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Hamlin tops opening Cup Talladega practice at 204.904 m

October 11, 2019

Denny Hamlin JGR Toyota driver Denny Hamlin posted the fastest lap of the season in the first of two Cup practice sessions Friday at Talladega Superspeedway. Hamlin topped the field … Read More

Formula 1

Japanese GP Friday Press Conference

October 11, 2019

Team Reps meet the press TEAM REPRESENTATIVESGuenther STEINER (Haas)Mattia BINOTTO (Ferrari)Toyoharu TANABE (Honda)Cyril ABITEBOUL (Renault)Frederic VASSEUR (Alfa Romeo) Q: Tomorrow’s program has been called due to the typhoon. Can we … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Leclerc ‘has taken number 1 status’ at Ferrari

October 11, 2019

Charles Leclerc, the new Ferrari darling (GMM) Sebastian Vettel has admitted that ignoring team orders at Sochi was "not right". His teammate Charles Leclerc said separate meetings with Ferrari boss … Read More

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Kubica to race front wing from winter testing at Suzuka

October 11, 2019

Robert Kubica reverts to old wing (GMM) Robert Kubica has revealed that he will race at Suzuka with a front wing that dates all the way back to winter testing. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Climate change alarmism ‘big risk for F1’ – Abiteboul

October 11, 2019

Abiteboul sees doom for internal combustion engines and F1 (GMM) Cyril Abiteboul has joined those who think Formula 1 should consider tweaking its engine regulations prior to 2025. A proposal … Read More

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No ‘top team’ exit clause in Ricciardo contract

October 11, 2019

Daniel Ricciardo stuck with inferior Renault (GMM) Daniel Ricciardo has ruled out a move to Ferrari for 2020. With Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc squabbling internally at the Italian team, … Read More

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Todt wants to attend F1 race with Schumacher ‘one day’

October 11, 2019

Jean Todt (GMM) Jean Todt says he wants Michael Schumacher to attend a grand prix "one day". The FIA president, who is one of the Schumacher family's closest friends, confirmed … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Drivers support decision to scrap Saturday at Suzuka

October 11, 2019

Hamilton poised to win another Japanese GP (GMM) Saturday's track action at Suzuka has been cancelled, as the risk that a 'violent' typhoon will hit the local area rises to … Read More

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Hulkenberg ‘not right person’ for Williams

October 11, 2019

Nico Hulkenberg (GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has ruled out returning to Williams, where his Formula 1 career began in 2010. Having lost his current Renault seat for 2020, the 32-year-old's last … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Honda ups F1 budget to EUR 140 million

October 11, 2019

Honda throwing big money at engine program to catch up before engine freeze (GMM) Honda is upping its Formula 1 budget for 2020, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport. … Read More

Hot News IndyCar Supercars

IndyCar drivers get schooled at Bathurst

October 11, 2019

Scott McLaughlin fastest in Penske Mustang Mount Panorama threw everything it had at Supercars teams and drivers today, with record breaking track conditions this morning before a storm front rolled … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Bottas again leads Mercedes 1-2 in 2nd practice at Suzuka

October 11, 2019

Bottas leads both practice sessions Valtteri Bottas topped the second and final practice session of the weekend at Suzuka in front of Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes again showed their dominance. … Read More

Hot News Supercars

Penske driver McLaughlin breaks Bathurst record again, Whincup crashes

October 10, 2019

Scott McLaughlin in the Penske Ford Mustang Scott McLaughlin made it two record-breaking Bathurst laps in two days, while Jamie Whincup crashed out of an eventful practice session this morning … Read More

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Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in opening Japanese GP practice

October 10, 2019

Bottas on top Valtteri Bottas set the pace for Mercedes in opening practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Friday, edging out teammate Lewis Hamilton by just seven-hundredths … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

INDYCAR, IMS Tap Schafer Condon Carter to Create National Brand Campaigns

October 10, 2019

Hopefully they'll come up with a better brand campaign than Tony George's "I am Indy" INDYCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have named Chicago-based Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) as their … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Will Typhoon force Japan GP reschedule? (4th Update)

October 10, 2019

Typhoon will impact Suzuka UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. Saturday's Japanese GP sessions have been cancelled due to the Typhoon, with qualifying set to take place on … Read More

SportsCars

Chevy unveils mid-engine C8.R this weekend

October 10, 2019

In the flesh at Petit LeMans Chevrolet begins a new chapter in its storied racing legacy with the introduction of the new mid-engine Corvette race car, known as the C8.R. … Read More

Hot News Indy Lights IndyCar

Veekay to again test IndyCar for Ed Carpenter

October 10, 2019

Rinus VeeKay Rinus VeeKay will conduct a second test in an Indy car with Ed Carpenter Racing next Tuesday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the driver announced in a press … Read More

Formula 1

Japanese GP Preview

October 10, 2019

Lewis Hamilton We say ‘Konnichiwa’ to the Land of the Rising Sun and round 17 of the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship, as we head to Suzuka for the … Read More

Hot News IMSA

Corvette’s C7.R Makes Swansong At Petit Le Mans

October 10, 2019

Road Atlanta Mobil 1 The Grid asks Corvette Racing to preview the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar finale at Road Atlanta. It's the 22nd edition of Petit Le Mans and the final … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Vettel & Leclerc – Episode 3: Formula 1 meets Rugby

October 10, 2019

Charles Leclerc "Catch me if you can!" It's the perfect warm-up and the perfect match: Scuderia Ferrari is competitive again and the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is now … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Smithfield, Stewart-Haas Racing Extend Cup Series Sponsorship

October 10, 2019

Aric Almirola Smithfield Foods has extended its primary sponsorship deal with Stewart-Haas Racing for the '20 NASCAR Cup Series season, locking up an important renewal for the team. Terms were … Read More

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Egos stand in wan of an IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader

October 10, 2019

Tony Stewart (R) says egos prevent an IndyCar/NASCAR doubleheader Tony Stewart says Texas Motor Speedway would be the ideal venue to host a doubleheader weekend featuring a NASCAR Cup race … Read More

Formula 1

Japanese GP Thursday Press Conference

October 10, 2019

Thursday Press Conference DRIVERSNico HULKENBERG (Renault)Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing)Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)Carlos SAINZ JR (McLaren)George RUSSELL (Williams) PRESS CONFERENCE Q: George, you haven’t raced at Suzuka before, so how excited … Read More

Hot News Supercars

Penske Car first, IndyCar drivers dead last in practice

October 10, 2019

Coulthard was 2nd quick in the #12 Penske Mustang The pace was incredible on the opening day of the 2019 Bathurst 1000, with Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin breaking his 2017 … Read More