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Mar 27

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Lawson, Redbull, Tsunoda

Liam Lawson officially dumped after two races

Liam Lawson has sensationally been axed after just two races, with Yuki Tsunoda promoted to the main team ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Lawson will see out the season at Racing Bulls, returning to the team at which he started 11 grands prix prior to his promotion this season. The move was heavily rumoured during the Chinese Grand Prix, where Lawson qualified last for both the sprint and the feature race. He finished well outside the points for both and far behind teammate Max Verstappen, who pinched a podium in the short Saturday race. It compounded his difficult maiden in Australia, where he crashed out of the race after starting from pit lane. The Kiwi had been inducted to Red Bull Racing to replace Sergio Pérez, who struggled badly last year, scoring just 13 points in the final nine rounds. Lawson has now fallen on his sword just 13 days after first suiting up for the team for first practice in Melbourne. “It has been difficult to see Liam struggle with the RB21 at the first two races, and as a result we have collectively taken the decision to make an early switch,” Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner […]

Mar 27

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Aprillia, Martin, MotoGP

Martin long injury recovery “killing me”

Jorge Martin’s recovery process is taking longer than he anticipated, delaying his 2025 race debut. Aprilia Racing rider Jorge Martin has given fans details behind his ongoing recovery from his injuries sustained ahead of the 2025 MotoGP season. The reigning champion suffered from a horrific crash during testing in Sepang, injuring his right hand and left foot. After undergoing surgery, he returned to the bike, aiming to make the season-opening race in Thailand. However, a further crash left him needing further surgery to his left wrist, which has since seen him out of the 2025 season so far. Updates on the Spanish rider’s recovery have been few and far between up until this point, but Martin has now given a glimpse into his intense recovery during a vlog on his YouTube channel. He explained: “The first two weeks were pretty hard. You have doubts. You say ‘maybe I won’t be the same as before.’ But I’m starting to see the light now I can train again. “Those weeks without being able to leave the house were killing me. I don’t know when I’ll return, but I’m already in the process. I’m eating well, I can laugh, I can cough – because before the […]

Mar 22

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Formula1, Jordan

Eddie Jordan former F1 team owner dies aged 76

Eddie Jordan has passed away at the age of 76; Jordan had an F1 team for 15 seasons, winning four races; The Irishman recently oversaw Adrian Newey’s transfer from Red Bull to Aston Martin and led a consortium that bought rugby union club London Irish out of administration. Jordan had an F1 team, Jordan Grand Prix, from 1991 to 2005 and was a former shareholder of Celtic Football Club. Last year, the Irishman revealed he was diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer. Jordan said he suffered with bladder and prostate cancer which spread to his spine and pelvis. A family statement on Thursday read: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur. “He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025.” They added: “EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence. He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.” Jordan’s team won […]

Mar 19

by darren in Crash 0 comments tags: Alonso, Formula1, McLaren

Alonso crash at the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix

A dramatic opening to Sunday’s Formula 1 race as Fernando Alonso is sent flying off the track at La Source, during the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix

Mar 18

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Formula1, Lawson, Red Bull

Five race development plan for Red Bulls Lawson

The Australian Grand Prix didn’t go to plan for Liam Lawson but Helmut Marko won’t pass judgement on the Red Bull rookie until he’s completed “three to five” races with the senior team. Promoted to Red Bull for the F1 2025 championship after 11 Grands Prix with the junior team over two seasons, Marko made it clear before the campaign that Lawson’s job was to “help” Max Verstappen win the titles for Red Bull. Alas, Race One didn’t go to plan. Lawson was knocked out in Q1 at the Albert Park circuit after aborting his final flying lap in Q1 when a wayward moment through Turn 10 was compounded by a slide at the penultimate corner. Down in 18th place on the grid and with rain forecast for the Grand Prix, Red Bull bolted a different specification rear wing and rear beam wing onto the New Zealander’s car but it came to nought. Lawson added his name to the list of non-finishers when he crashed late in the race, the Red Bull driver one of four rookies who didn’t see the chequered flag along Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan and Gabriel Bortoleto. Spinning off on his slick tyres as others pitted […]

