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Keely Hodgkinson slams 'ridiculous' scenario as she demands two rule changes

Keely Hodgkinson slams 'ridiculous' scenario as she demands two rule changes Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson has had an impressive year but the Team GB star wants two rules to be addressed Team GB sensation Keely Hodgkinson has urged organisers to introduce two rule changes after highlighting difficulties she encounters at athletics competitions. The 800m Olympic gold medallist has enjoyed an exceptional year so far. Hodgkinson broke a new indoor world record in February and secured the 800m crown at the World Indoor Championships the following month. The 24-year-old recently maintained her impressive form as the outdoor season commenced. She posted a new 400m personal best at the Diamond League meeting in Rome earlier this month. Days later, Hodgkinson established a new national 800m record in Stockholm. Yet the Olympic champion has named two rules she believes should be changed in athletics. Hodgkinson demanded earlier start times and fewer competitors in 800m races after detailing problems that were affecting her preparation and performance on the track. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! All the best sports news and much more on our dedicated Facebook page Discussing her Diamond League experiences on her YouTube Channel, Hodgkinson said ahead of the Rome meeting: "We need to put a limit on, no races past 9.30pm. 10pm latest. "The men's hundreds are at 11pm. What the hell? And no more than 10 people in an 800m [race], thank you. Really important, that. People are falling over left, right and centre. And then some people are running way further than 800m because they're having to run in lane three. "You can't even say, 'It gets you ready for the championship.' No, because there's never going to be 13 people in a championship race. Thank you. That is my two piece on that for today." Hodgkinson shared her

Jun 19, 2026 · via mirror.co.uk

Australian among Esports rally field at APAC Shootout

Australian rally and Esports competitor Luca Giacomin will be among the entrants competing at this month’s FIA Esports Global Rally Tour Asia-Pacific Assetto Corsa Shootout in Macau from 22–24 June. Sim rally drivers from across the Asia-Pacific region will converge on Macau for the event, where they will showcase their rallying abilities following an extensive qualifying campaign. Giacomin secured his place in the Shootout after setting the sixth-fastest qualifying time in the region, completing the Rally Wales Hafren North – Cwmbiga stage behind the wheel of a Hyundai i20N Rally2 in 6:13.567 to finish comfortably inside the top eight qualifiers. The Macau Shootout will determine the two Asia-Pacific representatives who will advance to the FIA Awards in Shanghai this December, where they will compete live against the world’s best Esports rally drivers. Drivers will contest a knockout format consisting of quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final to decide who progresses to Shanghai. No stranger to rallying, Giacomin competes both virtually and in the real world. He also operates his own rally team, which contests rounds of the Victorian and Australian Rally Championships. Excited by the opportunity, Giacomin is looking forward to measuring himself against some of the region’s strongest competitors. “It will be a super high-level and close competition and I’m aware some of the other drivers from Asia Pacific have had significantly more time than myself to prepare, so I will have to focus less on being the absolute fastest and instead bring a more consistent performance to the event,” Giacomin said. “I think this championship setup by the FIA is a fantastic initiative to give rally simulation some global exposure. Using motion simulators in a live competition environment is also an exciting new prospect that this championship will showcase.” In preparation for Macau, Giacomin has been driving a variety

Jun 19, 2026 · via motorsport.org.au

Crawford to get another FP1 outing with Aston Martin in Austria

Crawford to get another FP1 outing with Aston Martin in Austria Aston Martin will field Jak Crawford during FP1 once more at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Aston Martin have announced that their third driver, Jak Crawford, will take part in his latest Free Practice 1 session at the Austrian Grand Prix. It will mark Crawford’s fourth FP1 appearance for Aston Martin and his second of the 2026 season, after Japan, while ticking off the second of the team’s four mandated rookie practice runs for the year. Off the back of a Pirelli tyre test with the team in Barcelona earlier this week, Crawford is due to take over Lance Stroll’s AMR26 for the opening one-hour session at the Red Bull Ring – a circuit he knows well from his F2 and F3 campaigns. It comes two years after the American’s first experience in an Aston Martin F1 car, when he tested the AMR22 in Austria in June 2024. “It’s great to have another opportunity to drive the AMR26 during a race weekend,” said Crawford, 21. “Austria is a circuit I know well and it’s quite special to be returning to the Red Bull Ring with the team, almost two years after my first test in an Aston Martin F1 car. “I’ve spent a lot of time in the simulator this season supporting the team and recently completed the tyre test in Barcelona, so I’m looking forward to applying that work on track. “Every opportunity in a Formula 1 car is valuable, and I’ll be focused on delivering useful feedback and maximising the session for the team.” Mike Krack, Aston Martin’s Chief Trackside Officer, added: “Jak continues to play an important role as Third Driver and this FP1 session is another valuable step in that process. “He has been heavily

