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Redbull athletes Sergio “Checo” Perez and Max Verstappen did shine bright at Saudi F1 GP

“You really feel the Formula 1 cars coming alive in this place” - oTone Checo Perez. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, who claimed pole in Jeddah for the second year in a row: “It was tricky, it was tricky that Q3, especially not getting that second lap, Q1 was quite good and clean, nailing that lap you really feel the Formula 1 cars coming alive in this place, maximising that lap was really important.” New top 10 for Sunday’s race This is what the top 10 looks like with Charles Leclerc’s grid penalty applied: 1. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 2. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 3. George Russell (Mercedes) 4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 5. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 6. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 8. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 10. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas)

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Honda rider Joan Barreda became the first repeat stage winner of the 2022 Dakar Rally on Wednesday, while Danilo Petrucci put on a starring performance to finish third. In what was the longest stage of Dakar 2022 with a 464km special located between Al Qaisumah and Riyadh, two-time MotoGP race winner Petrucci set the early pace on the KTM as he led the pack until the first three waypoints. Barreda surged ahead at the next neutralisation mark and, although Petrucci was able to keep up with his pace initially, the Spanish rider was soon able to build a significant advantage out front. With the challenge from Petrucci subsiding, Barreda cruised to a 29th career stage win in Dakar, taking the top honours by 4m37s. Pablo Quintanilla made it a 1-2 for defending champions Honda, the Chilean rider moving clear of Petrucci at the penultimate waypoint and eventually finishing just over two minutes clear of the 31-year-old.

The Sherco TVS team enjoyed its strongest outing in Dakar so far, with sophomore year rider Rui Goncalves finishing eight minutes down on Barreda in fourth and teammate Lorenzo Santolino ending up right behind him in fifth. Further back, Sam Sunderland set the seventh-quickest time of the day to hold on to his lead in the overall standings. However, his GasGas teammate Daniel Sanders endured a much trickier day, finishing over 18 minutes off the pace in 17th. It was also a day of mixed fortunes for the factory KTM team with Matthias Walkner the only other rider apart from Petrucci to break inside the top 10. The 2018 Dakar winner ended the day eighth-quickest, eight places ahead of new teammate Kevin Benavides, while Toby Price struggled to 30th on the other factory KTM 450 Rally bike. Over at Yamaha, Adrien van Beveren led the charge for the Japanese manufacturer in 12th, while Andrew Short and Ross Branch were classified 14th and 15th respectively. In the general classification, Sunderland now holds a three-minute lead over Walkner, with van Beveren dropping to third on the lead Yamaha. Sanders moves up to fourth place after stewards cancelled a 10-minute Stage 2 penalty following a protest by his GasGas team. Santolino now sits fifth overall, while Quintanilla remains Honda’s top rider in sixth- 11m13s down on Sunderland. A second stage win in three days has propelled Barreda to seventh in the standings, just 13 minutes off the top spot.

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Driver change Trophy Truck Nr. 7 during 2021 Baja 1000 peninsula-run offroad desert-race from Ensenada to La Paz, Baja California Sur. Bryce Menzies get out and Andy McMillin get in. They been dominating the race until race-mile 684 when they blew the engine.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen headed Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen was 0.061 seconds quicker than Bottas, with Hamilton 0.167secs off the pace of his title rival. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was fourth quickest, ahead of Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly, Alpine's Fernando Alonso and the second Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. This is the first race since the dramatic collision between Hamilton and Verstappen at the British Grand Prix, which has led to bad blood between the drivers and their teams. Red Bull's attempt to get Hamilton a tougher penalty for the incident failed on Thursday when governing body the FIA rejected their bid for a right of review of the incident. Valtteri Bottas led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in second practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Bottas was 0.027 seconds quicker than Hamilton, with Verstappen 0.298secs slower than the Finn. Verstappen was struggling with the balance of his car, complaining initially of lack of front grip and then too much. Alpine's Esteban Ocon was fourth, ahead of Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

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Oooo You're Soooo Monaco! How well do the Bulls know Monaco? Max Verstappen and Checo Perez tested on their Monaco knowledge, hosted by the one and only David Coulthard.

