New Senna documentary on his early years

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New Senna documentary revealed

“Senna Kart – A Pura Competicao” (‘Senna Kart – Pure Competition’), a new feature-length documentary about the three-times Formula 1 champion, will focus on the early years of his career in the South American and World Kart Championships. Gullane Entretenimento, which is behind a dramatisation of the driver’s life due for release on Netflix later this year, are producing the film in conjunction with Canal Azul.

Variety reports production will begin in the second half of this year.

Record US viewership for Canadian GP

American network broadcaster ABC reported a record audience for its live coverage of Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.

An average of 1.8 million viewers watched the race. The broadcast saw a peak of 1.97m, a rise of 2% compared to the previous year.

Formula E reveals 2024-25 calendar

Formula E will split its next season across two years for the first time since its pandemic-affected 2019-20 championship. The 2024-25 season will begin in Sao Paulo, Brazil this December and conclude in London the following July.

Its 17 races will be split across 11 venues. Among the changes are the return of Miami, which last hosted the championship in its inaugural season.

However several details remain to be determined, according to the draft calendar approved by the FIA World Motorsport Council, including the venue for round five and the track to be used for the Saudi Arabian round, which previously took place at Diriyah.

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DRS sceptics “be careful what you wish for”?

Assessing the FIA’s planned new Formula 1 rules for 2026, ex-driver turned commentator Martin Brundle “those celebrating the imminent demise of the DRS rear wings, be careful what you wish for.” However, writing in his column for Sky, Brundle did not acknowledge the series intends to use a new ‘Manual Override Mode’ to replace DRS by allowing drivers to use more power when they are close enough to a rival.

Silverstone scene for election activity

British prime minister Rishi Sunak sought to leverage the popularity of Formula 1 by using Silverstone, the venue of the British Grand Prix, to launch his party’s manifesto on Tuesday ahead of next month’s general election.

Links

Motor racing links of interest:

‘It’s insane to me’ – Herta frustrated by lack of penalties at Road America (Frontstretch)

‘I think I’ll have to bring a gun and shoot somebody in the head. And that’s the only way I can get a penalty (called) in this series. So like, it’s ridiculous. It’s insane to me.’

Herta apologises for Road America remarks (Racer)

‘This was just something that was taken pretty far out of context. It’s just one of those things that sucks.’

Analysis: Race teams unhappier than ever with NASCAR’s latest offer on charter agreement (Associated Press)

‘When team owners pushed back at NASCAR owning and operating race teams, they said they were sternly informed it is no different from IndyCar, which is owned by Roger Penske, who also fields three cars in that series. It also was noted that NASCAR owns the IMSA sports car series, and one of the teams is owned by chairman Jim France.’

Nolan Siegel’s Road America weekend lays breadcrumbs for number 78 Juncos Hollinger takeover (Indianapolis Star)

‘Ricardo may be facing an angry, fed up business partner, a volatile driver and father-son combo who seemingly could fix it all (at the cost of further enflaming a significant portion of its fan base).’

FIA confirm new Formula E Manufacturers’ Title from season 11 (2025) (Formula E)

‘In the WMSC meeting, it was also shared that the Technical Regulations have been updated to allow for the use of four-wheel drive on the ‘Gen3 Evo’ car in specific scenarios such as qualifying duels, race start and Attack Mode from the 2024 – 2025 season onwards.’

IndyCar set for Milwaukee Mile hybrid test (IndyCar)

‘For competition, options for automatic “regen” via braking or throttle position and manual “regen” via selected steering wheel paddles and buttons will be available. Deployment of stored energy will only be available manually through a latching button, similar to the existing Push to Pass system.’

Kvyat: positive test day a morale boost for Lamborghini (Sportscar 365)

‘We were able to work on two different programs, and the efficiency was higher. We managed to tick the boxes quicker and be more confident. That was also positive.’

FIA WEC crews prepare for biggest challenge of season: 24 Hours of Le Mans (FIA WEC)

‘Round four of this year’s FIA WEC season marks the 92nd running of the enduro classic which was first staged in 1923. Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the race but the 2024 edition is expected to be no less spectacular with more than 300,000 fans expected onsite.’

The Joy of Six: commentators losing themselves in the moment (The Guardian)

‘In the silence that followed, as Walker sobbed off mic, it became apparent that the man who had all the words – who could bluster excitedly about the dullest F1 procession – had suddenly become most eloquent when saying nothing at all.’

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Love that race for George Russell, great to see Mercedes further open the fight at the front.

I do find myself amazed he didn’t pick up a penalty for the rejoin in front of Verstappen in the final chicane lap 21. Hairy 😳

— Alex Brundle (@AlexBrundle) June 10, 2024

A measure of how little sprint races matter to teams: They don’t even remember them.https://t.co/0dL5KtVtjY#F1 #CanadianGP #RaceFans

— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) June 11, 2024

Tory manifesto launch at Silverstone. Going round and round in circles going nowhere. Wheels coming off. Crashing out at the first corner. Getting lapped. The pits.

The jokes rather write themselves today

— John Crace (@JohnJCrace) June 11, 2024

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Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to Zimkazimka and Deb Trom!