many times we have seen cross animals on the track. Whether in Formula 1, Formula 2, MotoGP or any motor competition. Yes, even in the last Australian GP a bird was seen risking its life on the asphalt. But what was never seen was that a crocodile cause a red flag in a Free Practice session. One inflatable yes indeed. One that, very possibly, fell from the stands to land on the asphalt of Assen during the second practice session of the Superbike World Championship. And it almost caused a misfortune, because Toprak Razgatlioglu, champion of 2021, almost took him ahead with the consequences it would have had for himself. It was about 12 minutes to the end when, seeing this object on the track, the Race Direction called for stopping the session. It didn’t last long. After a minute, the ...
They say that the important thing is not how do you start, but the key is how it ends. That, applied to Formula 1, may make sense in 2023. It can have, and has, with the knife between its teeth, for example, Aston Martin. To the great persecutor of Red Bull In a year in which the Austrians have started ruling… but they may have problems. Problems due to the sanction imposed by the FIA for exceeding the budget limit in 2021. One that some see as short, which calls into question what each other can spend, but which has those from energy drinks doing the math and looking back . Looking at Fernando Alonso. And they are worried. Because in this course they will be able to spend less time in the wind tunnel. Because the development of the car is going to be key. And because despite the f...
Yeah Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez They end up fighting alone for the Formula 1 World Cup, it has already become clear that sparks are going to fly between them. This has only just begun and there have already been cross messages and ‘caritas’. And in Red BullOf course they are worried. Christian Hornerthe head of the energy drink team, has asked them for responsibility: “They both know the responsibility they have driving for the team…”. “They are two competitive pilots, the relationship is good, there is a good respect between the two“, Horner has expressed about two pilots who for the moment have been superior to the rest and are the first two classified in the world championship. “There are expectations that come with that and they are ...
8 photos Enlarge see cars chance see cars new CDA April 21, 2023 0 BMW has just presented the i7 M70 xDrive, its most powerful electric to date that is based on the 7 Series and declares 660 CV. In the future, all BMW M cars will be electric, but until that day comes, BMW is launching a series of electric M Performance that advance what is to come. First it was the i4 M50, then the iX M60, and now the i7 M70. Built on the basis of the 7 Series, BMW’s flagship luxury saloon, the i7 M70 It uses the most powerful electric motor configuration of the firm to date, with 660 CV of power and a chassis derived from M to offer the greatest enjoyment behind the wheel. or to 100 km/h in 3.7 s and 560 kilometers of autonomy 8 photos BMW i7 M70 xDrive Enlarge For the M70 version, we have used the ...
The Spanish GP will face changes. At the expense of knowing what happens in 2026, when madrid it can become part of the calendar and thus pick up the baton from Barcelona, in Montmeló a series of variations will be introduced this same course to, hopefully, improve the show. Fernando Alonso has shown himself in this way of opinion. Aston Martin driver what he achieved in Spain 2013 which at the moment is his last victory in Formula 1, He has spoken in ‘MotorsportWeek.com’ about what he expects from this test in Barcelona after the modifications. Some that consist of eliminating the chicane from the track, something that Alonso looks good and value it positively. “I think it’s going to be okay. Driving it will be more fun probably,” says Fernando. And he expl...
Who has not ever dreamed of going to live on a deserted island?Yes, with all the comforts. The problem is that you have to be careful what you wish for because what happened to the protagonists of ‘Welcome to Eden’ in the first season and it is that that party in paradise that a mysterious brand of drink promised them turns into the worst of their nightmares. Amaia Salamanca, Guillermo Pfening, Amaia Aberasturi, Lola Rodríguez, Tommy Aguilera, Berta Castañé, Belinda Peregrín resume their characters to answer the unknowns that the series left open. ‘Welcome to Eden’ was a complete surprise and became an international success that swept 82 countries. The keys to this youthful thriller are a plot full of script twists, mysterious characters and a wide cast with familia...
2 photos Enlarge Mark Diego April 21, 2023 0 Until next Sunday the 23rd, the General Directorate of Traffic will be running a new specific surveillance and control campaign focused on speed, one of the key factors in road accidents according to the DGT. Since last Monday the 17th and until next Sunday April 23 The last special speed monitoring campaign of the General Directorate of Traffic will be underway. Through the agents of the Traffic Group of the Civil Guard, as well as the rest of the local police officers who join the initiative, the DGT will redouble its efforts to control and comply with the speed limits established on the different roads. The reason for this campaign is the high number of accidents in which speed has been a key factor and that is because, as reported by Tráfico...
Fernando Alonso He is the fashionable man, it is obvious, but… How is this affirmation demonstrated? Ok, let’s get to the statistics and ‘Google’ searches. If we analyze the draft that the Asturian had last year in Alpineand we compare it with the effect it has in 2023 with Aston Martin, we can only do two things: admire a vintage sportsman and thank him for continuing to give us moments for history in each race. Median searches on Alpine (2022): 12.4; a cumulative of 186 million Average number of searches in Aston Martin (2023): 34; a cumulative of 510 million According to the percentages managed by ‘Marca Motor’, the term Fernando Alonso has increased in a 174% in one year. A considerable difference Why is he more than just a pilot? At the beginning of...
When you know that you are going to try a Mercedes, you think of sportsmanship. You think of luxury and comfort. Then you find out you’re going to wear something big. But also that you can find with this, the mercedes t-class. It is the cheapest tourism in the house of the star. Part of €29,722. A price that makes you consider it if you are looking for a model like the Volkswagen Caddy or the Renault Kangoo. After spending a week driving it, with my family on board much of the time, there are aspects that I liked, especially that it is a spacious and versatile vehicle. The starting price is also convincing, nothing exaggerated for these times. Especially seeing that it has more standard equipment than other Mercedes, both cars and vans. Be careful, as always we talk about prices with...
Given the doubts in recent weeks about the continuity of Carlos Sainz in Ferrari, the pilot from Madrid has settled all doubts in ‘Efe’. He is currently going through his second season on Maranello…and everything indicates that there will be many more. At least on Carlos’ part that’s the plan: “My intention is to stay at Ferrari for many years.s”, he said. “My goal is to be at Ferrari for many years, I am comfortable here and i’m in a dream“he added This dilemma arose from the plans he maintains Audi entering Formula 1 in 2026. “I don’t understand talking about what can happen in 2026 when there is still I don’t have a contract for 2025“, he explained. Besides, Carlos Sainz’s father He plays for the G...
Electricity has fully reached Maserati. The Italian luxury firm is in full product offensive, launching electrified versions of most of their current models. They surprised with the GranTurismo Folgore, the top-of-the-range variant of the coupé in electric format. And that denomination will reach more copies, the last one has been presented at the Shanghai Motor Show. Its about Maserati Grecale Folgorea model that had already been announced a long time ago and whose details are now revealed. It is the most powerful version of the Maserati Grecale thanks to an electric propulsion system made up of two 205 kW motors, located one on each axle to achieve all-wheel drive. Together it offers a power of 557 hp and 820 Nm of torque, slightly above the 530 CV that the Grecale Trofeo achieves with i...