Confirmed: Álex Rins joins Honda till 2024

It was confirmed yesterday (30/8/22), Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins will switch over to the Repsol Honda Team for next season on a two-year deal till 2024 alongside Marc Márquez at the team replacing Pol Espargaró.

The former MotoGP Champion currently sits eighth in the standings with a best result of second place at Austin early in the season.

Celebrating Life Anthoine Hubert, three years on

Its been three years today that Anthoine Hubert has past away from us, Hubert was involved in a serious crash with Juan Manuel Correa on Lap 3 of the Formula 2 feature race at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, where Hubert died from his injuries.

Today it should be celebrating life and never ever forgetting Anthoine Hubert.

2022 BTCC Round 8 Recap

Review of Round Eight of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season returns to Thruxton, in Hampshire.

In the first race, NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish took the race win in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was a second behind behind Cammish in the end. While, third place was NAPA Racing UK driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton in his Ford Focus ST, he was two seconds behind Cammish in the end.

Meanwhile, Independents class was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Ash hand in his Vauxhall Astra also took Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) win as-well. He finished in fifth place and was five seconds behind Cammish in the end.



Meanwhile in the second race, NAPA Racing UK driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Ford Focus ST. Second was NAPA Racing UK driver Dan Cammish in his Ford Focus ST, he was thirteen tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Halfords Racing with Cataclean driver Gordon Shedden in his Honda Civic Type R, he was two seconds behind behind Sutton in the end.

Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Rich Energy BTC Racing driver driver Josh Cook in his Honda Civic Type R, he finished in eighth place and was ten seconds behind Sutton in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Autobrite Direct with JourneyHero driver Bobby Thompson in his Cupra León, he finished in twelfth place and was sixteen seconds behind Sutton in the end.



Finally in the third race, Rich Energy BTC Racing driver driver Josh Cook took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was two and half seconds behind Cook in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Stephen Jelley in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was five seconds behind Cook in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 TradePriceCars.com driver Jack Butel in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he finished in fifteenth place and was twenty-four seconds behind Cook in the end.




Next stop Silverstone for Round Nine of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season in four weeks time.

2022 Belgian Grand Prix Review

Review of the fourteenth round of the 2022 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. Just like im Hungary, it was the race where Current Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen won the race outside the top 10, despite being fastest in qualifying, he was forced to start forteenth after a fresh power-unit and gearbox change giving Carlos Sainz Jr. the pole postionn.

In dry and sunny Belgian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz Jr kept first place into turn one, from Sergio Pérez and Fernando Alonso. By lap 17, from fourteenth place Max Verstappen overtook Sainz Jr. for the lead on the back straight and stayed there till the end to win this seasons Belgian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's ninth Grand Prix win of the season.

Meanwhile, Sergio Pérez finished in second place in the Red Bull to give the team its fourth one-two finish of the season, Pérez was eighteen seconds behind Verstappen at the end.

Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz Jr. finished in third place in the Ferrari to complete the podium, Sainz Jr. was twenty-seven seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the forty-four lap race.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



Rate the Teams and Drivers

Mercedes - 6
Lewis Hamilton - 5 (DNF, Collision damage with Alonso)
George Russell - 7 (finished fourth)

Red Bull Racing - 9
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win, fastest lap)
Sergio Pérez - 9 (finished second)

Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 6 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 8 (pole, finished third)

McLaren - 4
Daniel Ricciardo - 4 (finished fifteenth)
Lando Norris - 5 (finished twelfth)

Alpine - 9
Fernando Alonso - 10 (finished fifth)
Esteban Ocon - 9 (finished seventh)

AlphaTauri - 7
Pierre Gasly - 9 (finished ninth)
Yuki Tsunoda - 5 (finished thirteenth)

Aston Martin - 6
Sebastian Vettel - 6 (finished eighth)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished eleventh)

Williams - 6
Alexander Albon - 8 (finished tenth)
Nicholas Latifi - 4 (finished eighteenth, lap down)

Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (DNF, Collision with Latifi)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished fourteenth)

Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Mick Schumacher - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)


Next stop Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix in a weeks time.

