team Austria driver Kevin Eriksson in his Ford Fiesta, he was eleven seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was three quarter of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1, he was two seconds behind Solberg in the end.
In the final race, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was nine tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of Great Britain at Lydden Hill Race Circuit for Round Five of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Petter Solberg and Johan Kristoffersson (winning three times).
In the first semi-final that was won by Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Hansen in the end. While, third was MJP Racing Team Austria driver Kevin Eriksson in his Ford Fiesta, he was eleven seconds behind Hansen in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Hoonigan Racing Division driver Andreas Bakkerud in his Ford Focus RS, he was three quarter of a second behind Solberg in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1, he was two seconds behind Solberg in the end.
In the final race, PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson took the race win in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was nine tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was a second behind Kristoffersson in the end.
Next stop World RX of Great Britain at Lydden Hill Race Circuit for Round Five of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season in two weeks time.
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
2017 TCR Round 4 Recap
Review of Round Four of the 2017 TCR International Series season was at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, on the outskirts of Milan, Italy.
In the first race, M1RA driver Roberto Colciago took the race win in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR. Second was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Colciago in the end. While, third place was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his SEAT León TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Colciago in the end.
While in the second race, Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini took the race win in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. Second was M1RA driver Roberto Colciago in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was two tenths of a second behind Comini in the end. While, third place Comtoyou Racing driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Comini in the end.
Next stop Salzburgring, Salzburg, Austria for Round Five of the 2017 TCR International Series season in four weeks time.
In the first race, M1RA driver Roberto Colciago took the race win in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR. Second was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Colciago in the end. While, third place was Lukoil Craft-Bamboo Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his SEAT León TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Colciago in the end.
While in the second race, Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini took the race win in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. Second was M1RA driver Roberto Colciago in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was two tenths of a second behind Comini in the end. While, third place Comtoyou Racing driver Frédéric Vervisch in his Audi RS3 LMS TCR, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Comini in the end.
Next stop Salzburgring, Salzburg, Austria for Round Five of the 2017 TCR International Series season in four weeks time.
2017 WTCC Round 3 Recap - Race of Hungary
Review of Round Three of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Hungary, at Hungaroring, on the outskirts of Budapest.
In the opening race, Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was eight tenths of a second behind Monteiro in the end. While, third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was two seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
While in the main race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani took the race win in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Nick Catsburg in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was seven tenths of a second behind Bennani in the end. While, third was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Honda Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three and half seconds behind Bennani in the end.
Next stop Race of Germany at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for Round Four of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the opening race, Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro took the race win in his Honda Civic WTCC. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was eight tenths of a second behind Monteiro in the end. While, third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was two seconds behind Monteiro in the end.
While in the main race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani took the race win in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was Polestar Cyan Racing driver Nick Catsburg in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1, he was seven tenths of a second behind Bennani in the end. While, third was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton in his Honda Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three and half seconds behind Bennani in the end.
Next stop Race of Germany at the Nürburgring Nordschleife for Round Four of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Monday, 15 May 2017
2016/17 Formula E - Monaco ePrix - Round 5 Recap
Review of Round five of the 2016-17 Formula E season held on the shorter version of the original Monaco Grand Prix circuit in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
The race was won by Renault e.Dams driver and Current Formula E Champion Sebastien Buemi in his Spark-Renault. Second was ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Abt Sportsline, he was three tenths of a second behind Buemi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mahindra Racing Formula E Team driver Nick Heidfeld in his Spark-Mahindra, he was thirteen seconds behind Buemi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Paris Street Circuit for the Paris ePrix in a weeks time.
The race was won by Renault e.Dams driver and Current Formula E Champion Sebastien Buemi in his Spark-Renault. Second was ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Abt Sportsline, he was three tenths of a second behind Buemi in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mahindra Racing Formula E Team driver Nick Heidfeld in his Spark-Mahindra, he was thirteen seconds behind Buemi in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2016-17 Formula E season at the Paris Street Circuit for the Paris ePrix in a weeks time.
2017 Spanish Grand Prix Review
Review of the fifth round of the 2017 F1 season at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona, for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel had a lightning start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Hamilton. By halfway thorough the race Hamilton started to reduced the gap to Vettel with a different tyre strategy to the race leader. By lap 44, Hamilton took the lead overtaking Vettel at the end of the main straight and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's second race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was three and half seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Ricciardo was seventy-five seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, fastest lap and race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (DNF, Power unit)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished third)
Max Verstappen - 7 (DNF, Collision with Bottas)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (DNF, Collision with Bottas)
Force India - 9
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished fourth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 9 (finished fifth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Felipe Massa - 5 (finished thirteenth, two laps down)
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished twelfth, two laps down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 4 (DNF, Collision with Massa)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (finished seventh, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 6 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth, lap down)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 7 (finished eleventh, two laps down)
Pascal Wehrlein - 9 (finished eighth, lap down)
Next stop Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Lewis Hamilton was on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel had a lightning start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Hamilton. By halfway thorough the race Hamilton started to reduced the gap to Vettel with a different tyre strategy to the race leader. By lap 44, Hamilton took the lead overtaking Vettel at the end of the main straight and stayed there to the end to conclude with a race win in this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's second race win of the season.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was three and half seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Daniel Ricciardo finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Ricciardo was seventy-five seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (pole, fastest lap and race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (DNF, Power unit)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Daniel Ricciardo - 8 (finished third)
Max Verstappen - 7 (DNF, Collision with Bottas)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (DNF, Collision with Bottas)
Force India - 9
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished fourth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 9 (finished fifth, lap down)
Williams - 4
Felipe Massa - 5 (finished thirteenth, two laps down)
Lance Stroll - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished twelfth, two laps down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 4 (DNF, Collision with Massa)
Toro Rosso - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (finished seventh, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Haas - 6
Romain Grosjean - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 6 (finished fourteenth, two laps down)
Renault - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 9 (finished sixth, lap down)
Jolyon Palmer - 5 (finished fifteenth, two laps down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 7 (finished eleventh, two laps down)
Pascal Wehrlein - 9 (finished eighth, lap down)
Next stop Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix in two weeks time.
