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Irish Independent
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Alex Dunne drops to fifth in F2 Championship standings after ninth place finish at Hungaroring feature race
Despite receiving a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, the Italian managed the race superbly to extend his Championship lead and collect his third win of the season. DAMS Lucas Oil driver Jak Crawford rounded out the podium after a late-race scrap with Stanek. However, Ireland's Alex Dunne was brought back down to earth from Saturday's sprint race podium after struggling to a ninth place finish, having started the race in that same position on the grid. The race got underway with a rolling start in slightly tricky conditions on a partially wet track, as pole-sitter Stanek held position ahead of Fornaroli and Crawford. A fierce midfield battle emerged behind them, involving Dunne (Rodin Motorsport), Joshua Duerksen (AIX Racing), Oliver Goethe (MP Motorsport), Arvid Lindblad, Pepe Marti (both Campos), and Richard Verschoor (MP). Early drama came on lap 6 as Amaury Cordeel's stricken Rodin Motorsport car brought out a Virtual Safety Car (VSC), the first of two on the day with racing resuming on the eighth lap. Lindblad had made strong early progress on the medium compound tyres, jumping up to fifth with a bold move on Duerksen and Goethe, the latter of whom later ran wide trying to re-pass Lindblad and also dropped behind Dunne and Duerksen. The Virtual Safety Car was signalled once again with Victor Martins stopping his ART Grand Prix on track at the exit of turn 12. Green flag conditions returned on lap 11, and looking to get the jump on Lindblad, Goethe ran wide at lurn 12, dropping him to eighth behind Duerksen and Dunne. Dunne and Duerksen then went wheel-to-wheel down the main straight, with the Irishman taking sixth from the AIX Racing driver, despite a lockup into turn 2. But that was as good as it got for the medium compound-shod Offaly racer as strategy shaped the race, with early pit stops for the soft-tyre runners seeing Fornaroli leapfrog Stanek by staying out longer. ADVERTISEMENT Lindblad and his Campos teammate Josep Maria Marti led for a stint on the alternate strategy, but their challenge faded as they struggled to warm up their tyres post-pit stop. Verschoor capitalised, climbing to fifth with a solid strategy call but a poor pit stop for Dunne saw him drop down the field. The race came to a head in the final laps, as Crawford attempted to challenge Stanek for second, locking up into turn 1 and losing momentum, allowing Fornaroli to build a decisive gap. He crossed the line 7.2 seconds clear to nullify his penalty in a dominant win, as Invicta celebrated their one-two. Behind the podium finishers, Luke Browning claimed fourth, with Verschoor fifth and Lindblad narrowly fending off Dino Beganovic for sixth. Goethe, Dunne and Marti rounded out the points. Fornaroli's victory marks his third consecutive weekend with a win after taking sprint honours at Silverstone and Spa and extends his lead at the top of the standings to 17 points on 154. Crawford has moved up to second on 137 points, with Verschoor now on 135, Browning fourth on 125 points, while Dunne rounds out the top five on 124. The series will now see a month's break with the drivers returning for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for round 11 on September 05-07, the first of four remaining race weekends.
Irish Independent
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Alex Dunne drops to fifth in F2 Championship standings after ninth place finish in Hungaroring feature race
Despite receiving a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, the Italian managed the race superbly to extend his Championship lead and collect his third win of the season. DAMS Lucas Oil driver Jak Crawford rounded out the podium after a late-race scrap with Stanek. However, Ireland's Alex Dunne was brought back down to earth from Saturday's sprint race podium after struggling to a ninth place finish, having started the race in that same position on the grid. The race got underway with a rolling start in slightly tricky conditions on a partially wet track, as Stanek held position ahead of Fornaroli and Crawford. A fierce midfield battle emerged behind them, involving Dunne (Rodin Motorsport), Joshua Duerksen (AIX Racing), Oliver Goethe (MP Motorsport), Arvid Lindblad, Pepe Marti (Campos), and Richard Verschoor (MP). Early drama came on lap 6 as Amaury Cordeel's stricken Rodin Motorsport car brought out a Virtual Safety Car (VSC), the first of two on the day with racing resuming on the eighth lap. Lindblad had made strong early progress on the medium compound tyres, jumping up to fifth with a bold move on Duerksen and Goethe, the latter of whom later ran wide trying to re-pass Lindblad and also dropped behind Dunne and Duerksen. The Virtual Safety Car was signalled once again with Victor Martins stopping his ART Grand Prix on track at the exit of turn 12. Green flag conditions returned on lap 11, and looking to get the jump on Lindblad, Goethe ran wide at lurn 12, dropping him to eighth behind Duerksen and Dunne. Dunne and Duerksen then went wheel-to-wheel down the main straight, with the Irishman taking sixth from the AIX Racing driver, despite a lockup into turn 2. But that