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Tom Van Rumpay is aiming for at least a top-three result in qualifying for the #6HSpa, the third round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. Read more ⤵️ #WEC #Corvette #LMGT3 #Qualifying #Motorsport #Racing #Sportscars

BWT Alpine F1 Team heads to Spielberg for Round 11 of the 2024 FIA F1 World Championship, the Austrian Grand Prix. Esteban Ocon says: I have always liked racing in Austria. I have some fond memories here. Back in 2020, after a year out from racing, racing in Spielberg was the first one of the season. I remember the very wet Qualifying that year when we managed to qualify in fifth. In 2022, we had a good weekend here, taking ten points in fifth place. The track itself is short so usually the field is close and every hundredth and thousandth of a second counts. We have to get our high speed balance right and the aim for us is keep the positive trend going, which means an eye on Q3 again and, of course, valuable points. Pierre Gasly also says: Triple headers are always challenging. After Barcelona we’re straight into Austria and for a busy Sprint weekend. Spielberg is a short lap, the shortest for lap times during the year, with only nine corners. It’s a challenging one with kerbs, hard braking zones and a lot of high-speed corners. It’s always a very good event in Austria, a great atmosphere and a place I have enjoyed racing. We must take our learnings from Barcelona – especially high speed performance and balance – and apply them here this weekend. As it’s a Sprint we have to be on the pace straight away and put ourselves in a position to compete in both races. Did you know, Alpine performed its three fastest pitstops of the 2024 season in the Spanish Grand Prix. With Pierre Gasly’s 2.32s stop in the Japanese GP being their previous best, the team performed stops of 2.03s (Ocon), 2.24s (Gasly) and 2.27s (Ocon again) in Catalunya, making Alpine the third-fastest team in pitlane in 2024, behind only championship leaders Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Ferrari HP. #Alpine #alpinecars #alpineracing #alpinef1team #f1 #formula1 #AlpineF1 #AustrianGP #redbullring #AlpineCars #spielberg #raceday #teamenstone

Are Bearman and Colapinto in F1 comparable to Sesks and Pajari in WRC? Since the Azerbaijan GP, I've been reflecting on how these rising talents stack up, despite competing in different championships. 🇬🇧 Ollie Bearman – Ollie made his F1 debut in Jeddah, standing in for Carlos Sainz at Scuderia Ferrari. He delivered an impressive performance, showcasing his pace and skill. His second appearance in Azerbaijan, filling in for Haas’ Kevin Magnussen, also saw him score points. Bearman is set for a full season with Haas in 2025. 🇦🇷 Franco Colapinto – Franco debuted in F1 at Monza, replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams Racing, and became the first Argentine driver in F1 since 2001. He scored points in his second race, cementing his status as a rising star. With a seat still available at Sauber for 2025, could Colapinto secure a full-time F1 spot? 🇱🇻 Mārtiņš Sesks – The 2023 European Rally Championship vice-champion made an immediate impact in his WRC debut, finishing 5th in Poland and narrowly missing a stage win. He continued to impress in his home rally in Latvia with two stage wins before technical issues interrupted his podium run. Sesks returns to Rally1 action this week in Chile. 🇫🇮Sami Pajari – Pajari has had a strong WRC2 season, claiming three victories. His Rally1 debut in Finland saw him overcome early challenges to secure a stage win and finish 4th. Like Sesks, Pajari is competing in Rally Chile this week and has a confirmed Rally1 appearance in the Central European Rally next month. These young talents are proving themselves capable of competing at the highest level. Should F1 and WRC teams do more to offer emerging drivers greater opportunities? Who do you think deserves a chance to showcase their talent? #Formula1 #F1 #WRC #Rally #Racing

Kimi Antonelli - the latest wunderkind or just another hyped youngster? Let's cut through the noise and look at what's actually turning heads in the paddock! 🏎️ At 17, this Italian hotshot has Mercedes watching closely. But we've seen promising juniors flame out before, so what's different here? 1. Leap of Faith: Antonelli jumped straight from FRECA (270bhp) to F2 (640bhp). It's not just about power - it's a whole new world of downforce, tires, and race management. He's swimming in the deep end, and so far, keeping his head above water. 2. Zandvoort '23 Showcase: P8 to P1 in 3 wet laps. Impressive? Absolutely. But let's see if he can consistently replicate that magic when the pressure's really on. 3. Cool Under Fire: Last-lap overtakes for team championships show promise. But F1's a different beast - ask any rookie about their first season. 4. Tech Talk: Rumour has it his technical feedback is top-notch. If true, that's gold for any F1 team, especially with 2026's reg changes coming. 5. Adaptability: Success across karting and junior formulas is a good sign. But history's littered with champions who couldn't make the final leap. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team's extensive F1 testing for Antonelli is intriguing. Are they seeing something special, or just hedging their bets post-Hamilton? The real test? If (when?) he makes it to F1. Junior success is one thing, but the top tier has humbled plenty of "next big things". Is Antonelli the real deal, or are we getting ahead of ourselves... again? #F1 #KimiAntonelli #MotorsportTalent #JuniorFormula

