Max Verstappen took a record 10th consecutive F1 victory at the Italian Grand Prix as he overcame a strong challenge from Ferrari to continue Red Bull’s perfect run in F1 2023. And although there are still eight races to go at a variety of tracks, rivals are sceptical about there being any normal circumstances under […]
Month: September 2023
Espargaro leads Aprilia 1-2, Bagnaia hospitalised after crash
Bagnaia was involved in a horrific incident on the opening lap of the grand prix while leading, after he was flung from his Ducati exiting Turn 2. The world championship leader then had his leg run over by KTM’s Brad Binder, who could do nothing to avoid him. Seconds earlier, Bagnaia’s team-mate Enea Bastianini triggered […]
Ferrari F1 Italian GP battle is how “racing should be all the time”
As Max Verstappen chalked a record-breaking 10th consecutive GP win at Monza while Sergio Perez completed a Red Bull 1-2, the Ferrari team-mates diced frenetically for the final podium position. On lap 47 of 51, the pair began to trade blows as Leclerc gained DRS to attempt an overtake into Turn 1, but the Monegasque […]
Espargaro dedicates maiden Aprilia MotoGP 1-2 at Catalan GP to Bagnaia
Bagnaia was involved in a horrific incident on the opening lap of the grand prix while leading, after he was flung from his Ducati exiting Turn 2. The world championship leader then had his leg run over by KTM’s Brad Binder, who could do nothing to avoid him. Bagnaia, along with team-mate Enea Bastianini – […]
Verstappen F1 wins record “is for Wikipedia”
Verstappen’s Italian GP victory has broken the all-time record for most consecutive F1 wins, while Red Bull also set a new record for most team wins in a row with 15, and while delighted to make further grand prix racing history, the Dutch driver hadn’t been focused on the feat. Mercedes boss Wolff has also […]
Bagnaia escapes serious injury in horror Catalan MotoGP crash
Bagnaia was involved in a horrific incident on the opening lap of the grand prix while leading, after he was flung from his Ducati exiting Turn 2. The world championship leader then had his leg run over by KTM’s Brad Binder, who could do nothing to avoid him. Bagnaia, along with team-mate Enea Bastianini – […]
Hamilton apologetic for Piastri F1 Italian GP clash which was “my fault”
Hamilton was coming through the field on an alternate tyre strategy, attacking McLaren’s Piastri for eighth on his fresher mediums on lap 41. Hamilton passed Piastri on the inside of the second chicane, but squeezed the Australian towards the grass, his right rear tyre making contact with Piastri’s front wing. After both drivers took to […]
Vinales first to fall foul of new MotoGP tyre pressure rules at Catalan GP
For the 2023 season, a new minimum front and rear tyre pressure was implemented, which riders had to keep within for 50% of grands prix and 30% of sprints. However, this rule did not come into effect until the British Grand Prix last month as the Tyre Pressure Management System was not ready to be […]
“Unacceptable” crash shows McLaren F1 drivers put themselves above team
On lap 24 of 51, the McLaren pair came to blows at the first chicane as rookie racer Piastri re-joined the Monza track alongside earlier-stopping Norris in a dice for what was then 10th position. With Piastri on the inside at the tight first apex, the front-right of the Australian’s MCL60 glanced his team-mate’s sidepod. […]
Binder had “every rider’s worst nightmare” in horror Bagnaia Catalan MotoGP crash
Championship leader Bagnaia crashed exiting Turn 2 on the opening lap of Sunday’s race while leading, when he was ejected from his Ducati. Landing heavily in the middle of the track, Bagnaia ended up in the path of KTM’s Binder, who could do nothing to avoid striking the Italian’s leg. Bagnaia is currently in hospital […]