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
2017 TCR Round 3 Recap
Review of Round Three of the 2017 TCR International Series season was at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Francorchamps, South East of Belgium.
In the first race, Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini took the race win in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. Second was Boutsen Ginion Racing driver Benjamin Lessennes in his Honda Civic Type R TCR, he was three and half seconds behind Comini in the end. While, third place was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was eight seconds behind Comini in the end.
While in the second race, Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay took the race win in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. Second was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Rob Huff in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was seven tenths of a second behind Vernay in the end. While third place was Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Vernay in the end.
Next stop Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza in Italy for Round Four of the 2017 TCR International Series season in a weeks time.
In the first race, Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini took the race win in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. Second was Boutsen Ginion Racing driver Benjamin Lessennes in his Honda Civic Type R TCR, he was three and half seconds behind Comini in the end. While, third place was M1RA driver Attila Tassi in his Honda Civic Type-R TCR, he was eight seconds behind Comini in the end.
While in the second race, Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Jean-Karl Vernay took the race win in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR. Second was Leopard Racing Team WRT driver Rob Huff in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was seven tenths of a second behind Vernay in the end. While third place was Comtoyou Racing driver and current TCR International Series Champion Stefano Comini in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Vernay in the end.
Next stop Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza in Italy for Round Four of the 2017 TCR International Series season in a weeks time.
2017 DTM Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was held at the Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, in South-West Germany.
On Saturday's race, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT driver Lucas Auer took the race win in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM. Second was BMW Team RMG driver Timo Glock in his BMW M4 DTM, he was two seconds behind Auer in the end. While, third place was Team Phoenix driver Mike Rockenfeller in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was three seconds behind Auer in the end.
On Sunday's race, Team Rosberg driver Jamie Green took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Gary Paffett in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was five seconds behind Green in the end. While, third place was BMW Team RMG driver and current DTM Champion Marco Wittmann in his BMW M4 DTM, he was eight seconds behind Green in the end.
Next stop EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in Germany for Round Two of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in two weeks time.
On Saturday's race, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT driver Lucas Auer took the race win in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM. Second was BMW Team RMG driver Timo Glock in his BMW M4 DTM, he was two seconds behind Auer in the end. While, third place was Team Phoenix driver Mike Rockenfeller in his Audi RS5 DTM, he was three seconds behind Auer in the end.
On Sunday's race, Team Rosberg driver Jamie Green took the race win in his Audi RS5 DTM. Second was Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes Me driver Gary Paffett in his Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM, he was five seconds behind Green in the end. While, third place was BMW Team RMG driver and current DTM Champion Marco Wittmann in his BMW M4 DTM, he was eight seconds behind Green in the end.
Next stop EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in Germany for Round Two of the 2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in two weeks time.
2017 BTCC Round 3 Recap
Review of Round Three of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season was at Thruxton, in Hampshire.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Neal in the end. While third place was Eurotech Racing driver Jack Goff in his Honda Civic Type R to complete a Honda podium whitewash and also took Independents class win, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Neal in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in sixteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Neal in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver Rob Collard took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was two tenths of a second behind Collard in the end. While third place was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was five tenths of a second behind Collard in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo driver Luke Davenport in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in seventeenth place and was ten seconds behind Collard in the end.
Finally in the third race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was two and half seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Eurotech Racing driver Jack Goff in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in nineteenth place and was twenty-two seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Next stop Oulton Park for Round Four of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Matt Neal took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was three tenths of a second behind Neal in the end. While third place was Eurotech Racing driver Jack Goff in his Honda Civic Type R to complete a Honda podium whitewash and also took Independents class win, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Neal in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for top 'Rookie Driver' in the series) was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in sixteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Neal in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver Rob Collard took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver and current BTCC Champion Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was two tenths of a second behind Collard in the end. While third place was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was five tenths of a second behind Collard in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Duo driver Luke Davenport in his Ford Focus ST, he finished in seventeenth place and was ten seconds behind Collard in the end.
Finally in the third race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 125i M Sport. Second was Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Avensis (2015) and also took Independents class win, he was two and half seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Eurotech Racing driver Jack Goff in his Honda Civic Type R, he was four seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in nineteenth place and was twenty-two seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Next stop Oulton Park for Round Four of the 2017 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Tuesday, 9 May 2017
2017 World RX Round 3 Recap - World RX of Hockenheim
Review of Round Three of the 2017 World Rallycross Championship season was the World RX of Hockenheim, at the Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, in South-West Germany.
In the four Heats, those were won by Sébastien Loeb(winning twice), Petter Solberg and Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was two and half seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver Toomas Heikkinen in his Audi S1, he was three and half seconds behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was three and half seconds behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Belgium at Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet for Round Four of the 2016 World Rallycross Championship season in a weeks time.
In the four Heats, those were won by Sébastien Loeb(winning twice), Petter Solberg and Timmy Hansen.
In the first semi-final that was won by PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Petter Solberg in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Kristoffersson in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Sébastien Loeb in his Peugeot 208, he was two and half seconds behind Kristoffersson in the end.
In the second semi-final that was won by EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström in his Audi S1. Second was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end. While, third was EKS RX driver Toomas Heikkinen in his Audi S1, he was three and half seconds behind Ekström in the end.
In the final race, EKS RX driver and current World Rallycross Champion Mattias Ekström took the race win in his Audi S1. Second was PSRX Volkswagen Sweden driver Johan Kristoffersson in his Volkswagen Polo GTI, he was two seconds behind Ekström in the end. While, third was Team Peugeot-Hansen driver Timmy Hansen in his Peugeot 208, he was three and half seconds behind Ekström in the end.
