Review of the seventh round of the 2020 F1 season at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, east of Belgium, for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a good race to watch. It was the race where Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton controlled the race from the start of the Grand Prix to the end, on pole for Sunday's race, took the lead at the start of the race and never looked back; lead all of the laps, it was Hamilton day to win this seasons Belgian Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's fifth Grand Prix win of the season.
Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the Mercedes to give the team its second one-two finish of the season, Bottas was eight seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Max Verstappen finished in third place in the Red Bull to complete the podium, Verstappen was fifteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the forty-four lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second)
Ferrari - 5
Sebastian Vettel - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Charles Leclerc - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished third)
Alexander Albon - 7 (finished sixth)
McLaren - 6
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (DNS, Power unit/exhaust)
Lando Norris - 7 (finished seventh)
Renault - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 10 (finished fourth, fastest lap)
Esteban Ocon - 8 (finished fifth)
Its been a year today that Anthoine Hubert has past away from us, Hubert was involved in a serious crash with Juan Manuel Correa on Lap 3 of the Formula 2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, where Hubert died from his injuries.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Anthoine Hubert.
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Spa.
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 Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. Don't forget Alexander Albon, the Racing Point drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the Renault drivers and the McLaren drivers as well for a podium place.
Review of Round Three of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was once again held at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in East Germany.
On Saturday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and current DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was two seconds behind Rast in the end. While, third place was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM to complete an Audi podium whitewash, he was five seconds behind Rast in the end.
On Sunday's race, BMW Team RMR driver Lucas Auer in his BMW M4 Turbo DTM. Second was BMW Team RMG driver Timo Glock in his BMW M4 Turbo DTM, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Auer in the end. While, third place was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Auer in the end.
Next stop TT Circuit Assen, in Holland for Round Four of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in two weeks time.
Review of Round Three of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season was at Oulton Park's Island Circuit, in Cheshire.
In the first race, BTC Racing driver Josh Cook took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), however he was later disqualified after his car failed post-race ride height checks. Therefore, Motorbase Performance driver Rory Butcher took the race win in his Ford Focus ST Mk.IV and also took Independents class win. Second was Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was sixteen tenths of a second behind Butcher in the end. While third place was MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square drive Jake Hill in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he was two seconds behind Butcher in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by The Clever Baggers with BTC Racing driver Michael Crees in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in eleventh place and was twenty-seven seconds behind Butcher in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Laser Tools Racing driver Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win as-well. Second was Motorbase Performance driver Rory Butcher in his Ford Focus ST Mk.IV, he was five seconds behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was seven seconds behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by GKR TradePriceCars.com driver Bobby Thompson in his Audi S3 Saloon, he finished in tenth place and was eighteen seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Finally in the third race, Carlube TripleR Racing with Mac Tools driver Adam Morgan took the race win in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class and also took Independents class win as-well. Second was Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was quarter of a second behind Morgan in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was half a second behind Morgan in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Sam Osborne in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in twelfth place and was twelve seconds behind Morgan in the end.
Next stop Knockhill Racing Circuit for Round Four of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season in a weeks time.
It was confirmed on Tuesday (25/8/20), this seasons Vietnamese and Chinese Grand Prix has been both officially cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Vietnamese Grand Prix was set to be the third round of the season, on April 5th, Chinese Grand Prix was set to be the fourth round of the season, on April 19th. Both races are off due to they couldn't put in the calendar in time.
Meaning thirteen of the first twenty-first races originally in Australia, Vietnam, China, Holland, Monaco, Azerbaijan, Canada, France, Singapore, Japan, United States, Mexico and Brazil had already been called off due to the pandemic.
Coronavirus, officially named Covid-19, that has killed over 810,000 people, with nearly 24,000,000, cases reported.
Meanwhile, this was also confirmed, Formula 1 has added the final four races to its 2020 calendar taking the total number of races to 17.
The Turkish Grand Prix on November 15th marks a return for the Istanbul Park track for the first time in nine seasons.
Bahrain will host two races, on November 29th and December 6th (as the Sakhir Grand Prix) for the first time two Grand Prixs held in Bahrain in the same season,
Then on December 13th, Abu Dhabi's Grand Prix to finish off the 2020 Formula 1 season.
Review of the sixth round of the 2020 MotoGP season once again at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, Austira.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider Miguel Oliveira on his KTM RC16.
Second was Pramac Racing rider Jack Miller on his Ducati Desmosedici GP20, he was three tenths of a second behind Oliveira at the end.
