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Jun062021
JUNE 9, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 08:16AM 
(Formula 1)
Sergio Perez (No. 11 Red Bull Racing Honda) won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday on the streets of Baku. Sebastian Vettel (No. 5 Aston Martin Mercedes Cognizant F1 Team) was a fine second, and Pierre Gasly (No. 10 Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda) finished third. Max Verstappen (No. 33 Red Bull Racing Honda) looked set to take his first first-ever victory in Baku before he crashed out from the lead with just five laps to go – handing Perez a second career victory, as Lewis Hamilton (No. 44 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) locked up on the penultimate lap to finish 16th in a hugely dramatic race. For the first time this season, Charles Leclerc (No. 16 Scuderia Ferrari) led away from pole, but he was passed for the lead by Hamilton with no need for DRS, so strong was the tow, on Lap 2. Verstappen then swept by Leclerc on Lap 7. Verstappen took the lead after a crucial sequence of pit stops, Hamilton starting that sequence on Lap 12 with a slow switch for hard compound tires thanks to traffic in the pit lane. Verstappen pitted a lap later and emerged first, followed by Perez who split the championship rivals. And the Dutchman seemed to have victory in the bag, mastering a Lap 35 Safety Car restart after Lance Stroll (No. 18 Aston Martin Mercedes Cognizant F1 Team) crashed heavily when his left-rear tire appeared to give way on the pit straight. That was until Verstappen himself, comfortably in the lead on Lap 47, spun and crashed after an apparent tire issue of his own. Unhurt, but shaken, his crash triggered the Safety Car, which turned into a red flag that suspended the race on Lap 48. The race resumed with a standing start 35 minutes later on Lap 50, producing two laps of flat-out action, the field all having switched tires during the stoppage. Perez led Hamilton, Vettel, Gasly and Leclerc off the line for the re-start. Hamilton got away well, his nose seemingly ahead of Perez's, but the Briton locked his brakes and went into the Turn 1 run-off. He finished 16th, leaving Perez in the lead, Vettel second and Gasly – having held off a charging Leclerc in the final laps – to take the final podium place. Watch race highlights here. (Thank you to F1 Media for the details)
Sergio Perez (No. 11 Red Bull Racing Honda) won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday on the streets of Baku. Sebastian Vettel (No. 5 Aston Martin Mercedes Cognizant F1 Team) was a fine second, and Pierre Gasly (No. 10 Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda) finished third. Max Verstappen (No. 33 Red Bull Racing Honda) looked set to take his first first-ever victory in Baku before he crashed out from the lead with just five laps to go – handing Perez a second career victory, as Lewis Hamilton (No. 44 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) locked up on the penultimate lap to finish 16th in a hugely dramatic race. For the first time this season, Charles Leclerc (No. 16 Scuderia Ferrari) led away from pole, but he was passed for the lead by Hamilton with no need for DRS, so strong was the tow, on Lap 2. Verstappen then swept by Leclerc on Lap 7. Verstappen took the lead after a crucial sequence of pit stops, Hamilton starting that sequence on Lap 12 with a slow switch for hard compound tires thanks to traffic in the pit lane. Verstappen pitted a lap later and emerged first, followed by Perez who split the championship rivals. And the Dutchman seemed to have victory in the bag, mastering a Lap 35 Safety Car restart after Lance Stroll (No. 18 Aston Martin Mercedes Cognizant F1 Team) crashed heavily when his left-rear tire appeared to give way on the pit straight. That was until Verstappen himself, comfortably in the lead on Lap 47, spun and crashed after an apparent tire issue of his own. Unhurt, but shaken, his crash triggered the Safety Car, which turned into a red flag that suspended the race on Lap 48. The race resumed with a standing start 35 minutes later on Lap 50, producing two laps of flat-out action, the field all having switched tires during the stoppage. Perez led Hamilton, Vettel, Gasly and Leclerc off the line for the re-start. Hamilton got away well, his nose seemingly ahead of Perez's, but the Briton locked his brakes and went into the Turn 1 run-off. He finished 16th, leaving Perez in the lead, Vettel second and Gasly – having held off a charging Leclerc in the final laps – to take the final podium place. Watch race highlights here. (Thank you to F1 Media for the details)
