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Several of Max Verstappen’s rivals have praised his performances this year as he arrives in Singapore able to clinch his second world championship with five races still to run. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free With little chance Charles Leclerc or Sergio Perez will overturn Verstappen’s lead of well over 100 points, several of his rivals offered praise for the job he’s done in making the championship a foregone conclusion. Verstappen has won the last five races in a row, though he only started one of them from pole position. Other victories came from seventh ( Monza ), 10th (Hungaroring) and 14th (Spa). “It’s a very impressive season,” said Esteban Ocon . “Especially I think the way when Max was starting in the back and just flying through the field, I think this has been quite impressive in terms of just like first lap, knowing where to place the car. The season did not begin well for Verstappen. Two retirements in the first three races left … [Read more...] about Verstappen “on top of his game” say rivals as he closes on second title · RaceFans

Listen to this article Renault's performance arm Alpine will be going purely electric in 2025, but until that happens, there’s still some life left in the ol' combustion engine. Debuting October 4, the A110 R will represent the meanest derivative of the mid-engined coupe to date. We're being shown it'll also be the fastest of the bunch by topping out at 285 km/h (177 mph). That's a smidge more than the current A110 S with its maximum velocity of 275 km/h (171 mph). Ok, 177 mph is not overly impressive in the grand scheme of things. However, lest we forget the French rear-wheel-drive sports car has a (relatively) small engine. Namely, it uses the same turbocharged 1.8-liter mill found in the Renault Megane RS . When you think about it, in Europe's 2022, a 1.8 isn't that small when the vast majority of small to midsize cars sold have three-cylinder engines or four-pots with a smaller displacement. The adjacent teaser video shared on social media also reveals power will … [Read more...] about 2023 Alpine A110 R Teased With 177 MPH Top Speed

Listen to this article The sixth-generation Nissan Patrol has been out for nearly 13 years, but one tuner is still focusing on the venerable SUV. Although Manhart made a name for itself by upgrading BMWs, the German aftermarket specialist has been thinking outside of the Bavarian box lately with other projects. We've seen amped-up versions of the Defender, Audi RS3, and AMG SL. After a bunch of Euro cars, it has now decided to work its magic on a Japanese vehicle. Look beyond Manhart's typical black and gold livery and you'll realize this isn't your run-of-the-mill Patrol. Indeed, it's based on the hotter Nismo version that came out in late 2015 before being facelifted early last year. The two-tone performance SUV seen here started out as the updated model before receiving gargantuan 24-inch wheels. It has also been brought slightly closer to the road for a meaner stance. Nissan Patrol by Manhart 7 Photos … [Read more...] about Nissan Patrol Nismo Supercharged To 650 Horsepower By Manhart

Listen to this article Should Verstappen win the grand prix at Marina Bay and secure the fastest lap, he will win the title if Charles Leclerc ranks ninth or lower and if teammate Sergio Perez is fifth or worse. That becomes 10th for Leclerc should Verstappen land victory but without netting the bonus point for the fastest lap. If Red Bull driver Verstappen, who carries a pre-race lead of 116 points, finishes in second place or lower then his seemingly inevitable second coronation will wait until the Japanese GP. Should Verstappen get the job done this weekend, he will tie with Michael Schumacher . The German holds the record for the earliest title win, claiming the 2002 crown with five races to spare, while Hamilton has twice taken the spoils with three races to go. While Mercedes racer Hamilton did concede his early successes have been bad for the spectacle, he said that he would "feel for the fans" if Verstappen won it so early. Speaking in Singapore on … [Read more...] about Hamilton ‘feels for F1 fans’ over early Verstappen title win

Listen to this article Street circuits are known for being mentally taxing despite the lower speeds involved, requiring full concentration at all times and little time for respite on the short straights. But Singapore is a beast like no other. It is renowned for being one of the hardest races to compete in both physically and mentally, meaning it requires a kind of preparation unlike any other race. Daniel Ricciardo says his first Singapore Grand Prix back in 2011 remains the toughest physical activity he has ever completed. "I wasn't prepared, and that sounds like I was partying all week!" he tells Motorsport.com. "I didn't realise how much the humidity and the relentless nature of that circuit with like no real straights to have a rest. I'd never really experienced anything like that." It didn't help that Ricciardo was then racing for backmarker outfit HRT, meaning he found himself four laps down by the chequered flag in 19th place - hardly the same kind of … [Read more...] about Why Singapore remains the toughest Formula 1 driver challenge

Listen to this article Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads to Singapore with the chance of wrapping up the 2022 drivers' title, having extended a 115-point lead in the championship over Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc. In the constructors' championship, Red Bull enjoys a 139-point advantage over Ferrari with six races including Singapore remaining in the season. However, Red Bull has never won a race on the streets of Singapore in the V6 hybrid era, with its last victory in the city-state recorded back in 2013 with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel. Mercedes and Ferrari exclusively won the Singapore GP between them from 2014-19, with Mercedes emerging victorious four times (including three courtesy of Lewis Hamilton) and Vettel powering Ferrari to victories in 2015 and '19. 2019 Singapore remains Vettel's last victory in F1 as the German, now at Aston Martin, prepares to bow out of the sport at the end of the current season. 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix … [Read more...] about 2022 F1 Singapore Grand Prix session timings and preview

Listen to this article Thailand is one of the several countries returning to the calendar in 2022 after a COVID-enforced absence, and concludes the triple header that began three weeks ago in Aragon. The three title contenders are separated by just 25 points with four races to go, with Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo still at the top of the pile on 219 points, Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia second on 201 points and Aleix Espargaro sitting third on the Aprilia with 194 points on board. 2022 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix session timings Session GMT BST CEST ET PT AEST JST IST FP1 03:50 04:50 05:50 23:50 20:50 13:50 12:50 09:20 FP2 08:05 09:05 10:05 04:05 01:05 18:05 17:05 13:35 FP3 03:50 04:50 05:50 23:50 20:50 13:50 12:50 09:20 FP4 07:25 08:25 09:25 03:25 00:25 17:25 16:25 12:55 Qualifying 08:05 09:05 … [Read more...] about 2022 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more