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The challenges and opportunities facing gearbox manufacturing

Formula 2 launched its all-new 2024 machinery late last year and, while the visually striking aerodynamic changes dominated the headlines, it was all change under the bodywork too. This included a new six-speed longitudinal Hewland sequential gearbox, replacing the previous iteration which had been used since 2018.

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Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched

At Suzuka, Mercedes endured another disappointing weekend, in which George Russell finished seventh and Lewis Hamilton ninth – reversing their respective qualifying positions in a train behind Fernando Alonso.

Motorsport

Alonso: Japan was “inside the top five” best weekends of F1 career

Alonso qualified fifth at Suzuka and eventually finished sixth, losing out to the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc in the race

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Alonso joked about F1 ban over Piastri DRS defence tactics

A fortnight on from receiving a penalty for potentially dangerous driving against George Russell during a last-lap battle in Australia, Alonso found himself needing to hold his rivals back once again at Suzuka.

Autosport

Stella defends McLaren F1 team strategy in “complex” Japanese GP

Norris started third and was the first of the frontrunners to pit, but as the race unfolded he lost out to Ferrari pair Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc to finish in fifth, while the latter came through to fourth from eighth place on the grid using a one-stop strategy.

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Why “mature” Martin will start to cause headaches in 2024 MotoGP title race

The Spaniard holds a lead in the championship after the opening two rounds of the season of 18 points, marking the first time ever he has headed the standings for more than 24 hours.

Autosport

Mandatory stops, top 10 rule and driving time - all changes to DTM rules in 2024

While a restriction on testing is the most notable addition to the 2024 rulebook, the ADAC has also tweaked the regulations elsewhere for what would be the second season of the DTM under its stewardship.

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How F1 red flag helped Verstappen nail his dominant Japanese GP win

Verstappen had gone into the race in Japan with no guarantees about his long-run form, after not finding the perfect set-up for the high degradation characteristics that are a hallmark of racing at Suzuka during practice.

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Verstappen’s dominance looms large for F1 in battle to keep audience engaged

The Dutch driver and the Red Bull team look so strong and fears will grow that the sport’s new fans may not last the distance

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Leclerc focussed on "negative" tyre preparation issues ahead of Chinese GP

The Ferrari driver's strong run of seven consecutive front-row starting positions ended in Australia where he qualified fifth before a penalty for Sergio Perez gifted him a place.

Motorsport

Fernandez grateful for KTM MotoGP support despite “not showing anything”

The 2022 Moto2 world champion scored a best result of fourth in an otherwise difficult rookie campaign last year, though earned a MotoGP stay with Tech3 over Pol Espargaro as KTM figured out how to solve its three-riders-for-two-bikes problem.

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Red Bull won’t bow to Audi F1 driver market pressure

The Milton Keynes-based team has a vacant slot for 2025 with Sergio Perez’s contract running out at the end of this season.

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Red Bull won’t bow to pressure Audi is putting on F1 driver market

The Milton Keynes-based team has a vacant slot for 2025 with Sergio Perez’s contract running out at the end of this season.

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NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Byron leads emotional Hendrick 1-2-3

Byron was the first lead-lap car to make a green flag pitstop – uncharacteristic on the short track – in the middle of the final stage and when the cycle of stops was completed, he emerged as the leader for the first time in the race.

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When BMW topped F1, Hamilton hit Alonso, and Massa started a title charge

The race weekend occurred following a backdrop of controversy: FIA president Max Mosley had been exposed by a UK tabloid sting in the week leading up to the event, and some teams were calling on him to step down.

Motorsport

Byron wins NASCAR Cup race at Martinsville in Hendrick 1-2-3

Byron was the first lead lap car to make a green flag pit stop – uncharacteristic on the short track – in the middle of the final stage and when the cycle of stops was completed, he emerged as the leader for the first time in the race.

Cycling News

'My head got big, I made a mistake' - Pithie regrets Paris-Roubaix crash

'I can only say, Wow! to Mathieu, he was on another level again' says Groupam-FDJ teammate Stefan Küng

Cycling Weekly

'I just wanted to make it a hard final' - Mathieu van der Poel on 'unplanned' Paris-Roubaix winning attack

The world champion launched his race winning move on the Orchie cobbled sector, almost 60 kilometres from the Roubaix velodrome

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Leclerc F1 clash damage derailed Japanese GP hopes, says Hamilton

The Mercedes driver had gone into the Suzuka race hopeful that the team could build on some promising potential shown in practice with a new set-up direction for the W15.

Cycling Weekly

Pfeiffer Georgi credits setup on her Scott Foil RC for Paris-Roubaix Femmes podium ride

British rider took third behind Lotte Kopecky and Elisa Balsamo after a thrilling sprint finish in the velodrome on Saturday

Motorsport

Verstappen explains Lambiase front wing radio message during F1 Japanese GP

The reigning F1 world champion got back to winning ways with a dominant display at Suzuka, leading home a Red Bull 1-2 by beating Sergio Perez by 12.5 seconds.

Motorsport

Stroll's top speed radio rant triggered by F1 tyre offset, says Aston Martin

Stroll found himself having to battle through the field at Suzuka after a disappointing qualifying performance had left him down in 16th on the grid.

The Guardian - UK

‘No one is going to catch Max’: Wolff says F1 title is already Verstappen’s to lose

The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has conceded Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is already world champion elect and will not be caught this season

Autosport

Honda: "Reasonable" to expect summer break form boost in MotoGP 2024

The Japanese manufacturer has been undertaking a top-to-bottom revamp of its MotoGP operations following a continuous decline in results over the last few years and the loss of star rider Marc Marquez to Gresini Ducati.

Autosport

Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint

Sainz started fourth alongside McLaren's Lando Norris and briefly led the Suzuka race after delaying his second pitstop, instead extending his stint on the medium tyres.

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