MEXICO: NORRIS WINS AND TAKES THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD, LECLERC SECOND. VERSTAPPEN REMAINS IN THE TITLE FIGHT

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Second consecutive F1 weekend, still on American soil, this time in Mexico. Lando Norris delivers a superb weekend and takes the lead of the championship. Leclerc drives extremely well and, thanks to the VSC on the final lap, finishes in second place. Hero of the day is Ollie Bearman, who comes close to the podium with Haas.

GIOVANNI’S COMMENT
Another rather anonymous race, except for the start. Despite DRS, few overtakes and many trains. We hope that the change of regulations will bring a breath of fresh air to this F1 and bring back the battles we were used to.

McLaren continues to do everything possible to reopen the championship. Norris takes the lead and delivers a perfect weekend. Piastri still anonymous. The McLaren duo, due to the internal battle, once again gives points to Verstappen.

At Ferrari the smile finally returns, despite the 20 seconds behind Norris. Leclerc keeps Verstappen behind and takes second place. Hamilton struggles, also due to the penalty. Ferrari gains important points in the Constructors’ Championship.

Red Bull finishes the Mexican GP slightly less competitive than before. Tsunoda disappoints again, Verstappen does his job and earns important points for the championship.
Fourth strongest team of the weekend: Mercedes. The Silver Arrows first get everything wrong by allowing the swap between the two drivers, then lose the position to Piastri. Important points lost in the fight for second place in the Constructors’. Antonelli finishes for the first time this season ahead of his teammate, but without having the strength to first catch Bearman and then avoid being overtaken by Piastri.

Williams takes a big step back, losing the chance to consolidate fifth place in the Constructors’. The British team needs to be just a bit more consistent if they want that result. Albon does not shine and Sainz, after several issues, is forced to retire.
Sauber does not shine in qualifying, but sees Bortoleto race very well and take the last point available for the weekend. Hulkenberg struggles and retires shortly after the start of the race.

Racing Bulls continue to disappoint after a very positive first part of the season. Lawson disappoints again, Hadjar does not manage to score points.
Haas is the protagonist of the best weekend of the year. Bearman extraordinary, without errors and with a fantastic fourth place. Ferrari should start asking itself whether it is time to promote him. Ocon is once again overshadowed by his teammate.

Aston Martin continues with its alternating results, with another anonymous weekend.
At the back, Alpine. The French team does not seem to find a way out of this negative tunnel that has been going on since the beginning of the season. Colapinto continues to make mistakes, despite his renewal seeming close. Gasly does what he can, but with this car, doing more seems too complicated.

Author: Gabriele Bovio

JULIA ANGELARD HEADS TO THE WSK FINAL CUP AT FRANCIACORTA

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  • After less than a month’s break, Julia Angelard returns to the Italian racetracks.
  • In just a few days, the teenage Polish woman will take part in the first round of the WSK Final Cup series, scheduled for October 21-26, 2025, at the Franciacorta track.

In just a few days, the karting community from all over the world will start intense competition in an extremely strong field that is heading towards to Franciacorta, Italy. This karting venue will host the first of three rounds of the WSK Final Cup series from October 21-26, 2025. It’s the only karting event of its kind in the world, attracting nearly 400 (!) participants. Among the 72 competitors competing in the OK-Junior category is 13-year-old Polish competitor Julia Angelard.

Training in combat conditions
Every year, the WSK Final Cup marks a strong conclusion to the karting season for competitors from around the world. It’s not only one of the last opportunities to test their mettle among the top drivers, but also a chance for many competitors to test themselves in the higher category they’ll compete in next season. The WSK Final Cup often sees drivers debut in new team colors, adding a vibrant, unpredictable atmosphere to the competition, giving everyone a chance to fight for international success.

Although the Polish racer is no stranger to the Franciacorta Karting Track, Julia Angelard sees the upcoming round primarily as a solid training session in competitive conditions. After switching teams to Ward Racing, the teenage Polish driver will once again have the opportunity to showcase her best skills at this track. During this year’s ROK Cup Italia round, Julia Angelard held onto fifth place in the final heat for a long time, vying for her first podium finish of the season. The goal for the upcoming round is simple: find the best possible flow and common language with the new team, and at the same time gain confidence behind the wheel of the new kart.

