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Title: WEC Bahrain Awards & Season Wrap-Up: Key News & Winners

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Bahrain โ€‹- Monday Evening WEC Awards News

BAHRAIN – The World Endurance Championshipโข (WEC) concluded โฃits 2025 season with an awards ceremony in โคBahrainโ€ recognizing outstanding achievements both on and off the track.Dudu โขBarrichello was namedโฃ Revelation โฃof theโ€ Year for his performance in the Aston martin Vantage GT3 / Racing โ€‹Spirit of Lรฉman, highlighted by a strong finish in Sao Paulo and a pole position at Fuji.โ€Œ TF Sport bossโ€Œ Tom Ferrier received the Personality of the Year award, while Alessio Rovera earned theโ€Œ overall Goodyear Wingfoot distinction.

The ceremony also honored departing figures instrumental to the WEC’sโ€Œ success. Yannick Dalmas, โ€the championship’s safety carโค driver and advisor since 2012, received two autographed helmets from the FIAโฃ and the ACO as heโข steps down from his role. Jenson Button,completing his final full-timeโข WEC race,and photographer โ€Andrew Hall โขwere also recognized forโข their contributions.

Throughout the 2025 season, Alex โ€ŒLynn, Will Stevens, and Norman Nato of theโฃ No. โฃ12 Cadillac team consistently scored points in every round, securing threeโฃ pole positions at Le Mans,โ€ Sao Paulo, and Fuji. In the LMGT3 class,โ€Œ no team managed to score points in all eight races. Ironโข Lynx drivers Maxime Martin,Lin Hodenius,and Martin โ€ŒBerry accumulated 39 points in LMGT3,withโค a significant 27 points earned at the Bahrain final.

Ferrariโ€ AF Corse โขand Heart of Racing were jointly awarded the Enduring Endurance Award from DHL for theirโ€ commitment to environmental efforts.

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Le Mans 2024: Ferrari’s Disqualification – What Happened?

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor
written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Ferrari #50 hypercar Disqualified After Le Mans 24 Hours Finish

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The Ferrari #50, piloted by Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, and Miguel Molina, has been disqualified from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours after initially finishing fourth [[1]]. The disqualification stems from a technical infraction discovered during post-race inspections.

Details of the Disqualification

Race commissioners issued decision #225, citing the absence of four bolts on the central support of the rear wing as the reason for the disqualification. The other two Ferrari 499P cars, #83 (the race winner) and #51 (third place), passed the post-race technical control without issue.

Did You Know? The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s oldest active endurance racing event, held annually since 1923 [[Le Mans Official Website]].

According to Ferrari’s press release,a mechanic noticed one missing bolt during the car’s final pit stop at 3:23 PM on Sunday,June 15th. Ferrari maintains that the missing bolts did not compromise the car’s safety or provide any competitive advantage. They state that the car’s maximum speed was recorded while drafting the sister car, #51.

Ferrari’s Response

ferrari has expressed surprise at the disqualification of its #50 499P Hypercar [[3]]. Despite this, the Italian manufacturer has reaffirmed its confidence in the professionalism and integrity of its team and its adherence to the regulations governing the FIA World Endurance Championship.

The team is already focusing on the upcoming rounds of the championship, which will resume in Brazil in July. Ferrari emphasizes its belief in the regulations and asserts that the incident did not provide any competitive advantage or compromise the safety of its drivers or other competitors.

Le Mans 2025: Ferrari #50 Disqualification Summary

Car Number Team Drivers Final Position Reason for Disqualification
50 Ferrari – AF Corse Antonio Fuoco, Nicklas Nielsen, Miguel Molina Disqualified (Originally 4th) Absence of four bolts on rear wing support
83 Ferrari (Details not in provided context) 1st N/A
51 Ferrari (Details not in provided context) 3rd N/A

pro Tip: Regularly check official race results and announcements from the FIA World Endurance Championship for the most up-to-date information.

the disqualification of the Ferrari #50 car underscores the importance of meticulous attention to detail in endurance racing. Even seemingly minor technical issues can have important consequences.

What impact do you think this disqualification will have on Ferrari’s performance in the upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship races? How crucial is every single component in maintaining a race car’s integrity during a grueling 24-hour event?

Endurance Racing and Technical Compliance

Endurance racing, like the 24 Hours of le Mans, pushes vehicles and teams to their absolute limits.Success hinges not only on speed and driver skill but also on the reliability and durability of the car. Strict technical regulations are in place to ensure fair competition and, above all, safety. Teams must adhere to these regulations meticulously, as even minor infractions can lead to disqualification.

