Today the MotoGP Mugello Race will be held again in fairly good conditions. Yesterday I watched the qualification and also the Sprint Race where Bagnaia, who was completely untouched by other riders after being overtaken by Jorge Martin, who not so long ago was immediately taken over by Bagnaia so that Bagnaia won the Sprint Race yesterday and was also joined by Marco Bezzecchi finished second and Jorge Martin completed third.
Today the weather was quite good and the race will definitely be very exciting even though there were two riders who did not participate in the race today, namely Alex Rins from LCR Honda and also Joan Mir from the Repsol Honda team. Both of them suffered injuries so they had to miss today's race, but the injury experienced by Alex Rins seems to be slightly more severe than that experienced by Joan Mir. This is a very ugly fact that has to be accepted by Honda in general.
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June 11, 2023, 05:14:36 AM
June 11, 2023, 01:57:37 AM
7 hours to go at the end of the race for the 24h of lemans.
Ferrari is still 1st, can they win after 50 years?
It is the 1st time they are back in this race.
Ferrari is still 1st, can they win after 50 years?
It is the 1st time they are back in this race.
June 10, 2023, 05:12:07 PM
There is another risk of a cancellation of another Grand Prix on the calendar. This time the Canadian Grand Prix might be cancelled due to wildfires around Quebec. It is said that a field of over 900,000 hectares has been affected by this situation so far. If these wildfires can't be taken under control soon then it is likely for us to witness another Grand Prix being removed.
Of course I hope that they can put out the fires as they are killing the nature. However I hope they can do this as soon as possible. Because there will be 2 races removed from the calendar already and no race might come into their place later in the season. Because they have been talking about how tight their schedule is for this season already.
Of course I hope that they can put out the fires as they are killing the nature. However I hope they can do this as soon as possible. Because there will be 2 races removed from the calendar already and no race might come into their place later in the season. Because they have been talking about how tight their schedule is for this season already.
June 10, 2023, 04:58:04 PM
Is anyone following the 24 hours of LeMans?
we are 8 hours in, Ferrari is in 1st position so far.
If you are interested, you can find free and legal live streaming on youtube.
we are 8 hours in, Ferrari is in 1st position so far.
If you are interested, you can find free and legal live streaming on youtube.
June 10, 2023, 10:15:38 AM
The big problem for Mclaren.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
Losing McLaren may not be a big loss for F1 but it may be the last thing we want an established brand to fall out of F1. I think that the current managers of Mclaren say enough is enough regardless of the engine because they do not have a problem with winning a race or being a champion. For example team 6 right now. If they do that four or five and get one or two podiums a year they're going to celebrate like crazy. We think that the only thing missing is the engine, as if McLaren is constantly racing with a competitive engine.
For instance what makes Aston Martin's move to Honda logical is that they are designing front group vehicles this season. As long as McLaren doesn't catch up with the front group the issue of engines and drivers should not be our main agenda. I think McLaren should find a manufacturer like Porsche.
June 09, 2023, 06:59:20 PM
I think it will be RedBull itself, as Marshall was working with Red Bull on the 2026 engine project, among other things. I know it wasn't exactly with the development of the engines, but a combination of how they should fit into the car, or something like that. In his new role at McLaren, Marshall appears to be ready to take responsibility for securing this partnership, and during an event that took place for the Spanish press this was even asked... whether Marshall could be linked to the possible deal regarding the engine with Red Bull from 2026. The answer was not conclusive, he said that a partnership with Red Bull is not imminent, but he did not deny it, which could be a good sign and I believe that this partnership will indeed happen.
On the one hand, developing your own engine is an expensive pleasure and it will be understandable for Red Bull to compensate for part of the costs by presenting its engine to other teams. On the other hand, it is absolutely not a fact that Red Bull will be able to continue successfully conducting its engineering research in the field of engine building in the future, yet the same Honda does not just produce engines for Formula 1, but they have the necessary competencies in the conventional automotive industry. June 09, 2023, 06:14:51 PM
Maybe Honda
Honda will go away.
RBR bought/will buy the Honda engine division of the F1 and will produce the engine with Honda technology by themself.
So if it will be, it will RBR engine.
June 09, 2023, 05:43:54 PM
Maybe Honda might supply an engine for McLaren but I also don't know what will happen. I've heard Honda are planning to be the engine supplier for Aston Martin as of 2026. Let's say they decided to be the supplier of more teams then McLaren might be a candidate for that. We have seen how powerful engines Honda have made so far. Especially Red Bull are doing great with the help of them as well.
I think it will be RedBull itself, as Marshall was working with Red Bull on the 2026 engine project, among other things.
I know it wasn't exactly with the development of the engines, but a combination of how they should fit into the car, or something like that.
In his new role at McLaren, Marshall appears to be ready to take responsibility for securing this partnership, and during an event that took place for the Spanish press this was even asked... whether Marshall could be linked to the possible deal regarding the engine with Red Bull from 2026.
The answer was not conclusive, he said that a partnership with Red Bull is not imminent, but he did not deny it, which could be a good sign and I believe that this partnership will indeed happen.