Julia Angelard: I will give my all
“I’m really looking forward to the upcoming competition at the Franciacorta circuit. I enjoy coming back here; I feel good in my new team, and I hope we can find common ground as soon as possible and then fight for the top positions. I’m not aiming for a specific result, but I know what I’m capable of, and as always, I’ll give it my all,” emphasizes Julia Angelard.

Schedule of the race weekend in Franciacorta in the OK Junior category

Friday, October 24, 2025
08:27 – Free Practice (odd numbers)
08:36 – Free Practice (even numbers)
10:20 – Qualifying Practice (series 1)
10:30 – Qualifying Practice (series 2)
13:10 – Eliminatory Heat A-B
13:30 – Eliminatory Heat C-D

Saturday, 25.10.2025
08:21 – Warm-up (odd numbers)
08:28 – Warm-up (even numbers)
10:30 – Eliminatory Heat A-C
10:50 – Eliminatory Heat B-D
14:50 – Eliminatory Heat A-D
15:10 – Eliminatory Heat B-C

Sunday, October 26, 2025
08:28 – Warm-up (Prefinal A)
08:35 – Wam-up (Prefinal B)
10:40 –Prefinal A
11:00 – Pre-final B
15:05 – Final

SILKUNAITE FINISHES SECOND AT LE MANS, A WEEKEND OF GROWTH FOR MALIK AND SOOFI

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Another intense race weekend saw three young drivers from Minardi Management competing on different European and Middle Eastern circuits.
From Bahrain to France, Tariq Soofi, Nilas Malik, and Vanesa Silkunaite delivered performances full of determination and character, confirming their steady progress and the solid work done throughout the season.

Tariq Soofi – P9 – SMRC, Bahrain
First on track this week was Tariq Soofi in Bahrain.
The young driver had an excellent weekend, facing much more experienced competitors with determination. Throughout the sessions, he consistently remained close to the leading positions and finished the final race in P4 — later classified as P9 due to a penalty.
Tariq continues to grow race after race, showing constant improvement and increasingly convincing speed. Only a few penalties prevented him from achieving an even better result this weekend. The goal now is to keep following this path, gaining more experience to be ready to consistently fight for top positions next season.

Nilas Malik – P18 – IAME Eurocup, Le Mans (France)
From Bahrain, we move to France for the IAME Eurocup, where Nilas Malik took to the track.
The young driver started the weekend in the best possible way, showing great pace from the very first sessions and constantly battling for top positions. However, a disqualification slowed his progress, forcing him to start the final from the back of the grid. Despite the setback, Nilas reacted with determination, climbing up to P18.
Once again, Nilas demonstrated great speed and overtaking ability. Unfortunately, the penalty compromised what could have been a very strong result. The goal now is to learn from this experience, keep improving, and turn the growth shown on track into concrete results to soon be able to fight steadily at the front.

Vanesa Silkunaite – P2 – IAME Lady Cup, Le Mans (France)
Finally, closing the weekend was Vanesa Silkunaite.
The young Lithuanian driver faced a difficult start in qualifying but managed to recover brilliantly through the heats, reaching the final. In the last race, thanks to her tenacity and determination, Vanesa achieved an outstanding second place.
This marks Vanesa’s first podium of the season — a fully deserved result after the hard work shown throughout the year. The Lithuanian driver has confirmed her consistent progress and strong potential. The goal now is to keep pushing and fighting to remain steadily among the front runners.

Author: Gabriele Bovio

VERSTAPPEN WINS AGAIN AND REDUCES THE GAP TO McLAREN, FERRARI IS BACK ON THE PODIUM

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Verstappen dominates the United States weekend, winning both the Sprint and the main race. The Dutchman reduces the gap to Piastri, the current world leader, to 40 points. The two Papaya drivers first collided, scoring 0 points in the Sprint, and then struggled throughout the race. Norris limited the damage and finished second. Leclerc, thanks to a super aggressive strategy, fought brilliantly with the British McLaren driver, only to have to surrender and finish third.

GIOVANNI’S COMMENTARY
The Grand Prix was once again very monotonous and uninspiring. The weekend started with a Sprint Race run almost entirely under Safety Car conditions. The only excitement came at the first corner, thanks to the incident involving the two Papaya cars. There was little excitement in the main race, other than the battle between Norris and Leclerc.

