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Riding a motorcycle is a risky business since you’re sharing the road with other vehicles that are much larger than you are. And if you get into an accident, the chances of being injured are much higher than if you were driving a car.

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According to NHTSA statistics, motorcycle riders are 27 times more likely to perish in a traffic accident than their counterparts in cars. And while wearing a helmet can help to reduce the risk of injury, it’s not foolproof. There are several common motorcycle accident injuries to be aware of that may occur after a serious motorcycle accident.

Head injuries

Head injuries are among the major ‌motorcycle accident injuries. Even with a helmet on, the force of the impact can cause serious damage to your head and brain. Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and skull fractures are all potential consequences of accidents involving a motorcycle.

Neck injuries

Most neck injuries in a motorcycle accident result from whiplash, which happens when the head is snapped back and forth suddenly. These types of injuries can range from painful to debilitating, and often require extensive medical treatment. In severe cases, neck injuries sustained can even lead to paralysis.

Rear-end collisions are probably the most common example of car collisions. Most state car regulations allow vehicle operators to drive behind cars at a safe distance or what may be deemed an adequate distance to stop if the car in front stops unexpectedly. Therefore, the rear car driver is almost supposed to be responsible for rear collisions. If any such situation seems to happen then surely you need to have a rear-end accident lawyer beside you. 

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However, there are exceptions to these rear-end collisions. Examples include:

A rear-end accident lawyer can help you recover any undeserved results of this type of collision from the responsible driver or their insurance company.

Impact of rear-end collisions

The feeling of hitting the back of another vehicle is considered equal to hitting a wall at half the speed you were travelling, a force felt by both cars. This means if you are involved in an accident travelling at 20 kph, it will be close to the effects of running into a wall at ten kph.

Michael Schumacher is the biggest name in Formula One racing. The record-breaking champion has won the World Driver’s title 7 times! The only person to match him has been the legendary Lewis Hamilton – Schumacher’s friend, teammate, and rival.

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Schumacher has been racing since he was a kid, and his whole life has been caught up in medals and awe, as we all marvel at this outstanding driver’s talent. If we could bet on children, the sports betting odds would have been in his favour from the get-go.

The Early Years Of A Legend

The young Michael wasn’t part of a rich family. Growing up in Germany in a working-class family of a canteen worker and a bricklayer. Rolf Schumacher, Michael’s father, was an engineering enthusiast and modified his son’s pedal kart giving it a motorcycle engine. 

Michael loved the kart, he would drive it all the time. His partners showed him to a karting track and allowed him to ride on a kart his father built. Michael was the youngest person ever to join the Kerpen-Horrem karting club and at 6 years old, the child achieved his first-ever championship.

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Red Bull’s Sergio Perez won his first race this year by 1.1 seconds after a nailbiting end to the 2022 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, with Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen unable to make it past the Mexican – and Charles Leclerc losing out after dropping from pole to P4.

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George Russell qualified 6th for Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix to come up and secure 5th position. The Briton outpaced 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton during the event. In terms of his performance, he stated that he had been delighted with his efforts this season, despite Mercedes’ troubles. While his pre-season aspirations of winning are yet to materialize, the Briton feels he has optimized the outcomes given the conditions.

“If you told me prior to the season that we’d be seven races in and I wouldn’t have a victory to my name, I would have definitely been a bit disappointed with that. But I think given the pace of the car and given where we’ve been as a team, I’ve been reasonably pleased with how I’ve performed.” Russel said ahead of the 2022 Monaco GP.

“I think the results have been maximized. I don’t see many races where we could have achieved better results.” He added.

The twenty-four-year-old took over from Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes this season after three seasons at Williams, usually at the rear of the grid. With high expectations from both fans and his team, the rookie driver has provided great performances, finishing in the top 5 in every race this season.

Asetek’s history of innovation is simply unique and fascinating. For more than two decades, they have been cooling high-end gaming PCs and supercomputers around the globe. Now they’re also using all that hardware and software know-how to produce best-in-class sim racing equipment. In order to achieve their goal, Asetek has recently penned a partnership with Pagani and Kevin Magnussen as well.

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About Asetek

Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands.

