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Toyota Wins The Pioneering & Innovation Award In Autosport

December 6, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The World Endurance Championship, Formula One, and Formula Two were represented on the Pioneering and Innovation Award shortlist, which was a part of a new B2B component of the Awards created to honor top performers from the larger racing sector.

Alongside Toyota, the other nominees included Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44, which pioneered the push for greater accessibility and minority representation in motorsport, McLaren Racing, for their creative “circular car” concept and method of recycling carbon composite, and the FIA F2 car, which has new features that encourage greater female participation and set new standards for support categories.

All of the nominated candidates pleased the judges, but Toyota had the upper hand because of its forward-thinking approach to developing racing technology and its conviction in the potential of hydrogen in motorsports.
Toyoda has given the project his whole backing, going so far as to frequently drive the prototypes and compete in a 24-hour race at Fuji using a Toyota powered by liquid hydrogen.

“I think the project started my new job in Toyota,” stated Kamui Kobayashi, who collected the honor on behalf of the company. Toyoda and I had a lengthy conversation about it three years prior, and the next day at breakfast, he inquired about taking turns driving the automobile. As soon as we were done, he opened the boot and showed me the large tank, even though it still sounded like a typical combustion engine. I wanted to give racing it a go.

“We announced at Le Mans this year that we want to race the hydrogen in 2026 or 2027, so I hope to race with this car.”

Six judges from the motorsports business cast their votes for the Award, with former Alpine and Aston Martin F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer serving as the panel’s head. Research guru Nigel Geach, racing consultant and former CEO of FIA WEC Gerard Neveu, former F1 executive Kate Beavan (now with More than Equal), and motorsport sponsorship specialists Matthew Marsh and Melissa Berry were on the panel.

The Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award, the Autosport Williams Engineer of the Future Award, the Autosport Gold Medal with the Gregor Grant Award for lifetime legacy, the John Bolster Trophy for technical achievement, the Brand Partnership Award, Moment of the Year, and Promoter of the Year are among the other honors that are determined by knowledgeable judging panels.

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Court Extends Qureshi’s Physical Remand In The Cypher Case

August 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Court extends physical remand by three days

The physical detention of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was prolonged by three days on Friday by the special court created to examine matters under the Official Secrets Act.

After his prior 4-day remand in the cypher case came to an end today, Qureshi was brought before the judge. Shoaib Shaheen, the PTI leader’s attorney, and Shah Khawar, the special prosecutor, were present in court for today’s session.

After hearing the reasons from both sides in relation to the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea for additional physical remand of the PTI leader, Judge Abul Hasnat deferred his or her ruling.

The judge then gave Qureshi a three-day physical remand extension and turned him over to the investigating team.

Qureshi was detained by the FIA at his apartment in the federal capital for violating the Official Secrets Act of 1923 in the cypher leak investigation.

For “wrongful use” of official secret information and unlawful possession of the cypher telegram—an official secret document—with malafide intent, the CIA has charged former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and Qureshi, among others.

According to the FIR No. 6/2023, the probe will identify the involvement of the former prime minister’s main secretary Azam Khan, the former minister of planning Asad Umar, and other friends.

On the complaint of the then-interior secretary Yousaf Naseem Khokhar in Islamabad, the counter-terrorism wing (CTW) of the FIA had filed a case under sections 5 (wrongful communication, etc. of information) and 9 (attempts, incitements, etc.) of the Official Secrets Act of 1923 read with Section 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

According to the FIR, the case was opened after the resolution of FIA CTW inquiry No. 111/2023, which was filed on October 5, 2022.

It stated that Imran, Qureshi, and their associates were involved in leaking information from a secret classified document to the general public by “twisting the facts to achieve their ulterior motives and personal gains in a manner prejudicial to the interests of state security” (a cypher telegram received from Parep Washington on March 7, 2022).

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Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

April 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Aerodynamic effectiveness and steady performance over long distances are prioritized in the new design.

The newest generation of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, outfitted with the new Evo-kit to further improve its performance on the track, has been introduced by Porsche Motorsport. The new layout prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency and consistent performance over long distances and is primarily intended for GT2 racing series, track days, and Clubsport events.

The high-performance 911 GT2 RS sports vehicle from the 991 generation is built upon, but the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit adds considerably optimized aerodynamics, revised 18-inch wheels, reworked shock absorbers, and better safety systems.

