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F1: A contrary view on Formula 1 Super License Points

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

The formula for Super License points has remained unchanged for years. Knowing that, I have to question a racer’s career choices if he really is interested in F1 given all … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Former F1 driver Rossi rips the elitest FIA a wide one

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

American Alexander Rossi drove only 5 races in F1 after running out of money, and he was forced to switch to the IndyCar Series. Rossi did it the F1 way. … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Bagnaia wins pole at Aragon

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia won the Aragon Grand Prix pole from Ducati teammate Jack Miller. His time of 1m46.069s shattered the existing lap record. Bagnaia took pole by 0.090s from Jack … Read More

Editorials Formula 1

F1: Is it time F1’s American owners step in and apply pressure

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

Americans own F1 (Liberty Media) but you would never know it. While the sport is booming under their leadership, they are asleep at the wheel when it comes to its … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Miller tops practice 3 at Aragon, Marquez crashes

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

Jack Miller (shown above) was quickest in a super-tight, all-Ducati top five after MotoGP FP3 at Aragon. The Italian bikes have so much power they are hard to beat. Miller … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Teams increasingly dissatisfied with new FIA president

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

Formula One teams are increasingly becoming frustrated with the sport’s governing body, the FIA, and its President Mohammed ben Sulayem. What is seen as an increasingly fraught relationship between the … Read More

Formula E Hot News

Formula E: Indonesia’s Formula E Race Under Corruption Investigation

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

With small paid attendance at every event, voodoo economics are needed to make a Formula E race viable. A race sponsor helps as well. The Jakarta E-Prix, the Formula E … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: SHR locks out front row in Bristol

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2022

A Ford driver hadn’t won a pole position at Bristol Motor Speedway in more than 10 years, but that changed radically on Friday afternoon when Aric Almirola snagged the top … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Kyle Larson and HendrickCars.com ink contract extensions

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson and sponsor HendrickCars.com have extended their relationships with Hendrick Motorsports after agreeing to concurrent contracts that run through the 2026 racing season. The matching … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Series will stick with 3 races in the USA

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal reports that F1 feels that there could be the capacity to have more than three races in the U.S. but that right now it’s not … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: AlphaTauri can’t take Herta because IndyCar drivers viewed as lower than F3 (11th Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. It is clear the Europeans do not want an American driver nor the Andretti team in F1. Red Bull has abandoned efforts to … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Herta to test Alpine F1 car at Hungaroring, now called off (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Herta does not qualify for a Superlicense, so the test has been abandoned. More here. With Alpine desperate to Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri, they will do anything to make it … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar

F1: Tost promised FP1 runs for Herta to help get Superlicense, but now off (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

The test with Alpine is off as Herta will not be able to get a Superlicense. More here IndyCar star Colton Herta is the only candidate that could potentially replace … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: FIA will not bend rules for Colton Herta, he’s out (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Colton Herta’s switch from IndyCar to F1 with AlphaTauri has collapsed as Red Bull has called off its plans to hire the American IndyCar driver. The Andretti Autosport star had … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Martin tops Friday practice at Aragon, Recovering Marquez 8th

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Prima Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin heads into Saturday’s action at the Gran Premio Animoca Brands de Aragón with the time to beat after his 1:47.402 was enough to pip World … Read More

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F1: Pirelli outline upcoming 2023 tire test plans

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Pirelli’s Mario Isola has explained the plans for the 2023 tire compound tests that have been scheduled for free practice at two of the remaining races this year. As the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Monza had so many fans it struggled to handle the crowds

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Under Liberty Media’s rein, F1 is bursting at the seams. The Italian GP at Monza drew 336,000 for the three-day weekend and the experience for race fans was not the … Read More

Hot News IndyCar NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: TMS reduced to one Cup and one IndyCar race in 2023

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

In the last 10 years attendance at NASCAR events has slowly decreased at TMS, and all over the U.S. The overall popularity of the sport is nowhere near what it … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

WEC: Official Rookies announced for Bahrain Test

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

The four official FIA World Endurance Championship nominated rookie drivers for the Bahrain test on 13 November have been announced. Lilou Wadoux (Hypercar), Lorenzo Colombo (LMGTE Pro), Doriane Pin (LMP2) … Read More

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Espargaro tops opening practice at Aragon

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Aleix Espargaro turned the fastest lap in FP1 for the Aragon MotoGP despite crashing at turn 16, while Marc Marquez was 11th on his competitive return from major arm surgery. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Wolff – grid penalties for new F1 engines the best. We disagree!!

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2022

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff thinks there is no better alternative solution to grid penalties for new engines. We could not disagree more. “We must remind ourselves why we have that,” … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Horner hopes to inflict as much pain on Wolff as possible

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2022

Mercedes were dominant for years after adapting quickest to F1’s hybrid era, but now Red Bull are the ones on top and Christian Horner is happy to give Toto Wolff … Read More

FIA News Hot News

FIA: U.S. exec Robyn becomes FIA’s first CEO

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2022

The FIA has appointed American Natalie Robyn to be the Federation’s first-ever CEO. Joining the FIA in the near future, American-born Natalie is a leading international executive with over 15 years … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Video: Mercedes F1 Italian GP debrief

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2022

Safety Car Strategy & Careful Tire Choices to round out the Triple Header. Mercedes F1 engine Mike Elliott answers questions on the Italian GP in their Race Debrief.

Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP: Marquez returns this weekend at Aragon, what’s at stake

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2022

Marc Márquez will race again at this weekend’s Aragon Grand Prix in the last roll of the dice for his motorcycling career. The six-time MotoGP champion hasn’t raced since May’s … Read More