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How the FIA is limiting F1 cars’ top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps

The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century – challenge which will be transformed this year, as the new technical regulations introduce key elements that will significantly impact safety and car set-up. As revealed on Friday, active aerodynamics will be disabled throughout the lap in order to minimise risks, for the first time this ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/rn4jou0 via IFTTT
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IMSA Detroit: Cadillac and Corvette sweep front rows

Cadillac is on top at General Motors' home IMSA round after Earl Bamber took pole for the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. The 35-year-old New Zealander drove Whelen Cadillac’s #31 V-Series.R to a quick lap of 1m05.313s around the 1.645-mile, nine-turn street circuit. This is Bamber’s third career pole, first in GTP. “The car has been amazing,” Bamber said. “We had a great ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/7WYF5ck via IFTTT

WRC Rally Japan: Solberg crashes out while fighting for the lead

Oliver Solberg crashed out of Rally Japan while fighting for the lead with Toyota team-mate and World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans. The Monte Carlo winner had been setting green split times on his rivals, rally leader Elfyn Evans and third-placed Sebastien Ogier, during stage 10 when drama struck. Solberg lost the rear of his GR Yaris entering a tight left-hander and clouted a tree ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/xcmoN2T via IFTTT

WRC Japan: Solberg heaps pressure on leader Evans, as Ogier struggles

Oliver Solberg heaped pressure on Rally Japan leader Elfyn Evans as the battle to win the final asphalt round of the World Rally Championship season intensified.   Solberg quickly set his sights on catching Evans, whose 15.7s overnight lead over his Toyota team-mate was reduced to 10.6s. Solberg produced stunning speed in the day’s opening test to win stage seven (Obara) by 3.2s from ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/hOGIfLd via IFTTT

MotoGP proposes four safety solutions following Barcelona drama

MotoGP is taking action following the two major crashes at the Catalan Grand Prix, in which Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco were injured. The first crash, in which Marquez was unable to avoid Pedro Acosta after the KTM rider experienced a technical issue, and the second, which occurred at the second restart when Zarco's leg became trapped between the wheel and the exhaust of Pecco Bagnaia’s ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/UAaynjf via IFTTT

WRC Rally Japan: Evans makes road position count to maintain lead

World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans made the most of his road position to maintain his Rally Japan lead over Oliver Solberg as Toyota locked out the top four on Friday. Evans made the most of the cleaner roads and combined that with impressive pace to end Friday’s six stages with a 15.7s lead over Solberg. Despite being disadvantaged by starting sixth on the road, nine-time world ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/kNb60mp via IFTTT

FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order

The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key features of the 2026 Formula 1 cars. The race in the principality will therefore be run with fixed ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/cqjDOZV via IFTTT