Jun 19, 2026 · via formula1.com

Assetto Corsa Rally confirms Greece stage location

As teased three days ago, Assetto Corsa Rally’s next update will include some new stages, and as many had predicted, they will be in Greece. The exact stage mileage is yet to be confirmed, but the Mediterranean country features dry, dusty and rock-strewn roads, one of which is known as Tarzan. Earlier this week, we speculated that a teaser graphic teased by Assetto Corsa social media accounts was this particular location. Today, 19th June, the 505 Games-published title confirmed the location, through a series of images of rally cars spewing rocks on the tree-lined route. “Rally Greece is coming to Assetto Corsa Rally in update 0.5 of the Early Access Program,” it said. “The Rally of the Gods, known for its high speed, rocky & dusty terrain, makes it one of the most challenging and iconic locations in rallying.” Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

Jun 19, 2026 · via traxion.gg

Assetto Corsa Rally confirms Greece stage location

As teased three days ago, Assetto Corsa Rally’s next update will include some new stages, and as many had predicted, they will be in Greece. The exact stage mileage is yet to be confirmed, but the Mediterranean country features dry, dusty and rock-strewn roads, one of which is known as Tarzan. Earlier this week, we speculated that a teaser graphic teased by Assetto Corsa social media accounts was this particular location. Today, 19th June, the 505 Games-published title confirmed the location, through a series of images of rally cars spewing rocks on the tree-lined route. “Rally Greece is coming to Assetto Corsa Rally in update 0.5 of the Early Access Program,” it said. “The Rally of the Gods, known for its high speed, rocky & dusty terrain, makes it one of the most challenging and iconic locations in rallying.” Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

Jun 19, 2026 · via traxion.gg

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Jun 18, 2026 · via youtube.com

Next Level Racing ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated <b>Sim Racing</b> Seat

Next Level Racing is bringing active cooling to another part of its sim racing lineup with the new Elite ES1 HYPERCOOL Ventilated Sim Racing Seat. For anyone who has spent more than an hour in a sim rig, this one is easy to understand. Racing in a cockpit can get hot, especially during longer sessions, endurance events, or those nights where “one more race” turns into three more hours behind the wheel. With endurance racing still fresh on everyone’s mind after Le Mans week, plenty of sim racers are jumping into digital cockpits across iRacing, Gran Turismo 7, and other racing titles to chase their own version of 24-hour glory. That is where something like the ES1 HYPERCOOL starts to feel less like a luxury and more like a smart comfort upgrade. A Cooler Seat For Longer Sessions The ES1 HYPERCOOL features two built-in centrifugal fan motors that push airflow through Next Level Racing’s SIMAERO Mesh fabric. The idea is to target the areas where heat tends to build up most during longer stints, helping drivers stay cooler and more focused from the opening lap to the final stint. There is also an adjustable fan speed knob, so racers can fine-tune airflow without having to climb out of the seat or break concentration mid-session. Built Like A Serious Sim Racing Seat This is not just a standard seat with fans added. The ES1 HYPERCOOL is a rigid bucket-style sim racing seat designed for GT, Hybrid, and Formula seating positions. It uses a rotationally molded shell, PU molded foam, and a structure built to handle the demands of load cell braking. That matters because comfort is only part of the equation. A strong, stable seat helps keep pedal feel consistent, especially under heavy braking when flex can ruin confidence. The seat

Jun 18, 2026 · via sportsgamersonline.com

Mercedes reveal unusual issue that compromised end to Russell's <b>race</b> in Barcelona

Mercedes reveal unusual issue that compromised end to Russell’s race in Barcelona George Russell started his 100th Grand Prix for Mercedes on pole position, but the Briton’s race was far from smooth. Mercedes have shared how George Russell was battling a “very, very oversteery” car in the closing stages of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, due to an “incorrect” balance adjustment during his final pit stop. Russell finished Sunday’s race in second position, behind Ferrari rival Lewis Hamilton, with Mercedes opting for a two-stop approach and the Scuderia going aggressive on a three-stop plan – making their final pit lane visit under the Virtual Safety Car. That was after championship leader Kimi Antonelli – who had passed Russell with five laps to go, having appeared more comfortable behind the wheel as the race wore on – ground to a halt and retired amid technical problems. Reflecting on the encounter in Mercedes’ post-Barcelona debrief video, Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord said: “In theory that is a race we could have won. We had really strong pace with George on the medium tyre in the opening stint, and Kimi was very strong on the hard tyres in stints two and three, where George was a bit less comfortable with the car. “But we could only have won it if we’d have got everything right. We lost race time with the two drivers fighting each other in that second stint, and then also in the third stint. Obviously with Kimi, ultimately we had a reliability failure that cost him any chance of finishing at all. “It’s true to say, Ferrari were a little bit fortunate with the VSC that put Lewis out on track ahead of our cars at that final pit stop. Had that not happened, then he’d have had to fight his

Jun 18, 2026 · via formula1.com