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June 2023

Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: "I put everything into that last lap"

By Joe Briley
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read

Charles Leclerc pushed Max Verstappen all the way in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, but the Ferrari driver had to settle for just a front row start alongside the Dutchman.

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Formula 1

Max Verstappen Admits "It wasn’t a straightforward qualifying" Despite Austrian GP Pole

By Joe Briley
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen took an impressive pole position around the Red Bull Ring on Friday but he admitted it wasn’t straightforward.
Formula 1

Verstappen Secures Pole Position at Red Bull Ring Despite Leclerc Heroics

By Joe Briley
June 30, 2023
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen took a remarkable pole position, just ahead of Charles Leclerc despite his final lap heroics.
Formula 1

Ricciardo Only an Option for AlphaTauri Ride if No Red Bull Juniors Ready for F1 Jump – Tost

By Paul Hensby
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Only if none of Red Bull’s plethora of young drivers are ready to make the jump into Formula 1 will Daniel Ricciardo be chosen to join AlphaTauri, according to Franz Tost.
Formula 1

De Vries Looking to Prove Himself Worthy of AlphaTauri Ride after Marko Comments

By Paul Hensby
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Nyck de Vries says improving his performances on track can help him keep his ride at AlphaTauri amid concerns made by Dr. Helmut Marko.
Formula 1

Stroll Admits Alonso’s ‘Very High Level’ of Performance Leaves Him with 'Some Work to do'

By Paul Hensby
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Eighty points separate the two Aston Martin drivers after the opening eight races of 2023, and Lance Stroll knows he needs to raise his game to match Fernando Alonso.
Formula 1

Verstappen Edges Sainz and Leclerc in Sole Austrian GP Practice Session

By Joe Briley
June 30, 2023
3 Mins read
Max Verstappen topped the first and only practice session in Austria, with Ferrari looking more competitive around the Red Bull Ring.
World Rally-Raid Championship

CaNav champion Ivan Martin entering Desafio Ruta 40

By Justin Nguyen
June 30, 2023
1 Mins read
Iván Martín, 2022 Argentine Rally Raid M2 champion and South American Rally Race winner, will make his World Rally-Raid debut in the hometown Desafío Ruta 40.
Dakar

Ivan Merichal plans Dakar Rally debut in 2024 with tree-planting campaign

By Justin Nguyen
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Iván Merichal hopes to race the Dakar Rally for the first time in 2024, and do so while offsetting his carbon footprint by planting trees.
Formula 1

Lando Norris: Sprint weekend in Austria looks “promising” for McLaren

By Ashley Cline
June 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Following a round that saw McLaren narrowly miss out on points, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri look forward to the opportunity to capture a strong result at the sprint weekend in Austria. .
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: Austrian GP a Good Opportunity to "Battle for the top ten”

By Joe Briley
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Valtteri Bottas is hoping he can put in a good performance and score some points in Austria as he looks to build some momentum.
Formula 1

Alex Albon: "We’re going to be aiming for points"

By Joe Briley
June 29, 2023
1 Mins read
Alex Albon is aiming for another points finish at the Austrian Grand Prix after an impressive seventh place finish last time out.
Formula 1

‘Straightforward Weekend’ Needed for Ferrari to Bring Home Good Result - Frédéric Vasseur

By Paul Hensby
June 29, 2023
1 Mins read
Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur says Ferrari need to have a clean weekend in Austria if they want to maximise the potential of the SF23 at the Red Bull Ring.
Formula 1

Leclerc Hoping Ferrari Updates Enable Closer Battles with Aston Martin, Mercedes

By Paul Hensby
June 29, 2023
3 Mins read
Ferrari are hoping the progress they made with their upgraded SF23 in Canada translates into a good weekend this time around in Austria.
Formula 1

Ocon Looking for Austria Points: “Hopefully we can take advantage of the Sprint weekend format”

By Paul Hensby
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Both Alpine drivers are looking to score points at the Red Bull Ring, a track that both Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are looking forward to drive.
Formula 1

Alonso Targeting Continuation of Strong Canada Form as Aston Martin Target Mercedes in Austria

By Paul Hensby
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Fernando Alonso is bidding for another podium finish this weekend in Austria as he aims to help Aston Martin retake second place from Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship.
Extreme E

Sebastien Loeb to fill in for Nasser Al-Attiyah at Island X Prix

By Justin Nguyen
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
With Nasser Al-Attiyah racing the Italian Baja, World Rally-Raid Championship rival and reigning Extreme E champion Sébastien Loeb will make his XE return in his place in Sardinia.
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