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Oliver Goethe was “gutted to miss out on pole” after a “chaotic” qualifying session in Macau

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Oliver Goethe emerged as a standout performer despite facing extraordinary challenges in the Macau GP Qualifying session. Amidst a session plagued by multiple red flags and disruptions, Goethe’s patience and skill saw him clinch second place, narrowly missing out on pole position by a fraction of a second. The drama for Goethe began early when…

Ugochukwu “happy” to be on pole in Macau GP after “most intense” qualifying session he’s ever had

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

The 2024 Macau Grand Prix qualifying session delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, culminating in a stunning pole position for Ugo Ugochukwu of R-ace GP. The young driver navigated a session riddled with red flags and incident-packed restarts to claim the top spot by a mere 0.014 seconds. The action unfolded as pacesetter Dino Beganovic saw…

Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying 2 | Ugochukwu snatches pole from Goethe in a session marred by seven red flags

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

It was a warm and humid day in Macau, and by the time qualifying began, the track had finally dried out, setting the stage for an action packed session. Unlike the previous day’s wet conditions, drivers were eager to make their mark on the slick surface. The first driver to go out was Oliver Goethe,…

Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Qualifying | Oliver Goethe secures pole after an incident-filled session

Chiara Martin2 years ago03 mins

After a wet practice session, the track was declared wet for the first and only competitive session of the day at the Macau Grand Prix. The 40-minute qualifying session was filled with incidents and red flags, yet MP Motorsport’s Oliver Goethe managed to secure provisional pole position, demonstrating skill and composure amidst the chaos. The…

Macau GP | FIA FR World Cup | Free Practice | Goethe tops a wet free practice

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

It was a rainy start to the morning at the Guia Circuit in Macau. It was unsure whether the sessions can start at their planned times due to a Typhoon 8 issued the night before. However, with a clear track ahead of him, German driver Oliver Goethe was the first to drive out of the…

The return of the Macau Grand Prix 2024

Chiara Martin2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The Macau Grand Prix, an event full of vibrant colours and roaring engines, is set to return. Starting on Thursday, this four-day event will feature seven races, including the FIA Formula Regional World Cup, Macau GT Cup, and Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Around 180 drivers from 35 countries will compete, with notable entrants like Dino…

Brando Badoer the newest addition to McLaren’s Driver Development programme

Rebecca Malitz2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Italian racing driver Brando Badoer, who is currently racing for Van Amersfoort Racing in the Formula Regional European Championship (FRECA), joins the McLaren Development programme. McLaren Racing announced today that 18-year-old Badoer, son of former F1 Driver Luca Badoer, has joined its development programme. For the upcoming 2025 FIA Formula 3 Championship Badoer will join fellow McLaren Driver…

Exclusive | James Wharton: “I’ve shown a lot of people what I can do” with FRECA performances in 2024

Luke-John Buckle2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

James Wharton believes that the FRECA car will be among the most physically demanding cars he will drive in his career. The Australian is competing in his rookie season in the championship after stepping up from Italian F4. The PREMA driver sits fifth in the standings after taking a commanding victory at Mugello and has…