MotoGP rider news Ducati edition

It was confirmed yesterday (26/8/22), Gresini Racing MotoGP rider Enea Bastianini will switch over to the Ducati Lenovo Team for next season for next season alongside Francesco Bagnaia at the team replacing Jack Miller.

Bastianini currently sits sixth in the standings with a three wins at Qatar, Austin and Le Mans early in the season.

It was confirmed on the same day (26/8/22), Pramac MotoGP will retain both Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin for the 2023 MotoGP season.

Zarco currently sits fourth place in the MotoGP standings, with a best finish of two second places.

While Martin currently sits ninth place in the MotoGP standings, with a best finish of two second places.

Alfa Romeo to leave Forrmula 1 at end of 2023 season

It was confirmed yesterday on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix (26/8/22), Alfa Romeo is to leave Formula 1 at the end of 2023, which means it will end its partnership with Sauber after the end of next season, returning the Sauber name in Formula 1 for 2024 season.

The Italian manufacturer joined forces with Sauber in 2018 as a title sponsor, before the partnership was extended the following year in a deal that saw the team renamed to Alfa Romeo.

On Friday, Audi announced that it would enter the sport in 2026 as a Power Unit supplier.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, it is widely expected that it will acquire a majority share in Sauber (around 75% before 2026).

In a statement released hours after Audi’s confirmation, Alfa Romeo declared that it would part ways with Sauber by the end of the 2023 campaign.

Overall, no surprises there too, its been heavily rumoured for a while now that Audi will buy 75% of Sauber before 2026, so why have a Fiat brand sponsoring an 75% VW own team, makes no scene. Unless Alfa buys the team outright, I don't see that happening.

Bye Bye Alfa Romeo once again.

It's Official - Audi to enter Formula 1 as a Power Unit supplier from 2026 onwards

It was confirmed on the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix (26/8/22), Audi will enter the sport as a Power Unit supplier from the 2026 Formula 1 season.

It marks the first time that Audi (or VW) has ventured into F1.

The Power Unit will be completely constructed in-house at the Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany.

New engine regulations will come into play for 2026 which includes sustainably fuels and no ERS-H forthcoming, which was believed to be the final step for the Volkswagen Group to proceed with its push into F1.

As well as Audi, it is expected that the VW group will enter the 2026 campaign with sister brand Porsche, who is set to enter an agreement to power both Red Bull Racing and AlphaTauri.

It is expected that it will enter a partnership with Sauber buying 75% of the team before 2026, who currently runs under the Alfa Romeo name.

Overall, no surprises here, its been heavily rumoured that the German manufacturer has been in talks to join the grid for many years (since 2014), however its interest never fully materialised into a solid entry until now.

A new era for Audi.

Daniel Ricciardo leaves McLaren at end of season, what's next for Ricciardo?

It was confirmed on Wednesday (24/8/22), Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season, not completing his three deal he signed in 2020.

His stint at the team was marred by underwhelming performances, and he was often outpaced by team-mate Lando Norris, despite winning last seasons Italian Grand Prix.

Ricciardo currently sits twelfth in the drivers standings, with best finish of sixth at his home Grand Prix at Melbourne back in April.

Oscar Piastri is set to replace Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren for 2023.

Overall, not the biggest surprise due to Ricciardo under-performing for the last two last two seasons and expressly this season with team-mate Lando Norris out performing him massively. It has cost McLaren at lot of money to terminate his contract early.

So what's next for Ricciardo? a return to Alpine and could happen if they can't retain Piastri for 2023, perhaps. Could Williams or Haas could be options.

Another option could take a year off in 2023 and return to Formula 1 in 2024 as Ricciardo is currently 33 and he will be 34 in 2024 still young enough to challange championships. Drivers have won championships after taking time away from Formula 1 the likes of Niki Lauda (1984 with McLaren after two seasons off) and Alain Prost (1993 with Williams after a season off) to name a few.

Whatever the outcome for 2023, interesting times ahead for Daniel Ricciardo and for Formula 1.

Celebrating Life Justin Wilson, seven years on

Its been seven 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.