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) sets the standard for endurance racing globally. The WEC includes multiple races across the globe, testing the limits of both drivers and machines. The championship emphasizes technological innovation and sustainable practices, reflecting the evolving landscape of motorsport [[FIA WEC Official Website]].

Frequently Asked Questions About the Le Mans Disqualification

Why was the Ferrari #50 disqualified from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours?

the Ferrari #50 was disqualified due to a technical infraction involving the absence of four bolts on the central support of the rear wing, as determined by the race commissioners.

What was Ferrari’s reaction to the Hypercar disqualification?

Ferrari expressed surprise at the disqualification but reaffirmed its confidence in the professionalism and integrity of its team and its adherence to FIA World Endurance Championship regulations.

Did the missing bolts on the Ferrari #50 provide a competitive advantage?

According to Ferrari’s press release, the loss of the bolts did not provide any competitive advantage in terms of performance or final classification. The car’s maximum speed was recorded while drafting another Ferrari.

Which other Ferrari cars participated in the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours?

Two other Ferrari 499P cars participated: car #83, which won the race, and car #51, which finished third. Both cars passed the post-race technical inspection without any issues.

What was the specific issue identified during the technical inspection?

The technical inspection revealed that four bolts were missing from the central support of the rear wing on the Ferrari #50 Hypercar.

when did the Ferrari team notice the missing bolt during the race?

A mechanic from the Ferrari – AF Corse team noticed that one of the bolts fixing the central support of the rear fin was missing during the last pit stop of car #50, at 3:23 pm on Sunday, June 15.

What are Ferrari’s plans following the disqualification from Le Mans?

Ferrari is already preparing for the next rounds of the FIA World Endurance Championship, which will resume in Brazil in july. They remain confident in their team and their adherence to the regulations.

Stay tuned to world-today-news.com for further updates on the FIA World Endurance Championship and the latest developments in motorsport. Share your thoughts on this disqualification in the comments below!

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Gounon Sets New Best Time at DTM Lausitzring

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com
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Gounon Tops DTM Training at Lausitzring, Dรถrr Shines

klettwitz – May 9, 2024 – jules gounon dominated the second DTM training session at the Lausitzring, securing the fastest lap. The performance of Gounon in the winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 was notable, but Ben Dรถrr in the Dรถrr Motorsport mclaren 720S GT3 emerged as a strong contender, just behind. This event, with it’s high speeds and skilled drivers, has set the stage for an exciting weekend; expert analysis will follow.

Gounon Tops the Charts in DTM Training, Dรถrr Shows Promise at Lausitzring

Jules Gounon set the pace in the second DTM training session at the Lausitzring, driving the Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 to the fastest lap. however, Ben Dรถrr in the Dรถrr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3 emerged as a significant contender, closely trailing Gounon.

Gounon’s Leading Time

Gounon clocked in a time of 1 minute, 20.595 seconds, securing the top spot.His performance underscores the Mercedes-AMG GT3’s competitiveness on the Lausitzring circuit.

Dรถrr’s Remarkable Run

Ben Dรถrr, considered a surprise man of the season so far, came remarkably close to Gounon’s time, finishing only 0.011 seconds behind. This near-miss highlights Dรถrr’s skill and the potential of the Dรถrr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3.

Did you know? The Lausitzring, officially known as the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, is a motorsport complex located near Klettwitz in Brandenburg, Germany. It features a variety of track configurations, including a high-speed oval and a challenging road course.

Top Three Finishers

Lucas Auer, driving the landgraf Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3, completed the top three, further solidifying Mercedes-AMG’s strong showing in the training session.

DTM Lausitzring Training 2: Top 10 Results

  • 1. Jules Gounon – WINWARD Racing – mercedes-AMG GT3
  • 2. Ben Dรถrr – Dรถrr Motorsport – McLaren 720S GT3
  • 3. Lucas Auer – Landgraf Motorsport – Mercedes-AMG GT3
  • 4. Maximilian Paul – Paul Motorsport – Lamborghini Huracรกn GT3
  • 5. Renรฉ Rast – Schubert Motorsport – BMW M4 GT3
  • 6. Sheldon van der Linde – Schubert Motorsport – BMW M4 GT3
  • 7. Jack Aitken – Emil Frey Racing – Ferrari 296 GT3
  • 8. Thomas Preining – Manthey EMA – Porsche 911 GT3 R
  • 9. Ricardo Feller – Land-Motorsport – Audi R8 LMS GT3
  • 10. thierry vermeulen – Emil Frey Racing – Ferrari 296 GT3
Pro Tip: Analyzing sector times can provide valuable insights into where drivers are gaining or losing time on the track. This data helps teams optimize car setup and driver strategy for improved performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who set the fastest time in the second DTM training at Lausitzring?
Jules Gounon in the Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Which driver finished second in the training session?
Ben Dรถrr in the Dรถrr Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3.
Who completed the top three?
lucas Auer in the Landgraf Motorsport mercedes-AMG GT3.
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Electric car long-distance test and winter tire test in the ACV PROFILE

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ACV

A new era for the members’ magazine of the ACV Automobil-Club Verkehr: With the publication of issue 05/2024, PROFIL is now also available as a freely accessible, interactive digital magazine. PROFIL digital offers readers even more information, entertainment and orientation on current mobility topics – on all common devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers.

