DSC’s Daily Notebook (30/08/2023)

Lamborghini shares test pic

Lamborghini Squadra Corse has released an image of its 2024 SC63 LMDh in its factory livery, at its recent test at Paul Ricard.

Speed has its own style.

Lamborghini SC63, our first hybrid racing car prototype, hits the racetrack, dazzling in its debut livery! #Lamborghini #LamborghiniSC63 pic.twitter.com/tDmHTHp48C

— Lamborghini Squadra Corse (@LamborghiniSC) August 29, 2023

Scott McLaughlin confirmed for Petit

Three-time Supercars champion and current Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin is set to compete at Petit Le Mans in October with Tower Motorsports.

Very excited to join the @Acumatica family! Thank you for your support!

Here is my helmet for Petit Le Mans! https://t.co/Mx2zRz6HuI pic.twitter.com/WuKHZnMOp3

— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) August 29, 2023

The New Zealander will race alongside Ganassi development driver Kyffin Simpson. It will be his third IMSA start in 2023, after he took part in the Rolex 24 and Sebring 12 Hours with the team, claiming a class win at the latter.

The Tower ORECA and McLaughlin will also sport new colours for the race, thanks to new backing from Acumatica.

Ferrari pays homage to 499P win at Monza

Scuderia Ferrari has revealed the new livery that its SF-23s will sport at the F1 Italian Grand Prix, which features yellow stripes and trim, paying homage to the 499P’s Le Mans victory earlier this year.

Winners of the @24hoursoflemans in June, Scuderia Ferrari have chosen a celebratory livery featuring the Hypercar 499P’s colours for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix in #Monza @F1 #ItalianGP #LeMans24 pic.twitter.com/tZtwTdvLU9

— 24 Hours of Le Mans (@24hoursoflemans) August 30, 2023

Drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr will also wear new race suits to reflect the livery change.

Gran Turismo tops US box office

The new Gran Turismo movie, which tells the story of Jann Mardenborough’s journey from gamer to professional racer, has opened up at the top of the box office in the US.

The film made $17.4 million from North American theatres on its opening weekend, against “Barbie’s” $15.1 million.

In general, the movie has received a mixed critical reception, but a far more positive public one, the film still sitting with a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

DSC has also reviewed the movie, which is currently in cinemas worldwide, HERE >>>

Featured image courtesy of Lamborghini Squadra Corse