Red Bull is clearly recovering. It was a perfect weekend for both drivers. Verstappen took maximum points and reopened the championship fight, reducing the gap to 40 points. The Dutchman has shown, based on his performance in these latest races—also thanks to the McLaren crisis caused by fear of winning—that he can fight until the very end for his fifth world title. Tsunoda, despite two uninspiring qualifying sessions, mounted a comeback and secured crucial points for the Constructors’ Championship.

McLaren continues to disappoint, and the two drivers keep causing disasters. At the start of the Sprint race, Hulkenberg hit Piastri, triggering a chain reaction that also involved Alonso and Norris. The German made what I consider a risky move that left Piastri with no chance; unable to disappear, he was hit dead centre. In the main race, Norris salvaged what he could, while Piastri recovered a few positions without making much of an impact. The two McLaren drivers seem to be short-circuiting. The Papaya team is afraid of winning; Piastri seems mentally calmer and attempts moves more often, while Norris avoids risks, as shown in his battle with Leclerc.

At Ferrari, after a disastrous start, Leclerc saved what could be saved, bringing home a great podium and important points. The fight for the Constructors’ Championship will be a tight one until the last race. The Maranello-based team finishes the weekend with a full passing grade.

Mercedes struggled slightly but still saw Russell ahead of his teammate and solid in bringing points to the team. Antonelli drove a great race but was involved in an incident—though he was faultless—which compromised his run. The Silver Arrows must now try to gain as many points as possible to defend their second place in the world standings.

Alpine is once again the back marker of the group. The French team seems to have entered an endless tunnel. It was another anonymous race from both drivers.

Hulkenberg’s Sauber is recovering and scored points again. The German started very strongly in Sprint qualifying, but his move at Turn 1 threw away the chance to score more points. In the race, the number 27 finished eighth and once again secured points, which he hadn’t done since the British GP.

Racing Bull has lost some competitiveness compared to recent races. This drop in form is largely unexplained, as both drivers are struggling more. The goal is certainly to find the right path as soon as possible.

At Haas, Bearman demolished Ocon once again. The Frenchman should start worrying about the arrival of the Briton. Driver number 31, in my opinion, has never been a driver who deserves to be in F1, and he is now proving it fully.

At Aston Martin, Alonso continues to fight like a lion, always getting the best out of his car. Stroll was once again colourless.

Finally, Williams had a mixed performance. Sainz was exciting in the Sprint race and qualifying, but a serious mistake in the main race nullified an excellent weekend that would have seen him ahead of his teammate again. The British team, a noble fallen champion of recent years, is recovering, and this is only good for F1.

Author: Gabriele Bovio

FINALE DI STAGIONE A MONZA PER NICHOLAS PUJATTI

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La Porsche Carrera Cup Italia chiude la stagione a Monza, ultimo round stagionale per Nicholas Pujatti.

L’Autodromo Nazionale Monza sarà la cornice perfetta per concludere il 2025 del monomarca Porsche, ultimo round dove Pujatti punterà come sempre al miglior risultato.

Il penultimo appuntamento di Misano non ha del tutto sorriso al pilota del team TDE, un po’ di sfortuna che, ad ogni modo, non ha oscurato il grande potenziale espresso da Nicholas, specie nella rimonta verso la Top Ten in Gara 1, tra sorpassi e ritmo gara solido.

Dopo i test ufficiali di aprile, proprio a Monza, quest’ultimo round stagionale rappresenta anche l’ultimo tassello di un 2025 in crescita che il numero #46 vorrà chiudere nel miglior dei modi, partendo dalle qualifiche più che mai importanti.

Il programma partirà da venerdì 24 ottobre con le prove libere alle ore 15.25. Sessione seguita sabato 25 dalle qualifiche alle ore 10.00 e da Gara 1 ore 15.10 (28min + 1 giro). Gara 2, domenica 26 ottobre, chiuderà la stagione alle ore 12.30.

PROGRAMMA DEL WEEKEND

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NICHOLAS PUJATTI IN RIMONTA NEL PENULTIMO ROUND PCCI A MISANO

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Fine settimana tra rimonte e sorpassi per Nicholas Pujatti, impegnato al Misano World Circuit per il penultimo round PCCI.

Il numero #46 del team TDE – The Driving Experiences ha mandato in archivio anche il penultimo fine settimana in calendario della Porsche Carrera Cup Italia. Weekend di gara al Misano World Circuit fatto di rimonte e buone progressioni in entrambe le gare.

