Why McLaren won’t rush upgrades

Why McLaren won’t rush upgrades 

McLaren has taken a careful approach to upgrades this season, often testing new parts during practice sessions without racing them immediately. At the British Grand Prix, the team evaluated a new floor design on Friday but didn’t plan to race it, instead gathering data for future events. Team leaders explained that the gains from upgrades are now so small they can’t always be felt by drivers or seen in lap times, so detailed analysis back at the factory is needed to confirm improvements. Because McLaren isn’t in a desperate fight to catch up, it has the flexibility to introduce changes gradually and tailor setups to each track.

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Dillon edges Bowman in tense $1M showdown

Ty Dillon, the lowest-ranked driver in NASCAR and TNT’s in-season challenge, surprised everyone by beating Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski after both crashed in their races. At Sonoma, he had to race Alex Bowman directly and passed him on the final lap with a small bump in the corner. Even though it was a tough move, the two drivers shook hands and talked after the race. Dillon now moves to the semi-finals, where he’ll face John-Hunter Nemechek, while Tyler Reddick will race against Ty Gibbs.

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Hirakawa and Tsuboi to drive Haas at Fuji

Haas F1 will run a two-day test at Fuji Speedway in Japan on August 6–7, using last year’s VF-23 car. Ryo Hirakawa, Haas and Toyota reserve driver, will drive on the first day, while reigning Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi will make his F1 debut on the second. Tsuboi, a three-time GT500 champion, is getting this opportunity as part of Haas’s growing relationship with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. The test, which is open to fans, is seen as a special moment by team boss Ayao Komatsu, who praised both drivers and the support of Japanese fans.

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Winners and losers from a wild Sonoma showdown

Shane van Gisbergen dominated the NASCAR Cup race at Sonoma, winning his third road course race in a row and tying Jeff Gordon's record for most consecutive road course wins from pole. His victory marked his fourth career Cup win in just 34 starts, the fastest since 1967, and contributed to Trackhouse Racing's strong recent run of four wins in the last eight races. Ty Dillon finished 17th but pushed Alex Bowman out of the way on the last corner to move on to the semifinals of the $1 million In-Season Challenge. On the losing end, Noah Gragson, Ryan Blaney, and Carson Hocevar all had disappointing finishes, with Blaney recording his seventh DNF in 20 races this season.

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How AO Racing converted pole into first LMP2 win

PJ Hyett and Dane Cameron gave AO Racing its first LMP2 class win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship after starting from pole at the Chevrolet Grand Prix. Hyett had a strong opening stint and built a solid lead before Cameron took over. Inter Europol’s Tom Dillmann took the lead with a smart pit stop but crashed soon after the final restart, giving the lead back to AO Racing. Cameron finished the race under yellow, and the win moved the team up to second in the LMP2 standings, 78 points behind Daniel Goldburg.

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