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Miguel Oliveira (No. 88 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) overcame championship leader Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) in an intense battle to claim his first win of the season at the Catalunya Grand Prix. Oliveira, 26, held off a late surge from Frenchman Johann Zarco (No. 5 Pramac Racing Ducati), who finished second. "Everything was so hard - tire management, keeping cool when Fabio was putting the pressure on me for so many laps," said Oliveira. "I kept it really cool when he overtook me. I saw my chance on the straight and overtook him back. It was the perfect race." It was a scintillating race, as just 0.175s split the race winner and second place Zarco at the finish line. Jack Miller (No. 43 Ducati Lenovo Team) was promoted to P3 at the end of the race as World Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) was handed a three-second penalty as he was forced to run wide at Turn 1 with three to go. Fabio got back on track in P3, but his leathers had come undone, and his chest protector came off. And Miller was all over the back of him. Quartararo received a 3 sec. penalty for his off-track excursion, and was dropped to sixth position. Oliveira and KTM delivered an outstanding performance to win their first race of 2021. The Austrian factory is back in business this season after a tricky opening few rounds, and that makes it two podiums in row for Oliveira. In terms of the World Championship, Zarco has closed the gap to Quartararo. It’s now 17 points between the Frenchmen heading to Germany, 30 points split the top four. Watch race highlights here. (Thank you to BBC Sport and MotoGP)
Miguel Oliveira (No. 88 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) overcame championship leader Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) in an intense battle to claim his first win of the season at the Catalunya Grand Prix. Oliveira, 26, held off a late surge from Frenchman Johann Zarco (No. 5 Pramac Racing Ducati), who finished second. "Everything was so hard - tire management, keeping cool when Fabio was putting the pressure on me for so many laps," said Oliveira. "I kept it really cool when he overtook me. I saw my chance on the straight and overtook him back. It was the perfect race." It was a scintillating race, as just 0.175s split the race winner and second place Zarco at the finish line. Jack Miller (No. 43 Ducati Lenovo Team) was promoted to P3 at the end of the race as World Championship leader Fabio Quartararo (No. 20 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) was handed a three-second penalty as he was forced to run wide at Turn 1 with three to go. Fabio got back on track in P3, but his leathers had come undone, and his chest protector came off. And Miller was all over the back of him. Quartararo received a 3 sec. penalty for his off-track excursion, and was dropped to sixth position. Oliveira and KTM delivered an outstanding performance to win their first race of 2021. The Austrian factory is back in business this season after a tricky opening few rounds, and that makes it two podiums in row for Oliveira. In terms of the World Championship, Zarco has closed the gap to Quartararo. It’s now 17 points between the Frenchmen heading to Germany, 30 points split the top four. Watch race highlights here. (Thank you to BBC Sport and MotoGP)
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Kyle Larson (No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) dominated an action-filled Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Larson held off teammate Chase Elliott (No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) and three-time Sonoma winner Martin Truex Jr. (No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) through a series of late accidents and restarts to claim a second-straight race. The victory was Larson’s first at the 2.52-mile road course, his third of the season and the ninth of his career. It was the fourth straight 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports and the first time since 2014 that HMS has posted four-straight wins. The victory was also the 270th for Hendrick, extending the record the organization broke last Sunday. “It was not easy,” said Larson, who grew up in nearby Elk Grove, Calif. “Just keeping it on the track is tough, especially when you’ve got two of the best behind you on the last restart.” The closeness of his hometown — east of Sacramento — made the victory that much more satisfying for Larson. “It means a lot,” said Larson, who crossed the finish line .614 seconds ahead of Elliott. “Northern California will always be home to me, even if I live way on the East Coast now. … To get back-to-back wins in the Cup Series is something I’ve always dreamed of doing, and to get it done feels great.” Watch highlights here. (Thank you to Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service)
Kyle Larson (No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) dominated an action-filled Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Larson held off teammate Chase Elliott (No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet) and three-time Sonoma winner Martin Truex Jr. (No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota) through a series of late accidents and restarts to claim a second-straight race. The victory was Larson’s first at the 2.52-mile road course, his third of the season and the ninth of his career. It was the fourth straight 1-2 finish for Hendrick Motorsports and the first time since 2014 that HMS has posted four-straight wins. The victory was also the 270th for Hendrick, extending the record the organization broke last Sunday. “It was not easy,” said Larson, who grew up in nearby Elk Grove, Calif. “Just keeping it on the track is tough, especially when you’ve got two of the best behind you on the last restart.” The closeness of his hometown — east of Sacramento — made the victory that much more satisfying for Larson. “It means a lot,” said Larson, who crossed the finish line .614 seconds ahead of Elliott. “Northern California will always be home to me, even if I live way on the East Coast now. … To get back-to-back wins in the Cup Series is something I’ve always dreamed of doing, and to get it done feels great.” Watch highlights here. (Thank you to Reid Spencer/NASCAR Wire Service)
