From the start of 2018 season, both World Touring Car Championships and TCR International Series is merge into one series and renamed as the World Touring Car Cup adapting TCR rules.
Review of Round One of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season was the Race of Morocco, on the Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan in Marrakech, Morocco.
In the first race, BRC Racing Team driver Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was YMR driver Thed Björk in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was half a second behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Robert Huff in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was three seconds behind Tarquini in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Audi Sport Leopard Lukoil Team driver Jean-Karl Vernay took the race win in his Audi RS 3 LMS TCR. Second was Sébastien Loeb Racing driver Mehdi Bennani in his Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR, he was nine tenths of a second behind Vernay in the end. While third place was Campos Racing driver Pepe Oriola in his Cupra León TCR, he was three seconds behind Vernay in the end.
Finally in the third race, BRC Racing Team driver Gabriele Tarquini took the race win in his Hyundai i30 N TCR. Second was YMR driver Yvan Muller in his Hyundai i30 N TCR, he was two and half seconds behind Tarquini in the end. While third place was YMR driver Thed Björk in his Hyundai i30 N TCR to complete a Hyundai podium whitewash, he was three seconds behind Tarquini in the end.
Next stop Race of Hungary at the Hungaroring for Round Two of the 2018 World Touring Car Cup season in three weeks time.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
2018 BTCC Round 1 Recap
Review of Round One of the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season was at Brands Hatch's Indy Circuit, in Kent.
In the first race, WIX Racing with Eurotech driver Jack Goff took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was half a second behind Goff in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was two and half seconds behind Goff in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in eighth place and was fifteen seconds behind Goff in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor took the race win in his Vauxhall Astra. Second was Trade Price Cars with Brisky Racing driver Jake Hill in his Volkswagen CC and also took Independents class win and the Jack Sears Trophy as-well, he was six tenths of a second behind Proctor in the end. While third place was AmD with Cobra Exhausts driver Ollie Jackson in his Audi S3 Saloon, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Proctor in the end.
Finally in the third race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis and also took Independents class win. Second was Ciceley Motorsport with Mac Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he was three seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was DUO Motorsport with HMS Racing driver Rob Austin in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta, he was four seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Trade Price Cars with Brisky Racing driver Mike Bushell in his Volkswagen CC, he finished in fifth place and was ten seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
In the first race, WIX Racing with Eurotech driver Jack Goff took the race win in his Honda Civic Type R (FK2) and also took Independents class win. Second was Team BMW driver Colin Turkington in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was half a second behind Goff in the end. While third place was BMW Pirtek Racing driver Andrew Jordan in his BMW 125i M Sport, he was two and half seconds behind Goff in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy (for drivers yet to record an overall podium finish or won outright the Jack Sears Trophy championship) was won by Halfords Yuasa Racing driver Dan Cammish in his Honda Civic Type R (FK8), he finished in eighth place and was fifteen seconds behind Goff in the end.
Meanwhile in the second race, Power Maxed Racing driver Senna Proctor took the race win in his Vauxhall Astra. Second was Trade Price Cars with Brisky Racing driver Jake Hill in his Volkswagen CC and also took Independents class win and the Jack Sears Trophy as-well, he was six tenths of a second behind Proctor in the end. While third place was AmD with Cobra Exhausts driver Ollie Jackson in his Audi S3 Saloon, he was seventeen tenths of a second behind Proctor in the end.
Finally in the third race, Speedworks Motorsport driver Tom Ingram took the race win in his Toyota Avensis and also took Independents class win. Second was Ciceley Motorsport with Mac Tools driver Adam Morgan in his Mercedes-Benz A-Class, he was three seconds behind Ingram in the end. While third place was DUO Motorsport with HMS Racing driver Rob Austin in his Alfa Romeo Giulietta, he was four seconds behind Ingram in the end.
While, Jack Sears Trophy was won by Trade Price Cars with Brisky Racing driver Mike Bushell in his Volkswagen CC, he finished in fifth place and was ten seconds behind Ingram in the end.
