Month: April 2021

27 Apr 2021

2021 MotoGP Spanish GP – how to watch, session times & more

Following Fabio Quartararo’s victory at the Algarve International Circuit two weeks ago, the factory Yamaha rider holds a 15-point lead over nearest rival Francesco Bagnaia after the opening three rounds of the new season.  MotoGP reverts to its more traditional race calendar with a return to Jerez at the start of May, with the schedule […]

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27 Apr 2021

The inside story of the epic Alesi Ferrari F1 Monaco video

Observed from an angle slightly above and behind the rear wing, the video offered a unique perspective of an F1 car being pushed to its limit around the Monte Carlo streets. As Alesi darted through the iconic corners, and blasted through the tunnel, the sensation of speed accompanied to the sound of the 3-litre flat […]

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27 Apr 2021

Valentino Rossi was “first modern MotoGP rider”

Rossi’s grand prix career has been going for 26 seasons, having made his debut in the world championship in the 125cc class back in 1996. The Italian has been through all major changes to the premier class since 2000 and has inspired legions of young riders in his time in grand prix racing. In a […]

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27 Apr 2021

Ilott to take part in Portimao FP1 as Alfa Romeo F1 reserve

Ilott, who is racing in the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup for the Iron Lynx team, will step into the Alfa Romeo C41 for the opening practice session at Portimao – although it has yet to be disclosed whether he will replace Kimi Raikkonen or Antonio Giovinazzi in the session.  The British driver will […]

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27 Apr 2021

How Aston Martin is fighting back from its low rake deficit

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer is keen to hold talks with the FIA to understand the procedures of its legislature – and although the political saga will continue to rumble on in the background, the team has had to introduce developments in a bid to catch up with the opposition. Having already changed its floor design for the […]

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27 Apr 2021

F1’s cost cut efforts an example for football

A move by leading European football clubs to form a Super League to help boost their incomes sent shockwaves through the sport last week, but a fan revolt prompted those involved to back away from the plans. F1 is no stranger to breakaway threats itself. There was talk of a Grand Prix World Championship in […]

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27 Apr 2021

Alonso impressed by ‘dedicated’ Ocon as new Alpine F1 team-mate

Two-time F1 world champion Alonso made his comeback to grand prix racing last month after a two-year absence, linking up with Alpine for a third stint with the Enstone-based squad. Alonso has carved out a reputation for being particularly dominant against team-mates through his F1 career, notably seen in 2018 when he beat Stoffel Vandoorne… […]

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26 Apr 2021

F1 approves sprint races plan at three rounds in 2021

Following a vote at the F1 Commission on Monday, the matter drew universal support from all parties. Although the plan still needs formal approval by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council before being put in the rule book, this should be a formality. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali welcomed the move, which he felt would deliver […]

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26 Apr 2021

Which drivers are signed to which teams?

When you’re trying to go as fast as possible around a race track, the most important piece of the puzzle is almost always the driver. Sure, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen wouldn’t be winning races every week if they didn’t have the best equipment, but there’s a reason they’ve ended up with the fastest cars […]

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26 Apr 2021

AlphaTauri’s strong start to F1 2021 won’t change ’22 switch plans

AlphaTauri finished seventh in last year’s constructors’ championship, but looks to be in contention to break into the top five in 2021 after showing impressive pace in Bahrain and Imola. Pierre Gasly qualified fifth for both races, and although the team only scored eight points across the two rounds, it appears to have a pace […]

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