While, third was Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Pol Espargaró on his Works KTM RC16, he was five tenths of a second behind Oliveira at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Marco Bezzecchi on the Kalex. Second was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Jorge Martín on the Kalex, he was six hundredths of a second behind Bezzecchi at the end. While, third was Onexox TKKR SAG Team rider Remy Gardner on the Kalex, he was a second behind Bezzecchi at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Celestino Vietti on the KTM. Second was Rivacold Snipers Team rider Tony Arbolino on the Honda, he was four tenths of a second behind Vietti at the end of the race. While, third was Honda Team Asia rider Ai Ogura on the Honda, he was nine tenths of a second behind Vietti at the end.
This years Indianapolis 500 is the 104th running of the race. The winner was none other than former Jordan F1 driver Takuma Sato.
The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver took the lead for the final time with twenty-seven laps to go overtaking Scott Dixon, to win his second Indy 500 race.
Meanwhile second was Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon, he was five hundredths of a second behind Sato in the end. Third place was Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal, he was a tenth of a second behind Sato in the end. Fourth place was his Dale Coyne Racing w/ Vasser-Sullivan driver Santino Ferrucci, he was a second behind Sato in the end.
Meanwhile, former McLaren and Renault F1 driver Fernando Alonso finished twenty-first place in his Arrow McLaren SP, he was a lap behind Sato in the end.
Its been five years today that Justin Wilson has past away from us, Wilson suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident at the Pocono Raceway at the penultimate round of the Indy Car Series championship, which caused his death the following day. Wilson was struck in the head by large debris from the crash from another driver car.
Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forget Justin Wilson.
It was confirmed yesterday (21/8/20) that Williams Formula 1 team has been sold to a US-based investment group Dorilton Capital fully acquiring the team.
Williams, who were put up for sale in May after posting a £13 million loss in the previous year. Under the terms of the sale, the team will continue to race as Williams and will remain based at Grove, Oxfordshire, for the foreseeable future. The team will be still run by Sir Frank Williams and Claire Williams as Deputy Team Principal.
This is good news for the team they need? Ask me in a few years time. Forget the 2020 and 2021 seasons. 2022 will be the make or brake year for the team when new rules are introduce will show if the team are in the right direction when need too.
Let's see what the new owners can do with the Williams F1 Team now.
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi's health has shown "significant clinical improvements" during his time in intensive care after a road accident in June, doctors say.
Zanardi, former Jordan and Williams F1 driver, turned four-time Paralympic gold medallist, suffered serious head injuries when he lost control of his hand-bike in a road race in Tuscany and crashed into a truck on 19th June 2020.
He underwent three surgeries at a Siena hospital, was moved to a rehabilitation centre and was then transferred to the intensive care unit at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan a few days later.
Thoughts and Prayers to Alex's family and friends at this moment of time.
Review of Round Two of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was held at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in East Germany.
On Saturday's race, Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller took the race win in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM. Second was BMW Team RBM driver Sheldon van der Linde in his BMW M4 Turbo DTM, he was three seconds behind Müller in the end. While, third place was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was seven and half seconds behind Müller in the end.
On Sunday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and current DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was a tenth of a second behind Rast in the end. While, third place was BMW Team RMG driver Marco Wittmann in his BMW M4 Turbo DTM, he was ten seconds behind Rast in the end.
Next stop EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in Germany for Round Three of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in a weeks time.
Review of Round Six of the 2019/20 FIA World Endurance Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing team won the race overall and the LMP1 class too of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid; Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6. While, second place was the other Toyota Gazoo Racing to complete a Toyota one-two finish, with the team of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Brendon Hartley in their Toyota TS050 Hybrid, Toyota 2.4 L Turbo V6; they were thirty-four seconds behind the leaders at the end of the race. While third place was Rebellion Racing team to complete the podium, with the team of Gustavo Menezes, Norman Nato and Bruno Senna in their Rebellion R13, Gibson 4.5 L V8; they were a lap behind the leaders at the end of the race.
In LMP2 class (all cars using the Gibson 4.2 L V8 engine), United Autosports team of Filipe Albuquerque, Philip Hanson and Paul di Resta in their Oreca 07 won LMP2 class. They finish in fourth place overall and they were three laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Pro class, was won by Porsche GT Team of Michael Christensen and Kévin Estre won in their Porsche 911 RSR-19. They finish in tnth place overall and they were eight laps behind the leaders at the end of the race.
While in GTE Am class, was won by AF Corse team of Emmanuel Collard, Nicklas Nielsen and François Perrodo in their Ferrari 488 GTE Evo. They finish in sixteenth place overall and they were nine 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 five weeks time for Round Seven of the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Review of the fifth round of the 2020 MotoGP season at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, Austira.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Team rider Andrea Dovizioso on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP20.
