Kvyat to race for Lamborghini’s WEC Hypercar programme utilizing Italian licence

In briefKvyat to race for Lamborghini’s hypercar programme beneath Italian license

Former AlphaTauri and Purple Bull F1 driver Daniil Kvyat will compete for Lamborghini’s LMDh hypercar programme in 2024 after signing with the Iron Lynx-run programme.

Kvyat, who took three podiums all through six seasons in his F1 profession, will be part of fellow ex-F1 driver Romain Grosjean, Andrea Caldarelli and Mirko Bortolotti within the squad, which can compete in each the WEC and the IMSA collection in 2024. Whereas Kvyat raced beneath Russian nationality in Components 1, he’ll compete beneath an Italian licence with Lamborghini.

“I’m very completely satisfied to have joined Lamborghini Squadra Corse, it’s a nice honour for me,” Kvyat mentioned.

“Lamborghini is a really well-known Italian model with a fantastic historical past within the automotive world and, having grown up in Italy, that is an extra supply of delight for me.”

Motorsport world reacts to loss of life of WRC racer Breen

The worldwide motorsport neighborhood has reacted in shock to the information that World Rally Championship driver Craig Breen died following an accident in Croatia yesterday.

Breen, who was 33, died from accidents sustained from an crash in a non-public take a look at forward of subsequent weekend’s Croatia Rally. Breen’s Hyundai group confirmed his loss of life from the crash, wherein co-driver James Fulton was unhurt.

FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem prolonged his “honest condolences to the household and mates of Craig Breen” on behalf of the governing physique, whereas Components 1 mentioned it was sending “our ideas and like to Craig Breen’s household and mates“.

Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas described Breen’s loss as “surprising information” whereas Alpine’s Esteban Ocon referred to as it a “very unhappy day“. F1 champions Purple Bull, their rivals Mercedes and Ferrari in addition to Alpine and Haas all expressed their condolences to Breen’s household, mates, group and observe rivals.

F3 chief Borteloto quickest as Barcelona take a look at begins

FIA Components 3 championship chief Gabriel Bortoleto was quickest through the opening day of in-season testing at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

The Trident driver set the very best time of the day with a 1’27.221 within the earlier of the 2 session within the day utilizing the restored closing two corners on the Barcelona circuit. ART’s Gregoire Saucy was second quickest, with Prema’s Dino Beganovic third.

The take a look at will conclude with a second and closing day of working right now.

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Hong Kong billionaire Lo in talks with potential F1 groups (Reuters)

The chief government of insurance coverage dealer RE Lee Worldwide instructed Reuters he was contemplating backing a bid to enter in 2026 and cash was not the main hurdle. Whereas he wouldn’t determine the groups, he dominated out involvement in a deliberate all-American Andretti Cadillac outfit and one other Hitech Grand Prix one.

Horner says Adrian Newey staying with group ‘for a few years to return’ (Sky)

His coronary heart remains to be very a lot in Components 1 and his dedication to the group, it isn’t one thing (minor). We do not speak about contracts or longevity of contracts, however he’ll be right here for a few years to return.

F1 rookie killed on ‘final trip’ with girlfriend earlier than bike put away for winter (Mirror)

Cracknell, 20, who labored for F1 group Williams, collided with a campervan after dropping management of his bike on a bend in Oxfordshire. The devastating crash left him with extreme mind accidents and he handed away in hospital every week later. Cracknell joined Williams’ group proper after leaving faculty, working as a prototype and take a look at apprentice. Following his loss of life, Williams paid tribute to him on the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the group sporting black armbands and flying their flag at half-mast.

From IndyCar to F1: The very best of the Lengthy Seaside Grand Prix (Motor Sport)

In celebration of IndyCar’s thirty ninth Grand Prix of Lengthy Seaside this weekend, right here’s a listing of a number of the greatest moments we’ve witnessed alongside this 1.9 mile stretch of Californian tarmac.

Roman Stanek: A Race in my Phrases (F2)

I labored quite a bit over the winter to extract to get the very best out of myself. The thoughts actually has no limits, the issues you are able to do together with your psychological well being is wonderful. An instance, I can sit underwater for 5 minutes now however I labored very onerous with my psychological coach to extract the very best to have the ability to do this. I like to discover this so I believe that makes me stronger.

Bortoleto: No expectations after Characteristic Race success however confidence constructing (F3)

For positive, you get extra confidence after successful the one races that you just’ve finished, however on the similar time, it’s nonetheless the identical feeling I had earlier than Bahrain. I prefer to drive this yr, it’s a automotive that fits me very nicely, particularly the Trident automotive. I haven’t got any expectations for the following spherical. I’m simply completely satisfied to be driving and to be quick each time that I’m going out on observe, however I don’t know the way it will go in Imola.

Charlie Eastwood and Luke Browning set for Berlin Rookie Check with NEOM McLaren (Components E)

McLaren will subject Charlie Eastwood and Luke Browning on the official Components E Rookie Check at Berlin’s Tempelhof Road Circuit on 24 April.

Racing in our Fashionable World | Jarno Opmeer (TEDx Talks by way of YouTube)

Jarno Opmeer describes the paths of his profession, and particulars what made him succeed all through them.

Trip 5 Announcement Trailer (Milestone Video games by way of YouTube)

The reveal trailer to the following entry in Milestone’s Trip motorbike franchise, which will probably be launched solely on current-gen consoles and PC in August.

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|@Max33Verstappen streamed his @iRacing session with @TeamRedlineSim yesterday – however referred to as time on it when his associate’s daughter wished to play with him. #F1 pic.twitter.com/MBNtSclh4L

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Can’t really imagine I’m racing at Silverstone this weekend 😅 pinch me pic.twitter.com/RoOpmuRdDC

— Lucas Blakeley (@LucasBlakeley01) April 13, 2023

I’m honored to be chosen for the Rookie Check with @NISMO Components E in Berlin ⚡️It is going to be a fantastic probability for me to expertise a Components E.

Thanks to @NISMO Components E for giving me this nice alternative and Alpine Academy ! I’m excited to provide it a attempt.#VictoryLane #FE pic.twitter.com/bnurpGZL2T

— Victor MARTINS 🇫🇷 (@VictorMartinsFR) April 13, 2023

Welcome to the Mercedes Household, @marcelkiefer_. 👋 Our Esports Workforce simply obtained even stronger. Let’s get it. 💪

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— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Workforce (@MercedesAMGF1) April 13, 2023

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Remark of the day

Ought to Components 1 do extra to cut back travelling on its calendar? It’s not so simple as it could appear, says @GT-Racer…

Grouping races by area is one thing that’s been a dialogue level since at the very least the early 2000s however finally plans to take action at all times stall when the assorted elements that play into what goes the place come up.

The local weather is one consideration as you need to attempt to get the very best of a areas climate.

Different native occasions are additionally a consideration as whereas some are effective to be grouped with F1 others should not for numerous causes.

After which you might have different issues to think about, Particularly with races on non permanent circuits that want time to be construct up and tore down as there could once more be native issues across the disruption that must be taken into consideration. They don’t need the development work interfering with different native occasions for example so races could also be scheduled taking that into consideration.

On paper grouping all the pieces collectively is straightforward however whenever you dig into it, Begin speaking to everybody and searching on the native circumstances you see it begins to get a bit trickier which is why it’s one thing usually talked about however finally by no means really finished. GT Racer