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Carl Friedrik and Scuderia AlphaTauri sign a partnership agreement

Scuderia AlphaTauri is delighted to announce Carl Friedrik, a leather & travel goods brand founded in 2012 by Swedish brothers Niklas and Mattis Oppermannas, as the Official Luggage Supplier of the team.

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The company has grown into a purveyor of premium leather accessories and boasts a range of refined everyday essentials, including briefcases, luggage, and wallets. Carl Friedrik is releasing a limited-edition carry-on suitcase in collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri, featuring exclusive colours and materials inspired by the Italian Formula One Team.

Franz Tost, Team Principal of Scuderia AlphaTauri said:

Scuderia AlphaTauri represents elegance and lifestyle in the Formula One paddock. That’s why a premium and fashionable brand like Cark Friedrik is an excellent fit for our team. We are delighted to welcome Carl Friedrik to the team and look forward to travelling around the world with their bespoke carry-on luggage.

Niklas Oppermann, Carl Friedrik Co-Founder, commented:

Having listened to (F1 driver) Pierre Gasly, it’s clear how intense the Formula One travel schedule is. The Scuderia AlphaTauri team requires high-performance luggage to ease the burden of near-constant travel. In our limited-edition carry-on, they will find a suitcase with the right combination of durability, functionality, and style to keep up with the extensive travel programme of the sport.

Top 8 PC games. From flight simulators to arcade rides

The racing and flying PC game genre will never lose its popularity because it is often the only chance to enjoy the look and control of a luxury supercar or a Boeing 737. The racing game has been tested by the computer for decades, upgraded by realistic chassis behaviour systems, and gained multiplayer racing functionality.

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Forza Horizon 4

Release date: 2 October 2018Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SCooperative for: 4, Multiplayer for: 12

The famous racing arcade game Forza Horizon 4 deservedly heads today’s top ranking because the game amazes not only with its beautiful entourage of old England but also with a huge number of the most powerful cars. Each car here can be modified with tuning packages, and the advanced competition system is ideal for testing the reflexes and racing talents of the players. There’s also an excellent weather-changing climate system.

War Thunder

Release date: 1 November 2012Platforms: PC, macOS, PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XOneCooperative: 4, Multiplayer: 32

Maybe you didn’t know, but War Thunder used to be one of the best free-flight simulators. The project attracted attention with excellent flight physics, realistic ballistics and many available aircraft models. Later, tanks and ships were added to attract new users, but flying in War Thunder is still fun even today.

F1 2020

Release date: 10 July 2020Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, StadiaMultiplayer for: 20

And this is no ordinary racing arcade but a true simulator. Try to deactivate all F1 2020 assist systems and make at least one lap around the Monaco racetrack without crashing your car! The game focuses on realism in car behaviour, making drivers assess many variables right during the racing. The advantage of the game is that the gameplay is easy to master, and you can create your own racing team.

F1 history and popularity among sports betting fans

Racing has consistently ranked at the top in popularity among other sports. Mankind has always invented various races from the beginning of time until today! Racing chariots, wagons, carriages, horses, bulls, and dogs, people of all ages have loved the speed and the spectacle. The invention of the automobile narrowed the circle; there came Rally and Formula 1, from which racing remained the favourite for a long time. Here we will focus on Formula 1 because this sport has acquired the scale of the planet and has become one of the favourites. 

And, of course, at all times, there have always been people who bet on the winners of any competition. Modern F1 is no exception; moreover, this particular sport has such a huge number of fans that place their bets at online free bonus no deposit casinos all over the world. 

What is Formula 1, and how did it come about?

The FIA Formula One World Championship is the world championship of the open-wheel circuit. The Formula 1 competition consists of several stages that take place every year. whole teams, consisting of the driver himself, instructors, and designers, take part, so there are also two awards: one for the driver and the other for the car’s designers.  

It all started with ordinary car racing, which had the name “Grand Prix”. The World Championships then began in 1920, and already in 1940, it was decided to create the basic rules. This was interrupted by World War II, but immediately after its end, the rules were created, and a new wave of competitions started. The race was named Formula-A, and the competition began. Immediately after that, the name was changed to Formula 1, which remains to this day. All countries could participate in racing, except Germany (now a similar boycott would also be relevant, only the place of Germany would be taken by Russia). German racers could not participate in the competition for 10 years after the opening. In 1958, the FIA created a separate type of award for the designers of racing cars.

Up until 1980, the Formula championships were chaotic, with many countries disagreeing with the existing regulations and holding private major races that were on the scale of Formula, but after 1980 everything changed. The Agreement was adopted, and from then it was only possible to race in the Formula 1 class within the World Championship. 

