Aston Martin “going to get it right next year”, insists Cardile · RaceFans

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With news that multiple World Rally Championship champion Kalle Rovanpera will be transitioning to single-seater racing with a view to race in Formula 2 in 2027, reader Alesici is excited…

I wouldn’t write him off for getting to F1 quite yet. His precision and car control talent is quite sensational, and he’s dominated what I believe is the series with the greatest challenge for a driver. As a result, I reckon it’s significantly easier to go from WRC to F1 than the other way around. Not easy, mind – just easier.

I’m impressed he’s bold enough to go straight into Super Formula. Has anyone in history had their first ever single-seater race in such a fast category? I’m guessing someone entering the Indy 500, probably. OK, let’s discard ovals to make that question a bit trickier.Alesici

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UNDERCUT | Enrico Cardile: ”Failure is not an option” (Aston Martin)

”We’re going to get it right next year. I just don’t know if we’re going to get it right for the first race, the second, the seventh, or whatever. What we have is commitment, focus, and the confidence that it will be right. We have all we need to do a great job. Failure is not an option.”

From Rosberg to Rovanpera – Motor sport’s most shocking retirements (MotorSport)

‘Just five days after clinching his first and only world championship in a tense showdown at Abu Dhabi, Rosberg announced his immediate retirement on social media. At 31-years-old and after 23 victories from 206 grand prix starts, Rosberg walked away on top after a season defined by the relentless pressure of fighting for the title with his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.’

Sparkles: The Story So Far (Williams)

‘It all began when we invited fans to send in their dilemmas for our brand-new series, Call Carbono. Among the first to take part was Thea, a young fan from the UK with one very important question: Should her unicorn be called Sparkles or Sprinkles? Carbono loved it. And so did everyone watching. Thea’s sweetness stole the show – and sparked something even bigger. During the chat, she asked our duo if they could wear the unicorn on their helmet. Carlos didn’t hesitate: ”If you send it in, I promise I will wear a unicorn sticker”’

McLaren Automotive deploys new simulation technology (Vehicle Dynamics International)

‘McLaren Automotive has installed a Dynisma Motion Generator (DMG) driving simulator at its McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey, UK. The simulator, the DMG-1 model, has been integrated into the development programme of the car manufacturer’s latest supercar, the McLaren W1.’

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