PROFIL digital: Exclusive content and interactive formats: The digital version of PROFIL contains exclusive content, more in-depth guides and new categories. By integrating videos, animations and image galleries, the magazine becomes more interactive – and thus adapts even better to modern reader habits. Whether traveling or at home, the PROFIL digital can be read anytime and anywhere.

The highlights of issue 05/2024

– E-car long-distance test: In the cover story, ACV takes a closer look at a question that is currently being discussed a lot: Is an electric car also suitable for long journeys? To find out, the club did a practical test and covered 1,000 kilometers in a fully electric vehicle in one weekend. The report provides valuable insights into the charging infrastructure, electricity prices and range, as well as useful tips for relaxed travel by electric car.

– Winter tire test 2024: The best SUV winter tires for the cold season are presented. In addition, there is important information about winter tire regulations abroad as well as details about the mandatory Alpine symbol for winter and all-weather tires.

– Videos in den ACV News: There is exclusive video content in the โ€œACV Newsโ€ section. Readers can witness an ACV member’s exit in the club’s VW T2.

The ACV also presents its new, modern headquarters and provides information about the conversion to a green building in a video.

PROFIL digital is now available free of charge via the following link: https://magazin.acv.de/2024/issue-05/start

PROFIL is published four times a year, in March, June, September and December.

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Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer unveil Neon Legacy project in the heart of Berlin

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As part of their Neon Legacy project, Roger Federer and Mercedes-Benz unveil a sports area designed for the Schlupfwinkel youth club. Neon Legacy is the joint initiative of Roger Federer and Mercedesโ€‘Benz that has existed since 2021. Social projects are supported under the motto “Giving Back”. The sports area with a basketball court and a newly created tennis wall was inaugurated by Roger Federer and Bettina Fetzer with numerous children and young people on the occasion of the Laver Cup 2024 in Berlin.

NEON Legacy project unveiled in Berlin Moabit by Roger Federer and Mercedes-Benz

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In the run-up to the 2024 Laver Cup, Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer unveil the latest Neon Legacy project: A renovated sports area in Berlin, expanded to include a tennis wall. The tennis wall is part of the Schlupfwinkel youth club and was designed by the artist Rommy Gonzalez with a floral motif. The opening of the tennis wall in the Berlin district of Moabit is the next project of the Neon Legacy Initiative after the renovation of a street art tennis court in London last year.

ยฉ Artist Rommy Gonzalez designed the new tennis wall in Berlin-Moabit with floral elements

Neon Legacy, a joint initiative by Mercedes-Benz and Roger Federer, aims to Promoting young tennis talent Through various projects, Neon Legacy combines social responsibility with sport and makes it easier for children and young people to access the sport of tennis. Like the street art tennis court in London, the tennis wall in the Schlupfwinkel youth club was completely renovated and then decorated with a creative work of art to raise awareness of tennis. The Berlin-based artist Rommy Gonzalez, originally from Chile, combines her distinctive floral motifs with the sport-typical lines and markings in neon colors on the sports surface. Tennis star Roger Federer and Bettina Fetzer, Head of Communications and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz AG, opened the tennis wall together with children and young people from the youth club.

Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam winner


“I am thrilled to be opening the tennis wall together with Mercedes-Benz – a project that creates new opportunities for young people to discover the sport for themselves. Training on the tennis wall was crucial in my development as a player and I am excited to share this experience with the next generation.”

Bettina Fetzer, Head of Communications and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz AG

โ€œSeeing the happy children at the opening of the tennis court in London made us realize how important it is to implement a Neon Legacy project for the Laver Cup 2024. With the opening of the tennis wall, we can make a creative contribution to promoting youth sport and help create more meeting spaces in inner cities.โ€

The current project of the Neon Legacy Initiative was launched in the run-up to the Laver Cup, which will take place from 20 to 22 September in Berlin Mercedes-Benz has been a global sponsor of the Laver Cup since its first edition in 2017 and is providing electric G-Classes as team vehicles for Team Europe and Team World this year. A fleet of fully electric vehicles is also available to selected guests and officials. Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador Roger Federer, founder of the Laver Cup, will also be attending the tournament in Berlin in 2024.

