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In the storied history of the Nürburgring 24-hour race, the 52^nd edition will be marked as the shortest and one of the most dramatic. The Scherer Sport PHX team, with their No. 16 Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II, claimed victory in a race that was as much about battling the elements as it was about racing prowess.

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Ferrari’s 499P hypercar is indeed gearing up for some significant updates. The focus of these upgrades, known as ‘Joker’ modifications, is not on enhancing the car’s speed for a single lap but rather on improving its overall performance consistency and reliability during races.  These changes are expected to be introduced after the Le Mans event and before the end of the 2024 FIA WEC season.

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Loyalty is a currency as valuable as speed in the world of F1. Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, has recently reaffirmed his allegiance to Red Bull Racing, the team that has been his home since his meteoric rise in the sport. Amidst a whirlwind of speculation and internal team challenges, Verstappen’s declaration to conclude his career with Red Bull is a testament to his deep-seated loyalty and commitment to the team that has supported his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.

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The Monaco Grand Prix, well known for its glamour and challenging street circuit, is set to captivate fans once again. As the F1 grid converges, let’s peep into some of the predictions and key factors for this iconic race made by experts and more so experts from red bull racing.

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FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent advice for Andretti Cadillac to consider purchasing an existing Formula 1 team rather than joining as a new entrant marks a significant shift in his stance. Initially, Ben Sulayem was a strong advocate for expanding the F1 grid beyond the current 10 teams, even opening a tender process that Andretti successfully passed. However, despite the FIA’s technical approval, Andretti’s bid for a 2026 entry was rejected by F1’s commercial rights holders, Liberty Media.

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In a remarkable display of versatility and determination, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen conquered both the physical and virtual racing worlds on the same day. The Dutchman’s whirlwind Sunday began at the Imola Grand Prix, where he secured a hard-fought victory. But that was just the beginning.

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The Monaco Grand Prix, a jewel in Formula 1’s crown, faces a paradox. It’s a race steeped in history and allure, attracting celebrities and the elite, yet it often leaves fans and drivers desiring more action on the track. The 2024 edition, which saw Charles Leclerc claim an emotional home victory, underscored a longstanding issue: the top 10 finished as they started, with no overtakes after a first-lap red flag.

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The Schumacher family, known for their legendary association with Formula 1 racing, recently secured a significant victory in court. Last year, the weekly women’s magazine Die Aktuelle published an interview purportedly with Michael Schumacher, the seven-time world champion. However, it was later revealed that the interview was entirely fabricated using artificial intelligence (AI). The family took legal action, resulting in a settlement of €200,000 ($217,000) in compensation.