First, Max Verstappen grew to become a three-time Components 1 world champion earlier than the Qatar Grand Prix even began, and he’s nonetheless solely 26. Many people who really feel {old} would like title quantity three to have been clinched on a Sunday at Watkins Glen slightly than within the Center East desert on a Saturday, earlier than a tyre-regulated ‘victory parade’ within the GP itself.
However these tyre dramas threw up their very own quirks to the weekend, which included a sensational efficiency – and maiden F1 victory within the dash race – for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Alex Kalinauckas brings you all of the lowdown from the Losail circuit.
One yr after Verstappen’s 2015 F1 debut, Ash Sutton took his first steps within the British Touring Automotive Championship. And, just like the Dutchman, he has since change into a drive of nature in his personal explicit enviornment. Final weekend at Manufacturers Hatch he drove his NAPA Racing Ford Focus, run by the renamed Alliance Racing group, to his record-equalling fourth crown, and he achieved one thing slightly particular within the course of. Marcus Simmons was available within the Kent countryside to see Tom Ingram hand over the crown, and a few explosive motion within the remaining race as soon as the titles have been all achieved and dusted.
For Sutton in Britain, learn Shane van Gisbergen in Australia. The NASCAR-bound New Zealander couldn’t depart the Supercars scene down underneath with out a parting shot. And though the 2023 title is wanting difficult, he discovered himself, his Triple Eight Chevrolet and co-driver Richie Stanaway in the correct place for Bathurst 1000 glory. Andrew van Leeuwen tells the story from Mount Panorama.
We additionally sit up for what’s most likely the craziest title struggle in all of worldwide motorsport: the future of the primary ever IMSA SportsCar hypercar (OK, GTP to the Individuals!) crown. James Newbold previews this weekend’s Petit Le Mans finale and talks to key gamers from the Cadillac, Acura, Porsche and BMW ranks. They’re all in with a shout…
We additionally convey you all the newest within the nationwide motorsport scene, with Stephen Lickorish available at Manufacturers because the BTCC classes topped their 2023 champions.
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