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Corvette racing, design and marketing legends will join Dr. Frederick Simeone, founder of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, in a panel discussion about the history of Corvette – “America’s Sports Car” – during the Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the Museum on July 17, 2021. Tony DeLorenzo (above) and George Wintersteen will represent the racing history of the Corvette, while Ed Welburn and Lowell Paddock will speak on the subject of the car’s design and General Motors’ marketing strategies that led to the Corvette’s overwhelming popularity in the U.S. and around the world. This will be the first time this group of illustrious authorities on the Corvette will be gathered in one place to share their knowledge of the history and legacy of this iconic Chevrolet sports car. The discussion will take place from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at the museum located at 6825 Norwitch Dr., Philadelphia, Pa., and is open to all Concours attendees. Historian/photographer Harry Hurst will moderate the discussion. Tickets to the 2021 Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance may be purchased at www.philadelphiaconcours.com/tickets.
Corvette racing, design and marketing legends will join Dr. Frederick Simeone, founder of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, in a panel discussion about the history of Corvette – “America’s Sports Car” – during the Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the Museum on July 17, 2021. Tony DeLorenzo (above) and George Wintersteen will represent the racing history of the Corvette, while Ed Welburn and Lowell Paddock will speak on the subject of the car’s design and General Motors’ marketing strategies that led to the Corvette’s overwhelming popularity in the U.S. and around the world. This will be the first time this group of illustrious authorities on the Corvette will be gathered in one place to share their knowledge of the history and legacy of this iconic Chevrolet sports car. The discussion will take place from 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. at the museum located at 6825 Norwitch Dr., Philadelphia, Pa., and is open to all Concours attendees. Historian/photographer Harry Hurst will moderate the discussion. Tickets to the 2021 Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance may be purchased at www.philadelphiaconcours.com/tickets.
(BMW Motorsport images)
The BMW M4 GT3 is BMW M Motorsport's new GT flagship created to compete in the new global GT3 category. The machine was revealed in its new livery ahead of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, and is undergoing its final phase of testing. The BMW M4 GT3 will contest its first race on June 26th at round four of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The purchase price for the car, which has undergone significant improvements in the areas of driveability, cost efficiency and operation, will be €415,000 net.
The BMW M4 GT3 is BMW M Motorsport's new GT flagship created to compete in the new global GT3 category. The machine was revealed in its new livery ahead of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, and is undergoing its final phase of testing. The BMW M4 GT3 will contest its first race on June 26th at round four of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The purchase price for the car, which has undergone significant improvements in the areas of driveability, cost efficiency and operation, will be €415,000 net.
(Bentley)
Bentley is in final preparations with its Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer. The machine is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 producing more than 750HP on renewable fuel; it has 30 per cent more downforce than a standard Continental GT3, and it has a heavily-revised chassis, water-cooled brakes and 3D-printed parts. Bentley is aiming for a third title, this time targeting the Time Attack 1 record, to add to its Production SUV and Production Car records attained in 2018 and 2019. The car was developed in conjunction with GT3 customer team Fastr and will be driven by Pikes Peak champion Rhys Millen. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place on June 27, 2021.
Bentley is in final preparations with its Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer. The machine is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 producing more than 750HP on renewable fuel; it has 30 per cent more downforce than a standard Continental GT3, and it has a heavily-revised chassis, water-cooled brakes and 3D-printed parts. Bentley is aiming for a third title, this time targeting the Time Attack 1 record, to add to its Production SUV and Production Car records attained in 2018 and 2019. The car was developed in conjunction with GT3 customer team Fastr and will be driven by Pikes Peak champion Rhys Millen. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place on June 27, 2021.
