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Andretti are back with a vengence! From a new facility to F1 and F2, check out chelatest news! Andretti Silverstone facility https://racer.com/2024/04/10/andretti-officially-opens-f1-facility-at-silverstone/ https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andretti-f1-team-formally-opens-new-silverstone-facility/10597184/ F2 and F3 for Andretti https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andretti-planning-f2-f3-entries-promote-us-talent-f1-team/10597215/ Sky News: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13112243/andretti-prospective-american-f1-team-pushing-ahead-with-entry-plans-despite-2025-2026-rejection Alpine for Sale ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/alpine-dismiss-f1-team-sale-rumours #F1, #Formula1 #Andretti, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

New Indycar Team for 2025! Source: https://www.the-race.com/indycar/everything-worth-knowing-about-new-prema-indycar-team/ Stats for Prema: https://motorsportstats.com/team/prema-racing/summary/series/fia-formula-2-championship #indycar, #Prema, #F2, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

F1 2026 regulations already a failure ? Un-Driveable cars ? https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1s-2026-active-aero-plan-set-for-change-after-alarming-simulator-findings/10596682/ F1 2026 engine regs https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-2026-engine-regs-kers-boost-system/10593023/ Abandoning 16 inch tyres: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-set-to-abandon-possible-switch-to-16-inch-tyres-for-2026/10587723/ #F1, #Formula1, #F12026, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

Hamilton and Ferrari Latest! When will Hamilton officially start? https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-mercedes Boutsen: Hamilton’s move WONT bring titles ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-mercedes Vasser shuts down Hamilton Question: https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-mercedes #F1, #lewishamilton, #Ferrari, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

All the news over the Rally Weekend Kalle expressing his thoughts https://rallyjournal.com/kalle-rovanpera-delivers-blunt-commentary/ Tanak: We need to get back on track! https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27652_T-nak:-We-want-to-get-back-on-track Neuville Takes Positives: https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27598_Points-leader-Neuville-takes-positives-from-brutal-Safari Fantastic Fourmaux! https://rallyjournal.com/in-the-wrc-a-huge-sensation-is-brewing-could-anyone-have-believed-this/ ______________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #WRC, #Rally, #WRCnews, ______________________________________________________________

Fighting for the future of Red Bull: Collateral Damage https://www.planetf1.com/news/red-bull-collateral-damage-sergio-perez-adrian-newey How much is Perez’s seat on the line https://www.planetf1.com/news/sergio-perez-red-bull-future-decision-within-month Perez: I will know my future on a month https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13110713/sergio-perez-and-christian-horner-discuss-red-bull-drivers-f1-future-as-contract-runs-out-at-end-of-2024 Can anyone catch Verstappen https://racingnews365.com/horner-dismisses-wolff-claim-ive-learned-not-to-listen-to-him #F1, #Formula1, #RedBull, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

Qualifying; Results: https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2024/races/1232/japan/qualifying.html https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2024/races/1232/japan/practice-3.html Alonso and Red Bull: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-japanese-gp-verstappen-on-pole-as-red-bull-locks-front-row/10595566/ Main pic https://jw-webmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/jw-5d1577ce001502.78428069.jpeg #F1, #Formula1, #Japanesegp ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

Practice: Oops! Logan! All the news coming out of Practice for the Japanese Grand Prix! Logan and the spare chassis https://www.planetf1.com/news/williams-spare-chassis-timeline-update-logan-sargeant-japanese-gp-crash Hamilton loses engine https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-loses-mercedes-f1-engine/10594937/ Practice Results: https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2024/races/1232/japan/practice-1.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrandPrixDiary/status/1776153511547322857 ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________ #f1 #japangp, #williamsf1

All the news going into the Japanese Grand Prix weekend Hulkenberg on Alonso’s Oz tactics https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hulkenberg-alonso-russell-melbourne/10594522/ Alonso: I will not change: https://www.planetf1.com/news/will-not-change-fernando-alonso-defiant-strange-penalty Russell: Can of worms: https://racingnews365.com/russell-f1-risked-can-of-worms-issue-over-alonso-incident Sainz on potential Teams https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos-sainz-speed-up-message-pretty-much-all-potential-2025-f1-teams Ricciardo: 2024 not like McLaren https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-2024-f1-struggles-not-a-mclaren-situation/10594608/ Vettel on potential return: https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1017130/sebastian-vettel-f1-le-mans-2024-hypercar-race/ FIA to issue legal action ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-legal-action-threatened-mohammed-ben-sulayem-f1-interference-allegations Toto Wolf Addresses Abu Dhabi 2021 https://www.planetf1.com/news/toto-wolff-names-utter-pathological-egomaniac #F1, #Formula1, #Japanesegp ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

