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Pierre Gasly claimed Alpine’s pole at Monza after a meticulously coordinated tow and energy-management strategy, beating George Russell by 0.060s as rivals struggled with the new regulation-driven dynamics and slipstream tactics, underscoring the importance of team execution at the high-speed Italian Grand Prix.
Jack Aitken topped the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen qualifying in the No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R with a track-record 1:31.284 in GTP, beating Tom Blomqvist by 0.197 seconds. Louis Deletraz and Renger van der Zande complete the top four in class, with Laurin Heinrich fifth. Qualifying was delayed nearly two hours due to curbing issues at the Bus Stop, and the session saw LMP2 and GTD Pro poles claimed by Jeremy Clarke and Jack Hawksworth, respectively, while GTD pole was decided by points after Russell Ward’s crash ended the session early.
George Russell clinched pole for the Barcelona Grand Prix with a 1m14.679s lap, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.064s as Leclerc crashed and the session saw red flags; Hamilton will start second on the front row with Russell, while the rest of the top qualifiers battle for positions ahead of tomorrow’s race.
Denny Hamlin won the Busch Light Pole for Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan with a 195.117 mph lap, edging Carson Hocevar by 0.018 seconds; Hamlin will start from the rear on Sunday after his team repairs the car’s underbody, while Hocevar led practice and was left disappointed. Tyler Reddick topped practice and was third in qualifying as Toyota filled four of the top five spots in the session.
Rain washed out Saturday’s Indy 500 qualifying, so the entire session shifts to Sunday with a condensed format: every car gets a single four-lap run, the fastest 12 advance to the Top 12, then potentially into the Firestone Fast Six for pole; no Final 15. Sunday’s schedule includes practice, all-cars qualifying, Top 12, and Fast Six, broadcast on FOX.
In Delta, BC, a driver turning left couldn't see a motorcycle, causing a crash that hurled the bike up into the air and onto a traffic-light pole, where it remained dangling; the rider sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, while the driver was unharmed.
Antonelli clinched his first F1 pole in Shanghai—the youngest polesitter—after a chaotic sprint and Russell’s gearshift issue, signaling a potential front-row duel; behind him Ferrari and Mercedes showed pace but front-end graining looms, Norris impressed for McLaren, while Red Bull struggles with driveability and tyre wear as Alpine, Haas, and Audi push for a tight midfield battle.
The top section of a popular pole at Mission Peak in the East Bay, which was sawed off and taken in an act of vandalism, has been recovered by park staff. The pole, known for being a spot for taking pictures, was cut off, but the sawed-off portion has now been found. The East Bay Regional Parks District expressed sadness over the incident, stating that any vandalism affects the positive experience of community members enjoying the park.
A person was killed when their car crashed into a pole in Lockbourne, Ohio. The accident is currently under investigation.
A man crashed his car into a pole on East Main Street, causing traffic delays. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the importance of safe driving and following traffic laws.
A man crashed his car into a pole on East Main Street, causing traffic delays. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the importance of safe driving and following traffic laws.
Sea Otter 2023 showcased new and prototype mountain bikes from Nukeproof, Pole, Vitus, and Yeti. Nukeproof released the carbon version of the Dissent DH bike, while Vitus unveiled the E-Mythique LT electric mountain bike. Pole introduced its first downhill bike, the Onni, and Yeti showcased its Special Projects DH and dirt jump frames. Only one of the five bikes, the Nukeproof Dissent Carbon, is currently available for purchase.