Next stop World RX of Belgium at Circuit Jules Tacheny Mettet for Round Four of the 2016 World Rallycross Championship season in a weeks time.
Round Four Recap of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
Review of Round Four of the 2017 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas.
Wayne Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Jordan Taylor and Ricky Taylor in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8. While, Whelen Engineering Racing finished in second place in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8; the team of Dane Cameron and Eric Curran; they were nineteen seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mustang Sampling Racing finished in third place in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8; the team of João Barbosa, Christian Fittipaldi and Filipe Albuquerque; they were twenty seconds behind the leaders.
In Prototype Challenge Class (all teams using Oreca FLM09 race car), Performance Tech Motorsports team won Prototype Challenge Class and finished in sixth place overall; with the drivers of James French and Patricio O'Ward; they were a lap behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Corvette Racing team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in seventh place overall in their Chevrolet Corvette C7.R; with the drivers of Antonio García and Jan Magnussen; they were two laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Riley Motorsports - Team AMG won GT Daytona Class and finished in thirteenth place overall in their Mercedes-AMG GT3; with the drivers of Jeroen Bleekemolen and Ben Keating; they were four laps behind the leaders.
Next Stop The Raceway on Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan in four weeks time for Round Five of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
Wayne Taylor Racing team won the race overall and Prototype class too of Jordan Taylor and Ricky Taylor in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8. While, Whelen Engineering Racing finished in second place in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8; the team of Dane Cameron and Eric Curran; they were nineteen seconds behind the leaders. Meanwhile, Mustang Sampling Racing finished in third place in their Cadillac DPi-V.R, Cadillac 6.2 L V8; the team of João Barbosa, Christian Fittipaldi and Filipe Albuquerque; they were twenty seconds behind the leaders.
In Prototype Challenge Class (all teams using Oreca FLM09 race car), Performance Tech Motorsports team won Prototype Challenge Class and finished in sixth place overall; with the drivers of James French and Patricio O'Ward; they were a lap behind the leaders.
In GT Le Mans Class, Corvette Racing team won GT Le Mans Class and finished in seventh place overall in their Chevrolet Corvette C7.R; with the drivers of Antonio García and Jan Magnussen; they were two laps behind the leaders.
In GT Daytona Class, Riley Motorsports - Team AMG won GT Daytona Class and finished in thirteenth place overall in their Mercedes-AMG GT3; with the drivers of Jeroen Bleekemolen and Ben Keating; they were four laps behind the leaders.
Next Stop The Raceway on Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan in four weeks time for Round Five of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
2017 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.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Sebastian Vettel for the race win in the Ferrari, Valtteri Bottas second in the Mercedes, and third place for Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa, the Red Bull drivers and the Force India drivers as well for a podium place.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Sebastian Vettel for the race win in the Ferrari, Valtteri Bottas second in the Mercedes, and third place for Lewis Hamilton in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa, the Red Bull drivers and the Force India drivers as well for a podium place.
Top Ten Best Williams F1 drivers, Celebrating 40 years of Williams in F1
This season is the fortieth year of Williams in Formula 1. Williams have won many Grand Prix wins' and Drivers and Constructor titles'. To Celebrate this a top ten best Williams F1 drivers ever in their history.
Starting with number ten:
Number 10: Juan-Pablo Montoya 2001-04
Story: Juan Paulo Montoya made his F1 Grand Prix debut with Williams in 2001 after winning the 2000 Indy 500 and winning 1999 CART Series Championship. He took his first Grand Prix in his debut Season at the Italian Grand Prix. Montoya best season at Williams was two Grand Prix wins in 2003 at the Monaco and German Grand Prix, and finish third in the drivers' standings and came close winning the Drivers' title in 2003. After four seasons at Williams, Montoya moved on to McLaren. Overall, Juan Paulo Montoya took five Grand Prix wins in the Juan Paulo Montoya/Williams era.
Number 9: Riccardo Patrese 1987-1992
Story: After two seasons at Brabham. Patrese moved to Williams at the end of the 1987 season. Patrese never won a drivers' title with Williams he finished runner up once in 1992 during his Williams career. After five and a bit seasons at Williams, Patrese moved on to Williams. Overall, Riccardo Patrese took four Grand Prix wins and a constructors' title in the Riccardo Patrese/Williams era.
Number 8: Carlos Reutemann 1980-1982
Story: After a season at Team Lotus. Reutemann moved to Williams in 1988. Reutemann never won a drivers' title with Williams he finished runner up once in 1981 during his Williams career, he came close in 1981 only losing out by only a single point to Nelson Piquet. Carlos Reutemann retired two Grand Prixs' of the 1982 season with two and a bit seasons at Williams. Overall, Carlos Reutemann took three Grand Prix wins in the Carlos Reutemann/Williams era.
Number 7: Keke Rosberg 1982-85
Story: After two seasons at Fittipaldi Automotive. Rosberg moved to Williams in 1982 and took his only drivers' title in that same season with one Grand Prix win. After three more seasons at Williams, Rosberg moved on to McLaren. Overall, Keke Rosberg took five Grand Prix wins, and a drivers' titles in the Keke Rosberg/Williams era.
Number 6: Alain Prost 1993
Story: After a season away from Formula 1. Prost return to Formula 1 with Williams in 1993. In that season Prost took his fourth drivers' title with the team. Alain Prost retired after the 1993 season for good this time with one season at Williams. Overall, Alain Prost took seven Grand Prix wins, a constructors' titles, and a drivers' title in the Alain Prost/Williams era.
Number 5: Nelson Piquet 1986-1987
Story: After seven seasons at Brabham. Piquet moved to Williams in 1986, and just missed out the drivers' title just by three points to Alain Prost. Then in 1987, Piquet took his third drivers' title with the team. Then the season after Piquet moved on to Team Lotus. Overall, Nelson Piquet took seven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Nelson Piquet/Williams era.
