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BMW has officially confirmed that Valentino Rossi, Dan Harper, and Max Hesse will participate in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Rookie Test in Bahrain. The test, set for November 3, 2024, will take place the day after the WEC season finale at the Bahrain International Circuit. All three drivers will pilot the BMW M Hybrid V8, marking Rossi’s much-anticipated debut in a Hypercar.

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Newly released audio from the Brazilian Grand Prix captures Lewis Hamilton calling his Mercedes "the worst it has ever been" during a challenging weekend where he finished 11th in the sprint race and 10th on race day, even hinting he might quit the season early. Hamilton struggled with control in the rain-soaked Interlagos track, crashing out in Q1 and starting 14th after a tough qualifying session. Meanwhile, teammate George Russell placed fourth after starting at the front.

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A controversial five-second penalty cost McLaren's Lando Norris a podium finish at the United States Grand Prix, hindering his pursuit of Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship. The race, held in Austin, saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim victory, with Norris finishing fourth after initially overtaking Verstappen late in the race.

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In an electrifying climax to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, Toyota’s No. 8 GR010 Hybrid driven by Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa secured an unexpected victory that awarded Toyota its sixth consecutive manufacturers’ title. The win represented a remarkable comeback after Toyota had fallen behind mid-race, only to take advantage of multiple safety car interventions that reset the field and allowed for strategic adjustments.

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Formula 1 will scrap from next season the bonus point awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap in a grand prix, the governing FIA said on Thursday. Since 2019 the regulations have allocated an extra point provided the driver finishes in the top 10 - a potentially significant consideration in a 24-race season like 2024.

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Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto (20) would have a seat in Formula One next season if triple world champion Max Verstappen (27) was making the decision.

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Charles Leclerc, the talented Ferrari driver, recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post celebrating the engagement of his older brother, Lorenzo Leclerc, to Dr. Charlotte Di Pietro. The joyous occasion was marked with a family dinner at the luxurious Amazonico Monte-Carlo, one of Monaco’s most exclusive dining spots, surrounded by loved ones.