BTCC: Pre Season test All the news going into the Pre Season test! NAPPA Sign Sutton for the long term: https://www.btcc.net/2024/04/02/napa-racing-uk-signs-btcc-champion-ash-sutton-to-new-multi-year-deal/ Rob Huff Returns https://www.touringcars.net/2024/03/rob-huff-returns-to-btcc-with-toyota-gazoo-racing-uk Bobby Thompson joins WSR for Test https://www.touringcartimes.com/2024/04/02/bobby-thompson-joins-wsr-for-brands-hatch-pre-season-test/ ______________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #BTCC, #TouringCars, ______________________________________________________________

RC Safari kenya Debrief: We review the Safari Rally, including looking at the driver performances. Kalle dominates: https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27581_Rovanper--thanks-Toyota-team-for-'ultimate'-Safari-performance Tanak Under Pressure: https://rallyjournal.com/team-principal-issues-a-firm-demand-to-ott-tanak/ Results: https://www.flashscore.com/auto-racing/wrc/rally-kenya/ What we learned for Kenya: https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/what-we-learned-from-safari-rally-kenya-2024/ ______________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #WRC #SafariRallyKenya ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ F1, Formula 1, F12024, F1 News, Formula 1 News, McLaren, The Christian Horner Red Bull Controversy continues as we look at a recent BBC news report! C=Red Bull ex employee feels alone https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68712864 #F1, #RedBull, #ChristianHorner, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ McLaren announce shock EXIT: https://www.planetf1.com/news/shock-mclaren-changes-david-sanchez-exit What does it mean ? https://www.planetf1.com/features/david-sanchez-leaves-mclaren-cold-press-release-explained Wolf will be in Japan after all https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13106626/toto-wolff-mercedes-boss-cancels-plan-to-skip-japanese-gp-amid-teams-poor-start-to-2024-f1-season #F1, #Formula1, #McLaren, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

Japanese Grand Prix Preview: The only Japanese Grand Prix Preview you will need: We take a look at the track. We preview every driver and their story going into the Japanese Grand Prix Podium Predictions Weather: Will it Rain ? Track Facts etc: https://www.lightsoutblog.com Sources: Last Years Results: https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2023/races/1220/japan/race-result.html TV Times https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2024/Japan.html Weather for the weekend! https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/1016902/f1-japanese-grand-prix-weather-forecast-2024/ #F1, #Formula1, #Japanesegp ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

DID Ferrari make the correct decision? Source: https://www.planetf1.com/news/carlos-sainz-messing-everything-up-ferrari-lewis-hamilton-deal Sainz VS Lecler https://www.formula1points.com/head-to-head/career/Charles%20Leclerc/Carlos%20Sainz #F1, #Formula1, #Ferrari, #CalosSainz, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

WRC Day 3 Kalle keeps it tidy: https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27571_Kalle-keeps-it-clean-to-close-in-on-Safari-triumph Neuville fuel Problem https://dirtfish.com/rally/wrc/neuville-fuel-problem-not-down-to-safari-conditions/ Evans on punctures https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/evans-costly-wrc-safari-rally-punctures-mystery/10593291/ Current Standings: 1. Rovanpera K.Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT2:48:50.2 2. Katsuta T.Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT+2:08.9 3. Fourmaux A.M-Sport Ford WRT+3:13.3 4. Evans E.Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT+5:35.6 5. Neuville T.Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT+11:48.6 Results from: https://www.flashscore.com/auto-racing/wrc/rally-kenya/ ___________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #WRC #SafariRallyKenya ______________________________________________________________

