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Paretta Autosport Makes First Laps at IMS

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

The Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge commenced yesterday in preparation for the May race. The first practice day … Read More

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Daly again fastest in opening Day 2 session at IMS

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

Ed Carpenter Racing’s #47 Chevy of Conor Daly was again the fastest ‘veterans’ Friday morning during Day 2 of IndyCar testing at IMS. Daly’s lap of 224.790mph was marginally faster … Read More

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Michael Schumacher laid the foundation forMercedes F1

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

Mercedes team members Ron Meadows and James Vowles have given Michael Schumacher big credit for today’s dominant Mercedes F1 team Vowles, speaking to the Beyond the Grid podcast, talked about … Read More

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Matt DiBenedetto to be without crew chief this weekend

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

Matt DiBenedetto’s NASCAR Cup Crew chief Greg Erwin (shown above) will miss this weekend’s Cup race at Martinsville Speedway because of what Team Penske and Wood Brothers Racing term “protocols.” … Read More

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MotoGP eyes test on new Indonesia street track in 2021

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

Following the TISSOT Grand Prix of Doha, representatives from the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and Dorna Sports have undertaken an inspection of Mandalika International Street Circuit on Wednesday, 7th … Read More

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Silverstone backs ‘vaccine passports’ to enable full British GP crowd

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

Silverstone Circuit has joined several sporting bodies that are calling for the reliance on “vaccine passports” to enable full crowd capacity at venues this summer, including at the British GP. … Read More

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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team reorganizes technical team

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team today announced the next step in the evolution of its technical leadership structure for the years ahead. Effective July 1, 2021, James Allison will begin … Read More

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FIA disassembled Bottas’ car after Bahrain

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

(GMM) F1’s governing body spent three hours disassembling Valtteri Bottas’ new Mercedes car after the Bahrain season opener. Just prior to the opening race of 2021, we reported that the … Read More

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Williams, Alfa Romeo turn focus to 2022

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

(GMM) Two more of F1’s smaller teams have joined Haas in declaring that their full focus this year is on producing cars for the all-new technical rules in 2022. “This … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Ecclestone wants Rome to alternate with Monza (Update)

Adriano Manocchia April 9, 2021

After 10 years this rumor is finally put to bed. The boss of Italy’s automobile club has played down suggestions Rome might be added to the Formula 1 schedule. This … Read More

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Hamilton, Verstappen ‘don’t differ much’ – Marko

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

(GMM) A trio of Formula 1 personalities say the jury is out on the true greatness of seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The British driver could become clearly the … Read More

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Sainz Jr. poses ‘danger’ to Leclerc – Villeneuve

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

(GMM) Charles Leclerc has been told to keep an eye on his new Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.. At the Maranello team last year, 23-year-old Leclerc dominated quadruple world champion … Read More

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Rumor: Former Italian PM linked with F1 team project (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 9, 2021

This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Reports that a former Italian prime minister could be involved in plans for a new Formula 1 team have been dismissed. Matteo Renzi, … Read More

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Bourdais tops Day 1 of IndyCar testing at IMS (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

This article has been updated with text and photos. Sebastien Bourdais of AJ Foyt Racing was the fastest among 32 drivers who turned laps Thursday at the 105th Indianapolis 500 … Read More

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Chip Ganassi Racing reveals Indianapolis 500 American Legion paint scheme

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

In a series of humorous videos on social media this week, racing legend Jimmie Johnson finds the missing No. 48 Honda NTT INDYCAR SERIES car safe in the hands of … Read More

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Sonoma Raceway to Welcome Fans to Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Weekend

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

After a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sonoma Raceway will welcome fans back to the grandstands for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR race weekend, June 5-6. “We are … Read More

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NBC Sports And Peacock Announce Comprehensive Coverage of Indycar Series Season (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

The streaming service that IndyCar is using this year, Peacock, is free to Comcast Xfinity subscribers. You just need to go to Peacock.com scroll to the bottom, select Xfinity, then … Read More

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NASCAR to debut manufacturer specific Next Gen cars on May 5th

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota will unveil their new NASCAR Next Gen race car bodies at 3:00pm ET on Wednesday, May 5th. In addition, NASCAR will announce additional specs and details … Read More

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Conor Daly fastest as rain halts IndyCar testing at IMS

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

Conor Daly led his team owner Ed Carpenter 222.714mph vs 221.296 mph when a light rain hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday around 12:15pm ET bringing out the yellow flag … Read More

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IndyCar testing at Indy opens with big crash

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

With 32 cars and drivers on hand at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for two days of testing ahead of the Indy 500 in May, Rinus Veekay lost control of his … Read More

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ABC Supply to sponsor JR Hildebrand Foyt entry at Indy 500

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of A.J. Foyt’s first triumph in the Indianapolis 500, ABC Supply Co. Inc. will sponsor a fourth AJ Foyt Racing entry in this year’s 105th Running … Read More

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Nissin Foods Expands Partnership with RLL and Sato IndyCar effort

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Nissin Cup Noodles®, an associate sponsor of Takuma Sato’s Indianapolis 500 entry since 2019, has expanded their program to a full-season associate … Read More

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Aston Martin appoints Nico Hulkenberg as reserve driver

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team is pleased to confirm that it has appointed Nico Hülkenberg (shown above) as its official reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. The … Read More

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Hulkenberg tries 2021 F1 cars in simulator, Grosjean gets F1 seat fitting

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has kicked off his new role as Aston Martin and Mercedes reserve in 2021 by getting a taste of the cars in the simulator. The former Renault … Read More

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Rumor: Financial deal shows green light to F1 sprint races

Posted by AR1 staff April 8, 2021

(GMM) Stefano Domenicali appears to have resolved an issue that could have red-flagged Formula 1’s sprint qualifying trial in 2021. In Bahrain recently, Mercedes and Red Bull bosses led the … Read More