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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.

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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.
Formula 1

Haas’ Günther Steiner aims to use sprint weekend in Austria as a “test session” to investigate their lack of race pace

By Ashley Cline
June 29, 2023
2 Mins read
Haas Team Principal Günther Steiner’s priority for the Austrian Grand Prix is to better understand why VF-23 struggles to convert qualifying pace into a strong race day.
Formula 1

Kevin Magnussen looks forward to high-pressure sprint format in Austria: "You’re really performing and battling for important stuff"

By Ashley Cline
June 29, 2023
3 Mins read
Haas’ Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg preview this season’s second sprint weekend as they hope to capitalize on the intense schedule ahead at the Red Bull Ring.
Dakar

Dakar Rally's port of departure moving to Barcelona

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Per reports from TV3, the Dakar Rally will switch its starting port from Marseille to Barcelona in 2024, from which vehicles will be shipped to Saudi Arabia.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Spencer Pumpelly rejoins SSGLR for Chicago Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
2 Mins read
IMSA driver Spencer Pumpelly will return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Chicago with SS-Green Light Racing.
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PREVIEW: 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship - Höljes, Sweden

By Ben Huntley
June 28, 2023
3 Mins read
The World Rallycross ‘Magic Weekend’ returns to Höljes with a bumper crop of drivers and spectators expected.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Borja Perez plans Rallye du Maroc entry for Dakar 2024

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Borja Pérez Casimiro, vice president of the Federación Melillense de Motocicliso. will race the Rallye du Maroc with the hope of qualifying for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
Formula 1

Pirelli’s Mario Isola: “The Red Bull Ring is a circuit where tyres get no rest”

By Paul Hensby
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Mario Isola says tyre management will be key this weekend in Austria and could be the difference between making one or two pit stops on Sunday.
Dakar

TRANSCRIPT: TCF Interview with Justin Gerlach

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
14 Mins read
The full transcript of The Checkered Flag’s interview with 2024 Dakar Rally aspirant and bike rider Justin Gerlach.
Dakar

FIA to grant EoT for Audi at Dakar 2024

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
2 Mins read
Audi will reportedly receive 32 more kW of power for the 2024 Dakar Rally from the 2023 edition, while the minimum weight of the rival T1+ class is raised.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Sheldon Creed docked 25 points for Nashville conduct

By Justin Nguyen
June 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Sheldon Creed has been penalised 25 points for delivering on a threat to intentionally take out Sammy Smith during the NASCAR Xfinity race in Nashville.
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