F1 2022 Belgian Grand Prix Predictions

Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Spa.

So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Max Verstappen for the race win in the Red Bull, Charles Leclerc second in the Ferrari, and third place for Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes. Don't forget Sergio Pérez, George Russell, Carlos Sainz, Jr., Valtteri Bottas, the McLaren drivers, and the Alpine drivers as-well for a podium place.

2022 WRC Round 9 recap - Ypres Rally Belgium

Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round Nine of Ypres Rally Belgium.

Last weekends was the ninth round of the World Rally Championship at Ypres Rally Belgium (18th-21st August) that was won by that was won by Ott Tänak in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1.

While, Elfyn Evans finished second in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Evans was five seconds behind Tänak at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Lappi was a minute and a half behind Tänak at the end of the rally.

Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Group R5 specifications), that was won by Hyundai Motorsport N driver Stéphane Lefebvre in his own backed Citroën C3 Rally2. Stéphane Lefebvre finished in sixth place overall, he was ten minutes behind Neuville at the end of the rally.

While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Jan Černý in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3. Jan Černý finished in thirty-fourth place overall, he was eighteen minutes behind Tänak at the end of the rally.

Next stop, Round Ten of the 2022 WRC season for Acropolis Rally, Greece in three weeks time.

2022 Austria MotoGP Review, Pol Espargaró joins Tech3 till 2023

Review of the eleventh round of the 2021 MotoGP season once again at the Red Bull Ring, on the outskirts of Spielberg, Styria, Austira.

In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP22.

Second was Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP rider and Current MotoGP Champion Fabio Quartararo on his works Yamaha YZR-M1, he was half a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Ducati Lenovo Team rider Jack Miller on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was two seconds behind Bagnaia at the end.

In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Idemitsu Honda Team Asia rider Ai Ogura on the Kalax. Second was Idemitsu Honda Team Asia rider rider Somkiat Chantra on the Kalex, he was two tenths of a second behind Ogura at the end. While, third was GasGas Aspar Team rider Jake Dixon on the Kalax, he was eight seconds behind Ogura at the end.

While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max rider Ayumu Sasaki on the Husqvarna. Second was Leopard Racing rider Tatsuki Suzuki on the Honda, he was a tenth of a second behind Sasaki at the end of the race. While, third was Boé SKX rider David Muñoz on the KTM, he was three tenths of a second behind Sasaki at the end of the race.

Finally in the MotoE races (a single make class with all the riders riding the Energica Ego MotoE bike), Saturday race was won by LCR E-Team rider Eric Granado. Second was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Dominique Aegerter, he was seven hundredths of a second behind Granado at the end. While, third was LCR E-Team rider Miquel Pons, he was a tenth of a second behind Granado at the end.

For Sunday race was won by LCR E-Team rider Eric Granado. Second was LCR E-Team rider Miquel Pons, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Granado at the end. While, third was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Dominique Aegerter, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Granado at the end.

It was confirmed on Thursday (18/8/22) that Repsol Honda Team rider Pol Espargaró will join Tech3 (GasGas Factory Racing for 2023) to the end of the 2023 MotoGP season.

Espargaró currently sits seventeenth in the standings, with a best finish of third place at Qatar back in March.

Acura ARX-06

This week (17/8/22), Acura launch their new Le Mans Daytona hybrid race car the Acura ARX-06 for next seasons IMSA SportsCar Championship.

Acura unveiled its 2023 new LMDh race car on Friday in California, Acura will use 2.4 L twin-turbo V6 engine and hybrid package that produces 670 bhp with the chassis produced by Oreca. And race prepare in IMSA SportsCar Championship by Wayne Taylor Racing and Meyer Shank Racing.



A new challenge ahead for Acura in 2023.

2022 BTCC Round 7 Recap

Review of Round Seven of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season was at Snetterton Circuit on the 300 Course, in Norfolk.

In the first race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330e M Sport. Second was ROKiT MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was a second behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 TradePriceCars.com driver Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was three and half seconds behind behind Turkington in the end.

Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330e M Sport, he finished in fourth place and was four seconds behind Turkington in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Ash hand in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in thirteenth place and was twelve seconds behind Turkington in the end.




Meanwhile in the second race, Team BMW driver Colin Turkington took the race win in his BMW 330e M Sport. Second was ROKiT MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was twelve tenths of a second behind Turkington in the end. While third place was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 TradePriceCars.com driver Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was five seconds behind behind Turkington in the end.

Meanwhile, Independents class was won by Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver Adam Morgan in his BMW 330e M Sport, he finished in fourth place and was six seconds behind Turkington in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing driver Ash hand in his Vauxhall Astra, he finished in tenth place and was fourteen seconds behind Turkington in the end.




Finally in the third race, NAPA Racing UK driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Ford Focus ST. Second was Rich Energy BTC Racing driver driver Jason Plato in his Honda Civic Type R and also took Independents class win, he was four and half seconds behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 TradePriceCars.com driver Tom Ingram in his Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance, he was seven seconds behind Sutton in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver George Gamble in his BMW 330e M Sport, he finished in thirteenth place and was seventeen seconds behind Sutton in the end.




Next stop Thruxton for Round Eight of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.

Half Term Review of F1 Season so far and My top Formula 1 drivers of 2022 so far

The half term review of Formula 1 season so far, with the next race is in two weeks time. Just like last year, I will say one sentence that will be positive with each team. And one sentence that will be negative for each team. Also, I will include with this post my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2022 so far below. Starting with Mercedes:

Mercedes:
+ Two second place finished from Sir Lewis Hamilton at Paul Ricard and Hunganoring.
- The F1 W13 has been the third fastest car on the grid, no Grand Prix wins so far; second in the Constructor's standings is a must for Mercedes.

Red Bull:
+ Leading both the Drivers' and Constructors Championships with current F1 World Champion Max Verstappen with the best car and driver on the grid from the RB18, includes eight wins for Verstappen and Sergio Pérez won at Monaco too.
-Double DNF in Bahain, apart from that a great season from Red Bull.

Ferrari
+ Some great race performances from both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, Jr., which includes three Grand Prix wins for Leclerc at Bahrain, Melbourne and the Red Bull Ring and Sainz, Jr. won at Silverstone; only 163 points at this stage last season, 334 points this season at this stage a much better improvement from Ferrari.
- The team missed out on wins for Leclerc at Barcalona (Turbo), Monaco (tyre strategy), Baku (Turbo), Silverstone (not pitting for soft tyres late on), Paul Ricard (spun out) and Hunganoring (pitting for wrong tyres); that cost Ferrari the lead of the Constructor's standings and Charles Leclerc the lead of the Drivers' Standings, Leclerc is now 80 points behind Verstappen in the standings'.

McLaren:
+ Some great race performances from Lando Norris, which include a third place finish for Norris at Imola.
-163 points at this stage last season, only 95 points this season at this stage, not great from McLaren and the team currently sits fifth in the Constructor's standings a long way off the top three; Daniel Ricciardo performances haven't been impressive this season with the car not suiting him once again, 19 points compare to Norris's 76 points so far this season best result of sixth place at Melbourne looking to be replace by Oscar Piastri foe 2023, fourth in the Constructor's standings is still possible this season.

Alpine:
+ Fourth in the Constructor's standings currently, two fifth place finishes each for Fernando Alonso at Silverstone, and for Esteban Ocon at the Red Bull Ring.
- Alonso could have finish on the podium at Montreal, keeping fourth in the Constructor's standings is a must for Alpine; apart from that the team have let themselves down on not renewing Alonso for 2023 (off to Aston Martin) and whats happening with Oscar Piastri (could be going to McLaren in 2023).

Scuderia AlphaTauri:
+ Some great race performances from Pierre Gasly, which include a fifth place finish for Gasly at Baku.
- 68 points at this stage last season, only 27 points this season at this stage, not great from AlphaTauri and the team currently sits eighth in the Constructor's standings, sixth in the Constructor's has to be the target for AlphaTauri going into the second half of the season.

