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Baku to host F1 ‘ghost race’ in June

Posted by AR1 staff March 3, 2021

(GMM) Azerbaijan’s return to the F1 calendar this year will take place without the presence of a crowd. Last year, the popular Baku street race was cancelled amid the pandemic, … Read More

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Hamilton to discuss ‘kneeling’ in Bahrain

Posted by AR1 staff March 3, 2021

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton says he isn’t sure if the pre-race ‘kneeling’ routine will continue in 2021. Amid the US unrest last year in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Hamilton … Read More

America Flat Track Hot News TV News

American Flat Track schedule features all 17 rounds on NBCSN

Posted by AR1 staff March 3, 2021

All 17 races of the Progressive American Flat Track schedule will be broadcast with premiere telecasts on NBCSN in 2021. Additionally, TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold will provide streaming coverage of … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

XPEL Named Title Sponsor of 2nd half of Texas Motor Speedway’s INDYCAR Series Doubleheader

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

XPEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: XPEL) – a leading provider of protective films and coatings today announced a multi-year sponsorship at Texas Motor Speedway. The second race of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR … Read More

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Music City Grand Prix advisory board makes two more additions

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

The Music City Grand Prix keeps adding members to its already star-studded advisory board. On Tuesday, Grand Prix officials confirmed two new members: Former Dollar General Chairman and CEO Rick … Read More

Hot News IMSA

Johnson, Pagenaud, and Kobayashi to compete for IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup in Ally Cadillac

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

Action Express Racing (AXR) together with Jimmie Johnson (El Cajon, Calif.), Simon Pagenaud (France), and Kamui Kobayashi (Japan) will return in the No. 48 Ally Cadillac DPi-V.R to compete for … Read More

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NASCAR Homestead TV Ratings

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

FOX earned a 2.48 rating and 4.239 million viewers for Sunday’s Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead, down 14.4% from the Auto Club 400 2.9 rating/4.8 million viewers last year. The … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Alpine F1 team showcases 2021 A521 car

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

Alpine (formerly Renault F1) has pulled the covers off its A521 and its new identity as the French outfit opens a new chapter in its Formula 1 history. The striking … Read More

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IMS To Host Mass Vaccination Clinics for COVID-19 from March 5-7

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

The Racing Capital of the World has partnered with the Indiana Department of Health to host a mass vaccination clinic for Hoosiers eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. The … Read More

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Video: 2021 Mercedes F1 team and W12 car launch

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

Recorded LIVE from their home in Brackley, Mercedes F1 introduces the 2021 Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance – guaranteed to bring Lewis Hamilton his 8th F1 title, such will be … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Advantages and disadvantages of owning a classic car

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

These days cars are very popular, and almost everyone has them. But in a world with all those new vehicles, it is always good to drive a vintage car. Of … Read More

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Mercedes unveils their 2021 W12 F1 car

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

The Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance builds on the solid base of its predecessor but includes considerable aerodynamic changes alongside improvements to areas as such as the suspension, cooling system … Read More

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CEO admits Williams could lose Russell

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

(GMM) Jost Capito, the new Williams CEO, admits the British team could lose George Russell to Mercedes for 2022. 2021 is 23-year-old Russell’s third season in Formula 1 with Williams, … Read More

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F1 fans ‘finding controversy everywhere’ – Popov

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

(GMM) Formula 1 is falling victim to “people who are finding controversy everywhere”. That is the view of Alexey Popov, the commentator for Russian broadcaster Match TV. He has already … Read More

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Missing Alpine F1 launch ‘doesn’t matter’ – Alonso

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

(GMM) It is travel restrictions that are preventing Fernando Alonso from attending the launch of his Formula 1 car for 2021 on Tuesday. The Spaniard, who is returning to the … Read More

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Hamilton, Mercedes could split after 2021 – Coronel

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes could go their separate ways after the 2021 season, according to well-known Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel (shown above). After long and difficult negotiations, the … Read More

Formula 1 Formula E Hot News

Formula E ‘acceleration’ will beat F1 car – Agag

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

(GMM) The next generation Formula E car should be able to beat a Formula 1 car off the line, according to series boss Alejandro Agag (shown above). Until now, F1 … Read More

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Crypto.com partners with Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team

Posted by AR1 staff March 2, 2021

Ahead of its 2021 Formula One car launch tomorrow, Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team has announced a global partnership with leading cryptocurrency platform, Crypto.com. Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: O’Ward remains on top at end of Monday testing at Laguna Seca

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

Although Romain Grosjean dethroned Pato O’Ward from the top of the speed charts for a while Monday afternoon, O’Ward was back on top by the end of the day as … Read More

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Pirelli reveal 18-inch tire test plan across new F1 season

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

Pirelli has confirmed plans for the testing of its new 18-inch tires to be introduced for next season. The Italian manufacturer recently conducted a three-day test with Ferrari duo Charles … Read More

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O’Ward tops mid-day IndyCar test times at Laguna Seca

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

Pato O’Ward, driving the #5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevy has turned the fastest lap in IndyCar testing at Laguna Seca Monday at the mid-day mark with a bit over 5 … Read More

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Pocono Raceway Statement on fans being allowed to attend races

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced a revision to the mitigation order on gathering in the Commonwealth of PA starting today. Below is an official statement from Pocono Raceway regarding this … Read More

ExtremeE IndyCar Letter to the Editor

How come IndyCar cannot do what Extreme E has done?

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1.com, It is well documented on your pages just how bad the current IndyCar TV deal is – with zero broadcasts in 95% of the world. … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Video: NASCAR Cup rewind – Three weeks, three winners

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

Relive William Byron’s dominance in the Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This race saw Chris Buescher win Stage 1 by outracing Brad Keselowski and Byron take his second career … Read More

Formula E Hot News

Still no points for BMW i Andretti Motorsport after two races in Diriyah

Posted by AR1 staff March 1, 2021

The second race of the 2021 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship didn’t bring much luck to the BMW i Andretti Motorsport team. Accidents during Saturday’s race in the Diriyah E-Prix (KSA) led … Read More