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Components 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix to return in 2026 (Las Vegas Assessment-Journal)
‘With that settlement expiring after this 12 months’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for Nov. 20 to 22, the 2 sides have been engaged on an extension. Initially aimed toward being longer than the preliminary three-year time period, plans have modified to inking a brand new two-year settlement, in accordance with Steve Hill, LVCVA president and CEO.’
Die Technik-Geheimnisse des MCL39 (Auto Motor und Sport – German)
‘It additionally stays a thriller why McLaren all the time run at full throttle within the largely meaningless third observe session, stunning their rivals with unbelievable instances. Or why the mechanics stand in a row as a visible barrier in entrance of the automotive when engaged on the brake ducts. Or why their automobiles are the one ones on the grid with the rear wheels left off till the final second. The competitors nonetheless has a number of riddles to resolve.’
Il Cortocircuito Sviluppatori Version: Kunos, Caracal Video games, Storm in a teacup e One o One (Multiplayer – Italian)
Kunos Simulazioni co-founder Marco Massarutto: ‘We had a concrete alternative in 2019, when Digital Arts had the unique rights (to the official F1 sport). Codemasters had been, let’s say, below dialogue and scrutiny concerning Components 1, and we had the prospect to create the official simulation model of the Components 1 sport. So Stefano Casillo (fellow co-founder) and I put ourselves ahead for it as a result of it was a undertaking with a commendable goal.’
Stroll on returning to the cockpit for his house grand prix (Aston Martin)
‘I began to really feel some ache in my wrist and hand a few months in the past, however I wished to maintain racing. Nevertheless, the discomfort simply turned an excessive amount of, and we made the choice to have medical intervention.’
WEC: Cadillac leads Le Mans qualifying, Porsche disqualified (FIA)
‘The largest twist got here after the session ended: the #6 Porsche Penske 963, initially fourth quickest in qualifying, was disqualified after failing post-session scrutineering for being below the minimal weight. The automotive, pushed by Kevin Estre, will now begin from the again of the Hypercar grid.’
Le Mans 24 Hypercar Hyperpole highlights (WEC)
Some of the unbelievable days of my profession. At the moment, I had the chance to drive Nigel Mansell’s championship-winning automotive, the FW14B, forward of our journey to Goodwood.
You dream of days like this, and that chance of a lifetime got here right this moment, simply over 30 years since I watched… pic.twitter.com/lKLCOI0SvV
— James Vowles (@JV_F1) June 11, 2025
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