Second was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Joan Mir on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Dovizioso at the end.
While, third was Pramac Racing rider Jack Miller on his Ducati Desmosedici GP20, he was fifteen tenths of a second behind Dovizioso at the end of the race.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Jorge Martín on the Kalex. Second was SKY Racing Team VR46 rider Luca Marini on the Kalex, he was two seconds behind Martín at the end. While, third was Liqui Moly Intact GP rider Marcel Schrötter on the Kalex, he was five seconds behind Martín at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Aspar Team rider Albert Arenas on the KTM. Second was Leopard Racing rider Jaume Masiá on the Honda, he was five hundtenths of a second behind Arenas at the end of the race. While, third was Petronas Sprinta Racing rider John McPhee on the Honda, he was five tenths of a second behind Arenas at the end.
This weekends is the famous Indianapolis 500. Last Sunday (16/8/20) was Pole Day was for this weekends Indianapolis 500. Andretti Autosport driver Marco Andretti will start on pole for this Sundays 500. While, Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixion and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato will start on the front row as-well.
Meanwhile, former Formula 1 Champion Fernando Alonso will start twenty-sixth place for the race with Arrow McLaren SP.
So predictions for the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, for the win I am going to pick Marco Andretti in the Andretti. Second place for Marcus Ericsson in the Ganassi, and third place for Ryan Hunter-Reay in the Andretti.
Review of the sixth round of the 2020 F1 season at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona, for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Overall it was a good race to watch. Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton took the lead ahead of both Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. With no treat behind Hamilton, Hamilton took an easy win to win this seasons Spanish Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's fourth race win of the season.
While, Max Verstappen finished in second place in the Red Bull, Verstappen was twenty-four seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Bottas was fourty-four seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the sixty-six lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished third, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 7 (finished seventh, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (DNF, Electronics)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 9 (finished second)
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eighth, lap down)
McLaren - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (finished sixth, lap down)
Lando Norris - 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Renault - 5
Daniel Ricciardo - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Alpha Tauri: - 5
Daniil Kvyat - 5 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)
Racing Point - 9
Sergio Pérez- 9 (finished fifth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 9 (finished fourth, lap down)
Alfa Romeo - 5
Kimi Räikkönen - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Antonio Giovinazzi - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Haas - 4
Romain Grosjean - 3 (finished nineteenth, two laps down)
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Williams - 4
George Russell - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Nicholas Latifi - 4 (finished eighteenth, two laps down)
Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in two weeks time.
It was confirmed yesterday (13/8/20), that Racing Point's Sergio Pérez has tested negative for coronavirus, means Pérez will return for Racing Point at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix
Pérez became the first Formula 1 driver to test positive from the virus, missed the past two races at Silverstone after travelling to Mexico, one of the world's coronavirus hotspots, to visit his mother after she had an accident.
He was replaced by Nico Hulkenberg, who now stands down from his substitute role at Racing Point.
Review of Round Seven of the 2019-20 Formula E season held at a temporary circuit at Tempelhof airport, Berlin, Germany. The track was built for the race next to the terminal building of the closed airport for two races.
On Wednesday's race, that was won by Nissan e.dams driver Oliver Rowland in his Spark-Nissan. Second was Envision Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns in his Spark-Audi, he was two seconds behind Rowland in the end. Meanwhile, third was Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler driver René Rast in his Spark-Audi, he was seven seconds behind Rowland in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Thursday's race, that was won again by Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark-Mercedes. Second was Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team driver Nyck de Vries in his Spark-Mercedes, he was thirteen tenths on a second behind Vandoorne in the end. Meanwhile, third was Nissan e.dams driver Sébastien Buemi in his Spark-Nissan, he was three seconds behind Vandoorne in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Constructions to both António Félix da Costa and DS Techeetah team for winning each championships in Formula E this season.
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Predictions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, on the outskirts of Barcelona. The home Grand Prix for Carlos Sainz, Jr..
So Predictions for the race, and for the win I predict Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Alexander Albon, the Racing Point drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the Renault drivers and the McLaren drivers as well for a podium place.
Review of Round Two of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season was at Brands Hatch's Grand Prix Circuit, in Kent.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8). Second was Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was eight tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was Motorbase Performance driver Ollie Jackson in his Ford Focus ST Mk.IV and also took Independents class win, he was two seconds behind Cammish in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by The Clever Baggers with BTC Racing driver Michael Crees in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in twelfth place and was eight seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Toyota Gazoo Racing UK with Ginsters driver Tom Ingram in his Toyota Corolla, he was three seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Laser Tools Racing driver Ash Sutton in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win, he was six and half seconds behind Turkington in the end..