Aston Martin:
+ Sixth place finish for Sebastian Vettel at Baku.
- AMR22 has been poor in qualifying which effect their race results, resulting currently sitting ninth in the Constructors' Standings with 20 points this season compare to 48 points at this stage last season, if the AMR22 can be improved on going into the second half of the season the team could still finish sixth in the Constructors, results needs to be better.

Williams:
+ Some impressive performances from Alexander Albon this season, which include strong performances at Melbourne (finishing tenth), Imola (finishing eleventh) Miami (finishing ninth) after a season away and for Nicholas Latifi (finishing twelfth place finish at Silverstone).
- 10 points last season compare to 3 points this season at this stage, not great from Williams, slowest car on the grid; the team is heavily relying on Albon (this time) to score points.

Alfa Romeo:
+ Some impressive performances from Valtteri Bottas which include fifth place finsish at Imola and sixth place finishes at Bahrain and Barcalona; 3 points at this stage last season, 51 points at this stage this season means the team sits sixth in the Constructor's standings currently, much better improvement from Alfa Romeo.
-One DNF last season, eight DNFs so far this season includes poor reliablity from the Ferrari Power-Units and Guanyu Zhou's masssive crash at Silverstone could cost the team sixth in the Constructor's standings if it continues; just like Williams the team is heavily relying on Bottas to score points.

Haas:
+ 0 points at this stage last season, 34 points at this stage this season means the team sits seventh in the Constructor's standings currently, some impressive performances from both Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher which includes fifth place for Magnussen at Bahrain at his return after a season away and for Schumacher for sixth place at the Red Bull Ring; much better improvement from Haas.
- Two DNFs last season, Six DNFs so far this season includes poor reliablity from the Ferrari Power-Units and Schumacher massive crashes at Jeddah and Monaco could cost the team seventh in the Constructor's standings if it continues; if the VF-22 can be improved on going into the second half of the season the team could still finish sixth in the Constructors' Standings for Haas.

And just like last like last year, my Top 10 Formula 1 drivers of 2022 so far this season, this is the part who was in my top 10 so far this season, not in championship order. So here is my list below.

My Top Formula 1 drivers of 2021 so far this season:

10. Fernando Alonso (Alpine) - Despite his past 41, his still fast and reliable, which include a fifth place finish at Silverstone.

9. Estiban Ocon (Alpine) - Like his team-mate fast and reliable, some impressive performances this season, which include a fifth place finish at the Red Bull Ring.

8. Lando Norris (McLaren) - Consistently fast, which include a third place finishes at Imola.

7. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) - Some impressive performances this season, which includes a fifth place finsish at Imola and sixth place finishes at Bahrain and Barcalona.

6. George Russell (Mercedes) - Consistently fast and reliable, which include five third place finishes at Melbourne, Barcalona, Baku, Paul Ricard and Monaco and the Hunganoring and a pole postion at the Hunganoring too.

5. Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) - Some impressive performances this season, consistently fast which includes a Grand Prix win at Monaco.

4. Sir Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - Some impressive drives this season despite not having a great car under him, which include two second place finished from Sir Lewis Hamilton at Paul Ricard and Hunganoring.

3. Carlos Sainz, Jr. (Ferrari) - Some impressive performances so far this season, which includes a Grand Prix win at Silverstone.

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - Consistently fast where the car doesn't deserve, three Grand Prix wins, some impressive wins at Bahrian, Melbourne and the Red Bull Ring; he should have won more this season but due to unreliable car at Barcalona and Baku; poor tyre strategies at Monaco, Silverstone and the Hunganoring.

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - Best driver on the grid this season so far, eight Grand Prix wins, a very strong possibility of winning his second Drivers' Championship going into the second half of the season.

Nine race to go to see who will be the champions for 2022, starting at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in two weeks time.

2021/22 Formula E World Championship - Seoul ePrix - Round 10 Recap, Stoffel Vandoorne 2021/22 Formula E World Champion

Review of Round Ten of the 2021-22 Formula E season held around the held at the Seoul Street Circuit around the held at the Seoul Street Circuit in Seoul, South Korea for two races that weekend.

