Ferrari admits underestimating Hamilton’s struggles

Ferrari admits underestimating Hamilton’s struggles

Ferrari admitted it did not realize how hard it would be for Lewis Hamilton to adjust after leaving Mercedes, where he had spent almost 20 years. His first season has not met the high expectations, with just a sprint win in China and no podiums in a Grand Prix. Things got worse in Hungary when he called himself “useless,” but Ferrari says it is not thinking of replacing him. Team boss Fred Vasseur explained that Hamilton is not used to switching teams, but step-by-step fixes and support from familiar faces are helping him improve.

Click here to read the full article by Jon Noble (the-race.com)

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Winners and losers from Richmond raceway

Austin Dillon won at Richmond, erased last year’s controversy, and locked himself into the playoffs, even with a broken rib. The race was full of action with 24 lead changes, tire problems, and many strategies, making it the most exciting short track race of 2025. RFK Racing and 23XI Racing had tough days, with RFK drivers needing a win at Daytona to stay in the playoffs and 23XI’s strong 1-2 lead falling apart. Other highlights included William Byron winning the regular season title, Joey Logano fighting back to finish fourth, and SVG showing steady improvement on ovals.

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Bustamante opens up on tough GB3 transition

Bianca Bustamante said moving from the F1 Academy to the GB3 Championship with Elite Motorsport was very hard and tested her mind and body. She struggled at the start of the season, wondering if she was good enough to race at this level. She worked hard every day with training, eating right, and staying focused, which helped her improve, especially in Hungary. Bustamante thanked F1 Academy for teaching her hard work and wants to aim for top-10, top-5, and podiums in GB3 next year.

Click here to read the full article by Lydia Mee (motorsport.com)

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Fans rage as Dillon sneaks into playoffs

Austin Dillon won another NASCAR race, this time without causing crashes, but fans still hate it because of his family ties and past controversies. Despite having a weak season overall, Dillon’s win secures him a playoff spot, which frustrates fans who feel others “deserve it more.” He’s become the most consistent driver at punching his own playoff ticket from outside the top 16. Dillon’s victories spark outrage, but they also perfectly demonstrate the playoff system working as intended.

Click here to read the full article by Asher Fair (beyondthefair.com)

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How Verstappen became a legend

As Max Verstappen reaches his 200th race with Oracle Red Bull Racing, the newest episode of Behind The Charge gives a closer look at his journey. Former teammates, other F1 drivers, his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase, and Team Principal Laurent Mekies share their thoughts as we follow the four-time World Champion during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen talks about his early days in Formula 1 and how he’s working to strengthen his bond with the team today.