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by GKR TradePriceCars.com driver James Gornall in his Audi S3 Saloon, he finished in tenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Finally in the third race, Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Laser Tools Racing driver Ash Sutton in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win, he was three tenths of a second behind Oliphant in the end. While third place was Team Parker Racing driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was five seconds behind Oliphant in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by GKR TradePriceCars.com driver James Gornall in his Audi S3 Saloon, he finished in seventh place and was ten seconds behind Oliphant in the end.
Next stop Oulton Park for Round Three of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.
Review of fourth round of the 2020 MotoGP season at Masaryk Circuit, on the outskirts of Brno in Czech Republic.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Brad Binder on his works KTM RC16.
Second was Petronas Yamaha SRT rider Franco Morbidelli on his Yamaha YZR-M1, he was five seconds behind Binder at the end.
While, third was Hublot Reale Avintia rider Johann Zarco on his Ducati Desmosedici GP19, he was six seconds behind Binder at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Italtrans Racing Team rider Enea Bastianini on the Kalex. Second was EG 0,0 Marc VDS rider Sam Lowes on the Kalex, he was four tenths of a second behind Bastianini at the end. While, third was American Racing rider Joe Roberts on the Kalex, he was six seconds behind Bastianini at the end.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Leopard Racing rider Dennis Foggia on the Honda. Second was Aspar Team rider Albert Arenas on the KTM, he was two tenths of a second behind Foggia at the end of the race. While, third was Honda Team Asia rider Ai Ogura on the Honda, he was three tenths of a second behind Foggia at the end.
Review of Round Six of the 2019-20 Formula E season held at a temporary circuit at Tempelhof airport, Berlin, Germany. The track was built for the race next to the terminal building of the closed airport for two races.
On Saturday's race, that was won by BMW i Andretti Motorsport driver Maximilian Günther in his Spark-BMW. Second was Envision Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns in his Spark-Audi, he was a tenth of a second behind Günther in the end. Meanwhile, third was DS Techeetah driver and Current Formula E Champion Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-DS, he was two and half seconds behind Günther in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Sunday's race, that was won by DS Techeetah driver and Outgoing Formula E Champion Jean-Éric Vergne in his Spark-DS. Second was DS Techeetah driver António Félix da Costa in his Spark-DS , he was half a second behind Vergne in the end, was enough for António Félix da Costa to win this seasons Drivers' Championship with two rounds to go.
Also, it was enough for the DS Techeetah Formula E Team to win this seasons Teams' Championship to give the team their second Team's Championship with two rounds to go.
Meanwhile, third was Nissan e.dams driver Sébastien Buemi in his Spark-Nissan, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Vergne in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Seven of the 2019-20 Formula E season at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit once again for the Berlin ePrix in a few days time.
Review of the fifth round of the 2020 F1 season at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable race to watch. Valtteri Bottas on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, Bottas took the lead ahead of both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the start, unlike last week Bottas pitted for hard tyres on lap 15 while Verstappen started the race on hard tyres which was the right decision to take the lead till the end of the race to win this seasons 70th Anniversary Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's first race win of the season.
While, Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was eleven seconds behind Verstappen at the end.
Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Bottas was nineteen seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (pole, finished third)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 4 (finished twelfth)
Charles Leclerc - 8 (finished fourth)
Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win)
Alexander Albon - 8 (finished fifth)
McLaren - 5
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 5 (finished thirteenth)
Lando Norris - 6 (finished ninth)
Renault - 5
Daniel Ricciardo - 5 (finished fourteenth)
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished eighth)
Review of Round Five of the 2019-20 Formula E season held at a temporary circuit at Tempelhof airport, Berlin, Germany. The track was built for the race next to the terminal building of the closed airport for two races.
On Wednesday's race, that was won by DS Techeetah driver António Félix da Costa in his Spark-DS. Second was TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team driver André Lotterer in his Spark-Porsche, he was five seconds behind da Costa in the end. Meanwhile, third was Envision Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird in his Spark-Audi, he was six seconds behind da Costa in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
On Thursday's race, that was won again by DS Techeetah driver António Félix da Costa in his Spark-DS. Second was Nissan e.dams driver Sébastien Buemi in his Spark-Nissan, he was three seconds behind da Costa in the end. Meanwhile, third was Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Audi, he was eight seconds behind da Costa in the end.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Six of the 2019-20 Formula E season at the Tempelhof Airport Street Circuit once again for the Berlin ePrix in a few days time.