Number 4: Jacques Villeneuve, 1996-98
Story: Jacques Villeneuve made his F1 Grand Prix debut with Williams in 1996 after winning the 1995 Indy 500 and winning 1995 IndyCar Series Championship. He took pole position in his debut Grand Prix at the Australian Grand Prix and came close winning the Drivers' title in 1996, despite only his debut season. Then in 1997 winning the Drivers' title by three points. After another season at Williams, Villeneuve moved on to British American Racing in 1999. Overall, Jacques Villeneuve took eleven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Jacques Villeneuve/Williams era.
Number 3: Alan Jones 1978-1981
Story: After a season at Shadow. Jones moved to Williams in 1978. In 1980 F1 Season, Jones took his only drivers' titles in that same season becoming the first Williams driver to win the driver's championship with the team. After another season at Williams, Alan Jones retired from Formula 1(although return with the Lola Haas team at the end of the 1985 season) season with four seasons at Williams. Overall, Alan Jones took eleven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Alan Jones/Williams era.
Number 2: Damon Hill 1993-1996
Story: After a season at Brabham and two seasons as their test-driver. Hill moved to Williams in 1993. In 1994 F1 season, Hill almost won the drivers' title, missing the title by a single point to Michael Schumacher. Then in 1996, Hill won his only Drivers' title with the team becoming the first son of a Formula One world champion to win the title (his father Graham Hill winning the two drivers' title in 1962 and 1968). Then the season after Hill moved on to Arrows. Overall, Damon Hill took twenty-one Grand Prix wins, three constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Damon Hill/Williams era.
Number 1: Nigel Mansell 1985-88, 1991-92, 1994
Story: After four seasons at Team Lotus. Mansell moved to Williams in 1985. In 1986 F1 season, Mansell almost won the drivers' title, missing the title by a single point to Alain Prost. In 1989, Mansell moved to Ferrari for two seasons. Then in 1991, Mansell return to Williams, then in 1992 Mansell won his only Drivers' title with the team. In 1993 Mansell moved to the IndyCar Series with Newman-Haas Racing. Then once again in 1994, Mansell returns to Williams doing only a handful of races which includes a Grand Prix win in his final Grand Prix for Williams. Then in 1995, Mansell moved to McLaren to finish off his Grand Prix career. Overall, Nigel Mansell took twenty-eight Grand Prix wins, four constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Nigel Mansell/Williams era.
And to many more years of winning from Williams to come.
Starting with number ten:
Number 10: Juan-Pablo Montoya 2001-04
Story: Juan Paulo Montoya made his F1 Grand Prix debut with Williams in 2001 after winning the 2000 Indy 500 and winning 1999 CART Series Championship. He took his first Grand Prix in his debut Season at the Italian Grand Prix. Montoya best season at Williams was two Grand Prix wins in 2003 at the Monaco and German Grand Prix, and finish third in the drivers' standings and came close winning the Drivers' title in 2003. After four seasons at Williams, Montoya moved on to McLaren. Overall, Juan Paulo Montoya took five Grand Prix wins in the Juan Paulo Montoya/Williams era.
Number 9: Riccardo Patrese 1987-1992
Story: After two seasons at Brabham. Patrese moved to Williams at the end of the 1987 season. Patrese never won a drivers' title with Williams he finished runner up once in 1992 during his Williams career. After five and a bit seasons at Williams, Patrese moved on to Williams. Overall, Riccardo Patrese took four Grand Prix wins and a constructors' title in the Riccardo Patrese/Williams era.
Number 8: Carlos Reutemann 1980-1982
Story: After a season at Team Lotus. Reutemann moved to Williams in 1988. Reutemann never won a drivers' title with Williams he finished runner up once in 1981 during his Williams career, he came close in 1981 only losing out by only a single point to Nelson Piquet. Carlos Reutemann retired two Grand Prixs' of the 1982 season with two and a bit seasons at Williams. Overall, Carlos Reutemann took three Grand Prix wins in the Carlos Reutemann/Williams era.
Number 7: Keke Rosberg 1982-85
Story: After two seasons at Fittipaldi Automotive. Rosberg moved to Williams in 1982 and took his only drivers' title in that same season with one Grand Prix win. After three more seasons at Williams, Rosberg moved on to McLaren. Overall, Keke Rosberg took five Grand Prix wins, and a drivers' titles in the Keke Rosberg/Williams era.
Number 6: Alain Prost 1993
Story: After a season away from Formula 1. Prost return to Formula 1 with Williams in 1993. In that season Prost took his fourth drivers' title with the team. Alain Prost retired after the 1993 season for good this time with one season at Williams. Overall, Alain Prost took seven Grand Prix wins, a constructors' titles, and a drivers' title in the Alain Prost/Williams era.
Number 5: Nelson Piquet 1986-1987
Story: After seven seasons at Brabham. Piquet moved to Williams in 1986, and just missed out the drivers' title just by three points to Alain Prost. Then in 1987, Piquet took his third drivers' title with the team. Then the season after Piquet moved on to Team Lotus. Overall, Nelson Piquet took seven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Nelson Piquet/Williams era.
Number 4: Jacques Villeneuve, 1996-98
Story: Jacques Villeneuve made his F1 Grand Prix debut with Williams in 1996 after winning the 1995 Indy 500 and winning 1995 IndyCar Series Championship. He took pole position in his debut Grand Prix at the Australian Grand Prix and came close winning the Drivers' title in 1996, despite only his debut season. Then in 1997 winning the Drivers' title by three points. After another season at Williams, Villeneuve moved on to British American Racing in 1999. Overall, Jacques Villeneuve took eleven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Jacques Villeneuve/Williams era.