June 09, 2023, 04:59:37 PM
The big problem for Mclaren.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
Maybe Honda might supply an engine for McLaren but I also don't know what will happen. I've heard Honda are planning to be the engine supplier for Aston Martin as of 2026. Let's say they decided to be the supplier of more teams then McLaren might be a candidate for that. We have seen how powerful engines Honda have made so far. Especially Red Bull are doing great with the help of them as well.
McLaren really needs to upgrade their car much more than this. Even when they have a big budget they can't prepare a strong car which is another interesting point. But at least they can invest into the future of the team. It would be great to see a deal between McLaren and Honda for engine. This would be a nice step forward.
June 09, 2023, 03:56:41 PM
1-2 For Ferrari's pole position in the 24 hours of LeMans.
They did a pole after, 50 years!
I think they need to try this car on the F1
They did a pole after, 50 years!
I think they need to try this car on the F1
June 09, 2023, 06:17:49 AM
MotoGP at Mugello is always interesting to look forward to, apart from the favorites for the hosts, Bagnaia and the MooneyVR46 team, but now the MotoGP competition is quite even and fierce, so it cannot be guaranteed that the host racer will easily win.
Enea Bastianini's comeback will be interesting to look forward to, he is a potential racer that allows him to be at the forefront.
FP1 is over and I have seen several riders who have tried to make progress on their own laps, even though in the top three there was no home rider in the FP1 session. Because Bezzecchi was only able to finish fourth, while Bagnaia and Luca Marini were still outside the top fifteen in the FP1 session, I hope Bagnaia can provide more fierce competition in this race at Mugello even though his ankle is still not completely healed.Enea Bastianini's comeback will be interesting to look forward to, he is a potential racer that allows him to be at the forefront.
For me Mugello is the best track for MotoGP after Netherlands of course which they call it the university of MotoGP at Assen.Mugello is a great track that has a big straight in the beginning which would give benefits to people as most likely it will be a race which will be fought by many riders in close proximity like it has been the case in the previous seasons and the fans want action which luckily is not absent here like Formula 1 where it has become really boring in the last couple of races.I hope that we see some really good action and maybe the riders like Bagnaia start to recover as Bezzechi after the last win in France is just one point behind and in that race he got away from all other riders.
Soon FP2 will also start today and I'm also looking forward to watching it because it's true as you said that Mugello is the best track for MotoGP apart from several other tracks on the MotoGP calendar, so I will always watch any session here (Mugello) because there is a special pleasure when all the riders are fighting to get their best time before starting the Sprint Race and Race the next day. June 08, 2023, 05:40:54 PM
The big problem for Mclaren.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
As you may know, they announced their divorce from Mercedes earlier this year. Now they are in a situation where no one wants to give them an engine for 2026.
Do we really risk losing them?
Mercedes is out
Ferrari almost impossible
Redbull will do his own engine.
The only one is Alpine at this point.
June 08, 2023, 03:49:02 PM
There have been rumours linking Hamilton with Ferrari for next season. They don't look like they will go away easily either. I didn't take it seriously first but now I'm wondering if this might really happen. Ferrari technically have a more powerful car than Mercedes now. But the mistakes with the strategies are just killing the races of their drivers.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
This rumour was already refuted by Hamilton not much time ago. It is the truth that Mercedes and Hamilton have had some issues with a contract renewal. They couldn't agree terms about the salary if I'm not mistaken. But I've read that Hamilton made a statement on this topic to end these rumours who knows where they came from. He stated clearly that he was close to reaching an agreement with Mercedes for a new contract. I think it would be the best for Hamilton considering all these years.
Maybe Mercedes is trailing behind Red Bull for now but Red Bull also had these times in the past. It is all about a solid development. If Mercedes works hard on this during the season they might really prepare a competitive car for Hamilton to go for his 8th title.
By the way Ferrari is horrible about strategies now so it would have been a really bad choice for Hamilton to go there now.
June 08, 2023, 01:56:16 PM
This weekend MotoGP is back at the title at the Mugello circuit and from some news I read it turns out that Pol Espargaro still failed to make a comeback at Mugello this weekend because of his own team's explanation that Espargaro still has "a small problem of edema around his spine,". Apart from that, Enea Bastianini will comeback this weekend after being declared fit to race and I predict there will be quite a tough race at Mugello this weekend as the home riders like Bagnaia and the MooneyVR46 team will try to compete at the front for the win at home.
MotoGP at Mugello is always interesting to look forward to, apart from the favorites for the hosts, Bagnaia and the MooneyVR46 team, but now the MotoGP competition is quite even and fierce, so it cannot be guaranteed that the host racer will easily win.Enea Bastianini's comeback will be interesting to look forward to, he is a potential racer that allows him to be at the forefront.
For me Mugello is the best track for MotoGP after Netherlands of course which they call it the university of MotoGP at Assen.Mugello is a great track that has a big straight in the beginning which would give benefits to people as most likely it will be a race which will be fought by many riders in close proximity like it has been the case in the previous seasons and the fans want action which luckily is not absent here like Formula 1 where it has become really boring in the last couple of races.I hope that we see some really good action and maybe the riders like Bagnaia start to recover as Bezzechi after the last win in France is just one point behind and in that race he got away from all other riders.