Liability in motorsport spectator injuries: 4 things to know

Motorsports are exciting to watch. But even as a spectator, one can get involved in an accident. Such sporting events typically take all the necessary precautions to ensure that attendees of the event are not put in harm’s way. But what happens when one or a few people get hurt at the event? Who is held liable?

This article will highlight what you need to know if someone was injured at a motorsport event. 

1. Teams And Facilities Can Be Held Liable 

Accidents on the race track have resulted in many fatalities, including one during the Indianapolis 500. A mechanical difficulty caused a projectile to hit a spectator in the head, who succumbed to severe head trauma and blood loss. Parties who won the lawsuit proved that the competing teams and the facilities could not provide adequate spectator protection.   

Sporting venues back then were using the Baseball Rule loophole against liability. The Baseball Rule is a legal concept responsible for limiting the duties of baseball venues to protect sporting fans. Players could hit a foul ball and fly to the stands toward the spectators, but it was assumed that attendees were aware of the associated danger of watching baseball. It is a doctrine that various sporting events have adopted, including motorsport venues.  

What are some of the most common motorcycle injuries?

Although cars and trucks are the most common vehicles on the road, a portion of the United States population is dedicated to motorcycle riding as their primary mode of commute. While the freedom and flexibility offered by a motorcycle are irresistible for most riders, their inherently dangerous nature is universally acknowledged. The lack of protection offered by an open vehicle combined with the heavy and unpredictable nature of traffic on US roads puts motorcycle riders at a significantly higher risk of both getting involved in road traffic accidents and acquiring life-threatening or even fatal injuries. 

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If you got involved in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s negligent driving, you can seek legal action against them and hold them accountable for their reckless behaviour in a court of law. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can help you obtain reparations through a well-researched lawsuit. While obtaining compensation will not reverse the accident or its adverse consequences on your health, life, and finances, it will help you get your life back on track by relieving some of the financial stress that can follow such an incident.

Why Motorcycle Injuries Occur

Motorcycles lack the cover and protection offered by a closed vehicle like a car or truck. They also lack the stability offered by four-wheeled vehicles, making them more prone to easy disbalance and loss of control while driving. Losing control while driving a motorcycle can prove catastrophic since injuries can quickly become lethal due to the absence of safety and rapid speed.

Types of Motorcycle Injuries

Motorcycle accident injuries can range from minor bruises and lacerations to traumatic brain injury, paralysis, and death. Here are some of the most common types of injuries seen in motorcycle accidents in the United States.

How SUVs are making a comeback

If you’ve been looking for cars or have just been more observant on the road lately, you might have noticed that SUVs are making a comeback, and they’ve been on the rise. Whether you are buying a gas SUV or an electric option, you will have a lot of options. But why and how has the world suddenly gone SUV crazy, and what’s behind this comeback? Well, that’s what this article plans to answer for you!

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They Have A High Fuel Efficiency

Whether the pump prices are high or low, you can count on the SUV to keep you going with high fuel efficiency because that seems to be on everyone’s mind. They’ve made a lot of headway with fuel efficiency, and the electric SUVs are doing the same thing with their range and battery life.

While they aren’t as efficient as sedans or hybrid cars, they can do quite a lot for people on the road and at the pump!

They Are Taking Advantage Of Technology

Most of the time, when you got an SUV, you got a massive car with nothing else. However, in the newest batch of SUVs, like the Vauxhall Mokka Electric, you can get various technological advancements!

2022 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix highlights

Introduction

 

Max Verstappen claimed victory in the 2022 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and took the world title with it after a dramatic late penalty for Charles Leclerc put the championship beyond doubt.

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Verstappen won a restarted race amid persistent rain at Suzuka, with Leclerc initially looking set to finish second. But the Ferrari driver was penalised for cutting the chicane on the final lap as he defended from the other Red Bull of Sergio Perez.

The dramatic points swing means Verstappen heads to the United States Grand Prix and the season’s final four races with an unassailable lead over Perez and Leclerc – confirming him as champion.












One thing never changes in the business world

When Covid brought lockdown to the UK early in 2020, it introduced me to a new world of digital technology, as it did for people the world over. I’d never imagined that one day I’d be delivering my professional “speaking” and “training” activities to an audience of up to 100 + faces, just visible in little boxes on a computer screen. Not being unable to judge audience reaction isn’t good, but it seems we have to get used to it.

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Without minimising the tragic events of the past two years, in a changing world, my belief that change invariably creates opportunities, stands firm.

Within four months of the lockdown being introduced, I was delivering on-line mentoring to young people in America, Mexico, Europe, North America and Australia, all seeking help in the increasingly important skill of acquiring commercial partners to help fund their motorsport plans.

