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How Ferrari is trying to close the gap to Mercedes in Japan

Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix. The Suzuka circuit represents a third different type of track of the season and is expected to be a challenging venue for ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/wf7SpHT via IFTTT
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Why Verstappen's Nordschleife approach is a win-win for motorsport

It is fair to say that the second round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) would not usually draw coverage from British tabloid and broadsheet outlets. But the participation of Max Verstappen, as part of his preparations for a maiden assault on the Nurburgring 24 Hours, has caused an explosion of interest in this hitherto niche corner of sportscar racing, which should only be welcomed as ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/xNa3ogW via IFTTT

Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026

Pitstop strategy is often a decisive factor during Formula 1 grands prix with Hungary in 2019 being a classic example of that. Max Verstappen attempted to make the one-stopper work, but eventually fell short to the two-stopping Lewis Hamilton, who completed a late charge on fresher tyres for victory. Obviously the debate of a one-stop versus two-stop contest has been ongoing throughout the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/YcB4AdS via IFTTT

Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”

Ducati admits it must raise its own level to challenge Aprilia in MotoGP, conceding it cannot continue to rely on its star rider Marc Marquez “to make up for our shortcomings”. The Italian manufacturer is facing its toughest start to a MotoGP season in several years, with Aprilia dominating the opening two grands prix of the season in Thailand and Brazil to seize early control of the ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/atHCnTe via IFTTT

Dallara sportscar's UK debut and a special Fiesta among Donington Park BARC highlights

The national motorsport season kicked into gear last weekend at Donington Park, with the British Automobile Racing Club’s first meeting of 2026. In an event based largely around tin-tops, there was still plenty of variety. A number of unusual cars caught the eye among standout performances on track. Unusual car: Dallara EXP Top single-seater chassis manufacturer Dallara also has ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/WoFdTHj via IFTTT

What made Aprilia so dominant in Brazilian GP after sprint defeat

VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio believes a shift in temperature and track conditions played a key role in swinging the balance in Aprilia’s favour during the Brazilian Grand Prix. Ducati headed into Sunday’s race at Goiania as the favourite for victory after Marc Marquez led di Giannantonio in a 1-2 for the Borgo Panigale marque in the sprint. However, the Desmosedicis were never truly in ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/1lRkziB via IFTTT

How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams. F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend and in early May respectively. Red Bull had a tough Chinese Grand Prix, with Max ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/maQ5kLs via IFTTT