Massive Red Bull News on Newey and Alonso! Sources: Aston Martin makes an offer to Newey: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/aston-martin-makes-offer-to-poach-newey-from-f1-rival-red-bull/10593041/ Alonso To Red Bull ? https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/mark-hughes-fernando-alonso-f1-career-choice-impending/ Max’ Number 1 Mechanic leaves! https://www.planetf1.com/news/max-verstappen-mechanic-lee-stevenson-leaves-red-bull #F1, #RedBull , #Formula1, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

WRC Day 2 Update! Winners and Losers! Gearbox Explosion caused Lappis exit https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/gearbox-explosion-caused-lappis-safari-rally-exit/10593092/ Neuville does DIY https://www.motorsport.com/wrc/news/neuville-reveals-macgyver-style-wrc-safari-rally-car-repair/10592947/ Unstoppable Kalle https://www.wrc.com/a/news/w27566_Unstoppable-Rovanper--tops-Toyota-top-three-in-Kenya ___________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #BTCC, #TikTok, #BTCCnews, ______________________________________________________________

We preview the WRC Safari Rally in KENYA. Massive Preview with Chris! Check it out as Chris tells us amazing stories from Rally past as well as some fascinating an interesting facts about animals including some trying to race the Rally Cars! ___________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #WRC, #WRCnews, #SafariRallyKenya, ______________________________________________________________

MERC Fixed - Lawson issues WARNING Have Mercedes fixed their issues ? https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes-discover-w15-clue-key-set-up-clarification-confirmed Williams now have 2 cars ready! https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/williams-will-have-two-cars-without-too-many-issues-japan-gp/10592721/ Lawson fires warning! https://racingnews365.com/lawson-delivers-red-bull-ultimatum-over-f1-future #F1, #Mercedes, #Formula1, ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 ______________________________________________________________

All the news around F1 from Hamilton’s engine to massive Honda update! Hamilton and that power failure https://www.planetf1.com/news/mercedes-lewis-hamilton-australian-gp-power-unit-fail-cause-unknown Ricciardo won’t be distracted https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-wont-be-distracted-negative-stuff-f1-paddock/10592228/ Honda open new base of operations https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-opens-new-uk-engine-base-ahead-of-aston-martin-f1-partnership/10592290/ ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #F1, #Formula1 , #Hamilton, ______________________________________________________________

TCC and TikTok team up! Team BMW confirm driver line up https://www.touringcars.net/2024/03/team-bmw-confirms-return-of-colin-turkington-and-adam-morgan BTCC on Tik Tok https://www.autosport.com/btcc/news/btcc-announces-deal-for-every-2024-race-to-be-streamed-live-on-tiktok/10592403/ New Power Maxed livery breaks: https://www.btcc.net/2024/03/27/evans-halshaw-power-maxed-racing-lift-the-covers-on-2024-livery/ ___________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #BTCC, #TikTok, #BTCCnews, ______________________________________________________________

WRC: Our Podium Predictions for the Safari Rally As part of out massive WRC Safari Preview We look at the rundown for the Safari Rally and Predict the Podium finishes. Who will be right come Sunday ? Can Toyota bag their first win of the year or will Hyundai make it 3 for 3 ? ___________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #WRC, #WRCnews, #SafariRallyKenya, ______________________________________________________________

Who is favourite for that 2025 Red Bull Seat We list the drivers we thing COULD be in with a chance however small! Source: https://www.planetf1.com/news/red-bull-2025-shortlist-six-drivers-max-verstappen ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #F1, #RedBull, #Formula1 ______________________________________________________________

F1 Australian GP Fallout: We talk all the big stories coming out of the Australian Grand Prix Marko impressed with Tsunoda https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/marko-impressive-tsunoda-must-improve-more-for-red-bull-seat/10591687/ Perez’s Grand Prix compromised https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/perezs-race-compromised-by-tear-off-stuck-in-rb20-f1-car-floor/10591543/ Ricciardo / Lawson rumours https://www.planetf1.com/news/daniel-ricciardo-rumours-dismissed-liam-lawson-miami-gp Fred Vasseur puts down Sainz talks: https://www.planetf1.com/news/fred-vasseur-shuts-down-carlos-sainz-talk-spanish-media-foul ____________________________________________________________ The HOT LAP ! We Love Motorsport! F1 / Rally / BTCC Check out out PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-hot-lap Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehotlapshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095685723565 #F1, #Formula1, #AustralianGP, ______________________________________________________________