Why Piastri won’t use McLaren’s new suspension

Why Piastri won’t use McLaren’s new suspension

Oscar Piastri has explained that he hasn’t used McLaren’s new front suspension because it feels “different” rather than better, and he prefers to stick with what’s already working well for him. While Lando Norris has benefited from improved feedback and confidence with the updated suspension, Piastri says he hasn’t struggled with similar issues and doesn’t see the need to change something that’s not a clear upgrade. He enters the British Grand Prix 15 points ahead of Norris in the championship and wants to maintain consistency in his car setup. Piastri also expressed his fondness for Silverstone, calling it one of his favorite tracks and hoping to turn past success and memories there into a race win.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Oliver Smith (motorsportweek.com)

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NBC loses Chicago race after $7.7bn NASCAR TV deal

The 2025 NASCAR season started with a new $7.7 billion TV deal that brought in Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports, along with Fox and NBC. Because of this, NBC had to give up six races, including the popular Chicago Street Race, which is now part of TNT’s in-season tournament. NBC also lost the Brickyard 400, while Fox gave up the Coca-Cola 600 to Prime. Most of NBC’s races will now air on USA Network, with only four shown on the main NBC channel this year.

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

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The surprise IndyCar team beating the series best

Santino Ferrucci has finished better than any other IndyCar driver over the last four races, even though he started each race far back on the grid. His strong results began after a new race engineer, Adam Kolesar, joined him mid-season. Foyt’s team is one of the smallest in IndyCar, but they’ve done an impressive job with limited staff and support from Penske. Now, they’re working on improving qualifying because starting so far back every race will be hard to keep overcoming.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Benyon (the-race.com)

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Bearman issued a 10-place grid penalty for the British Grand Prix

Ollie Bearman has received a 10 place grid penalty for for crashing near the pitlane under red flag conditions during final practice at the British Grand Prix. He locked his rear wheels and hit the barriers, damaging the front wing and nose of his Haas VF-25 and scattering debris. Bearman admitted over the radio that his brakes were cold, which likely caused the crash as he was practicing pit entry on a slow inlap.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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SailGP set for high-stakes return to Portsmouth

Choppy waters, swirling tides, and overtaking lanes are expected when SailGP returns to Portsmouth on July 19/20. Commentator Stevie Morrison says the Solent is a ‘real sailor’s racecourse’ that rewards skill and tactics. Winds around 26 km/h could create tough racing, and with 12 teams now in the fleet, fans can expect serious action and drama.