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Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Wurz says it’s unfair to ‘blame’ race director Wittich

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Alex Wurz (shown above) admits it’s not fair to blame one of Formula 1’s new race directors for unrest in the driver camp at present. The former F1 driver … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Austin Cindric team penalized

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

NASCAR officials penalized the No. 2 Team Penske Ford team Wednesday for a lost wheel during last weekend’s Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Austin Cindric had brought … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: NAPA extends sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports and Chase Elliott

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

NAPA has reached a multi-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will continue its 26-race majority sponsorship of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and current points leader Chase Elliott. The … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: De Vries replaces Hamilton in FP1 for French GP

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Nyck de Vries will replace Lewis Hamilton in this coming Friday’s first free practice session for the French GP. The 2022 sporting regulations require each … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Automotive: GM Moving To Its Own Microchips By 2025

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Auto industry news has been dominated by the ongoing global microchip shortage, which has affected production and product availability for every major automaker, including GM. Now, however, GM says it … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Horner and Wolff continue to trade barbs as ugly F1 war rages on France

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

The barbs between Mercedes and Red Bull continue unabated. Red Bull supremo Christian Horner delivered the latest blow when he shot back at claims made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. … Read More

Editorials Formula 1

F1: French GP at Paul Ricard Preview

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Summer on the French Riviera is something that evokes images of harbor-side cafes, sun-kissed beaches and pine-lined roads: motor racing at its most spectacular is a fine addition to this … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Mercedes getting closer to race wins – Verstappen (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Appearing on the F1 Nation podcast, Berger joined hosts Damon Hill and Tom Clarkson to discuss the chances of Mercedes fighting at the front this weekend after both Russell and … Read More

Hot News IMSA World Endurance Championship

IMSA/WEC: Watch Porsche’s 963 LMDh hypercar test at Sebring

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Following its world debut in June at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., Porsche’s new race car developed to meet LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) sports prototype regulations is … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Suzuka boss confident of Japanese GP return

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

(GMM) Circuit boss Kaoru Tanaka says he is confident the Japanese GP will go ahead this year after a two-season absence from the Formula 1 calendar. Harsh covid restrictions in … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Magnussen to keep Haas seat in 2023 – Steiner

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

(GMM) While Mick Schumacher’s seat is not yet safe for 2023, the same uncertainty does not exist for his experienced teammate Kevin Magnussen. Magnussen, 29, was ousted by Haas after … Read More

Hot News IndyCar NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR eyes Cup race in Canada and Mexico

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

NASCAR’s Ben Kennedy is thinking big. As in big cities, big ideas and big plans to cut off any efforts by IndyCar to grow in North America by taking away … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Cup race set for Chicago starting in 2023

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities … Read More

Hot News IMSA

IMSA: Development of Cadillac LMDh continues at Sebring

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

On-track testing of the Cadillac LMDh race car is going full speed ahead. Cadillac and Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, Earl Bamber and Alex Lynn … Read More

Hot News IMSA

IMSA: Acura ARX-06 Makes Successful On-Track Debut (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

TORRANCE, CA (July 19, 2022) – After an initial shakedown last week, Acura Motorsports has successfully completed two days of testing of the new, electrified Acura ARX-06 LMDh prototype, which … Read More

NASCAR Cup Series Rumors

Rumor: NASCAR to race on the streets of Chicago (5th Update)

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

An announcement could be made around 2:30 p.m. today that NASCAR Cup races will be racing on the streets of downtown Chicago. Road America is expected to lose its NASCAR … Read More

Formula E Hot News

Formula E: Brooklyn, NY races a failure, series won’t return

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

Actual ticket sales for the 2022 Formula E races in Brooklyn this past weekend reached 7,500, Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle told Bloomberg. He said that was a “sell out.” … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Two NASCAR drivers make the 30 most hated list

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

People have been voting online for their most hated athletes, with the top 30 now announced thanks to a list compiled by The Top Tens. Two race car drivers, the Busch … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR: Gibbs surprised by Kyle Busch situation

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Joe Gibbs is surprised by the Kyle Busch situation. Gibbs revealed to reporters on Sunday in Loudon, that it’s taking some time to … Read More

Editorials Industry News

The Impact of Casino Sponsorship on the Racing Industry

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

If you’ve watched any racing, you’ve probably noticed the branded logos on the gear, T-shirts, cars, and the Driver’s jersey. You can often see the names of many big brands … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: VW brands nervous about latest F1 delays

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

(GMM) Porsche, Audi and Formula 1 are reportedly getting nervous that the Volkswagen Group’s plans to enter the sport in 2026 may be thwarted. Behind the scenes, pressure is building … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Police track down Leclerc watch thieves

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

(GMM) The perpetrators who stole Charles Leclerc’s EUR 2 million watch from his wrist have been tracked down. Between the races in Melbourne and Imola, the Ferrari driver was in … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: Manager tells Schumacher family to stop ‘lies’

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

(GMM) Michael Schumacher’s former manager is calling on the family of the F1 legend to finally tell “the truth” about his physical health condition. It is approaching a full decade … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1: No retirement plans for 79-year-old Marko

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko insists he is nowhere near the finish-line in Formula 1. The former racing driver, who lost an eye in the 1972 French GP, will turn 80 … Read More

Formula 2 Hot News

F2: Vips not receiving ‘any support’ – Marko

Posted by AR1 staff July 19, 2022

(GMM) Juri Vips is not receiving “any support” from Red Bull following a racially-linked incident. That is the insistence of Dr Helmut Marko, after the energy drink company kicked out … Read More