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Two brothers, two leaders: why WTCR’s Girolami is savouring great family times

Néstor Girolami made history when he completed the WTCR Clean Fuels for All Race of France weekend as the Goodyear #FollowTheLeader. With younger brother Franco ahead in the TCR Europe standings after two rounds, Girolami’s tenure at the head of the provisional WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup order marks the first occasion that two brothers have led the WTCR and TCR Europe ranking at the same time. Ad/> “For our family, it is a very special moment,” Girolami said.

High-level WTCR competition made for tough overtakes, says Muller

The high-level competition in the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup made overtaking on Pau’s narrow streets even more difficult than normal. That’s the view of World Touring Car legend Yvan Muller, who completed the Race 1 podium in his Goodyear-equipped Lynk & Co 03 TCR after he was unable to overtake second-placed finisher Esteban Guerrieri.

Azcona joins an exclusive WTCR club with Pau victory

Mikel Azcona’s triumph in Race 2 at WTCR Clean Fuels for All Race of France last weekend earned him membership to an exclusive club. By winning on the streets of Circuit de Pau-Ville, the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse driver became the eighth different driver to win a race on the opening weekend of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup season.

'I have had a bad time' - Nyck de Vries delighted to secure Berlin E-Prix victory for Mercedes

Mercedes-EQ’s Nyck de Vries looked overcome with emotion as he bounced back from some disappointing performances to win the second race of the 2022 Shell Recharge Berlin E-Prix double-header in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. After winning the first race of Season 8 in Riyadh, De Vries has failed to replicate the form of his Mercedes team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne, finishing higher than P10 just once in the subsequent races – at the Mexico City E-Prix in Round 3.

Alonso would hail Andretti in F1 as ‘the best news’

Fernando Alonso believes a green light for the proposed Andretti Global team would be “the best news” both they and Formula 1 could receive.

Lewis Hamilton: Will Brit be banned for Monaco Grand Prix? FIA president has dropped hint

Lewis Hamilton could risk being banned for the Monaco Grand Prix if he decides to keep wearing jewellery while in the cockpit. The seven-time world champion's two race exemption from the jewellery ban will run out in the principality and he could face huge ramifications if he does not conform to the FIA's wishes.

‘Verstappen would not be unbeatable in Formula E’

Jean-Eric Vergne feels Max Verstappen might be out of reach in a Formula 1 car, but it would probably be a different story in Formula E.

'We might use him' - Mohammed ben Sulayem says door open for Michael Masi to return to Formula 1

Formula 1 supremo Mohammed ben Sulayem has suggested there could be a route back into the sport for Michael Masi. Masi was axed by F1 in February following an investigation into his controversial handling of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December. Ad/> The Australian official took the decision to bypass the rulebook and allow only the lapped cars between race leader Lewis Hamilton and his title rival Max Verstappen to unlap themselves, to set up a final-lap shootout.

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Two brothers, two leaders: why WTCR’s Girolami is savouring great family times

High-level WTCR competition made for tough overtakes, says Muller

Azcona joins an exclusive WTCR club with Pau victory

'I have had a bad time' - Nyck de Vries delighted to secure Berlin E-Prix victory for Mercedes

Alonso would hail Andretti in F1 as ‘the best news’

Lewis Hamilton: Will Brit be banned for Monaco Grand Prix? FIA president has dropped hint

‘Verstappen would not be unbeatable in Formula E’

'We might use him' - Mohammed ben Sulayem says door open for Michael Masi to return to Formula 1