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Anger at Ecclestone’s sexist statements: “It’s disheartening”

Anger at Ecclestone's sexist statements: "It's disheartening"

It has been a long time since a woman has raced in Formula 1. This season marks the 45th consecutive time that no woman driver has competed in a Grand Prix. Danica Patrick, former IndyCar and NASCAR driver, thinks he knows why and Bernie Ecclestone sneered too. The last woman to compete in a Grand Prix was Lella Lombardi in …

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Kata Blanka Vas takes first World Cup victory in Overijse

Kata Blanka Vas takes first World Cup victory in Overijse

Kata Blanka Vas takes first World Cup victory in Overijse Sunday October 31st, 2021 at 02:28 PM Kata Blanka Vas won her first cyclocross world cup victory. The 20-year-old Hungarian from SD Worx made a strong impression on Overijse’s technical course. After a good start, she managed to keep ahead. After managing to free Puck Pieterse in the penultimate round, …

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Does the Mercedes engine struggle at high altitudes? “No big deal”

Does the Mercedes engine struggle at high altitudes?  "No big deal"

© Provided by GPblog NL Williams says he doesn’t expect major problems on the high altitude circuits in Mexico and Brazil. Historically, the Mercedes engine has struggled at high altitudes, while the Honda engine paired with the Red Bull Racing car has proven to be a solid combination. Dave Robson, vehicle performance manager at Williams, says the team isn’t overly …

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Daniil Kvyat moving to NASCAR?

Daniil Kvyat moving to NASCAR?

© Provided by GPblog NL One of the drivers we didn’t see in Formula 1 in 2021 was Daniil Kvyat. The Russian is currently still a reserve driver for Alpine, but could well move on to NASCAR. Since Kvyat transferred to Toro Rosso in 2016, his Formula 1 career seems to have collapsed. There were still some bright spots, like …

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Schouten extends title at lightning speed, Leerdam dethrones Kok

Schouten extends title at lightning speed, Leerdam dethrones Kok

Is Schouten even better than last year? “I have more confidence in myself and of course that also helps a lot. We are building on last season. Of course I’m nervous, but I need it too. I think self-confidence helps a lot. “ Olympic champion Carlijn Achtereekte finished third in 4.02.16. Joy Beune finished fourth with 4.02.71 and Ireen Wüst …

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There is talent in Stroll, it just needs to be more consistent in Formula 1

There is talent in Stroll, it just needs to be more consistent in Formula 1

Lance Strulovitch, better known in the Formula 1 world as Lance Stroll, is blowing 23 candles today. The pilot is currently part of the Aston Martin team, which is partly managed by his father. This year, the Canadian is celebrating his fifth season in the sport. During these five years, Stroll has built a questionable reputation. People believe that Stroll …

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Doornbos: “Verstappen has excess capacity to think about strategy behind the wheel”

Doornbos: "Verstappen has excess capacity to think about strategy behind the wheel"

“You have to force Hamilton to join Checo,” Max Verstappen said over the radio at the United States Grand Prix. It was very impressive that Verstappen was planning the team’s strategy on the radio during the race. According to Robert Doornbos, this is a sign of Verstappen’s “overcapacity” at the wheel. Doornbos tells Ziggo Sport that Verstappen’s strategic announcement is …

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Binotto disappointed after Austin: “It just cost us two places”

Binotto disappointed after Austin: "It just cost us two places"

During the last Grand Prix weekends, the Ferrari team have been noticed negatively during the pit stops. Things took a turn for the worse for Maranello’s team last weekend at the United States Grand Prix. A 5.6 second stoppage left Carlos Sainz behind Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren. “We really need to take some important steps before 2022 when it comes to …

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The three most expensive signings in the history of football

The summer transfer period of 2021 has been filled with surprises, world-record deals, and last-minute acquisitions. Not only did Lionel Messi quit Barcelona to sign PSG, but Chelsea also acquired Saul Niguez on loans from Atletico Madrid. Money is usually a hot topic during a transfer window, but it was even more so this year due to the jaw-dropping deals …

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