Motorsport Reviews
F3: Driver Alex Peroni Walks Away From Dramatic Crash After Going Airborne
The dangers of motorsport are evident and yet we have young talents from all over the world going and ahead achieving incredible speeds in those blisteringly fast machines. However, there is no denying that motorsport comes with a life risk and crashes do happen time and again. Fortunately, for Alex Peroni, the Formula 3 driver walked away from a nasty crash on Saturday during the qualifying session at the Monza circuit in Italy. The Campos Racing driver went airborne at the Parabolica, doing two flips and landing upside down on the fence. Alex encountered a sausage kerb around the bend that sent him airborne. The incident occurred just a week after the death of Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert, who passed away in a tragic crash at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
WRC2: Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill Set To Participate In Rally Of Turkey
Sep 7, 2019 01:59 AM
Rally racer Gaurav Gill will make his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship 2 (WRC2) with the upcoming Rally of Turkey. The racer recently became India's first-ever motorsport athlete to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, in what is not only a big push for his career but a massive leap for the sport in the country. The Rally of Turkey will be held between September 12 and 15, 2019 and will see the rally driver enter his second season in WRC2 after making his debut in the championship with MRF last year. Earlier this year, Gill announced his collaboration with JK Tyre Motorsport and will be spearheading a new programme, under the association.
F1: Hamilton Says Ferrari Could Be An Option But Loyalty Is Key
Sep 6, 2019 05:16 PM
Lewis Hamilton emphasised his loyalty to Mercedes on Thursday while leaving open the possibility that he might one day be tempted to race for Formula One glamour team Ferrari if circumstances change.
F3: Jehan Daruvala Moves Up To 2nd In Driver Standings After Round 6
Sep 3, 2019 12:31 AM
India's Jehan Daruvala moved up in the driver standings to second after a promising weekend in Round 6 of the FIA Formula 3 championship in Belgium. The racer secured his sixth podium of the season finishing third in the feature race on Saturday at the Spa-Francorchamps, while the sprint race on Sunday saw the driver finish fifth, scoring crucial points in both races. The cumulative total has helped Daruvala to move to second in the driver standings with a total of 129 points, 23 points behind championship leader and Prema Racing teammate Robert Shwartzman.
F1: Leclerc Beats Hamilton To Secure First-Ever Win In Belgian GP
Sep 2, 2019 02:37 AM
Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc bagged his first-ever Formula 1 win in the Belgian Grand Prix, after a dramatic start to the race. The Ferrari rookie managed to convert his third pole start of the season into a victory amidst a competitive grid, beating Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton for the top spot. The victory also marks the team's first this season after a couple of close calls and podiums finishes in the first half of the year. Leclerc dedicated the win to his friend and Formula 2 racer, Anthoine Hubert, who passed after a tragic accident during the feature race at the Spa-Francorchamps on Saturday. Completing the podium were Mercedes duo Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, while Ferrari's Vettel finished at P4.
F2 Driver Anthoine Hubert Passes Away After Crash In Belgian GP Feature Race
Sep 1, 2019 08:35 PM
Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert passed away on August 31, 2019, after sustaining injuries in a horrific crash during the feature race at Spa-Francorchamps in the Belgian GP. The 22-year-old driver was involved in a multi-car incident at the exit of the Raidillon corner and sustained injuries along with driver Juan Manuel Correa. Both drivers were immediately attended at the medical centre and were later shifted to the hospital for further treatment. However, Hubert succumbed to his injuries at 18:35 local time, over an hour after the accident, the FIA confirmed.
Gaurav Gill Becomes The First-Ever Recipient Of The Arjuna Award In Motorsport
Aug 29, 2019 11:18 PM
In a big milestone for Indian motorsport, rallyist Gaurav Gill has become the first-ever person from the field of motorsports to win the Arjuna Award. The ace rally driver received the award from President Ram Nath Kovind at a special ceremony recognising his efforts. Gill's victory isn't just a big moment for the motorsport athlete but also a huge one for the sport and its contribution that has been largely ignored by the government over the years. The Arjuna Award is awarded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to recognise outstanding achievement. It is the highest civilian honour for sports in the country.
MotoGP: Alex Rins Edges Past Marc Marquez To Win British GP
Aug 27, 2019 01:58 AM
Alex Rins made a spectacular move in the final seconds of the 2019 MotoGP British Grand Prix to win one of the most thrilling races of the season. The Suzuki Ecstar rider passed reigning champion Marc Marquez just moments before the finish line to cross the chequered flag. The long duel between the riders saw Rins edge out past the final corner by a margin of 0.013s at the Silverstone circuit. This marks Rins second MotoGP victory ever after bagging his first in the Austin GP earlier this year, apart from a few podium finishes. Coming in third was Yamaha's Maverick Vinales, 0.620s behind the lead riders while teammate Valentino Rossi was a distant fourth.
Shahan Ali Mohsin Crowned 2019 JK Tyre National Karting Champion
Aug 25, 2019 11:04 PM
Agra boy Shahan Ali Mohsin has been crowned the 2019 JK Tyre National Karting Champion in the final round of the season. The fifth and final round held at Meco Kartopia in Bangalore saw the driver dominate the weekend right from the start. The 15-year-old has become the youngest driver to win the championship in the senior category, and will now be representing India at the grand finals at Sarno in Italy that will be held between October 19-26, this year. The grand finals of the National Karting Championship will see drivers from nearly 60 countries in participation.
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