On Saturday's race, that was won by Jaguar TCS Racing driver Mitch Evans in his Spark-Jaguar. Second was Mahindra Racing driver Oliver Rowland in his Spark-Mahindra, he was eight tenths of a second behind Evans in the end. Meanwhile, third was ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Mercedes, he was fourteen tenths of a second behind Evans in the end.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



On Sunday's race, that was won by ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Edoardo Mortara in his Spark-Mercedes. Second was N Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark-Mercedes, was enough for Vandoorne to win his first Drivers' Championship this season by thirty-three points ahead of title rival Mitch Evans; Vandoorne was four seconds behind Mortara in the end.

Also, it was enough for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team to win this seasons Teams' Championship to give the team their second Team's Championship by twenty-four points ahead of the ROKiT Venturi Racing team.

Meanwhile, third was Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis in his Spark-BMW, he was seven seconds behind Mortara in the end.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



Constructions to both Stoffel Vandoorne and Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team for winning each championships in Formula E this season.

2022 WRC Round 8 recap - Rally Finland

Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round Eight of Rally Finland.

Last weekends was the eighth round of the World Rally Championship at the Rally Finland (4-7th August) that was won Ott Tänak in his works Hyundai i20 N Rally1.

While, Kalle Rovanperä finished second in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1. Rovanperä was seven seconds behind Tänak at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Esapekka Lappi finished third in his works Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, Lappi was a minute and a half behind Tänak at the end of the rally.

Meanwhile in WRC-2 class (Manufacturer entries competing in cars built to Rally2 specifications), that was won by Toksport WRT 2 driver Emil Lindholm in his Škoda Fabia Rally2 evo. Emil Lindholm finished in eighth place overall, he was nine and half minutes behind Tänak at the end of the rally.

While in WRC-3 class (Open to privately-entered cars; Rally3 spec cars), that was won by Sami Pajari in his own backed Ford Fiesta Rally3. Sami Pajari finished in sixteenth place overall, he was nineteen minutes behind Tänak at the end of the rally.

Next stop, Round Nine of the 2022 WRC season for Ypres Rally Belgium in two weeks time.

2022 UK MotoGP Review, Andrea Dovizioso retiring at the San Marino Round

Review of the twelfth round of the 2022 MotoGP season at Silverstone, on the outskirts of Northampton, UK.

In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that was won by Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP22.

Second was Aprilia Racing rider Maverick Viñales on his works Aprilia RS-GP, he was four tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end. While, third was Ducati Lenovo Team rider Jack Miller on his works Ducati Desmosedici GP22, he was six tenths of a second behind Bagnaia at the end.

In the Moto2 race (Inline-three 765cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Augusto Fernández on the Kalax. Second was Speed Up Racing rider Alonso López on the Boscoscuro, he was seven hundredths of a second behind Fernández at the end. While, third was GasGas Aspar Team rider Jake Dixon on the Kalax, he was seven tenths of a second behind Fernández 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 Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Jaume Masià on the KTM, he was two tenths of a second behind Foggia at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider Deniz Öncü on the KTM, he was three tenths of a second behind Foggia at the end of the race.

It was confirmed on Thursday (4/8/22) WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP Team rider Andrea Dovizioso has announced he will retire after the San Marino MotoGP round in two races time. He's set to be replaced by Cal Crutchlow for the remaining six rounds of the season.

The RNF Yamaha rider has struggled to perform his Yamaha M1 this season opted to retire early at his final home round.

Dovizioso has won 15 wins and 62 podiums in the premier class, but has missed out on a MotoGP title, finishing runner-up on three occasions, to Honda's Marc Marquez in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Dovizioso currently sits twenty-second in the MotoGP standings with best finish of eleventh place finish at Portimão back in late April.

Confirmed: Williams F1 Team retains Alexander Albon for 2023 season on a multi-year deal

It was confirmed Yesterday (3/8/22), that Williams F1 team will retain Alexander Albon for 2023 season on a multi-year deal (likely on a two-year deal till 2024, with an option for 2025).

