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Aug 8, 2020, 8:18 PM

MotoGP: Johann Zarco Takes Surprise Pole Position In Czech GP

Avintia Ducati's Johann Zarco pipped compatriot Fabio Quartararo of Petronas Yamaha to set the fastest time of the day at Brno, while Aleix Espargaro of Aprilia secured the best-ever qualifying result for the factory team.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 8, 2020

  F1: Racing Point Penalised 400,000 Euros And Lose 15 Points After Renault Protest For Brake Duct Design

  Renault had lodged a protest against Racing Point with the stewards, alleging that the team had directly copied the brake ducts from last year's championship-winning Mercedes W10. After an investigation, the stewards concluded that Racing Point's brake duct design was in breach of F1's design rules.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 7, 2020

  Formula E: Felix da Costa Cruises To Victory In Berlin e-Prix Round 7, Mahindra Finishes Outside Points

  Felix da Costa extends his championship lead to 68 points with his third consecutive victory this season. With four races left in the Season 6 championship, the DS Techeetah looks confident of taking the world title this year.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 6, 2020

  Formula E Chairman Alejandro Agag Tests Positive For COVID-19

  Formula E co-founder and Chairman Alejandro Agag is currently under quarantine in Berlin and is likely to miss the next five races including the finale on August 13, 2020.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 6, 2020

  F1: McLaren Calls Paul di Resta As Reserve Driver For 70th Anniversary GP

  Former Force India F1 driver turned TV presenter, Paul di Resta has been called back to the paddock by McLaren as a reserve driver for the 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone, should one of its drivers be unable to race amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 4, 2020

  MotoGP: Marc Marquez Undergoes Second Surgery For Fractured Arm; Will Miss Brno GP This Weekend

  The titanium plate that was screwed to the bones broke due to stress, which prompted the second surgery for Marc Marquez, extending his recovery time further.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 4, 2020

  Formula E: Mahindra Racing Team Principal Dilbagh Gill Tests Positive For COVID-19

  Mahindra Racing Team Principal and CEO, Dilbagh Gill is currently placed under isolation in Berlin ahead of the final six races set to begin from tomorrow at the Tempelhof Airport site.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 3, 2020

  F2: Jehan Daruvala Shines In British GP With A P4 Finish In The Sprint Race

  After a spell of underwhelming races, Mumbai-based racer Jehan Daruvala finally had a spectacular run in the British GP's sprint race on Sunday finishing fourth.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 2, 2020

  F1: Lewis Hamilton Wins British GP Amidst Last-Minute Tyre Trouble For Mercedes

  Both the Mercedes cars picked up tyre blisters on the final laps that saw Valtteri Bottas moved down to a disastrous P11, up from P2, while Lewis Hamilton barely made it to the finish line with a deflated tyre barely attached to his car.

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