In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly cooling solutions for data centres.

In 2021, Asetek introduced its line of products for next-level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan, and the United States.

It is fair to say that the bittersweet Spanish GP was one of the best races so far this season, however, thousands of fans will not remember the event for the beauty of racing. The track in Barcelona is known for hosting big events, from Formula 1 to Moto GP, yet such expertise was not present. 

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Those who have visited the venue may know that it has various access gates and routes. Nonetheless, the organization decided to close some of them, limiting the flexibility to access the parking, which, by the way, was not included in the ticket. To illustrate the mayhem, on Friday the FP2 finished at 18:00h and at 19:00h hundreds of vehicles were stuck in the parking, and there were no police or any personnel managing the traffic. 

However, the worst was yet to come. On Saturday, two hours after the end of the qualifying session, the same scenario repeated. Cars, vans, and busses were blocked in the jungle of anarchy that became the parking. After more than 1 hour of waiting, the queue moved slowly, and after almost 2 hours of waiting, vehicles left the Municipality of Montmeló. 

On Sunday, the script was not that different, this time with long jams from the early morning. At 10 am there was a 1-hour queue to drive less than 1 kilometre. The same scenario fans and F1 personnel found after the race was over, with the addition of a confusing traffic system that closed some routes, diverting the traffic in two opposite ways regardless of the users’ destination. 

The time has come — you’re headed to the dealership soon to get your very first car. But how will you know which one of the vehicles you’re contemplating is the ideal fit for you? Being one of the most major purchases you will acquire in your lifetime, how can you get the most out of it?

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Surely, within this process, you’ll be taking various models for a test drive. On the test drive, you’ll have to exercise good judgment, diligent monitoring, and understanding of what exactly to look out for. Continue with us through our article to learn how to prepare for this crucial event and what to remember while test-driving a new automobile for the first time.

Research Ahead Of Dealership Trip

Don’t just walk onto any dealership lots to look at the automobiles. When you reach the showroom, you should which models you prefer and which features you desire. Don’t waste the first trip by just starting to explore options. Make the first trip simply for the goal of getting in the driver’s seat — do your homework in advance. Search for keywords like “test drive nz” before heading off. 

Have it so that you’re able to drive your prospective options one after another on the same date to compare them effectively. Maybe also get a buddy to tag along to keep the dealer engaged and to direct your attention to anything you might have missed.

Race cars go through a lot before they reach the race track. From pre-race checks to final preparations and repairs in between, it’s incredible how they can withstand extreme conditions. True, race cars can show some signs of wear and tear, but a quick paint job can take care of all these. 

Or, can it?

Compared to paint that can be easily stripped off after contact with certain fluids, powder coating serves as a far superior protective coating. You can powder coat almost every metal part of your race car, from the frame, chassis, wheels, and suspension rings, to trim pieces and even interior bits. 

Wondering how it works and why you should consider it for your race car?  Below is a brief overview of the powder coating process and the reasons why experts find it a favourable alternative to paint. 

The Powder Coating Process

How does it work?  In simplest terms, powder coating uses a spray gun to mist a metal surface. The metal is then baked in an oven, where the powder melts and forms a coloured protective layer. Once it cools, the metal is coated with either a gloss or clear coat, then baked and cured once again. This results in a vibrant and durable finish that can rival any paint job.

On June 4, 2022, it would have been 33-years to the day since Phoenix, Arizona, hosted its first Formula One Grand Prix. However, Formula One arrival in the scorching hot desert didn’t survive the test of time. 

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It’s amusing to reflect on the F1 circuit decision-makers of the 1980s. Did they completely neglect the negative impact of what a street circuit on the streets of downtown Phoenix could present in the middle of summer? 

Did the arrival of Formula 1 to Phoenix, Arizona, in the middle of summer bear witness to a sell-out crowd? Of course, it didn’t, and I don’t believe there’s an explanation why.  Did the drivers compete on this day in June 1989 and complete the race? Of course, they didn’t, mainly due to mechanical failures. Embarrassingly, only six drivers managed to cross the finish line. 