Mar 17

by darren in Track 0 comments tags: Formula1, Shanghai, Verstappen

Shanghai On-Board Lap with Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing F1 takes us for a lap around the Shanghai International Circuit during Qualifying for the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix

Mar 17

by darren in Crash 0 comments tags: Ericsson, Formula1, Sauber

Ericsson crash 2018 Italian Grand Prix

Marcus Ericsson walked away relatively unscathed after losing control at 220mph during practice for the Italian Grand Prix on Friday. Ericsson’s Sauber hit a wall and rolled three times after it appeared his DRS failed to close under braking. The car came to a standstill the right way up and Ericsson was helped out of his car by marshals and taken to Monza’s medical centre.

Mar 16

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Formula1, McLaren, Piastri

Piastri brutally honest after spin at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri placed the blame on himself after a dramatic spin into the grass at the F1 Australian Grand Prix. His McLaren teammate Lando Norris won the 2025 season-opener in Melbourne. McLaren might have completed a one-two finish, justifying the pre-race hype around their pace, until Piastri’s nightmare moment on his home turf. On Lap 44, a rain shower caused Piastri to get out of shape at Turn 12. He found himself in the grass and had to reverse his car back into the race, where he rejoined in 13th. Piastri superbly recovered to finish ninth but his home grand prix was ruined by the brief error. “It’s obviously pretty disappointing,” he told Sky Sports. “I feel like, in every lap apart from one, I drove a strong race. It’s a shame not to have a result to show for it. “I don’t have anyone to blame but myself. “I think it was unfortunate to get stuck. But it was only myself that put me there. I am disappointed.” Piastri added: “The positive was the other 56 laps. I felt that I had strong pace in all conditions. “That’s what I’ll try to take away from this race. “The team made the […]

Mar 13

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: AMC, MotoGP, Stoner

Stoner elevated to Legend as new Hall of Fame inductees revealed

A touched Casey Stoner admits he “does not feel worthy” of being elevated to Legend status as David Sera, Chris Matheson, Chad Reed and John Sidney have all been recognised as the latest inductees of the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. One of Australia’s best ever on two wheels, Casey Stoner has joined illustrious company having been upgraded to Legend status. As a result Stoner joins an exclusive club alongside the very best such as fellow world champions Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, and Mick Doohan. In the space of just six years, Stoner rode into the history books as one of the best ever to take on MotoGP. He famously rode Ducati to its first title in 2007 before moving to Honda and also tasting the ultimate at the first time of asking in 2011. All up took 38 Grand Prix victories from 2006-2012, highlighted by six straight wins in front of his adoring fans at Phillip Island. Doohan was on hand to welcome Stoner to the Legend’s club and the 21st century star was shocked by the honour. “You grow up watching these great people who paved the way and Mick was someone I looked up to immensely […]

Mar 11

by darren in The Feed 0 comments tags: Blanchard, Cameron, Supercars

Cameron replaces Love at Blanchard

Aaron Cameron will replace Aaron Love at Blanchard Racing Team for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix round, the Ford squad has confirmed. BRT dropped a bombshell just three days out from the commencement of track action at the MSS Security Melbourne SuperSprint, with Love and the team splitting. In a team statement, 22-year-old Love and BRT had mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. Love has since been replaced by Cameron, who finished runner-up in the 2024 Dunlop Super2 Series with Kelly Racing, winning in Bathurst and Adelaide. Cameron’s Super2 efforts also earned him the Mike Kable Young Gun Award. The Victorian didn’t return to Super2 in 2025, instead making a surprise switch to Formula Regional Middle East Championship in the summer. After the short open-wheel season, Cameron returned to Australia and was trackside with BRT in CoolDrive colours at the opening round in Sydney. The 25-year-old, who hails from Ferntree Gully in Victoria, will make his first solo Supercars start on home soil on the world stage this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. In a BRT statement, Cameron said the call-up was “unexpected,” but affirmed he was ready to race. Cameron has already steered Blanchard Racing Team machinery in 2025, sampling one of the […]