June 07, 2023, 11:59:40 PM
There have been rumours linking Hamilton with Ferrari for next season. They don't look like they will go away easily either. I didn't take it seriously first but now I'm wondering if this might really happen. Ferrari technically have a more powerful car than Mercedes now. But the mistakes with the strategies are just killing the races of their drivers.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
@Velvet78 if Ferrari can get Hamilton then it’ll be a big coup for them and I believe that their partnership could yield positive results for all the parties. Furthermore I’m sure that Hamilton would have observed those technical mistakes and would likely seek assurances that they won’t be repeated when he joins them and if Ferrari is able to reduce those mistakes then they can start dreaming of dominating races again with Hamilton at the helm.
June 07, 2023, 11:53:54 PM
This weekend MotoGP is back at the title at the Mugello circuit and from some news I read it turns out that Pol Espargaro still failed to make a comeback at Mugello this weekend because of his own team's explanation that Espargaro still has "a small problem of edema around his spine,". Apart from that, Enea Bastianini will comeback this weekend after being declared fit to race and I predict there will be quite a tough race at Mugello this weekend as the home riders like Bagnaia and the MooneyVR46 team will try to compete at the front for the win at home.
June 07, 2023, 05:52:03 AM
There have been rumours linking Hamilton with Ferrari for next season. They don't look like they will go away easily either. I didn't take it seriously first but now I'm wondering if this might really happen. Ferrari technically have a more powerful car than Mercedes now. But the mistakes with the strategies are just killing the races of their drivers.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
Mercedes have started to make some good improvement as well though. They had 2 drivers on podium in Spain. But I don't know if Mercedes have a brighter future than Ferrari now. Honestly as long as Ferrari keep the people in the team who play a big role in these mistakes, there is no meaning in Hamilton's joining Ferrari.
June 06, 2023, 11:26:30 AM
Alvaro Bautista wiped out the first podium in the WSBK event at the San Marino Misano circuit in Italy with his Ducati motorbike. Toprak who defended Yamaha was frustrated because he was unable to win in Race1, SP Race and also in Race2 even though Toprak was always on the podium in all three races. But Toprak was unable to reach the first podium because the Ducati ridden by Alvaro Bautista was still very powerful and untouched by anyone so that all the first podiums in Misano belonged to Alvaro Bautista.
June 06, 2023, 02:13:32 AM
Next stop for F1 ; Canada.
A lovely track with awesome track history during the years but I really hoping to see a new winner because if we continue to see Max dominating like this , it will only make the situation worse for neutral F1 fans but it will also remind us of how dominant Michael was in 2003 with his Ferrari. Now , I don't think he will witness Redbull winning all the races but there are big chances that they will win 85% of the remaining races.
A lovely track with awesome track history during the years but I really hoping to see a new winner because if we continue to see Max dominating like this , it will only make the situation worse for neutral F1 fans but it will also remind us of how dominant Michael was in 2003 with his Ferrari. Now , I don't think he will witness Redbull winning all the races but there are big chances that they will win 85% of the remaining races.
The opportunity for RBR to be able to win the Canadian GP is quite big, considering that in several aspects RBR is superior on this circuit. It looks like we're going to see another boring race, where Max will be racing in a different league compared to the other drivers. I just hope that the other drivers can put up a good fight against Max, even though their chances of getting on the 1st podium are quite small, at least Max won't be able to swing to 1st position as easily as in yesterday's Spanish race.
June 06, 2023, 12:19:03 AM
Next stop for F1 ; Canada.
A lovely track with awesome track history during the years but I really hoping to see a new winner because if we continue to see Max dominating like this , it will only make the situation worse for neutral F1 fans but it will also remind us of how dominant Michael was in 2003 with his Ferrari. Now , I don't think he will witness Redbull winning all the races but there are big chances that they will win 85% of the remaining races.
I think that this track is the one where we should least expect a different winner other than Redbull,it is a track which has it all,great turns which put a lot of test in the aerodynamics and it is exactly in these turns that the difference is made through the lap as in the big straights there is not a lot of difference between the top teams.Again here DRS plays an important role and overtaking is guaranteed here,I only hope that this track is more gentle to the tires as the turns here are only a few compared to Spain GP and this can make a whole lot difference in the developing of the race.A lovely track with awesome track history during the years but I really hoping to see a new winner because if we continue to see Max dominating like this , it will only make the situation worse for neutral F1 fans but it will also remind us of how dominant Michael was in 2003 with his Ferrari. Now , I don't think he will witness Redbull winning all the races but there are big chances that they will win 85% of the remaining races.
This isn't impossible in formula 1, it has happened before and it could happen again and we could see them not win it, but it will not be because of any track. Canada has nothing special about it compared to any other track, either Max will not be touched and he will win, or he will crash and not win, that's for every single track.
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