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It's one of the most iconic tracks in motorsport and there's history everywhere you look. Everyone is excited to be returning to Monte Carlo for the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2021. The circuit has been on the calendar since 1950 and has only failed to make an appearance three times in the 71-year history. It can even claim its first motorsport event dating back to 1929. Red Bull's Sergio Perez set the pace in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Perez used the fastest 'soft' tire for his best lap, 0.119 seconds ahead of the impressive-looking Ferrari, on which Sainz was using the mediums. At second practice Verstappen said he was struggling with the Red Bull. "We are too slow, and not just a little bit," he said. "I think quite a bit. We need to really find some pace. Everyone has traffic so you have to look more to optimum sectors and we are quite a bit off. And it also didn't feel great to drive.

So Thursday afternoon's free practice 2 saw Max finish in P4 after setting a best time of 1:12.091. He managed 27 laps of the circuit. Checo came home in P8 with a 1:12.709 and 24 laps to his name.

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The 2021 AMA Supercross Championship reaches the midpoint at the most gruelling race of the year: Daytona. Factory Honda’s Ken Roczen does his best to put a stop to the Webb Wagon, as Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb grows stronger and stronger.

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Sergio Perez enjoyed his first laps in a Red Bull on Tuesday – and explained afterwards just how different the car is to the Racing Points he has been used to driving in recent years. Red Bull snapped up Perez as a replacement for Alex Albon, after the Mexican was released by Racing Point at the end of last season. On Tuesday he got behind the wheel of the team's 2019 car, the RB15, to get to grips with the seat position, pedals, and other operational procedures on a test run at a damp Silverstone.

“It’s been amazing,” he said afterwards. “To look at my name on the car is something very special. It’s definitely a dream come true. We’ve already done a lot of work in the simulator working on the controls and I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made in terms of feeling more comfortable in the car.

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It's the much-needed rest day at Dakar, so what better time to catch up on all the first week's action and chat with all the main contenders across the classes. Check out the video link below. Today all teams enjoying a rest day in Ha’il as the squads prepares to tackle the second and final week of the Dakar Rally which recommences tomorrow, Sunday, with the marathon stage. Sakaka will be the destination tomorrow as the Marathon Stage gets underway.

Competitors will arrive back at the camp after a 737-kilometre trek including 453 kilometers against the clock – during which competitors will be unable to receive any outside mechanical assistance, with any maintenance having to be carried out by the riders themselves.

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Not much happening at Baja and offroad racing them days. We do not participate in sportwashing the general conditions - Covid-19 pandemic - or support events run during a time both neighboring countries - USA and Mexico - have their borders closed as global hotspots and recommend to limit travel to only essential activities. A off-road desert race is not a essential activity despite how much we love the sport, some agreements between a state governor in Mexico (we all do know how rampant corruption is in Mexico) and a individual/organizer in the USA that is tight aligned with the current US government which does not care about infection spread is in our opinion a rouge event that should not happen. We believe in science! Look at the physical distancing and facemask usage during last event at the majority of videos out there along the course and you know what we have to expect in 2 weeks time (Just like Sturgis as superspreader, only this time a cross-border one!). Being out at the desert does not help you if you crowded together!

Redbull had a successful race at Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 finishing on the podium with both drivers, Mex Verstappen 2nd, Albon 3rd. The race was overshadowed by a horror crash for Haas’ Romain Grosjean.

Grosjean’s Haas car plunged into the barriers at Turn 3 on Lap 1, the Frenchman emerging from the fiery remains of his cockpit before being airlifted to hospital with suspected broken ribs and minor burns – but thankfully nothing more serious than that

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No Redbull Andy McMillin trophy-truck this year at the - against both governments restriction due to pandemic - run Baja 500. With Mexico familiar folks know Mexico has the best police money can buy, a state governor giving permission or arrange "special deals" despite raising infection numbers during a pandemic is just a little more expensive. Also missing was Red Bull athlete Bryce Menzies and several other drivers. At the current situation Mexico is Nr. 4 globally on Covid-19 infections with 733,717 known cases and 76,603 death. The initial finish-line order at 2020 BAja 500 was Tim Herbst first on the road followed Dan McMillin with Justin “Bean” Smith at the wheel. Ampudia was 3rd. However, penalties, and particularly missed VCP’s (virtual check points) would determine the winner. It was 4th place qualifier, and chronically 4th place finisher Dan McMillin, who eventually came out on top for a much deserved win.