was as good as it got for the medium compound-shod Offaly racer as strategy shaped the race, with early pit stops for the soft-tyre runners seeing Fornaroli leapfrog Stanek by staying out longer. Lindblad and his Campos teammate Josep Maria Marti led for a stint on the alternate strategy, but their challenge faded as they struggled to warm up their tyres post-pit stop. Verschoor capitalised, climbing to fifth with a solid strategy call but a poor pit stop for Dunne saw him drop down the field. The race came to a head in the final laps, as Crawford attempted to challenge Stanek for second, locking up into turn 1 and losing momentum, allowing Fornaroli to build a decisive gap. He crossed the line 7.2 seconds clear to nullify his penalty in a dominant win, as Invicta celebrated their one-two. Behind the podium finishers, Luke Browning claimed fourth, with Verschoor fifth and Lindblad narrowly fending off Dino Beganovic for sixth. Goethe, Dunne and Marti rounded out the points. Fornaroli's victory marks his third consecutive weekend with a win after taking sprint honours at Silverstone and Spa and extends his lead at the top of the standings to 17 points on 154. Crawford has moved up to second on 137 points, with Verschoor now on 135, Browning fourth on 125 points, while Dunne rounds out the top five on 124. The series will now see a month's break with the drivers returning for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza for round 11 on September 05-07, the first of four remaining race weekends.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon's AI coding agent was hacked - update now to avoid possible risks, users warned
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Experts claim Amazon Q Developer Extension for VSC v1.84.0 had some dodgy code This has now been removed, with version 1.85.0 offering a clean fix Around 5.6% of VSC extensions have been compromised A hacker has planted data-wiping code into the Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code (VSC) – a free GenAI extension with nearly one million installs from the Microsoft VSC marketplace designed to help developers code, debug, document and configure projects. On July 13 2025, the malicious commit from 'lkmanka58' on GitHub included a prompt to delete system and cloud resources, with Amazon unknowingly publishing the compromised version (1.84.0) on July 17. With suspicious activity noted on July 23 and Amazon developers quickly springing into action, a clean version was released on July 24 without the malicious code, so users are being advised to update to 1.85.0 as a matter of urgency. Amazon missed some malicious code in its Q Developer Extension Despite the apparent threat, Amazon noted the code was malformed and wouldn't execute in user environments, but some researchers have disputed this, saying that the code had executed, but hadn't caused any harm. Regardless, version 1.84.0 has been removed altogether from distribution channels. Still, users have expressed concerns that such a potentially dangerous snippet of code could have been missed by Amazon, taking to online communities like Reddit to criticize Amazon for silently editing the git history and being slow to disclose the mistake. Amazon's incident isn't unique, though, with a 2024 academic survey of nearly 53,000 VS Code extensions revealing around 5.6% have suspicious elements like arbitrary network calls, privilege abuse or obfuscated code. Ultimately, developers are being advised not to unconditionally trust IDE extensions and AI assistants, however many have been left disappointed that Amazon let this one slip through the net. Via BleepingComputer You might also like A shockingly high amount of Microsoft code is now written by AI, CEO Satya Nadella admits We've listed the best IDEs for Python and the best Python online courses Fancy an upgrade? These are the best laptops for programming
India Today
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Toyota Glanza gets Safer: Six airbags now standard, new edition introduced
In a move that underscores its focus on customer safety and value, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced two key upgrades to its premium hatchback, the Toyota Glanza. The car now comes equipped with six airbags as standard across all variants, along with the launch of a new limited-period accessory package dubbed the 'Prestige Edition.' The Toyota Glanza price starts at Rs 6.90 lakh (ex-showroom).advertisementWith six airbags now standard across all trims, the Glanza takes a leap forward in safety, offering enhanced protection to both drivers and passengers. This update aligns with Toyota's global safety philosophy and strengthens the Glanza's position as a smart and secure choice for urban commuters, first-time buyers, and young professionals Glanza already boasts safety features including vehicle stability control (VSC), hill hold assist, and a TECT (Total Effective Control Technology) body structure and the inclusion of six airbags only amplifies its appeal. Glanza Prestige EditionTo add further appeal, Toyota has also rolled out a new limited-time 'Prestige Package,' a dealer-installed accessory bundle designed to enhance style, comfort, and daily convenience. Available till 31 July 2025, the package includes:Premium door visorsChrome-accented body side mouldingRear lamp