It took some getting used to the changes in my working schedule, to cope with the time differences to suit various nationalities, but it wasn’t long before I found myself sitting in boardrooms of some amazing companies worldwide, virtually of course, monitoring the performance of my individual clients.

Velocity Invitational: McLaren CEO Zak Brown and United Autosports rev up for another week of historic racing in Monterey

While the rain pours in the UK, it’s time for another sun-soaked weekend of racing in Monterey. Find out what the Velocity Invitational has in store for Zak Brown and United Autosports.

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Now in its third year, Velocity is a truly unique event on the motorsport calendar – combining historic cars, gourmet food and live entertainment to create an unmissable weekend amidst the Californian hills.

For the 2022 edition, Zak Brown – United Autosports co-owner and McLaren Racing CEO – will be driving two cars from his personal collection, a 1974 Ford Cologne Capri RS3100 and the 2011 Holden VE Commodore V8 Supercar.

First up, the 1974 Ford Cologne Capri RS3100 – an iconic blue, white and yellow touring car with a winning backstory and a historic list of drivers including Niki Lauda. The Capri – one of only three works RS3100s built – claimed two victories out of two starts in the 1974 European Touring Car Championship, won the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft at Zandvoort and now has its sights set on triumph at Velocity.

The thrill and speed of motorsport: a look at the most exciting type of racing

There is something about Motorsport that just captures people’s attention worldwide. Whether it is the speed, the thrill, or the competition, spectators can’t help but be drawn in. We will look at motorsport and some of the most exciting types of racing in this article.  We will also see why people love getting the latest odds on the F1 or other races. So, buckle up, and let’s get started!

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What Is Motorsport and Why Do People Love It So Much

Motorsport is a broad term that encompasses any type of racing that involves motorized vehicles. From cars and motorcycles to boats and planes, there is no shortage of ways for adrenaline-seeking racers to get their fix. But why do people love watching and participating in motorsport events? For some, it’s the thrill of watching highly skilled drivers push their vehicles to the limit. For others, it’s a high-stakes competition where anyone can come out on top. And let’s not forget the unique appeal of powerful engines and flashy designs. From Formula 1 to MotoGP, motorsport offers something for everyone to enjoy – including the excitement of cheering on your favourite racer. So motorsports will surely deliver a heart-pumping good time if you’re an avid fan or just looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon.

The Different Types of Racing and Their Appeal

Now that we’ve discussed what motorsport is and why people love it, let’s take a look at the different types of racing. Here are just a few of the most popular motorsport disciplines:

Formula One

Often considered the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One features some of the world’s fastest and most technologically advanced cars. With races taking place all over the globe, Formula One is a truly global sport.

The Fernando Alonso limited edition Alpine A110 R

The Fernando Alonso limited edition of the all-new Alpine A110 R boasts an added level of exclusivity and unique on-track sensations. The limited edition has benefited from the expertise and precious input of the two-time Formula 1 World Champion.

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Aesthetics by Alonso

This edition is available exclusively with the Racing Matte Blue used on the Formula 1 A522. The harmonious exterior colour has been altered, thanks to the input from Fernando Alonso, for an even sportier feel. The front and rear carbon-fibre bonnet are partially painted, respectively, with the same Racing Matte Blue and the Deep Black used for the body. At the same time, they have an entirely carbon-fibre finish on the A110 R. The car’s rear is darker, with a marked graphic design: the rear shield is black, and the spoiler support columns are anodised black. The orange brake callipers are a nod to Fernando Alonso’s historic colours. Lastly, details such as the grey edges on the rims, the blue-orange-yellow flag on the rear quarter windows in the driver’s trademark colours, and the varnish-protected ‘Fernando Alonso’ signature reflect the unique collaboration while giving car aficionados an additional feel of exclusivity.

Truly assertive sportiness

The interior exudes a sporty feel bearing the hallmarks of the Formula 1 driver: his recognisable orange colour features on the door straps and steering wheel centrepiece, contrasting against the microfibre finish used throughout the car’s interior. Fernando Alonso’s signature is embroidered into the seats and the blue-orange-yellow flag on the door panels pays homage to the collaboration between Alpine and the driver. A quote representing the driver’s philosophy has been laser-cut into the sun visor: “There is more than one path to the top of the mountain”.

Adjustable chassis: for the ‘Fernando Alonso’ feel

The Fernando Alonso A110 R limited series features a unique adjustment system to easily and quickly change the height of the body, as well as the stiffness of the suspension. In just a few quick and easy steps, a shim placed at the base of the spring means the spring’s position can be changed and the vehicle lowered by 10mm for track-only use. At the same time, the stiffness of the suspension is increased by +5%. An Alpine-patented innovation, it will give enthusiasts ready access to track settings approved by Fernando Alonso himself on Barcelona’s F1 circuit.

