Motorsports
Cristina Gutierrez shines in Dakar: best result for a woman in a car since 2001
Cristina Gutierrez, who is used to making history in the Dakar, finished 11th He competed in the Top Car category at the 2026 Dakar as part of Dacia’s “Dream Team” alongside new champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, Sébastien Loeb, and world champion Lucas Moraes.
However, its strong performance does not guarantee anything for 2027, as there are strong rumors that Dacia could leave the Dakar after the victory.
If the Romanian company leaves, Cristina will have to look for a seat like the rest of her teammates, but there are not many empty seats in the big team.
Good performance and two brilliant days
The Burgos native got off to a very good start, particularly on stage three, where she secured a special position of fifth, equaling her best stage position from last year, when she debuted in the premier class and as an official driver. The Spanish company came in seventh place as the second Dasia, ahead of only Moraes.
And there it became clear that, although Christina had more pieces than her teammates, the contract with Le Group gave her the freedom to compete, although depending on how the race progressed she would probably have to carry out team duties.
In Stage 9 of the second week, he placed 6th in the first half of the marathon stage and came close to finishing 5th. that special thing He suffered a power failure on Stage 8 and recovered with 70km to go in the day when his power steering went out. ”The truth is, you can imagine how difficult it is to drive a 2.5-ton car without power steering,” he said at the time.
Despite a strong start, the following can happen: dacia I would like you to complete team tasks. So he had to do it in the beams of the shelter, stage 9. Without the support of the team during the marathon stage, Dacia asked him to provide parts to repair Loeb’s power steering, and his co-driver, experienced mechanic Pablo Moreno, had to come up with a solution so that he could continue racing no matter what. Finally, Christina finished 11th, the best result for a woman since Jutta Kleinschmidt’s victory.
“It was a very emotional Dakar in every sense of the word. There were ups and downs, but we bounced back from each one. And it’s a result we deserved. It was after two years of hard work in tests and races and a World Cup where we couldn’t win in the last meter (in Al Attiyah vs. Moraes). So the players deserved it and we will celebrate it with them,” said Christina upon arriving at the final goal in Yanbu.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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Lewis Hamilton was shocked after the first laps in Ferrari’s new car SF-26 with 2026 regulations. The seven-time British champion was particularly impressed by the support from tifosi, which he described as “unforgettable”.
On Friday morning, Ferrari introduced its first car under the new power unit rules at the Fiorano test track, and then the first race took place. As usual, Tifosi appeared on the track a few hours before the start, creating a unique atmosphere for the team and drivers.
Hamilton was the first to take to the track with the new car, and then Charles Leclerc took over the leadership. Both drivers waved to the fans during the race, and Fiorano’s configuration allowed them to feel the atmosphere of support especially closely.
“Last year I drove a red car for the first time and it was incredibly unique, it was like a first experience and it will always be a first.
However, in this car, it is obvious that the cockpit is quite bright due to the external appearance, and this is great. The good thing is, you always hope you’ll fit in when you come back. Luckily I adapted completely.
I don’t know, it’s so exciting to start the car and feel the new vibrations of the car throughout your body. Then the doors open and you go to the first corner where you can literally see Tifosi.
“This is something I will never get used to and something I will never forget.”
Source: Sport UA
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Williams’ drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon reacted on social media to the news that the team will not compete in the closed pre-season test to be held in Barcelona next week.
The British team will miss the first test under Formula 1’s new technical rules. Related media state that Williams has recently had difficulty passing the FIA’s mandatory crash tests and has therefore decided not to take to the track in Barcelona.
A special five-day test is planned for next week at the Barcelona circuit, with each team able to practice for three days. Williams will instead carry out a series of internal tests, including a VTT (Virtual Test Track) programme, to prepare the FW48 for the first official test in Bahrain and the start of the season in Melbourne.
Pilots shared the team’s statement on their Instagram stories. Sainz’s article is as follows:
“We are determined to work until the end! I can’t wait to hit the track soon!”
Albon, who is preparing for his fifth season with Williams, added:
“It’s not the start of the year we wanted, but it’s what happens when you push yourself to your limits! Full concentration forward!”
Despite the optimism of the drivers, missing some of the pre-season testing represents a serious setback and failure for Williams.
Source: Sport UA
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Motorsports
Jorge Lorenzo points out the most difficult thing for Maverick Vinales in the first steps of their joint adventure in MotoGP: “It is very difficult”
the bond between Jorge Lorenzo and Maverick VignaleIt was a very good experience for all of us following MotoGP. The two are very strong personalities who clashed during the Mallorcan’s playing days. But now their paths have reconnected. Jorge will become the new “coach” for the KTM riders, giving the Roses rider the opportunity to fight for the world championship.
Vinales’ first steps in his new training with Lorenzo are being closely monitored. In addition, Jorge himself was responsible for showing everything they were doing together, and a documentary was also released on the TV channel. Youtube “Durara Vita” There, the two pilots show exclusive footage of the premiere of this joint adventure.
In this article, Lorenzo explained the aspects of his method that he believes give ‘Mac’ an edge over his competitors, but also the aspects of his method that most stifle his freshmen.
“Meditation is the hardest thing for him, because he’s never done it.” Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths without thinking is very heavy. It’s very difficult and not fun. “It’s hard for him to be consistent with this,” said the five-time world champion.
Additionally, in the first chapter of the documentary, both drivers are seen meditating on chairs in the flat track area of the Aspar circuit. Anecdotally, a fly appeared while Vinales was trying and drove him crazy, preventing him from focusing as much as Jorge required. “I can’t imagine that,” Maverick laughed.
And if Jorge talked about the aspect where Vinales has to work the most, he also commented on what his strengths are when it comes to training. ”He is a person who has a natural ability to adapt to things quickly.to make any bike go faster. He understands well the concepts you convey to him. At the verbal level, he understands it immediately, so there is no need to explain it twice. ”
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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