Albon currently sits nineteenth place in the Drivers' standings, best finish of a ninth place finishes so far this season at Miami.

No word who will be Albon's team-mate for next season. Current team-mate Nicholas Latifi has been widely expected to leave after the current season. Rumours that Williams Academy Driver and Formula 2 driver Logan Sargeant could replace him for next season.

Overall, a very good decision from Williams to keep Alexander Albon for another few seasons.

Confirmed: Oscar Piastri races with Alpine F1 Team for 2023, or is he?

It's been confirmed yesterday (2/8/22), current Alpine reserve driver Oscar Piastri will race with the Alpine F1 Team, for the 2023 Formula 1 season. However, an hour later, Piastri, via a thread on Twitter, denounced Alpine's announcement, stating that he had not signed a contract with the team and that he would not be driving for them in 2023.

I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.

— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 2, 2022

Alpine reportedly remained adamant however that Piastri would be legally and contractually obliged to drive for them in the 2023 season. Following these developments media began suggesting that Piastri was a potential candidate in line to replace Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren for 2023, if allowed to leave Alpine.

The story evoked comparisons to the contract dispute involving Jenson Button back when he tried to leave British American Racing and join Williams for 2005 which ultimately saw the sports' Contract Recognition Board rule in favour of the former mentioned team meaning Button was unable to leave for Williams for that season, with suggestions Piastri's dispute could be resolved in similar method.

In my opinion, it was surprising that the news and the tweet happen. My guess Alpine thought they had Alonso deal done and forgot the deadline for Piastri, he was set to be loan out to Williams for next season. Although, that is off the table now. It's gonna be intresting few months ahead for all parties.

Formula 1 can be a soap opera sometimes according to my boss.

2022 24 hours of Spa race review

Last weekend was the annual 24 hours of Spa race (30th-31st July). The AMG Team AKKodis ASP in their Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo; with Jules Gounon, Daniel Juncadella and Raffaele Marciello came out on top to win this years 24 hours of Spa race in 536 laps in total.

While the AMG Team GetSpeed came in second place in their Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo; with team of Maximilian Götz, Steijn Schothorst and Luca Stolz as drivers. They were thirty-one seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hour race.

While the Iron Lynx team came in third place in their Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020; with Antonio Fuoco, Davide Rigon and Daniel Serra as drivers, they were forty-seven seconds behind the leaders at the end of the 24 hours race.

2022 BTCC Round 6 Recap

Review of Round Six of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season was at Knockhill Racing Circuit, in the Fife countryside north of Dunfermline for Scotland's only BTCC round.

In the first race, ROKiT MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill took the race win in his BMW 330e M Sport. Second was NAPA Racing UK driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton in his Ford Focus ST, he was three seconds behind Hill in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was four seconds behind Hill 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 Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver George Gamble in his BMW 330e M Sport and also took Independents class win, he finished in fifth place and was six seconds behind Hill in the end.




Meanwhile in the second race, NAPA Racing UK driver and current BTCC Champion Ash Sutton took the race win in his Ford Focus ST. Second was ROKiT MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was a tenth of a second behind Sutton in the end. While third place was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was eight tenths of a second behind Sutton in the end.

While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport driver George Gamble in his BMW 330e M Sport and also took Independents class win, he finished in seventh place and was eleven and half seconds behind Sutton in the end.




Finally in the third race, Ciceley Motorsport driver George Gamble in his BMW 330e M Sport and also took Independents class win and Jack Sears Trophy too. Second was ROKiT MB Motorsport driver Jake Hill in his BMW 330e M Sport, he was four seconds behind Gamble in the end. While third place was Toyota Gazoo Racing UK driver Rory Butcher in his Toyota Corolla GR Sport, he was seven seconds behind Gamble in the end.




Next stop Snetterton for Round Seven of the 2022 British Touring Car Championship season in two weeks time.

Confirmed: Fernando Alonso joins Aston Martin F1 Team for 2023 season on a multi-year deal

It was confirmed yesterday (1/8/22), that Alpine driver Fernando Alonso has signed on a multi-year deal (rumoured till the end of 2025) to replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin F1 Team from the 2023 season, alongside Lance Stroll, completing the team's driver line-up for 2023.

