Round-up: Verstappen ‘never untoward’ on-track says Norris, Kubica’s BoP concern and more | RaceFans Round-up

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Norris on ‘doing it my way’ and finding it hard to say he is ‘the best’ (BBC)

‘I don’t think he’s done anything untoward towards me. He’s raced against me very, very toughly, as he has the right to do. He’s made my life very, very tough at times. And he has the right to do that.’

Kubica raises ‘race ability’ Concerns for Ferrari 499P (Sportscar 365)

‘We are the weakest on power over 250kph. This isn’t helping us, but on the other hand, the ACO is trying to make it as equal as possible.’

Demystifying WEC’s Balance of Performance (FIA)

Autocar meets Le Mans racer di Resta (Autocar)

‘Di Resta: It’s got more manufacturers than any other racing in the world. They come here, they race, they do what they can. And sports car racing I guess is on an upward trend on the back of obviously the success of Formula 1 and I think what’s happened over the past five years.’

Bruno Michel’s triple-header debrief: Another F2 title fight shaping up nicely (Formula 2)

‘(Alex Dunne) leading the championship leaving Barcelona is fully deserved. In Monaco and in free practice in Barcelona, he wasn’t driving the way he should have, and he got rightfully penalised for both incidents.’

Leclerc launches ice cream brand LEC into £1.4bn UK market (City AM)

‘The driver is launching with an initial five flavours – Swirly Pistachi-oh, Peanut Caramel Tango, Vanillove, Chocolate Crunch and Salty Carammmel – and was developed in conjunction with GROM’s Federico Grom and Guido Martinetti.’

F1 The Movie – ‘Just Keep Watching’ (Warner Bros)

24 Hours of Le Mans qualifying (World Endurance Championship via YouTube)

Updated Dallara IR-18. Refreshed Brickyard. Same legendary racing. 🏎️💨 pic.twitter.com/c16wQ4DDzS

— iRacing (@iRacing) June 11, 2025

The Verstappen penalty points situation shows that one day #F1 is bound to have a case where a driver will actively try to get a race ban in order to clear their licence, for example late in the season if the titles have been decided.

— Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine.bsky.social) 2025-06-11T15:25:38.898Z

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