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Formula 1 visits Las Vegas

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The 2024 Formula 1 calendar also includes the race in Las Vegas. There are over a hundred casinos in Sin City, and the temptation for racing drivers and team members to spend their time there is naturally greater than in any other city. However, Mercedes AMG F1 team boss Toto Wolff has already clearly spoken out against his employees going to the casino during active race days. Will everyone stick to this? After all, the range of the most popular games such as blackjack and roulette is enormous, especially in Las Vegas.

In Las Vegas, Red Bull achieved a double podium with Max Verstappen in P1 and Sergio Perez in P3. Ferrari started from pole with Charles Leclerc, but ended up only finishing second. On the starting grid, Red Bull benefited from the +10 place penalty against Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz. It is not known whether the Formula 1 protagonists had fun in the casino during their stay, but Red Bull at least made a first by letting one of their cars race through the casino (see video). The next Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place on November 23rd, 24. Incidentally, the most played table games in Las Vegas are probably blackjack and roulette. Both games can be successfully beaten with skill, although you also need a little luck. Basically, it’s similar to motorsport: with skill and a little luck, you emerge from a race as the winner!

ยฉ Red Bull – A Formula 1 car simply drives through the casino

This duel of giants involves two undisputed classics in the endless expanses of the international casino scene. Blackjack and roulette are both thrilling, high stakes and the considerable chance of making handsome winnings – as long as you know the rules.

There is a debate about which game offers better chances and which strategies are considered to be more promising. Adventurous gamblers can try risky strategies in roulette, such as the “666 Strategy“, while card players in Blackjack remember the cards that have been played. It is worth mentioning that it is not always just about luck – your own skill and the existing background knowledge are also required. This gives you a significant influence on the outcome of the game.

Formula 1 visits Las VegasA little insider knowledge for the best possible success

Clash of the Titans โ€“ The Basics of Blackjack and Roulette

However different the two casino games may seem, there are significant similarities. For players, the most important similarity is the fact that both roulette and blackjack have a lower house edge than slot machines and many other games. With the right skill, leisure and of course a little luck, fate can be kind to you and you can benefit from permanently improved chances of winning.

Blackjack โ€“ In the eternal battle with the dealer

Blackjack, often called โ€œ21โ€, is a cult card game with a venerable tradition. The aim is to get closer to 21 points than the dealer with your own playing cards (virtual or real). If the magic value is exceeded, you automatically lose. The exciting appeal of blackjack lies in the combination of luck and skill. Here you can score points by using strategies. These include card counting or betting according to the Martingale-System.

Roulette โ€“ The Cauldron of Fate

Roulette, on the other hand, is a pure game of chance. Players bet on a number, a color or a combination of these. The dealer spins the wheel every round and you hope that the ball lands on the corresponding bet. Although the game is very simple, you can experience a real thrill with a fair amount of excitement.

Comparison of odds and house edge

Blackjack
Roulette

Game principle Card game in which the aim is
to get as close to 21 as possible Gambling in which you bet on the number or color of a spinning ball

Strategy High influence through skillful card management Low influence on roulette odds as the game depends on chance

Payout percentage (RTP) Up to 99% with optimal strategy About 97.3%

Game atmosphere High interaction intensity between players
and dealer Relaxed gaming atmosphere without direct interaction

Learnability Moderate difficulty Very easy to learn

From the table we received from Ruleta77 We have derived from our experience that Blackjack generally has a lower house edge than roulette. This is especially true when compared to American roulette with its two zero spaces. In theory, this means that in the long run, blackjack players have better chances of winning than roulette players.

Different strategies & player types

Thinkers, strategists and cerebral players will probably give priority to blackjack. Here you can actively influence your chances of winning as long as you don’t lose track. Roulette, on the other hand, has its own charm and attracts players who live in the moment and love pure gambling.

Ultimately, however, much is left to chance. Luck naturally plays an unpredictable role in both games. There is no 100% guarantee for the outcome of casino games, so responsibility and mindfulness are paramount.

Conclusion on Roulette vs. Blackjack

Both are classic offline games. But online casinos also shine with unique gaming experiences and advantages – but of course also disadvantages. If you just play to win, blackjack realistically reveals higher chances – with the appropriate skill and knowledge of the player. Roulette, on the other hand, captivates bon vivants who simply want to have fun betting. Both casino games now exist in countless variants, with significant differences. In order to play successfully, you have to know and understand the individual rules. In conclusion, it can be said that roulette and blackjack are both excellent games that have rightly earned a place in history.

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