garnishChrome Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) and fender garnishesRear skid plateIlluminated door sillsLower grille garnishThis enhancement boosts the Glanza's premium six years, over 2 lakh units soldHaving sold over 2 lakh units in India, the Toyota Glanza continues to be a bestseller in its segment. Powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series petrol engine, it offers impressive fuel efficiencyof up to 22.94km/l (AMT) and 30.61km/kg (CNG). The Glanza is packed with segment-leading features like a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Head-Up Display (HUD), 360-degree camera, and Toyota i-Connect with over 45 connected car the Glanza stands out with a bold Toyota grille, LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a dynamic colour range including Sporting Red, Insta Blue, Enticing Silver, Gaming Grey, and Caf White. The premium dual-tone cabin adds to the overall experience with automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and a tilt and telescopic steering can also benefit from Toyota's 3-year/100,000 km warranty (extendable to 5 years/220,000 km), the brand's 60-minute express maintenance service, 24x7 roadside assistance, and attractive financing to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Kuwait Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Emotional Norris wins epic rain-hit British Grand Prix
SILVERSTONE: An emotional Lando Norris boosted his world title bid in memorable fashion on Sunday when he drove to a commanding rain-splashed victory ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in a chaotic British Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Briton made the most of series leader Piastri's mid-race misfortune, when he was given a 10-second penalty for slowing excessively while leading behind the safety car, to finish 6.8112 seconds clear. It was his first home win, his fourth win of the year and the eighth of his career, lifting him within eight points of the Australian. 'Thank you, McLaren, thanks everyone,' said Norris. 'This is beautiful. Winning at home. This is a dream.' Nico Hulkenberg finished a stirring third for Sauber to claim the first podium appearance of his long career after 239 races. 'It feels good,' the veteran German said. 'A long time coming! But we had it in us and I had it in me somewhere. It's pretty surreal. All a bit crazy now.' Piastri was careful not to express his disappointment at the time penalty verdict. 'I want to congratulate Nico,' he said. 'That's the best story of the day – but I don't want to say much else to avoid getting into trouble.' Lando Norris lifts the first place trophy after winning the Formula One British Grand Prix. SILVERSTONE: McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrates winning the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit on July 6, 2025. — AFP photos Norris became the 13th different home winner of the British race. Lewis Hamilton took fourth for Ferrari ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen. In an epic event run in extreme and changeable weather conditions, Pierre Gasly was sixth for Alpine, ahead of Aston Martin's Lance Stroll, Williams' Alex Albon, two-time champion Fernando Alonso in the second Aston Martin and Mercedes' George Russell. On a cool and wet summer's day in central England, the race began as the sun slanted through the clouds following torrential rain, Verstappen leading a controlled formation lap behind the safety car. In F1's 75th anniversary year, it was the 1,173rd race since the inaugural world championship event at Silverstone on May 13, 1950, and with the field so closely-packed few races had been more keenly anticipated. Russell and Leclerc gambled on switching to slick tyres before the start as Verstappen led the opening lap from his 44th pole ahead of Piastri, Norris and Hamilton. RB's' Liam Lawson went off at Stowe on lap one, triggering a virtual safety car (VSC), and Franco Colapinto retired his Alpine after stalling in the pit-lane. The race re-started on lap five with Piastri hounding Verstappen before a second VSC intervention when Gabriel Bortoleto abandoned his Sauber. It was stop-go stuff with everyone waiting for more rain. After chasing him, Piastri passed Verstappen at Stowe on lap eight to lead. Verstappen then ran off at Becketts and Norris passed him before they all pitted as the rain resumed. Blinded by spray Norris suffered a slow stop, giving second, behind Piastri, back to Verstappen, in appalling conditions that prompted another full safety car and wiped out the Australian's 13-second advantage. 'There's water in my visor, a huge splash and I can't see,' reported Leclerc after bouncing across the grass at Becketts. Hamilton was also blinded by spray, dropping to eighth, as the field cruised through puddles. Racing resumed on lap 18 amid plumes of spray before a third full safety car was deployed when RB rookie Isack Hadjar crashed into Antonelli's Mercedes at Copse. The action re-started on lap 22 with a gripless Verstappen sliding off out of Copse as he spun, after Piastri had braked dramatically in front of him before the safety car peeled in. After a brief investigation, Piastri was given a 10-second penalty. By lap 26, and mid-race, Piastri led Norris before the Australian pitted to serve his time penalty, leaving Norris to soak up a memorable win. — AFP
