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F1: Red Bull finds cause of Verstappen failure

Posted by AR1 staff April 14, 2022

(GMM) Red Bull has identified the problem that ended world champion Max Verstappen’s Australian GP. The Dutchman is not only behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in the drivers’ standings, he is … Read More

Dirt Track Racing Editorials

Remembering Louis Senter, a pioneer in American motorsports

Posted by AR1 staff April 14, 2022

Born in Los Angeles, Lou Senter got his automotive start in a slightly unusual way by entering a soapbox race at the famed Gilmore Stadium in 1930. Using scrap, Lou … Read More

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F1: Jenson Button makes foray into the spirits world with blended Scotch

Posted by AR1 staff April 14, 2022

As a man arguably more accustomed to spraying Champagne from the podium after a Formula 1 race, former F1 world champion driver Jenson Button has now set his sights on … Read More

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F1: Monaco GP could get the axe (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 14, 2022

Monaco is still discussing a new contract with Formula One but the future of the race beyond this year is assured, according to the head of organizers, the Automobile Club … Read More

Formula 2 Hot News

F2: Nissany puts DAMS on top on Day 2 of testing in Barcelona

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

Roy Nissany managed the tricky conditions on a cold and wet second day of running in Barcelona, beating Trident’s Richard Verschoor and his DAMS’ teammate, Ayumu Iwasa. Nissany set a … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: New Randy Lanier Book to be released

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

Survival of the Fastest: Weed, Speed, and the 1980s Drug Scandal that Shocked the Sports World (Preorder Here) As featured on Netflix’s “Bad Sport,” the high-octane, Seabiscuit-meets-Scarface story of how IndyCar driver Randy … Read More

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IndyCar: Rousseau Metal Extends Partnership with RLL in a Multi-Year Deal

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Rousseau Metal, a leader in storage solutions, has extended their partnership with the team in a multi-year deal. The Quebec-based company has … Read More

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F1: Pirelli announces compounds for next 4 F1 races

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

Pirelli has announced the tire compounds to be used for the next four F1 races

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar: Long Beach TV rating underscores the damage NBCSN did to IndyCar

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

For 10 years we criticized the NTT IndyCar Series for having most of its races on NBCSN. We campaigned for all IndyCar races to be on network TV, be it … Read More

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What Happens to Racing Cars sitting in the graveyard?

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

If you have wondered what happens to the old and crashed racing cars, well, they usually never really cease to exist. These cars typically become sponsor show cars, museum cars … Read More

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F1: Sainz Jr. slipping into Ferrari ‘number 2’ role

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

(GMM) Charles Leclerc is on the cusp of being Ferrari’s clear ‘number 1′ pick for the 2022 drivers’ title. The world championship leader is already 38 points ahead of his … Read More

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F1: Gasly gets into politics

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

(GMM) Pierre Gasly has put his name to a letter denouncing France’s potential move to the “far right” of politics. After the drivers almost boycotted the recent Saudi Arabian GP, … Read More

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F1: Struggling Vettel ‘should retire’ – Minardi

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

(GMM) Former F1 boss Giancarlo Minardi thinks quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel “should retire”. It’s a stinging comment after one of Vettel’s worst performances ever in Formula 1 last weekend … Read More

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F1: Pérez Signs With WME

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

With his contract with the Red Bull team soon up for renewal, WME has signed Formula One superstar Sergio “Checo” Pérez, the most decorated Mexican driver in F1 history. The … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Three-Day Ticket Packages On Sale Wednesday To Public for Nashville

Posted by AR1 staff April 13, 2022

NetJets Club RPM presented by Grand Hyatt Nashville provides the most exclusive option among premium packages for the Aug. 5-7 INDYCAR race weekend. Two types of three-day, reserved grandstand packages … Read More

Hot News IMSA World Endurance Championship

IMSA: First kilometers for the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Fiorano

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Today saw the debut on the track for the Ferrari 296 GT3 at Fiorano ahead of its racing debut in 2023. At the wheel, two-time world champion Alessandro Pier Guidi … Read More

Hot News IMSA

IMSA: Lexus Becomes Title Sponsor of Mid-Ohio race

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Luxury performance automotive brand Lexus has joined as title sponsor for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Mid-Ohio on May 13-15. The weekend of sports car racing will now … Read More

Formula 2 Hot News

F2: Boschung fastest for Campos Racing on Day 1 of testing in Barcelona

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Ralph Boschung was the only driver to break the 1m28s benchmark on a chilly first day of testing at Barcelona, with the Campos Racing driver beating Hitech Grand Prix’s Marcus … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Truck Series

NASCAR: Chase Elliott to Pilot No. 7 Chevy Silverado for Spire Motorsports at Bristol

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Spire Motorsports announced today 2020 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Chase Elliott will pilot the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday night’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Pinty’s … Read More

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Karting: Russian Karter gives Nazi salute on podium, license now revoked (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

The Italian Automobile Club has revoked the racing license of Russian karter Artem Severiukhin following the controversy over his alleged Nazi salute on the podium of a European championship event. … Read More

Editorials Formula 1

F1: Mercedes on back foot following Ferrari’s fast start

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

One of the longest winning runs in sporting history is under serious threat as the current Formula 1 season develops. German manufacturer Mercedes has won the F1 Constructors’ Championship for … Read More

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TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Last weekend’s TV numbers are in and here are the highlights: NASCAR was down across all 3 series on FS1 compared to last year IndyCar was up a whopping 204% … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Autograph Partners with Penske Entertainment, Team Penske for Exclusive NFT Deal

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Autograph, the Web3 brand co-founded by Tom Brady and pioneering a new era of digital experiences, today announced an exclusive deal with Penske Entertainment and Team Penske, leveraging their owned … Read More

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F1: Red Bull expands its driver development program to French F4

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Dr Helmut Marko was keen to explain the purpose of the presence of two Red Bull Junior Team drivers in French F4: “In an ongoing commitment to grow new young … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

F1: After 419,000 attendance, Melbourne expected to announce F1 renewal

Posted by AR1 staff April 12, 2022

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged an imminent Australian Grand Prix contract extension after last weekend’s record-breaking Formula One race in Melbourne. And Andrew Westacott, the boss of the Albert Park event, … Read More