Vettel announced on Thursday that he will leave Formula 1 and the team at the end of the season.

This season Alonso currently sits tenth in the Drivers' Standings with forty-one points, with his best race finish of fifth place at Silverstone.

In my opinion, this is a big surprise this news happen. It has been strongly that Alonso would stay with Alpine for another season. My view a gamble for Alonso to go Aston Martin than to stay at Alpine.

So, who would replace Alonso at Alpine next season? Its more than likely that Current F2 Champion and current Alpine test driver Oscar Piastri will replace Alonso at Alpine unless something strangly happens.

A new challenge ahead for Fernando Alonso.

2021/22 Formula E World Championship - London ePrix - Round 9 Recap

Review of Round Nine of the 2021-22 Formula E season held around the ExCeL London in East London, U.K. for two races that weekend.

On Saturday's race, that was won by Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis in his Spark-BMW. Second was Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver Stoffel Vandoorne in his Spark-Mercedes, he was two seconds behind Dennis in the end. Meanwhile, third was Envision Racing driver Nick Cassidy in his Spark-Audi, he was twelve seconds behind Dennis in the end.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



On Sunday's race, that was won by ROKiT Venturi Racing driver Lucas di Grassi in his Spark-Mercedes. Second was Avalanche Andretti Formula E driver Jake Dennis in his Spark-BMW, he was three seconds behind Lynn in the end. Meanwhile, third was Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team driver and Current Formula E Champion Nyck de Vries in his Spark-Mercedes, he was four and half seconds behind Lynn in the end.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



Next stop, Round Ten of the 2021-22 Formula E season at the Seoul Street Circuit for the Seoul ePrix in a two weeks time.

2022 Hungarian Grand Prix Review

Review of the thirteenth round of the 2022 F1 season at the Hungaroring outside of Budapest, for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

The race itself was a good race to watch and an exciting one too. Surprising pole postion for George Russell for Sunday's race. At a dry Hungarian Grand Prix, George Russell kept first place into turn one, from Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc. By lap 31, Leclerc took the lead. While Current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen who started tenth after having Power-unit problems in qualifying moved upto fourth place and pitted for new medium tyres on lap 39. And to respond to Verstappen pit-stop, Leclerc pitted on the next lap for hard tyres which was the wrong call from Ferrari. Verstappen overtook Leclerc at the start of lap 43, despite spun off 360 degrees on lap 41, leading on lap 51 from Sir Lewis Hamilton to the end to conclude with a race win this seasons Hungarian Grand Prix for Max Verstappen's eighth race win of the season.

Meanwhile, Sir Lewis Hamilton finished in second place in the Mercedes, Hamilton was eight seconds behind Verstappen at the end.

Meanwhile, George Russell finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium, Russell was twelve seconds behind Verstappen at the end of the seventy lap race.

Highlights of the race below, enjoy.



Rate the Teams and Drivers

Mercedes - 9
Lewis Hamilton - 9 (finished second, fastest lap)
George Russell - 9 (pole, finished third)

Red Bull Racing - 8
Max Verstappen - 10 (race win)
Sergio Pérez - 7 (finished fifth)

Ferrari - 7
Charles Leclerc - 8 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 7 (finished fifth)

McLaren - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Lando Norris - 8 (finished seventh)

Alpine - 6
Fernando Alonso - 6 (finished eighth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon - 6 (finished ninth, lap down)

AlphaTauri - 5
Pierre Gasly - 6 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Yuki Tsunoda - 4 (finished nineteenth, two laps down)

Aston Martin - 7
Sebastian Vettel - 8 (finished tenth, lap down)
Lance Stroll - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)

Williams - 5
Alexander Albon - 5 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Nicholas Latifi - 5 (finished eighteenth, lap down)

Alfa Romeo - 5
Valtteri Bottas - 5 (DNF, Power unit)
Guanyu Zhou - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)

Haas - 5
Kevin Magnussen - 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Mick Schumacher - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)


Next stop Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix in four weeks time.