The F1 legend that is Ayrton Senna – God rest his soul – was racing for McLaren-Honda, and he was riding a three-race winning streak heading into the 1989 U.S. GP, qualifying in the first place, slightly ahead of his teammate Alain Prost. Between Senna and Prost, they’d claimed ten of the sixteen races during that season.  Even the most authoritative pro driver of 1989 couldn’t finish the race as Senna’s car failed. However, it wasn’t a complete loss for McLaren-Honda, as Prost’s car hung on, and he took pole position. 

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Max Verstappen won an action-packed 2022 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix as pole-sitter Charles Leclerc retired from a comfortable lead. Sergio Perez took second place to secure Red Bull’s second one-two of the season, as George Russell finished third for Mercedes, having been involved in an epic bout with eventual winner Verstappen.

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Car maintenance is essential for keeping your vehicle running in tip-top condition. Also, this maintenance sometimes requires you to remove and replace a faulty or old auto part. 

Aside from regular inspections, replacing car parts is actually more common than most people think. These replacements are essential and are clearly outlined in the owner’s manual. 

The following are some car parts that need to be inspected and replaced more often than others.

1. Tires

Out of all the parts of a car, tires are arguably one of the most important which are more prone to daily wear and tear because they are always in contact with the road. Also, the performance of a vehicle’s safety system relies on the condition of the tires, so you need to ensure that they are routinely inspected. 

There is no hiding the fact that Formula 1 is an absolute spectacle in the world of sport. You get to see the top drivers in the fastest and more advanced racing cars there ever were, battling against each other to be champions.

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However, do not think that it is only the drivers and the cars that are spectacular. The circuits on which they race are also incredible. These circuits are astounding feats of creation. 

Sure we would love to talk you through the sports betting odds on the Grand Prix circuits, but instead, we think it is probably more worthwhile to talk about the F1 Grand Prix circuits that have a special place in every F1 enthusiast’s heart. 

Greatest F1 Circuits

So, what are we going to look at? We are going to look at the Grand Prix circuits like Monza, Silverstone and the Nürburgring. If you go to a race at one of these circuits, we can assure you, that you will not be disappointed.  

McLaren Racing today announced a new multi-year partnership with VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, as an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team.

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The technology-driven partnership connects two brands who value excellence in their respective fields, with VMware empowering McLaren’s operations throughout the F1 season for the team to stay connected and efficient at locations around the world.

VMware will help McLaren manage, connect, protect, and deliver cloud-based apps the team relies on both at the track and at the McLaren Technology Centre. McLaren will leverage VMware’s technology to power app optimisation across multiple clouds, and deliver reliable connectivity and the best user experience across devices.

VMware branding will be represented on the McLaren MCL36 F1 cars and race suits of McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo from the 2022 French Grand Prix.

Kalle Rovanperä pulled off an amazing comeback on the final Wolf Power Stage of the Croatia Rally to snatch victory from Ott Tänak by just 4.3s, at the climax of an amazing final leg during which Finn’s hopes had appeared to slip away.

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The Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT driver, who had led the rally from the first stage on Friday morning, appeared destined for a heartbreaking defeat following the penultimate stage on Sunday morning. He entered the 13.15-kilometre Trakošćan – Vrbno test with an advantage over Tänak of 28.4s. But heavy rain and a variation in tyre choice caught out Toyota and wiped out his lead. Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team driver Tänak ran with a crossover pair of soft-compound Pirellis and two wet-weather tyres, with Rovanperä and his co-driver Jonne Halttunen on two hard and two rain tyres – and it worked out in Tänak’s favour. He was 29.8s faster to jump into a slender lead of 1.4s with just the Wolf Power Stage to go.

But in dry conditions and on a mixed tyre choice of two hard-compound Pirellis and two wet-weather tyres, versus Tänak on softs all-round, Rovanperä overturned the deficit with a fantastic stage-winning run. Tänak crossed the beam 5.7s down to lose the rally by 4.3s.

“It’s amazing,” said Rovanperä, 21, whose fourth WRC victory at the Croatia Rally has increased his points lead in the 2022 standings. “We pushed really hard and we deserve it this weekend. For sure, it’s the best win of my career and the toughest one.