Porsche Motorsport intends to provide its clients with the tools necessary to continue competing at the pinnacle of the GT2 industry with the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit, according to Michael Dreiser, Director of Sales at Porsche Motorsport.

With a modified front splitter and a taller Gurney flap on the rear wing to improve aerodynamic balance, the new layout has undergone considerable aerodynamic revision. A redesigned apron, improved air intakes for brake cooling, and a radiator located in the middle are all features of the front section.

The front lid has also been changed to offer the proper ventilation. The revised shock absorber arrangement results in consistently quick lap times by reducing tire wear during competitions.

In order to accommodate bigger rims, which have increased in size from 10.5 to 12 inches on the front axle and from 12.5 to 13 inches at the back, the new Evo-kit also has widened front and rear fenders. The side sills were recently redesigned to make a visually seamless transition between the wheels.

In addition, wider air ports in the rear apron provide more effective ventilation of the engine compartment and back brakes, lowering the thermal load on parts, especially in high-temperature situations.

The most recent configuration stage will make its debut this weekend in Italy’s Monza as a part of the European Fanatec GT2 series, which consists of six racing weekends with two races each lasting around 50 minutes. In addition to an SRO package that includes a quick-fill fuel system and enhanced side impact cushioning, the new rain lights meet FIA specifications.

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Imran Is Given One Final Opportunity By IHC To Appear

February 6, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Imran Khan was granted one more chance by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to appear in person for pre-arrest bail in the issue of banned funding that the Federal Investigation Agency is looking into (FIA).

Salman Safdar, Imran’s lawyer, requested an exemption from the petitioner’s personal attendance on the grounds that the bullet wounds to his legs had not yet healed.

According to a written ruling issued by Justice Saman Rafat, a single judge on the IHC bench, on January 31.

The FIA Explains Why Hamilton Wasn’t Fined For The F1 Collision With Alonso

August 29, 2022 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

During the opening lap of the Spa-Franco champs race, Alonso and his Mercedes adversary collided at Les Combes as they competed for second place.

Up the Kemmel Straight, Hamilton had an advantage over Alonso and drove to the outside in an effort to slingshot past him.

Alonso had nowhere to go as Hamilton closed the door on him on the entry to the first right-hander at Les Combes, and the two collided as the Mercedes was flung into the air.

Alonso was allowed to continue, but Hamilton was instructed to stop later on the lap due to damage to his car and what seemed to be a water leak.

“Today was a joke,” Hamilton said of the FIA.

August 10, 2021 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive Blogs

Lewis Hamilton does not like the way things went in Belgium on Sunday afternoon. The Mercedes driver saw the start of the race being postponed time and time again, while according to him it was already clear that the weather conditions would not improve.

Today was a farce, with the only losers being the spectators who paid good money to watch us race “Hamilton stated this on his Instagram page. The seven-time world champion is not afraid to express himself. “Of course, you can’t control the weather, but we do have sophisticated technology that can tell us what’s going on, and it was apparent that the weather wasn’t going to ease up anytime soon.

Hamilton is irritated by the fact that the drivers were forced to drive for 10 minutes behind the safety car on the Spa-Francorchamps track. We were dispatched for one and only one reason. Two laps behind a safety car, with little chance of gaining or losing a position or providing excitement for the fans, isn’t racing.”

The 36-year-old Britishman concluded by adding that the FIA’s decision is inexplicable. “We should have just called it a day, not put the drivers in jeopardy, and most importantly, reimbursed the fans who are the lifeblood of our sport,” Hamilton added.

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Toyota Wins The Pioneering & Innovation Award In Autosport

Toyota Wins The Pioneering & Innovation Award In Autosport

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Court Extends Qureshi’s Physical Remand In The Cypher Case

Court Extends Qureshi’s Physical Remand In The Cypher Case

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Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Aerodynamic effectiveness and steady performance over long distances are prioritized in the new design.

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Imran Is Given One Final Opportunity By IHC To Appear

Imran Is Given One Final Opportunity By IHC To Appear

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The FIA Explains Why Hamilton Wasn’t Fined For The F1 Collision With Alonso

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“Today was a joke,” Hamilton said of the FIA.

“Today was a joke,” Hamilton said of the FIA.

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