Number 3: Alan Jones 1978-1981
Story: After a season at Shadow. Jones moved to Williams in 1978. In 1980 F1 Season, Jones took his only drivers' titles in that same season becoming the first Williams driver to win the driver's championship with the team. After another season at Williams, Alan Jones retired from Formula 1(although return with the Lola Haas team at the end of the 1985 season) season with four seasons at Williams. Overall, Alan Jones took eleven Grand Prix wins, two constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Alan Jones/Williams era.
Number 2: Damon Hill 1993-1996
Story: After a season at Brabham and two seasons as their test-driver. Hill moved to Williams in 1993. In 1994 F1 season, Hill almost won the drivers' title, missing the title by a single point to Michael Schumacher. Then in 1996, Hill won his only Drivers' title with the team becoming the first son of a Formula One world champion to win the title (his father Graham Hill winning the two drivers' title in 1962 and 1968). Then the season after Hill moved on to Arrows. Overall, Damon Hill took twenty-one Grand Prix wins, three constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Damon Hill/Williams era.
Number 1: Nigel Mansell 1985-88, 1991-92, 1994
Story: After four seasons at Team Lotus. Mansell moved to Williams in 1985. In 1986 F1 season, Mansell almost won the drivers' title, missing the title by a single point to Alain Prost. In 1989, Mansell moved to Ferrari for two seasons. Then in 1991, Mansell return to Williams, then in 1992 Mansell won his only Drivers' title with the team. In 1993 Mansell moved to the IndyCar Series with Newman-Haas Racing. Then once again in 1994, Mansell returns to Williams doing only a handful of races which includes a Grand Prix win in his final Grand Prix for Williams. Then in 1995, Mansell moved to McLaren to finish off his Grand Prix career. Overall, Nigel Mansell took twenty-eight Grand Prix wins, four constructors' title, and a drivers' title in the Nigel Mansell/Williams era.
And to many more years of winning from Williams to come.
Monday, 8 May 2017
Top ten best Williams F1 cars ever! Celebrating 40 years of Williams in F1
This season is the fortieth year of Williams in Formula 1. Williams have won many Grand Prix wins' and Drivers and Constructor titles'. To Celebrate this a top ten best Williams Formula 1 cars that ever made and produce.
Starting with Number ten of the top ten is:
Number 10: 2003 Williams FW25
Story: Williams FW25 was designed by Patrick Head, Gavin Fisher and Antonia Terzi; the Williams FW25 had the 3 litre BMW V10 engine underneath. The Williams FW25 took Williams to second place in the 2003 F1 Constructors' Standings. The Williams FW25 won four races, two for Juan Pablo Montoya and two for Ralf Schumacher as-well.
Number 9: 1982-83 Williams FW08
Story: Williams FW08 was designed by Frank Dernie, the Williams FW08 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine. The FW08 took Keke Rosberg to the 1982 F1 World Drivers' Championship title with one win that season, at the 1982 Swiss Grand Prix. Williams FW08 took two race wins overall, two wins' for Keke Rosberg in those two seasons in Formula 1.
Number 8: 1991 Williams FW14
Story: Williams FW14 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine underneath. The Williams FW14 took Williams to second place in the 1991 F1 Constructors' Standings. The Williams FW14 won seven races, two for Riccardo Patrese and two for Nigel Mansell as-well.
Number 7: 1997 Williams FW19
Story: The FW19 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW19 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW19 took Williams the 1997 F1 Constructors' Championship were Heinz-Harald Frentzen took a grand Prix win at the San Marino Grand Prix that season. While, Jacques Villeneuve took seven wins' and the 1997 F1 World Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 6: 1986 Williams FW11
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie. The FW11 had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11 took the 1986 F1 Constructors' Championship where Williams took nine Grand Prix wins', four wins' for Nelson Piquet and five wins' for Nigel Mansell; and almost a Drivers' title for Nigel Mansell.
Number 5: 1996 Williams FW18
Story: The FW18 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW18 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW18 took Williams the 1996 F1 Constructors' Championship were Jacques Villeneuve took four wins' that season. While, Damon Hill took eight wins' and the 1996 F1 World Drivers' Championship title as-well, making Damon Hill the first son of a World Champion to become a Champion himself.
Number 4: 1979-82 Williams FW07
Story: Williams FW07 was designed by Patrick Head and Neil Oatley, the Williams FW07 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give Williams two F1 Constructors' titles in 1980 and 1981. Also took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Drivers' Championship which is Williams team's first divers and constructors championships as a team. Williams FW07 took fifteen race wins overall, eleven wins' for Alan Jones, a race win for Clay Regazzoni, and three race wins' for Carlos Reutemann in those three and a bit seasons in Formula 1.
Number 3: 1987 Williams FW11B
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie. The FW11B had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11B took the 1987 F1 Constructors' Championship where Williams took nine Grand Prix wins', three wins' for Nelson Piquet and six wins' for Nigel Mansell; and a F1 World Drivers' Championship title for Nelson Piquet as-well.
Number 2: 1993 Williams FW15C
Story: The FW15C was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW15C was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, the Williams FW15C was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid in 1993. The FW15C featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles', ten Grand Prix wins' that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Damon Hill took two poles and three Grand Prix wins'. While, Alain Prost took thirteen poles and seven Grand Prix wins' to concluded with the 1993 F1 World Drivers' Championship for Alain Prost to take his forth and final F1 drivers' title.
Number 1: 1992 Williams FW14B
Story: This is possibly the best F1 car that Williams has ever raced in their Forty Year Grand Prix history. The FW14B was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, the Williams FW14B was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid in 1992. By 1992 the FW14B featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles, ten Grand Prix wins' that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Riccardo Patrese took a pole and a Grand Prix win. While, Nigel Mansell took fourteen poles' and nine Grand Prix wins' to concluded with the 1992 F1 World Drivers' Championship for Nigel Mansell and his only one as-well.