How to reduce your car’s risk when shipping

The excitement of buying a new car can quickly be replaced with anxiety when you start thinking about how to get it shipped to your home. Your car can be one of your most expensive purchases, so you want to ensure it arrives safely and in the same condition it left in. Here are a few tips to reduce your car’s risk when shipping.

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Choose an Experienced and Reputable Shipping Company

An experienced and reputable car shipping company will have the proper equipment and resources to ship your car safely. They will also have insurance in case of any damages that may occur during shipping. Do your research and read reviews before selecting a shipping company.

When looking for the best shipping company, get multiple quotes and compare the services offered. Some companies may offer door-to-door service, while others may require you to drop off and pick up your car at their facility. Choose the option that best fits your needs and budget.

2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix highlights

Introduction

 

Sergio Perez held off Charles Leclerc for his first-ever win on the streets of Singapore. At the same time, Carlos Sainz completed the podium, and Max Verstappen finished seventh in an action-packed 2022 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. The race winner is, however, under investigation for a Safety Car infringement…

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Heavy rain forced a delay of over an hour, with the formation lap beginning at 2105 local time. Although the rain had ceased, the surface was still slippery for the start of the race, when pole-sitter Leclerc lost the lead to Perez into Turn 1, and Sainz quickly pried P3 off Hamilton, who went wide into Turn 1.

Verstappen lost five places to fall to P12 at the start, but he made three up by Lap 9 when the first Safety Car was deployed for Nicholas Latifi and Zhou Guanyu’s collision. Fernando Alonso’s stoppage brought out a Virtual Safety Car on Lap 20, with George Russell becoming the first driver to switch from intermediates to mediums.












The true cost of car repairs and how to prepare for them

No one likes dealing with car repairs. They’re expensive, unexpected, and always seem to happen at the worst possible time. But whether you like it or not, car repairs are a fact of life. So how can you prepare for them? And how can you make sure you’re not getting ripped off? Keep reading to find out.

How to Prepare for Car Repairs

You can do a few things to prepare for the inevitable car repairs. First, be sure to stay up-to-date on your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. This will help you avoid more serious and expensive repairs down the road. Additionally, be sure to set aside money each month into a savings account specifically for car repairs. 

This way, when something goes wrong, you’ll have the money on hand to cover the cost without putting it on a credit card or taking out a loan. Finally, consider signing up for an extended warranty like an Endurance Warranty or service contract. While this won’t cover everything, it can help reduce the costs of some repairs by giving you access to discounts or even free labour.

The Average Cost of Car Repairs

According to AAA, the average cost of an automotive repair is $500. However, that number can vary greatly depending on the type of repair you need. For example, a minor repair, such as changing your oil, may only cost $50, while a major repair, such as replacing your engine, could cost upwards of $5,000. 

Therefore, it’s essential to know what kind of repairs your car may need and how much they might cost to plan accordingly and be prepared for when the situation arises.

Marijuana in sport

Sports commissions generally prohibit athletes from using cannabis. However, public opinion is rapidly changing, and official sports associations have had to relax their policy on white sports marijuana. 

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This concept encompasses increasing the permitted level of THC metabolite in the urine by a factor of 10, from 15 ng/ml to 150 ng/ml. On occasion, drug tests allow a level of 180 ng/ml to make an individual decision in case of uncertainty in the results.

The ethical issues of marijuana use in sports have been vigorously debated several times:

In 1989, the International Olympic Committee organized the First World Doping Conference in Switzerland and created the World Anti-Doping Agency, WADA.Their 2004 code is now enforced by 700 sports organizations, including the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee, professional sports leagues, and national anti-doping agencies. The World Anti-Doping Code refers to cannabis as a prohibited substance.In 2012, the percentage of positive tests for cannabis was 9 per cent; in 2012, it was at 2.4 per cent.The scandal erupted in 2021 when American track and field athlete Shakarrie Richardson was suspended from the Tokyo Summer Olympics. This WADA decision was criticized by American society and U.S. congressmen, calling the approach “outdated and restrictive.”In September 2022, WADA announced the scientific results and left cannabis on the list of prohibited substances while still actively continuing to research the effect of THC in increasing exercise performance.

Sports where Marijuana Can Help

Is marijuana legal in any professional sport? The health effects of controlled substances are still a controversial issue to this day. In 2019, the World Health Organization recommended changing the level of cannabis control in the United Nations. 

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