I'm back again with another article on my blog! This article is a review of the recent Formula One race that kicked off the 2024 season. Bahrain's qualifying on Friday and the race on Saturday had fans witness a similar pattern of domination at the top of the grid to that of the 2023 season, it's anyone's guess as to whether it will be the same for the rest of the year. #blogpost #sport #formulaone

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Mike Rockenfeller is set to partner Gianmaria Bruni at the upcoming IMSA - International Motor Sports Association #LongBeach sprint race due to a clash with the #6HImola for Proton Competition. Read more ⤵️ #IMSA #AGPLB #Porsche #Motorsport #Sportscars

Max Verstappen explains why he raced until 4:00 AM before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The World Champion is just one of the highlights in this Sim Racing Roundup. I also have video on a motorcycle sim that allows you to use your own bike, two new esport competitions to check out and more tips on racing in the iRacing rain. #simracing #espoerts #MaxVerstappen https://lnkd.in/gewGipQc

With a brief Formula 1 hiatus before the 2024 season concludes with a triple header - the Motorsport Week team thought outside the box with the latest edition of our digital magazine #MotorsportMonday! We have compelling features from the world of #F1, a neat round-up of Formula E's pre-season test and a look ahead to the MotoGP™ season finale! Our magazine is unique in that it is entirely FREE to our readers. If you're interested in subscribing as an individual or group, or if you are looking for a new way to #Advertise your business, why not reach out via DM? #Magazine #Motorsport #MotorsportAdvertising

BWT Alpine F1 Team heads to the Baku City Circuit for Round 17 of the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix - Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly preview the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Esteban Ocon: I am excited to get back out in Baku this weekend. The circuit is always a favourite with drivers with its duality of narrow twisty corners and stretched out straights making it truly incredible to drive. The unforgiving tightness of the second sector as it runs through the old town requires laser focus as even the smallest mistake can cost you everything, before you head into the long start-finish straight where multiple cars can run alongside one another. It really gets your adrenaline pumping even over a singular lap. It has been a tough few races for our side of the garage so we are eager to get back to it and make the most of the weekend, and it will also mark my 150th start in Formula 1 which is a great personal achievement.  Esteban Stats – Azerbaijan Grand Prix Starts in Baku: 5 Points in Baku: 9 Average Points: 1.80 Best Grid Position: 7 (2018) Best Finish: 6 (2017) Best Qualifying Lap Time: 1min 41.798secs (2023) Fastest Lap: 1min 45.634secs (2017) Did you know? Baku will be Esteban Ocon’s 150th career Grand Prix start. During his career he has finished in every position on the podium, including victory for Alpine in the 2021 Hungarian GP, the 50th win in Enstone team history.   Coincidentally, this weekend is also Ocon’s 100th start for the Enstone team, which was competing under the Renault name when he joined at the start of 2020. He joins Fernando Alonso (149) and Giancarlo Fisichella (119) as the only drivers to reach a century at Enstone. Pierre Gasly:  I’m really looking forward to heading back to Baku this year. I love it there, the track is insane and every driver has an opportunity given the high risk nature of the track. There’s obviously been quite a few chaotic moments at this track in the past, so you can benefit a lot by keeping it very clean and taking chances. The circuit gives me loads of adrenaline because you’re close to the wall everywhere, in particular the really tight castle section. It’s always a tough compromise on car set-up between the slow corners, the bumpy surface and the two, long straights. but we will try to hit the ground running on Friday and capitalise on what will be a busy weekend. Pierre Stats – Azerbaijan Grand Prix Starts in Baku: 5 Points in Baku: 25 Average Points: 5.00 Best Grid Position: 4 (2021) Best Finish: 3 (2021) Best Qualifying Lap Time: 1min 41.445secs (2019) Fastest Lap: 1min 45.220secs (2021) Did you know? Safety Car periods are a regular occurrence at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the proximity of the walls, but F1 is currently on a run of seven consecutive races without any Safety Car intervention, the longest run since 2005. #Alpine #alpinecars #alpineracing #alpinef1team #f1 #formula1 #raceweek #azerbaijangp #baku #azerbaijan #racing #150 #100