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Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at BarberAfter starting 19th, Lundqvist was put into a unique three-stop strategy that began on lap 7, switching off from the harder primary tyre and running on the softer alternates for the remainder of the 90-lap race.Through the strategy and timing of cautions, the 25-year-old Swede was able to cycle up to the lead for four laps, showcasing enough pace and poise to hold pole-sitter – and eventual race ... Keep readingSource: Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at Barber
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Drivers react to “mad” mannequin moment at Barber IndyCar raceA race full of action featured a bizarre moment that caught everyone off-guard after a mannequin called 'Georgina' –? installed by eccentric track owner George Barber in 2016 – fell from the pedestrian bridge on to the grass at the side of the track near Turn 8 on lap 52 of 90.A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, running fourth at the time, could be heard over the radio shouting: “That ... Keep readingSource: Drivers react to “mad” mannequin moment at Barber IndyCar race
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Palou strategy “screwed” after believing he’d win Barber IndyCar race “by seconds”The reigning champion started down in 10th place, after a mystifying slump in pace in the second round of qualifying on Saturday, but looked well set with a shot for victory after making his first pitstop under caution.But he was then coerced into make the second of his two-stop strategy under another yellow, after Sting Ray Robb’s AJ Foyt Racing car lost its steering and crashed at Turn 1.That ... Keep readingSource: Palou strategy “screwed” after believing he’d win Barber IndyCar race “by seconds”
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IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin beats Power in sprint to finish for Penske 1-2After starting on pole in the No. 3 Chevrolet, McLaughlin made the best of a three-stop strategy to lead a race-high 58 of 90 laps around the 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course, beating Power, who underwent an engine change after the morning warm-up, by 1.3194s.Chip Ganassi Racing rookie Linus Lundqvist delivered an impressive drive to finish third – the first podium of his career.Meyer Shank ... Keep readingSource: IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin beats Power in sprint to finish for Penske 1-2
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Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as “not good for this job”LCR Honda’s Zarco and Aprilia’s Espargaro were battling at the outer reaches of the points in Sunday’s grand prix at Jerez when they collided at Turn 5 on lap 10.The incident was placed under investigation by the FIM stewards panel, but no further action has been taken following a hearing involving both riders.However, Zarco says double 500cc world champion Spencer – who has helmed the FIM ... Keep readingSource: Zarco slams MotoGP chief steward Spencer as “not good for this job”
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Bagnaia says his contact with Marquez in Jerez MotoGP battle "was smart"Bagnaia and Marquez locked horns with each other in the latter stages of Sunday's 25-lap grand prix at Jerez after early leader Jorge Martin crashed out.Marquez chopped down a 1.2-second advantage Bagnaia held on lap 14 to get within striking range on the 21st tour.As Marquez threw his Gresini Ducati up the inside of Bagnaia, he ran slightly wide and on the cutback into Turn 10 the pair rubbed ... Keep readingSource: Bagnaia says his contact with Marquez in Jerez MotoGP battle "was smart"
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MotoGP points leader Martin has no answer for "strange" Spanish GP crashPramac rider Martin had seized the early advantage at the Jerez circuit on Sunday, having passed both polesitter Marc Marquez and factory Ducati rider Francesco Bagnaia in the opening two laps of the grand prix.Circulating almost a second clear of the chasing pack led by his 2023 title rival Bagnaia on the 11th lap, Martin suddenly lost the front of his Ducati GP24 under braking for Turn 6 and hit ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP points leader Martin has no answer for "strange" Spanish GP crash
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Marquez’s “super important” Jerez MotoGP battle with Bagnaia “like old times”The Gresini rider qualified on pole for the first time on a Ducati before going on to score his first grand prix podium after a thrilling 25-lap race at Jerez on Sunday.Marquez locked horns with Bagnaia in the latter stages of the grand prix, with the pair engaging twice at Turn 9 on laps 21 and 22.On the first attempt, Marquez launched his bike up the inside of Bagnaia’s at Turn 9, before the ... Keep readingSource: Marquez’s “super important” Jerez MotoGP battle with Bagnaia “like old times”
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MotoGP Spanish GP: Bagnaia fends off Marquez in thriller as Martin crashesPramac Ducati rider Martin threatened to take a 47-point lead in the championship as he led the field on the 11th? of 25 laps ahead of Bagnaia and Marquez.But a crash at Turn 6 flipped the grand prix on its head, with Bagnaia released into the lead and forced into a thrilling scrap with Gresini Ducati’s Marquez for the win.Beating Marquez by 0.372s after putting in a stunning Jerez race lap ... Keep readingSource: MotoGP Spanish GP: Bagnaia fends off Marquez in thriller as Martin crashes
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Bagnaia critical of “no plan” MotoGP sprint racesThe reigning world champion was taken out of the 12-lap sprint at Jerez on Saturday when he got sandwiched between Marco Bezzecchi on the outside and Brad Binder on his inside.It has put Bagnaia 42 points back on Pramac's Jorge Martin, who won the chaotic sprint.The incident was placed under investigation by the FIM stewards but no further action was deemed necessary, a call Bagnaia hinted that he ... Keep readingSource: Bagnaia critical of “no plan” MotoGP sprint races
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