Dopo le prove libere, in qualifica Nicholas ha dovuto fare i conti con una sessione caotica e un giro non del tutto pulito ma ad ogni modo consapevole delle potenzialità per tornare davanti. Compito difficile ma portato a termine già in Gara 1 con la splendida rimonta conclusa in P12, gestendo la gara. Purtroppo, una penalità per track limits, proprio durante la bagarre, ha poi costretto Pujatti alla P18.

Discorso diverso in Gara 2 dove il pilota italiano, ancora una volta, ha affrontato le fasi di gara restando fuori dai guai e da contatti inevitabili sul layout di Misano. P17 alla fine e in progressione.

Nicholas Pujatti ringrazia tutto il team, gli sponsor e ovviamente la propria famiglia. Tra una settimana l’atto finale della stagione 2025 sull’Autodromo di Monza dal 24 al 26 ottobre.

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SAMMALISTO ENDS THE SEASON ON THE PODIUM, PUJATTI FIGHTS HARD AT MISANO

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A weekend of racing action unfolded at the Misano circuit, where two Minardi Management drivers — Nicholas Pujatti and Luka Sammalisto — took to the track. The Italian driver gave his all despite some adversity in the penultimate round of the Porsche Carrera Cup Italia, while the Finnish talent wrapped up his Formula 4 Italy season with two podium finishes.

Nicholas Pujatti – Porsche Carrera Cup Italia, Misano (Italy)
RACE 1: P19
RACE 2: P17

The Porsche Carrera Cup Italia returned to action for its penultimate round of the season at Misano, with our Nicholas Pujatti at the center of an intense and challenging weekend. Qualifying proved tougher than expected, preventing Nicholas from securing a favorable starting position. In Race 1, the young Italian showed great race pace and determination, climbing up to P12. However, a track limits penalty dropped him back to P19. In Race 2, a problem at the start forced him to begin from the back, but Nicholas didn’t give up — lap after lap, he recovered several positions, crossing the line in P17.
A complex yet positive weekend for Pujatti, who once again demonstrated speed, character, and impressive overtaking ability. The focus now shifts to the final round at Monza, scheduled for the last week of October, with the goal of finishing the season on a high note.

Luka Sammalisto – Formula 4 Italy, Misano (Italy)
RACE 1: P4
RACE 2: P3
RACE 3: P3

The final round of the Italian Formula 4 Championship took place at Misano, with Luka Sammalisto delivering a weekend to remember. The young Finnish driver showed excellent form right from free practice, setting several benchmark times. In qualifying, he narrowly missed out on pole position by just a few thousandths of a second but still secured a strong P3 on the grid. Across the three races of the weekend, Luka confirmed both his speed and consistency, finishing fourth in Race 1, third in Race 2, and once again on the podium in Race 3 — rounding off an extremely positive weekend.
Thanks to these strong results, Sammalisto ends his Formula 4 Italy season in the best possible way, showcasing steady growth and significant progress in competitiveness. Now it’s time to recharge ahead of 2026, with the goal of returning to the track even stronger and more determined.

Author: Gabriele Bovio

LUKA SAMMALISTO ON THE PODIUM TWICE IN THE ITALIAN FORMULA 4 FINAL WEEKEND!

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Luka Sammalisto ended the Italian Formula 4 season strongly in Misano. The youngster finished 4th, 3rd and 3rd in the three races over the weekend, climbing onto the podium twice.

The final weekend of the Italian Formula 4 season offered speed and excitement. On Friday, Sammalisto showed his potential by clocking the fastest time in both free practice sessions.
– The race week started with good preparation at Formula Medicin, and the feeling was immediately good. The team did a great job, and the car worked well from the start, says Luka.

The top speed did not quite materialize in qualifying, but Sammalisto was at his best in the races. In the first race, he made his way up towards the front by setting the fastest lap of the race and finishing fourth. In the second race, the Finnish driver battled in the leading group throughout the race and moved up to third place in the final moments. In Sunday’s final, he crowned the weekend with another podium finish – third place from fifth on the grid was a strong end to the season.
– In the first race, I had to fight a bit at the start because the tires didn’t work right away. But the pace was really good throughout the weekend, and with two podium finishes, I have to be satisfied, Sammalisto smiles.

At the end of the season, Sammalisto finished eighth in the overall Italian Formula 4 standings.
– The ranking doesn’t reflect our pace or potential. This season had too much bad luck and technical problems, but I learned a lot. The collaboration with US Racing worked excellently, and I developed a lot as a driver under their guidance,” Luka says gratefully.

