The excitement of motorsport events never fails to entice hordes of enthusiasts. As the year brings in some of the biggest racing events, let’s take a look at some of the most thrilling race highlights of the season.
Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco
This year’s Grand Prix of Monaco featured one of the most intense battles ever, as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen battled it out with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the tight Mexican circuit. The two of them were neck and neck for the duration of the race, resulting in a nail-biting finish. Ultimately, Verstappen took the checkered flag with a time of 1 hour, 39 minutes and 44 seconds – only eight seconds ahead of the runner-up!
Petit Le Mans
The 20th anniversary of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Petit Le Mans event saw Mazda’s Jonathan Bomarito take the coveted overall win. This classic event consists of a ten-hour endurance race, and it requires drivers to continuously battle with extreme driving conditions and ever-changing track details. Although Bomarito had a tough start, he overcame an early setback and went on to dominate the race and take the top spot – his third overall win!
The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Another legendary event, The 24 Hours of Le Mans, took place this year in France. In this event, each car is driven by three drivers who continuously take turns driving the car. The driver who consistently manages to keep the car running and takes the best lap times wins the race. This year, Toyota’s team captained by Sebastien Buemi clinched the top spot after an intense 24 hours of racing. Buemi finished the race with a total time of 1 hour, 35 minutes and 25 seconds – seven seconds ahead of the runner-up.
Conclusion
This year’s motorsport events have been thrilling for all involved – from race teams to spectators. The top drivers and teams have demonstrated remarkable skill and perseverance, and it goes without saying that they have earned their places in the sport’s history books. All we can do is look forward to the next set of thrilling events, as the adrenaline-pumping action of motorsport races continues to intrigue millions around the world.