To give this 1992 Williams FW14B the best Williams F1 car ever!
And to many more years of winning from Williams to come.
Starting with Number ten of the top ten is:
Number 10: 2003 Williams FW25
Story: Williams FW25 was designed by Patrick Head, Gavin Fisher and Antonia Terzi; the Williams FW25 had the 3 litre BMW V10 engine underneath. The Williams FW25 took Williams to second place in the 2003 F1 Constructors' Standings. The Williams FW25 won four races, two for Juan Pablo Montoya and two for Ralf Schumacher as-well.
Number 9: 1982-83 Williams FW08
Story: Williams FW08 was designed by Frank Dernie, the Williams FW08 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine. The FW08 took Keke Rosberg to the 1982 F1 World Drivers' Championship title with one win that season, at the 1982 Swiss Grand Prix. Williams FW08 took two race wins overall, two wins' for Keke Rosberg in those two seasons in Formula 1.
Number 8: 1991 Williams FW14
Story: Williams FW14 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine underneath. The Williams FW14 took Williams to second place in the 1991 F1 Constructors' Standings. The Williams FW14 won seven races, two for Riccardo Patrese and two for Nigel Mansell as-well.
Number 7: 1997 Williams FW19
Story: The FW19 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW19 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW19 took Williams the 1997 F1 Constructors' Championship were Heinz-Harald Frentzen took a grand Prix win at the San Marino Grand Prix that season. While, Jacques Villeneuve took seven wins' and the 1997 F1 World Drivers' Championship title as-well.
Number 6: 1986 Williams FW11
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie. The FW11 had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11 took the 1986 F1 Constructors' Championship where Williams took nine Grand Prix wins', four wins' for Nelson Piquet and five wins' for Nigel Mansell; and almost a Drivers' title for Nigel Mansell.
Number 5: 1996 Williams FW18
Story: The FW18 was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW18 was powered by a 3.0 litre Renault V10 engine. The FW18 took Williams the 1996 F1 Constructors' Championship were Jacques Villeneuve took four wins' that season. While, Damon Hill took eight wins' and the 1996 F1 World Drivers' Championship title as-well, making Damon Hill the first son of a World Champion to become a Champion himself.
Number 4: 1979-82 Williams FW07
Story: Williams FW07 was designed by Patrick Head and Neil Oatley, the Williams FW07 had the 3 litre Cosworth DFV engine to give Williams two F1 Constructors' titles in 1980 and 1981. Also took Alan Jones to the 1980 F1 World Drivers' Championship which is Williams team's first divers and constructors championships as a team. Williams FW07 took fifteen race wins overall, eleven wins' for Alan Jones, a race win for Clay Regazzoni, and three race wins' for Carlos Reutemann in those three and a bit seasons in Formula 1.
Number 3: 1987 Williams FW11B
Story: The Williams FW11 was designed by Patrick Head and Frank Dernie. The FW11B had the Honda 1.5 litre V6 turbo engine underneath, which produce over 1000 bhp in qualifying and around 790 bhp in race pace. The Williams FW11B took the 1987 F1 Constructors' Championship where Williams took nine Grand Prix wins', three wins' for Nelson Piquet and six wins' for Nigel Mansell; and a F1 World Drivers' Championship title for Nelson Piquet as-well.
Number 2: 1993 Williams FW15C
Story: The FW15C was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW15C was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, the Williams FW15C was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid in 1993. The FW15C featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles', ten Grand Prix wins' that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Damon Hill took two poles and three Grand Prix wins'. While, Alain Prost took thirteen poles and seven Grand Prix wins' to concluded with the 1993 F1 World Drivers' Championship for Alain Prost to take his forth and final F1 drivers' title.
Number 1: 1992 Williams FW14B
Story: This is possibly the best F1 car that Williams has ever raced in their Forty Year Grand Prix history. The FW14B was designed by Adrian Newey and Patrick Head. The FW14B was powered by a 3.5 litre V10 Renault engine, the Williams FW14B was the most technically sophisticated car on the grid in 1992. By 1992 the FW14B featured a semi automatic gearbox, active suspension, traction control and for a brief period anti-lock brakes which took Williams fifteen poles, ten Grand Prix wins' that season and a F1 constructors championship as-well. Which, Riccardo Patrese took a pole and a Grand Prix win. While, Nigel Mansell took fourteen poles' and nine Grand Prix wins' to concluded with the 1992 F1 World Drivers' Championship for Nigel Mansell and his only one as-well.
To give this 1992 Williams FW14B the best Williams F1 car ever!
And to many more years of winning from Williams to come.
2017 Spain MotoGP Review
Review of the fourth round of the 2017 MotoGP season at Circuito de Jerez, Jerez in southern Spain.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V. Second was Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was six seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Ducati Team rider Jorge Lorenzo on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP17, he was fifteen seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Álex Márquez on the Kalex. Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex, he was three and half seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was five seconds behind Márquez at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda. Second was Marinelli Rivacold Snipers rider Romano Fenati on the Honda, he was three hundredths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda, he was fifteen hundredths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Repsol Honda Team rider Dani Pedrosa on his works Honda RC213V. Second was Repsol Honda Team rider and current MotoGP champion Marc Márquez on his works Honda RC213V, he was six seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Ducati Team rider Jorge Lorenzo on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP17, he was fifteen seconds behind Márquez at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Álex Márquez on the Kalex. Second was Sky Racing Team VR46 rider Francesco Bagnaia on the Kalex, he was three and half seconds behind Márquez at the end. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was five seconds behind Márquez at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda. Second was Marinelli Rivacold Snipers rider Romano Fenati on the Honda, he was three hundredths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race. While, third was Leopard Racing rider Joan Mir on the Honda, he was fifteen hundredths of a second behind Canet at the end of the race.
