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Lots of stories saying Hamilton is now dating Kim Kardashian...
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I thought he was dating Bernie Ecclestone?
Back to motorsport, Button has become the ambassador for AMR https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB...inted-team-ambassador-for-aston-martin-aramco
I guess this is down to JB's Honda and Japanese connections...
I guess this is down to JB's Honda and Japanese connections...
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Oh look, another high profile platonic relationship with a global superstar aimed at pushing his brand further
I mean, I like the guy, but the sooner he comes out of the closet and gives up on these fake "relationships", the better it will be for the sport, and himself!!
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Jack Doohan confirmed as Haas Reserve for 2026; feel he would be better off going and doing WEC or Formula E or something as I suspect F1 has now passed him by.
Maybe she's his new race engineer (can't be worse than the last one). At least then when they screw him over, it'll be consensual.
AM are worrying me. Extreme car design, new unreliable Honda engine, Alonso and Button in the same team...GP2 engine incoming.
It's drag 'n' drive time again in the USA, with Sick Week 2026 going on currently. The event started yesterday at Gainesville Raceway, FL. Mike Finnegan took Blasphemi, his 1955 Chevy gasser rocking a supercharged Chrysler Hemi, along again and has her absolutely dialled.
The run.
Not a legal timeslip to turn in, as gassers only have rollcage certification down to 8.500 in the 1/4 mile. So Mike went back around and pedalled the car to an 8.507 @ 146mph.
The run.
Not a legal timeslip to turn in, as gassers only have rollcage certification down to 8.500 in the 1/4 mile. So Mike went back around and pedalled the car to an 8.507 @ 146mph.
Further to that last post...day two, Mike put a larger pulley on the supercharger (to make less boost, down to 11psi) and pulled 6 degrees of ignition timing out. That slowed the car to a pass of 8.68. He put some timing back in, and it ran 8.493 @ 155. He was hoping to get a third pass in but there just wasn't enough running time in the end so he had to turn in the slower pass which puts him second in class. In his own words:
Mid 8s in a car he takes his kids to school in
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Mid 8s in a car he takes his kids to school in
And that's why Finnegan carries a spare gearbox 
Blasphemi still doing Blasphemi things! They did get the car up and running again though 
Blasphemi still doing Blasphemi things! They did get the car up and running again though 
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Alpines expected withdrawal from WEC after 2026 confirmed:
Disappointing but not unexpected. Alpine/Renault are cutting pretty much all Motorsport. Rumour is they're looking for a buyer for the F1 team too.
Ford, Hyundai/Genesis and McLaren joining in 2027 though. I also wouldn't be surprised to see another brand dropping out of WEC. Perhaps Cadillac will only run in IMSA and rely on F1 to spread the word globally.
Bathurst 12 hours this evening, live of YouTube. Good entry this year circa 35 cars compared to 22 last year. Usually a spectacle to watch as it starts at dusk and sun rises around 2nd lap always spectacular.
6:45pm GMT start time I think.
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6:45pm GMT start time I think.
Bathurst 12 Hour
The Bathurst 12 Hour, currently known as the Meguiar's Bathurst 12 Hour, is an endurance race for GT and production cars held at the Mount Panorama Circuit, in Bathurst, Australia. It is an annual race, taking place every January/February. The race was first held in 1991 for Series Production...
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True, wouldnt be surprised to see a Horner led Alpine buyout
Dodgy looking 2016 Renault show car 'replica' anybody?
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Since when can't you link to Ebay anymore?
keeps changing it when I press submit/save on the post, ah well link still works I think.
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Since when can't you link to Ebay anymore?
keeps changing it when I press submit/save on the post, ah well link still works I think.
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Since never. Your original link worked.
I think its an ebay thing, it went from being the standard link with a preview of the auction. To "Pardon our interruption", I never put that.
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There was a massive accident at the Bathurst 12hr yesterday
Took forever for them to call a red flag as well with a drive crawling around the track whilst cars are still live , albeit under yellow
This has the aftermath
Took forever for them to call a red flag as well with a drive crawling around the track whilst cars are still live , albeit under yellow
This has the aftermath
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I watched a few hours and the highlights this morning.
The officiating was horrendous, firstly the above with no waved double yellows, a red or even a SC called for like 30 seconds leading up to the incident. Then 90 seconds for anyone to get near the car.
Another incident showed a marshall in the background struggling to get flags out in a sensible time frame and ended up just holding out the poles with the flags wrapped up.
Also another horrendous accident with Skippy. There should be taller catch fencing to be honest, think this years race has showed that the track needs some upgrades.
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