Next stop Donington Park for Round Two of the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season in three weeks time.
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
2018 WRC Round 4 recap - Tour de Corse - Rallye de France
Recap of the last round of WRC from last weekends Round four of Tour de Corse - Rallye de France.
Last weekends was the fourth round of the World Rally Championship at the Tour de Corse - Rallye de France (7th-9th April) that was won by Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his works Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Ott Tänak finished second in the works Toyota Yaris WRC. Tänak was thirty-six seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Thierry Neuville finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Neuville was sixty-seven seconds 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 Jan Kopecký in his Škoda Fabia R5. Jan Kopecký finished in eighth place overall, he was ten minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Jean-Baptiste Franceschi in his own backed Ford Fiesta R2T. Jean-Baptiste Franceschi finished in eighteenth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Argentina in three weeks time.
Last weekends was the fourth round of the World Rally Championship at the Tour de Corse - Rallye de France (7th-9th April) that was won by Current WRC champion Sébastien Ogier in his works Ford Fiesta WRC.
While, Ott Tänak finished second in the works Toyota Yaris WRC. Tänak was thirty-six seconds behind Ogier at the end of the rally. Meanwhile, Thierry Neuville finished third in his works Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, Neuville was sixty-seven seconds 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 Jan Kopecký in his Škoda Fabia R5. Jan Kopecký finished in eighth place overall, he was ten minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
While in WRC-3 class (Group R1, R2 and R3 cars) that was won by Jean-Baptiste Franceschi in his own backed Ford Fiesta R2T. Jean-Baptiste Franceschi finished in eighteenth place overall, he was twenty-nine minutes behind Ogier at the end of the rally.
Highlights of the rally below, enjoy.
Next stop, Round Five of the 2018 WRC season for Rally Argentina in three weeks time.
2018 Argentina MotoGP Review
Review of the second round of the 2018 MotoGP season at Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo, Santiago del Estero in North Argentina.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow on his Honda RC213V.
Second was Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Johann Zarco on his Yamaha YZR-M1, he was quarter of a second behind Crutchlow at the end. While, third was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was two and half seconds behind Crutchlow at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Italtrans Racing Team rider Mattia Pasini on the Kalex. Second was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Xavi Vierge on the Kalex, he was nine tenths of a second behind Pasini at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a second and a half behind Pasini at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Redox PrüstelGP rider Marco Bezzecchi on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda, he was four and half seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was five seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race.
In the MotoGP race (V-twin, V4, or Inline-four 1000cc four stroke class), that race was won by LCR Honda rider Cal Crutchlow on his Honda RC213V.
Second was Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Johann Zarco on his Yamaha YZR-M1, he was quarter of a second behind Crutchlow at the end. While, third was Team Suzuki Ecstar rider Álex Rins on his works Suzuki GSX-RR, he was two and half seconds behind Crutchlow at the end.
In the Moto2 race (Inline-four 600 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Italtrans Racing Team rider Mattia Pasini on the Kalex. Second was Dynavolt Intact GP rider Xavi Vierge on the Kalex, he was nine tenths of a second behind Pasini at the end of the race. While, third was Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Miguel Oliveira on the KTM, he was a second and a half behind Pasini at the end of the race.
While in the Moto3 race (single-cylinder 250 cc four-stroke class), that race was won by Redox PrüstelGP rider Marco Bezzecchi on the KTM. Second was Estrella Galicia 0,0 rider Arón Canet on the Honda, he was four and half seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race. While, third was Del Conca Gresini Moto3 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio on the Honda, he was five seconds behind Bezzecchi at the end of the race.
Monday, 9 April 2018
2018 Chinese Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit, on the outskirts of Shanghai.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Lewis Hamilton for the race win in the Mercedes, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, the McLaren drivers, the Force India drivers. the Haas drivers and Pierre Gasly 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, Sebastian Vettel second in the Ferrari, and third place for Valtteri Bottas in the other Mercedes. Don't forget Kimi Räikkönen, the Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, the McLaren drivers, the Force India drivers. the Haas drivers and Pierre Gasly as well for a podium place.