2017 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps Review
Review of Round two of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson and Kazuki Nakajima in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid. While, second place was the other Toyota Gazoo Racing to complete a Toyota one-two finish, with the team of Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, they were two seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirty-five seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Pierre Thiriet, and Alex Lynn in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in seventh place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse of Sam Bird and Davide Rigon won in their Ferrari 488 GTE. They finish in seveneenth place overall and they were twenty-two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Paul Dalla Lana, Pedro Lamy and Mathias Lauda in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in twenty-fifth place overall and they were twenty-seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps below, enjoy.
Next Stop 24 Hours of Le Mans in six weeks time for Round three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Sébastien Buemi, Anthony Davidson and Kazuki Nakajima in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid. While, second place was the other Toyota Gazoo Racing to complete a Toyota one-two finish, with the team of Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, they were two seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. Meanwhile, third place was the Porsche Team of Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Earl Bamber in their Porsche 919 Hybrid, they were thirty-five seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), G-Drive Racing team of Roman Rusinov, Pierre Thiriet, and Alex Lynn in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in seventh place overall and they were thirteen laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by AF Corse of Sam Bird and Davide Rigon won in their Ferrari 488 GTE. They finish in seveneenth place overall and they were twenty-two laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by Aston Martin Racing team of Paul Dalla Lana, Pedro Lamy and Mathias Lauda in their Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE. They finish in twenty-fifth place overall and they were twenty-seven laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
Highlights of the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps below, enjoy.
Next Stop 24 Hours of Le Mans in six weeks time for Round three of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Tuesday, 2 May 2017
2017 WTCC Round 2 Recap - Race of Italy
Review of Round Two of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season was the Race of Italy, Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the outskirts of Milan, Italy.
In the opening race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton took the race win in his Honda Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three tenths of a second behind Chilton in the end. While third was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was two and half seconds behind Chilton in the end.
While in the main race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was two seconds behind Björk in the end. While third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was two and half seconds behind Björk in the end.
Next stop Race of Hungary at Hungaroring for Round Three of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
In the opening race, Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Tom Chilton took the race win in his Honda Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win. Second was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC, he was three tenths of a second behind Chilton in the end. While third was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was two and half seconds behind Chilton in the end.
While in the main race, Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk took the race win in his Volvo S60 Polestar TC1. Second was Castrol Honda World Touring Car Team driver Tiago Monteiro in his Honda Civic WTCC, he was two seconds behind Björk in the end. While third was ALL-INKL.COM Münnich Motorsport driver Rob Huff in his Citroën C-Elysée WTCC and also took the WTCC Trophy win, he was two and half seconds behind Björk in the end.
Next stop Race of Hungary at Hungaroring for Round Three of the 2017 World Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
2017 WRC Round 5 recap - Rally Argentina
Recap of the last round of WRC from this weekends Round five of Rally Argentina.
Last weekend was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally Argentina (28th-30th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. While, M-Sport World Rally Team driver Elfyn Evans finished second in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was seven tenths of a second! behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, M-Sport World Rally Team driver Ott Tänak finished third in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Tänak was thirty seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Pontus Tidemand in his Škoda Fabia R5. Pontus Tidemand finished in tenth place overall, he was seventeen minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2016 WRC season for Rally Portugal in three weeks time.
Last weekend was the fifth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally Argentina (28th-30th April) that was won by Thierry Neuville in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC. While, M-Sport World Rally Team driver Elfyn Evans finished second in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Evans was seven tenths of a second! behind Neuville at the end. Meanwhile, M-Sport World Rally Team driver Ott Tänak finished third in his Ford Fiesta WRC, Tänak was thirty seconds behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Group R5, R4, Super 2000 and Group N4 spec cars), that was won by Škoda Motorsport driver Pontus Tidemand in his Škoda Fabia R5. Pontus Tidemand finished in tenth place overall, he was seventeen minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2016 WRC season for Rally Portugal in three weeks time.
Monday, 1 May 2017
Confirmed: Sauber F1 Team using Honda power units from 2018 and onwards
It has been announced yesterday, before the start of the Russian Grand Prix (30/4/17); Sauber F1 Team has signed a new engine partnership with with Honda to supply the team their power units from the start of the 2018 F1 season.
Sauber's new deal with Honda will bring to an end its long-term partnership with Ferrari, which is providing year-old engines to the outfit through 2017.
Although Honda has struggled since its return to F1 with McLaren in 2015, Sauber expects the agreement to "certainly unveil future opportunities" for both parties.
In my opinion, this is no major surprise that the news has happen yesterday. As this has been rumoured for the past weeks that Sauber will swap over to Honda power units for 2018 season.
This is a very good deal for Sauber, as I believe that the Honda power units will cost less compared to the current year old Ferrari power units engines they are using currently. As this would help the financial side of Sauber of reducing debt with the team.
However, the current Honda power units are under-powered and unreliable if it does continue going into 2018 this could be the wrong decision for Sauber.
Don't forget, this would be the last season the team will use the Ferrari engines at the end of a 20 year partnership (minus the BMW Sauber days).
Sauber's new deal with Honda will bring to an end its long-term partnership with Ferrari, which is providing year-old engines to the outfit through 2017.
Although Honda has struggled since its return to F1 with McLaren in 2015, Sauber expects the agreement to "certainly unveil future opportunities" for both parties.
In my opinion, this is no major surprise that the news has happen yesterday. As this has been rumoured for the past weeks that Sauber will swap over to Honda power units for 2018 season.
This is a very good deal for Sauber, as I believe that the Honda power units will cost less compared to the current year old Ferrari power units engines they are using currently. As this would help the financial side of Sauber of reducing debt with the team.
However, the current Honda power units are under-powered and unreliable if it does continue going into 2018 this could be the wrong decision for Sauber.
