Akshay Gupta wins Nurburgring NLS Round 2 as Max Verstappen faces disqualification
Indian racer Akshay Gupta won the AM class in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (Cup3) during NLS Round 2, finishing 43rd overall.
Indian racer Akshay Gupta won the AM class in the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (Cup3) during NLS Round 2, finishing 43rd overall.
The film promises to capture both the highlights and heartbreaks of his racing career: from his early wins in Formula Asia, British Formula Ford, and Formula 3, to more!
Max Verstappen pulled off a stunning late lap to take pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, denying McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday.
Formula 1 and Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) have confirmed that the Cadillac Formula 1 Team have received final approval to join the sport, with the team – who are backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors (GM) – are set to be part of the F1 grid in 2026.
The GPDA, which represents the interests of F1 drivers, has shifted its focus beyond safety to broader issues, including regulations and the fan experience. Sainz expressed his commitment to helping shape the sport’s future.
A return to ground effect cars for 2022 has seen a revival in F1 of the porpoising phenomenon, where cars lose and then regain downforce in quick succession, setting up a cycle of the car moving up and down.
The Mercedes driver bore down on Verstappen and despite being shoved wide at Turn 1 -- the stewards noting but not investigating -- on Lap 48, the British driver didn't give up, trying it again on Lap 58 only to meet a stubborn defence.
Starting third on the grid, Verstappen used the long run down to the first corner to slipstream past the Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to take the lead
The next round of the 2021 F1 season is the Italian Grand Prix on September 12
The announcement comes only three days after Dutch driver Nyck de Vries won the Formula E world championship title