2018 Bahrain Grand Prix Review
Review of the second round of the 2018 F1 season at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. It was the race where Sebastian Vettel controlled the race on his 200th Grand Prix start, on pole for Sunday's race, lead the race throughout. Despite a late charge from Valtteri Bottas at the end of the race, it was Vettel who was victorious to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Vettel's second race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the Mercedes, Bottas was seven tenths of a second behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Bottas's team-mate and Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium despite he had to start in ninth place after a Gearbox change on Friday, Hamilton was six and half seconds behind Vettel.
Finally, a quick mention to Pierre Gasly in the Toro Rosso finishing fourth place in a impressive weekend from the former GP2 Champion, Gasly was sixy-two seconds behind Vettel.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished third)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (pole, race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (DNF, Wheel)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Electrical)
Max Verstappen - 5 (DNF, Puncture)
Force India - 5
Sergio Pérez- 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Renault - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 8
Pierre Gasly - 10 (finished forth)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Haas - 7
Romain Grosjean - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 9 (finished fifth)
McLaren - 7
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 9 (finished ninth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Overall the race itself was a great race to watch. It was the race where Sebastian Vettel controlled the race on his 200th Grand Prix start, on pole for Sunday's race, lead the race throughout. Despite a late charge from Valtteri Bottas at the end of the race, it was Vettel who was victorious to win this seasons Bahrain Grand Prix for Vettel's second race win of the season.
While, Valtteri Bottas finished in second place in the Mercedes, Bottas was seven tenths of a second behind Vettel at the end.
Meanwhile, Bottas's team-mate and Current Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton finished in third place in the other Mercedes to complete the podium despite he had to start in ninth place after a Gearbox change on Friday, Hamilton was six and half seconds behind Vettel.
Finally, a quick mention to Pierre Gasly in the Toro Rosso finishing fourth place in a impressive weekend from the former GP2 Champion, Gasly was sixy-two seconds behind Vettel.
Highlights of the race below, enjoy.
Rate the Teams and Drivers
Mercedes - 7
Lewis Hamilton - 7 (finished third)
Valtteri Bottas - 8 (finished second, fastest lap)
Ferrari - 8
Sebastian Vettel - 10 (pole, race win)
Kimi Räikkönen - 7 (DNF, Wheel)
Red Bull Racing - 6
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (DNF, Electrical)
Max Verstappen - 5 (DNF, Puncture)
Force India - 5
Sergio Pérez- 5 (finished sixteenth, lap down)
Esteban Ocon- 6 (finished tenth, lap down)
Williams - 5
Lance Stroll - 5 (finished fourteenth, lap down)
Sergey Sirotkin - 5 (finished fifteenth, lap down)
Renault - 7
Nico Hülkenberg - 8 (finished sixth)
Carlos Sainz Jr. - 6 (finished eleventh, lap down)
Toro Rosso - 8
Pierre Gasly - 10 (finished forth)
Brendon Hartley - 6 (finished seventeenth, lap down)
Haas - 7
Romain Grosjean - 5 (finished thirteenth, lap down)
Kevin Magnussen - 9 (finished fifth)
McLaren - 7
Fernando Alonso - 7 (finished seventh, lap down)
Stoffel Vandoorne - 7 (finished eighth, lap down)
Sauber - 8
Marcus Ericsson - 9 (finished ninth, lap down)
Charles Leclerc - 7 (finished twelfth, lap down)
Next stop Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix in a weeks time.
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
2018 Bahrain Grand Prix Predictions
Predictions for this weekends Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.
So Predictions for the race, for the win I predict Sebastian Vettel for the race win in the Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and Kimi Räikkönen third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, the McLaren drivers, the Force India drivers and the Haas 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, Lewis Hamilton second in the Mercedes, and Kimi Räikkönen third in the Ferrari. Don't forget Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull drivers, the Renault drivers, the McLaren drivers, the Force India drivers and the Haas drivers as well for a podium place.
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