Don't forget, this would be the last season the team will use the Ferrari engines at the end of a 20 year partnership (minus the BMW Sauber days).
2017 Russian Grand Prix Review, Valtteri Bottas Wins!
Review of the fourth round of the 2017 F1 season at Sochi Autodrom, in Sochi for the Russian Grand Prix, includes thoughts on Valtteri Bottas first Grand Prix win.
Overall, a good race to watch despite there was no overtaking after the first lap. With both Ferrari drivers on the front row of the grid (first time since the French Grand Prix in 2008), Sebastian Vettel on pole and Kimi Räikkönen second on the grid it was third place Valtteri Bottas had a lightning start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Vettel, while his team-mate Lewis Hamilton struggle throughout the race.
With twenty laps to go Vettel started to reduce the gap over Bottas. With a few laps to go, Vettel was right behind Bottas. But it was not enough at the end to overtake him, to give Valtteri Bottas with his first race win of the season and his first Grand Prix in Formula 1.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was six tenths of a second behind Bottas at the end.
Meanwhile, Vettel's team-mate Kimi Räikkönen finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Räikkönen was eleven seconds behind Bottas at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished fourth)
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (DNF, Brakes)
Max Verstappen - 6 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (pole, finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished third and fastest lap)
Force India - 8
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished sixth)
Esteban Ocon - 8 (finished seventh)
Williams - 6
Felipe Massa - 7 (finished ninth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 6 (DNS, Gearbox)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 5
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Haas - 4
Romain Grosjean - 4 (DNF, Collision with Palmer)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished eighth)
Jolyon Palmer - 3 (DNF, Collision with Grosjean)
Sauber - 4
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Pascal Wehrlein - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in two weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Overall, a good race to watch despite there was no overtaking after the first lap. With both Ferrari drivers on the front row of the grid (first time since the French Grand Prix in 2008), Sebastian Vettel on pole and Kimi Räikkönen second on the grid it was third place Valtteri Bottas had a lightning start and took the lead and took a strong lead over Vettel, while his team-mate Lewis Hamilton struggle throughout the race.
With twenty laps to go Vettel started to reduce the gap over Bottas. With a few laps to go, Vettel was right behind Bottas. But it was not enough at the end to overtake him, to give Valtteri Bottas with his first race win of the season and his first Grand Prix in Formula 1.
While, Sebastian Vettel finished in second place in the Ferrari, Vettel was six tenths of a second behind Bottas at the end.
Meanwhile, Vettel's team-mate Kimi Räikkönen finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Räikkönen was eleven seconds behind Bottas at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 6 (finished fourth)
Valtteri Bottas - 9 (race win)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (DNF, Brakes)
Max Verstappen - 6 (finished fifth)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (pole, finished second)
Kimi Räikkönen - 8 (finished third and fastest lap)
Force India - 8
Sergio Pérez - 8 (finished sixth)
Esteban Ocon - 8 (finished seventh)
Williams - 6
Felipe Massa - 7 (finished ninth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
McLaren - 5
Fernando Alonso - 6 (DNS, Gearbox)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 5
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Haas - 4
Romain Grosjean - 4 (DNF, Collision with Palmer)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished eighth)
Jolyon Palmer - 3 (DNF, Collision with Grosjean)
Sauber - 4
Marcus Ericsson - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Pascal Wehrlein - 4 (finished sixteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona in two weeks time for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Senna's Greatest Race: Japan 1988, Winning his first World Driver's title!
Its has been 23 years today, that Ayrton Senna has past away from us (read previous post). So we've got to celebrate Senna life, never forget Ayrton's achievements in Formula 1.
Six years back, I did a post on one of Senna best race's at Monaco in 1984, were he finished second place in an under-powered Toleman. Five years back, I wrote about his race win at Phoenix in USA back in 1990 in his McLaren. Four years back, I wrote about Senna's famous win from the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix were he beat Nigel Mansell by 0.010 of a second. Two years back, I wrote about Senna's first Grand Prix win at a very wet Portuguese Grand Prix. Last year, I wrote about Senna winning at home for the first time in 1991.
This year another Great Ayrton Senna race win from the 1988 season, the penultimate round of the 1988 F1 season. Senna started on pole at Suzuka. However, Senna stalled his MP4/4. But a sloping grid at Suzuka, helped him to restart his car and place at fourteenth place. Senna knew he had nothing to lose and everything to gain in this race, and knew he could seal the championship here. By the end of the first lap he was eighth place, and by the fourth lap he was sitting in fourth position. Then on lap 27 Senna passed Alain Prost for the lead, and took the lead for the rest of the race to win. With victory in the race, Senna clinched his first World Driver's title.
Highlight video of the race below.
Six years back, I did a post on one of Senna best race's at Monaco in 1984, were he finished second place in an under-powered Toleman. Five years back, I wrote about his race win at Phoenix in USA back in 1990 in his McLaren. Four years back, I wrote about Senna's famous win from the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix were he beat Nigel Mansell by 0.010 of a second. Two years back, I wrote about Senna's first Grand Prix win at a very wet Portuguese Grand Prix. Last year, I wrote about Senna winning at home for the first time in 1991.
This year another Great Ayrton Senna race win from the 1988 season, the penultimate round of the 1988 F1 season. Senna started on pole at Suzuka. However, Senna stalled his MP4/4. But a sloping grid at Suzuka, helped him to restart his car and place at fourteenth place. Senna knew he had nothing to lose and everything to gain in this race, and knew he could seal the championship here. By the end of the first lap he was eighth place, and by the fourth lap he was sitting in fourth position. Then on lap 27 Senna passed Alain Prost for the lead, and took the lead for the rest of the race to win. With victory in the race, Senna clinched his first World Driver's title.
Highlight video of the race below.
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