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix back at Silverstone. The home Grand Prix for seven Formula one teams (Mercedes AMG, Red Bull, Williams, McLaren, Force India, Renault, and Haas) and four Formula 1 drivers (Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, George Russell and Alexander Albon (despite having a Thai licence, Albon was born in London)).
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 Max Verstappen in the Red Bull. Don't forget Alexander Albon, the Racing Point drivers, the Ferrari drivers, the Renault drivers and the McLaren drivers as well for a podium place.
Review of Round One of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season was held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, in Stavelot, South-East Belgium.
On Saturday's race, Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller took the race win in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver Jamie Green in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was nineteen seconds behind Müller in the end. While, third place was Audi Sport Team Phoenix driver Loïc Duval in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM to complete an Audi podium whitewash, he was twenty-three seconds behind Müller in the end.
On Sunday's race, Audi Sport Team Rosberg driver and current DTM Champion René Rast took the race win in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM. Second was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Nico Müller in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM, he was half a second behind Rast in the end. While, third place was Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline driver Robin Frijns in his Audi RS5 Turbo DTM to complete another Audi podium whitewash, he was five seconds behind Rast in the end.
Next stop EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Brandenburg in Germany for Round Two of the 2020 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters in two weeks time.
Review of Round One of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season was at Donington Park's National Circuit, in Leicestershire.
In the first race, Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8). Second was Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was seven tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end. While third place was Motorbase Performance driver Rory Butcher in his Ford Focus ST Mk.IV and also took Independents class win, he was eleven tenths of a second behind Cammish in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square driver Sam Osborne in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2), he finished in seventh place and was five seconds behind Cammish in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver and current BTCC Champion Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330i M Sport. Second was Motorbase Performance driver Rory Butcher in his Ford Focus ST Mk.IV and also took Independents class win, he was two seconds behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Tom Oliphant in his BMW 330i M Sport, he was two and half seconds behind Turkington in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by The Clever Baggers with BTC Racing driver Michael Crees in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in fourteenth place and was fifteen seconds behind Turkington in the end.
Finally in the third race, Laser Tools Racing driver Ash Sutton took the race win in his Infiniti Q50 and also took Independents class win as-well. Second was Excelr8 Motorsport driver Chris Smiley in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was two seconds behind Sutton in the end. While third place was BTC Racing driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he was two and half seconds behind Sutton in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by The Clever Baggers with BTC Racing driver Michael Crees in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in thirteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Sutton in the end.
Next stop Brands Hatch for Round Two of the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season in a weeks time.
Review of the fourth round of the 2020 F1 season at Silverstone, Northamptonshire, for the British Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was enjoyable and entertaining race to watch. Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton on pole for Sunday's race. At the start of the British Grand Prix, Hamilton took the lead ahead of both Valtteri Bottas, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Just like last time out, it was Hamilton's race, despite a late puncture on the last lap of the race, it was Hamilton's race to win this seasons British Grand Prix for Lewis Hamilton's third race win of the season.
While, Max Verstappen finished in second place in the Red Bull, Verstappen was six seconds behind Hamilton at the end.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Leclerc was eighteen seconds behind Hamilton at the end of the fifty-two lap race.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 8
Lewis Hamilton - 10 (pole, race win)
Valtteri Bottas - 7 (finished eleventh)
Ferrari - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 5 (finished tenth)
Charles Leclerc - 8 (finished third)
Red Bull Racing - 7
Max Verstappen - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Alexander Albon - 6 (finished eighth)
McLaren - 7
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished thirteenth)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished fifth)
Renault - 9
Daniel Ricciardo - 10 (finished fourth)
Esteban Ocon - 8 (finished sixth)
It was confirmed yesterday (31/7/20), Nico Hulkenberg is to stand in for Racing Point's Sergio Perez at the British Grand Prix, after the Mexican contracted coronavirus.
Perez tested positive on Thursday and revealed he flew back to Mexico after the previous race in Hungary to visit his mother, who had been in hospital.
He will miss at least the two rounds at Silverstone this weekend and next.
Although, Hulkenberg has not yet been confirmed for next weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg, who was out of F1 after being dropped by Renault at the end of last season, returns to the team he raced as Force India for in 2012 and between 2014 and 2016 seasons.
Overall, no surprises that Hulkenberg got the drive and the right choice too, Hulkenberg is well liked with the team, hopefully Nico Hulkenberg will have a great result this weekend.
