- The Malacañang has declared May 12, Election Day, as a non-working holiday across the Philippines.
- The COMELEC Task Force Baklas is set to file disqualification cases against almost 30 candidates.
- Over 700 police officers from the PNP Highway Patrol Group will assist local police during Monday's elections.
- The awarding of the February 2024 concession agreement to the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) to renovate and operate the NAIA is being declared illegal and unconstitutional by some lawyers in the Philippine Supreme Court.
- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte urged the public to obey traffic laws following a series of car accidents across the country.
- US President Donald Trump proposes reopening Alcatraz Island to detain illegal immigrants.
- Pork is the world's most consumed meat, according to reports.
- Video calling service Skype has officially shut down after 22 years.
- Porsche becomes the official car of the Laguna Seca race track.
The 992-spec 911 Turbo S and the Le Mans race car are two prize cars from Forza Motorsport's Update 19. Having obtained these two Porsches, it's time to have a word with them.
First up is the Porsche that nobody in Forza's target audience has seen because they were not born at the time of the race car's debut. It's the #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans, and I obtained it from clearing the Porsche Tour before the May 28, 2025, deadline.
In 1979, Porsche began developing the 924 Turbo as a Group 4 GT entry for the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans. It featured a full alloy roll cage and an additional cross-brace beneath the hood. The body panels were constructed from aluminum, lightweight urethane, and fiberglass. The car utilized disc brakes and axles sourced from the 935 parts bin and a larger intercooler positioned in the nose. An upgraded dog-leg five-speed transmission with a limited-slip differential and its cooler mounted at the rear provided exceptional chassis balance. The suspension was fully adjustable, equipped with titanium springs and Bilstein coil-overs, both front and rear.
Porsche brought a small number of 924 Carrera GTs to compete in the GTP class at the 1980 Le Mans 24-hour race, with the best car finishing sixth overall.
After a successful debut in 1980, Porsche returned to Le Mans in 1981. That year, Porsche entered both a 924 Carrera GTP and a 944 LM, each equipped with the new 2.5L engine that would later be used in the 924S and 944 models.
In 1982, 924s were only entered by privateers, with two cars being fielded by BF Goodrich using road tires. While the 924 won the IMSA GTO class in 1981 and the IMSA GT class in 1982, it never exceeded the overall performance of the factory-backed Porsche entries, even though the customer cars had more power than the original works cars.
Lastly is the King of 911s, the 992-spec Porsche 911 Turbo S. I obtained it from clearing Update 19's Open Class tour before the May 7, 2025, deadline.
The 992-spec 911 Turbo S is a bona fide supercar that can go from 0-100kph in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed of 330kph. It has a 3.8L flat-6 engine with two VTG turbochargers that produce 650PS of power and 800Nm of torque. The only transmission offered is an 8-speed PDK, and the optional Sport Chrono pack is available. Apart from its performance, the 911 Turbo has a mild but spartan driving feel when enjoyed on track days. It has a four-wheel drive system, updated dynamics and aerodynamics, a PASM sports chassis, and a showy sports exhaust system.
In 2024, a special 911 Turbo 50 model was unveiled in honor of the 911 Turbo's 50th anniversary. Only 1974 models were made, a reference to the year the 911 Turbo was born.
Let's give these Porsche prize cars a quick lap around Lime Rock Park, demonstrating just how Porsche these Porsches are. Let's roll the tapes.
These two different machines have demonstrated what makes a Porsche...well...Porsche.
- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos will attend the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
- The Department of Migrant Workers assures assistance to the OFW family whose relative died in an SUV collision at NAIA Terminal 1.
- The COMELEC refutes circulating graphics regarding the rescheduling of the midterm elections two days early.
- House Deputy Majority Leader and La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega challenged Vice President Sara Duterte to stand up and speak out against China. VP Sara's silence on issues involving China, such as its continued bullying and the entry of the Chinese Coast Guard into Sandy Cay, part of the Spratlys group of islands, is noteworthy for Ortega.
- The Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition was unveiled. The special model is themed after the fictional APX GP team from the F1 movie.
2026 Mercedes-AMG GT APXGP Edition
- German racer Jochen Mass passed away at the age of 78.
- The Trump administration aims to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. President Donald Trump asserts that a "concerted effort" to shift production abroad poses a national security threat.
- The Debut's Plan: NewKids finale announced the final debut lineup of the newly-named IDID boy group.
- Washington, DC will host the 2027 NFL draft, according to reports.
- Naoya Inoue defeated Ramon Cardenas with a Round 8 TKO.
- The sons of Carlo J. Caparas have joined the cast of TV5's new drama, Totoy Bato.
The excitement builds in Texas as NASCAR takes over Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY. The excitement is palpable with this one.
As the green flag waved, the action at Texas Motor Speedway was on. The first stage saw Denny Hamlin suffer a big mechanical problem, followed by a mix-up on the radio, forcing him to surrender. As Stage 1 ended under caution with Austin Cindric out front, Stage 2 saw some saves from Chase Briscoe and Carson Hocevar while Josh Berry spun and hit the wall. With Kyle Larson taking Stage 2, the final stage witnessed the big one as the drivers of the Nos. 4, 16, 48, and 66 cars were hardest to hit.
Screengrab from NASCAR
After a chaotic Sunday in Texas, Joey Logano wins the Würth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!
The next race is at Kansas Speedway for the AdventHealth 400 this May 11, 2025.
Formula 1's 75th anniversary celebrations are ongoing in Miami for the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. Oscar Piastri is leading the Driver Standings for the first time in his career, and McLaren is performing strongly in the Team Standings. Will this success continue as Formula 1 returns to Miami, a city known for its Republican leanings?
Image: F1
It's another 1-2 finish for the McLaren team, with Oscar Piastri the winner and Lando Norris the second placer. Enough to keep Piastri and McLaren's grip in the Driver and Team Standings. Mercedes driver George Russell, meanwhile, completes the podium by finishing 3rd. Other finishers include Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Yuki Tsunoda.
The next race for the 2025 F1 season will be in Imola for the AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia-Romagna this May 18th, 2025.
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.
Screengrab from F1 Academy
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.
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.
Screengrab from IndyCar
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.
