F1 Academy 2025 - Miami

The streets of Miami are the next stop for the 2025 F1 Academy season. Before the race, guests and racers were treated to a special screening of the upcoming Netflix docuseries, F1: The Academy, coming this late May 2025. 

For the Miami campaign, Ava Dobson is selected as this race's wild car entry, donning the Morgan Stanley-sponsored race car.

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The first race saw Mercedes-backed Iron Dame Doriane Pin dominate the Miami track ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Chloe Chambers, who nicked pole position in the qualifiers. Sadly, the Miami leg became a one-race show due to inclement weather. No points will be awarded, though Chambers gained two points for pole position as the final grid had been issued.

The next event of the 2025 F1 Academy campaign will be in Montreal this June 13-15, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix

Alabama's Barber Motorsports Park is the next stop for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series for the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. It may be the month of Indy, but the drivers stopped by Alabama to get their match fit for this big Indy month.

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Alex Palou won the Alabama Indy Grand Prix to maintain his grip on the driver standings, with Christian Lundgaard finishing second and Scott McLaughlin, who recently obtained his dual citizenship before the race weekend, finishing third.

The next race is the Sonsio Grand Prix this May 10th, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 - Monaco ePrix

The streets of Monaco come alive with the arrival of the GEN3 EVO machines for the two-race Monaco ePrix, part of the 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. This legendary venue offers an exciting opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the GEN3 EVO machines in a historic F1 setting. Packed with unpredictable moments, the event promises to be thrilling.

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In the first race, Nissan driver Oliver Rowland is the winner, while Mahindra's Nyck De Vries finished 2nd and Andretti's Jake Dennis finished 3rd. In the dramatic final race, meanwhile, Envision's Sebastien Buemi beats Rowland to win the race while Jaguar's Nick Cassidy finished 3rd.

After Monaco, Oliver Rowland leads with 115 points, while Antonio Felix Da Costa and Pascal Wehrlein are just one point apart, with scores of 67 and 66, respectively.

The next event is the two-part Tokyo ePrix this May 17-18, 2025.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 2

During the Golden Week exodus, the Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series continues at Fuji Speedway for its second round, featuring a three-hour endurance race where drivers will do whatever it takes to survive and win.

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After an exhilarating and intense three-hour endurance race filled with unpredictable moments, the #38 KeePer GR Supra emerged victorious, finishing ahead of the #1 au GR Supra and the #100 STANLEY CIVIC. In the GT300 class, the #6 UNI-ROBO 296 secured victory against the #777 D-station Vantage and the #7 CARGUY 296. This marks the first win for the Ferrari 296 GT3 in the world of Super GT.

The next round is at Sepang International Circuit this June 28th, 2025.

What a Beautiful Day!

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club has introduced the Monthly Songs project, similar to Aqours' monthly birthday song singles. Each month, one of your favorite members will get a chance to shine. For the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, welcome Kanata Konoe!

What a Beautiful Day!

For the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project, Kanata Konoe is here, voiced by Akari Kito. She takes over the May edition of the Nijigaku Monthly Songs project with her featured song "What a Beautiful Day!". This 5th installment includes this featured track and the additional song titled INNER TRAVEL.

Next month...Shizuku Osaka.

Doctor Who S2E4 Episode Review

It's been a while since the Empire of Death, but Ruby Sunday is back in the fourth episode of Doctor Who Season 2. It may be her lucky day, but not for UNIT because they’re facing something that brings them down.

Doctor Who S2E4

HOLD IT! Before my quick review, ensure you have already watched the episode. Then, come back here when you have.

Let's Do The News! (May 3, 2025)

    

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Residents who were displaced by the eruption of Mt. Bulusan have returned to their homes. According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the five evacuation centers set up for displaced families have been closed, but she also assured that they will not stop helping affected residents.

- The nuclear weapon-free zone treaty in Southeast Asia is among the topics discussed at the ASEAN Senior Officials' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- The National Maritime Council (NMC) said that reports that China has completely occupied Sandy Cay are a clear example of disinformation, aimed at misleading other countries about China's illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea.

- The Lotus Emira Clark Edition was unveiled. Limited to 60 units worldwide, the special model commemorates Jim Clark's success.

2025 Lotus Emira Clark Edition

- Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI was delayed to late May 2026.

- Microsoft raises prices of Xbox Series X|S consoles worldwide.

TTFN...