Denny Hamlin ended a 10-year winless streak at Martinsville Speedway, winning the race with new crew chief Chris Gayle. Hamlin led 274 laps and earned his 55th career victory, tying Rusty Wallace for 11th on the all-time list. Christopher Bell finished second, and Bubba Wallace took third as Toyotas swept the top three spots. There were multiple incidents during the race, including a post-race discussion between Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick, and a collision involving Joey Logano and Chase Briscoe. Erik Jones was disqualified for failing to meet the minimum weight requirement. Josh Berry led laps in the race after being honored for Wood Brothers Racing’s 75th anniversary.
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Russell: Hard compounds will be Mercedes' "only silver lining" in hot F1 Spanish GP
In developing its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has retained a significant weakness from last season: poor thermal management, especially at the rear axle. This disadvantage is beneficial in colder conditions, as shown by its success in the 2024 Las Vegas race, yet it makes the team vulnerable to tyre overheating in warmer temperatures. Both Mercedes drivers are affected by this thermal issue, highlighting a critical area for improvement moving forward. Full Article
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