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We need that at Baja! From the event announcement: "Red Bull Goni Pony (Pedal your Pony) is not just another bike race, it is a race in style. A style from 60's, 70's and 80's when Rog Pony bikes were manufactured. So leave your smart phones and carbon bike parts at home, come party with us in vintage fashion." After five consecutive record breaking years the stage is set for the biggest Pony bike hillclimb ever! No gears, no carbon fiber, no surrender!

The race is open to the first 500 people who register and pay the €25 fee within 72 hours, but sadly for all interested readers without tickets these sold out weeks ago. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the day, though, with a trip to the mountains and a chance to see other people huff, puff and sweat their way to the top.

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Nobody takes Formula 1 cars to more places in the world than Red Bull. But alongside its show runs in major cities all over the planet, the team has carried out some spectacular stunts in a variety of famous locations. In this list we've picked out our 12 favorites, so get ready to see F1 machinery on snow, sand, inside strange buildings and blasting through tunnels

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Not much happening at Baja in regards racing. But we do have redbull athletes otherwise in action. One lap with Ken Roczen. His GoPro footage from timed qualifying, where he was second in the premier division, can be viewed in the video. The Rice Eccles Stadium track today looks remarkably similar to the one that riders tackled at Salt Lake City 3 on Sunday.

AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet.

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Redbull athlete Andy McMillin is testing for next weeks 2020 Toyo Tires Desert Invitational. Schedule (main race). There are several days prior different events/tech inspection and so on.... Thursday 2/6/20 - Toyo Tires Desert Invitational presented by Monster Energy - Qualifying and Main Race (No Prerunning) Friday 2/7/20 - Nitto King of the Hammers presented by Optima Battery Main Race Saturday 2/8/20 - King of the Motos presented by Schampa - Closing Ceremonies

Video of testing here at Trophy Trucks

The T1 race will be 3 Laps of 100 miles each 1 Remote Pit (hit twice per lap) 1 Main Pit (hit once per lap) 17.5 mile qualifier $100,000 to the winner $15,000 to second $10,000 to third 1 Hour show on ABC airing in April

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It does not get any more “redbull-ish” as that!!! Toby Price (Dakar winner), Nasser Al-Attiyah (Dakar winner) and Matthieu Baumel (Dakar winner / Al-Attiyah's navigator) pre-running for upcoming 1288 kilometer (800.5 miles) Baja 1000. Now ad the joint team of (Red Bull athletes and usual competitors in Trophy Trucl class) Andy McMillin and Bryce Mencies and the chances are good we see somebody with wings at least on the podium at 2019 Baja 1000.

The motorcycle and quad classes will start at 03:00hr (PT) Friday 22nd November 2019 and the car, truck and UTV classes will follow with their start on at 10:30 hr (PT).

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With a total time limit of 34 hours in the elapsed-time race, the motorcycle and quad classes will start at 03:00hr (PT) Friday 22nd November 2019 and the car, truck and UTV classes will follow with their start on at 10:30 hr (PT). 

The 2019 Baja 1000 will be a loop race of 1288 kilometer (800.5 miles) in the northern state of Mexico’s majestic Baja California peninsula. With a total time limit of 34 hours in the elapsed-time race, the motorcycle and quad classes will start at 03:00hr (PT) Friday 22nd November 2019 and the car, truck and UTV classes will follow with their start on at 10:30 hr (PT). While the fastest vehicles are expected to cover the course in approximately 16 hours, all vehicles will have 34 hours from the time each starts to become an official finisher.

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