His eyes are already firmly fixed on the future.
– Now we’re going to take a short break and focus on next season. Good things are coming – and my hunger for success is stronger than ever,” Sammalisto concludes.

PENULTIMO ROUND PORSCHE CARRERA CUP ITALIA, PUJATTI FA ROTTA VERSO MISANO

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Nicholas Pujatti torna in pista per il penultimo round della stagione 2025 al Misano World Circuit.

Dopo Imola è di nuovo tempo di mettere tuta e casco per il pilota TDE, pronto a scendere in pista per proseguire con le buone sensazioni e la grande competitività dimostrata, specialmente in Gara 2.

Sarà un ritorno a Misano dove, nel mese di maggio e con gara notturna, la stagione 2025 aveva preso il via. Scenario diverso con tanto feeling e lavoro in più per il pilota numero #46 e il suo team come sempre pronti a fare il massimo.

Sarà un round importante per Nicholas, con la voglia di confermarsi nelle prime posizioni a partire dalle prove libere uniche di venerdì 10 ottobre ore 14.20. Qualifiche come sempre previste nella giornata di sabato alle ore 09.50, Gara 1 programmata alle 16.00 (30min + 1 giro). Chiusura domenica 12 ottobre ore 12.00 (30min + 1 giro) con Gara 2.

Tutti gli aggiornamenti come sempre sui canali social ufficiali di Nicholas Pujatti.

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MCLAREN CROWNED CONSTRUCTORS’ CHAMPION, RUSSELL TRIUMPHS IN SINGAPORE

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McLaren seals the 2025 Constructors’ Championship, but it’s Mercedes and George Russell who steal the spotlight in Singapore. The Brit dominated the weekend, securing his fifth career victory. Verstappen finished second, clawing back some points on the two McLaren drivers, while Lando Norris completed the podium ahead of his teammate. A disappointing weekend for Ferrari, plagued by both poor performance and reliability issues. Meanwhile, Alonso, Bearman, and Sainz all managed to score points once again

GIOVANNI’S COMMENT
The 18th round of the F1 World Championship delivered yet another dull race, with little action apart from the opening laps, where Norris and Piastri finally decided to fight like two drivers battling for the title. After that, the race settled into the usual monotony, with teams sticking to conservative strategies and tyre management once again dominating the narrative.

McLaren may have won the Constructors’ title, but the team disappointed in Singapore. The two drivers made contact at the start, with Norris coming off worse. Despite that, he managed to stay ahead of his teammate for the entire Grand Prix, recovering some valuable points in the Drivers’ standings. Piastri, shaken by the early incident, opted for a cautious approach, bringing the car home safely.

The weekend, however, belonged to Mercedes and George Russell. Car number 63 delivered a stunning pole position on Saturday and followed it up with a masterclass victory on Sunday. His teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli also scored solid points, finishing just behind the top four.

Verstappen once again outperformed the capabilities of his car, securing second place and fending off Norris’s attacks. He gained a few more points, though the championship fight remains extremely difficult. Tsunoda had another anonymous outing.

Ferrari showed promise on Friday only to disappoint again on race day. Leclerc expressed frustration with the team and endured another lackluster performance. Hamilton fought with Antonelli but later received a track limits penalty after brake issues hampered his pace.

Aston Martin continued its up-and-down season. The team found some form in Singapore, but only through Alonso, who fought like a lion to claim crucial points for the Constructors’ standings. Stroll, meanwhile, was again nowhere to be seen.

A strong weekend for Haas, with Ollie Bearman scoring two valuable points. The British rookie continues to impress, consistently outperforming more experienced drivers like Ocon. Another great drive came from Williams’ Carlos Sainz, who, after being disqualified from Saturday’s session, started from the back and charged into the points. His teammate, however, disappointed once again, making headlines only for a huge lock-up that nearly took out a Sauber.

The Swiss team struggled in Singapore. Hülkenberg, after his Silverstone podium, finished once again out of the points, dropping from P11 to last. Bortoleto also struggled and failed to make an impact.

Alpine’s disastrous season continues, with another slow and disappointing performance.

Lastly, Racing Bulls came close to the points: Hadjar was narrowly beaten by a flying Sainz, while Lawson, hampered by a poor strategy, lost a potential top-10 finish after running between eighth and ninth for much of the race.

Author: Gabriele Bovio