Author: Jeremiah Labilwa

Although he had to wait until stage 12, Olav Kooij eventually managed to secure a stage win at the 2025 Giro d’Italia on Thursday afternoon, powering to the win in his typically impressive sprint fashion. For the 23-year-old Dutchman, that win goes down as the 40th of his pro career already. “I’d put him right alongside Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, and Jonathan Milan — he belongs in that elite group,” evaluates ex-pro turned expert analyst Thijs Zonneveld on the In de Waaier podcast, with the Dutchman full of praise for his young compatriot. “He’s just so fast, and he’s fast…

In 2025 we are witnessing the rise of Mads Pedersen to a new level. A former World Champion and rider of a tremendous level for many years now, but Lidl-Trek have developed the Dane into a perfect position where at this point in time, he begins to match the level of riders such as Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel. “Since the era of a few impostors who stole or attempted to steal the stars of a corrupted era (Riis, Rasmussen), now two men with completely opposite physiques have come from Denmark to redeem the damned marks of the…

At just 26 years old, Tadej Pogacar has surged into 11th place on the all time ProCyclingStats (PCS) rankings as of May 23, 2025. The Slovenian phenom made a six-place leap up the standings, placing himself just one spot away from the top ten legends of the sport. It’s a staggering ascent achieved in a handful of seasons, and it’s made even more astonishing by how young he still is. Pogacar’s 1560.5 point total essentially puts him level with Fausto Coppi, one of the most legendary figures in cycling history. For long-time fans of the sport, seeing Pogacar’s name on…

Performance Meets Immersion: A New Era of Sim Racing Begins TAIPEI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Thermaltake, a global leader in PC gaming and simulation hardware solutions, invites racing enthusiasts to shift into high gear with a fully immersive simulator lineup at Computex 2025. Under the theme “Beyond Immersion,” Thermaltake is unveiling an expanded sim racing ecosystem that includes the new GR700 Racing Simulator Cockpit, GM9 6DOF Motion Platform, GK500 Go-Kart Simulator, GR300 Racing Simulator Cockpit, GR900 Racing Simulator Cockpit, and more. “Our latest additions mark a new chapter in sim racing for Thermaltake,” said Michael Guo, Vice…

Though unwilling to give a date, Toto Wolff insists that George Russell will be remaining with Mercedes. Out of contract at season end, one would think that Mercedes would be keen to secure George Russell’s services for another couple of years, especially given his current form. However, there is a rather large elephant in the paddock in the shape of Max Verstappen, who continues to carry the whole weight of Red Bull on his back. Having previously allowed the Dutchman to slip through his fingers, it was understandable that there were some talks, but Toto Wolff then insisted that he…

Nick Heidfeld thinks people ‘don’t like to hear’ Lewis Hamilton’s age is a reason for his problems at Ferrari A primary cause for his problems since moving to Maranello is Ferrari’s car is unpredictable on low fuel in qualifying. So, Ferrari are working on an unexpected rear suspension change, which they hope can allow Hamilton to rediscover his pace after qualifying P8.7 on average. Ferrari saw Hamilton eliminated from qualifying in Q2 at Imola, as well, which was even the second straight race he qualified in P12. Yet Ferrari do not understand why their car is faster on used tyres,…

Fernando Alonso says it’s ‘impossible’ to drive with Lewis Hamilton at Monaco Grand Prix Traffic was, unsurprisingly, a major theme on day one at the Monaco Grand Prix. 1996 world champion Damon Hill has called for the FIA to ‘do something’ to address the issue. There were several near-misses as cars on hot laps encountered slow-moving obstacles. Max Verstappen hit out at the ‘unacceptable’ Gabriel Bortoleto after two run-ins at the Swimming Pool chicane, while Lewis Hamilton nearly hit Pierre Gasly at Massenet. Hamilton was himself a target of ire for former teammate Alonso. In an unbroadcast radio message during…

Fernando Alonso could finally score his first points of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. The two-time world champion enters the weekend down in 17th place. It’s a shock to see a driver of Alonso’s calibre so low in the table. But it broadly reflects the limitations of the Aston Martin car. In dry conditions, the team have only scored two points. Lance Stroll was able to pick up 12 in Australia and the Miami Sprint, two chaotic races in changeable conditions. The potential for accidents means Monaco could be just as unpredictable. What’s…

Lewis Hamilton ha afirmado que su coche requiere muy pocos ajustes tras un día positivo de prácticas en Mónaco. Hamilton finalizó la segunda sesión de entrenamientos en tercer lugar, a solo una décima de su compañero de equipo Charles Leclerc, quien marcó la vuelta más rápida. Ferrari ha tenido un inicio de temporada complicado, ya que Hamilton aún espera subir al podio por primera vez con el equipo italiano. Sin embargo, un sólido primer día de actividad colocó a Ferrari al frente del grupo, en busca de su actuación más competitiva hasta la fecha. A pesar de haber expresado…

Lewis Hamilton has asserted his car requires very little tinkering following a positive day of practice at Monaco. Hamilton ended the second practice outing in third place, lapping just one-tenth down on team-mate Charles Leclerc, who set the fastest lap time. Ferrari has endured a difficult start to the campaign as Hamilton is still awaiting his first podium with the Italian squad. However, a strong opening day of running put Ferrari at the head of the pecking order as it seeks its most competitive showing to date. Having voiced frustration over traffic during the day, Hamilton asserted it did…