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Toyota to Reveal New Le Mans Hypercar on the 15th (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 10, 2021

Toyota has already tested its hypercar racer at Paul Ricard race circuit with great success. Just days away from its official launch next week, Toyota fired up the engine and … Read More

24 Hour Series Hot News

2 Seas McLaren scores dominant Gulf 12 Hours Bahrain victory

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

The #33 2 Seas Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3 scored a dominant win in the 2021 Gulf 12 Hours Bahrain after sprinting clear of its rivals in the second part of … Read More

Hot News Indy Pro 2000

IndyCar Veteran Brunner Joins Open Wheel Development Team

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Abel Motorsports, Championship-winning open wheel development team, has hired veteran team manager John Brunner to fill a multi-faceted role within the team and parent company Abel Construction of Louisville, KY. Brunner is … Read More

24 Hour Series Hot News

Barnicoat storms McLaren to pole in Gulf 12 Hours Bahrain

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Ben Barnicoat dedicated pole position for the 2021 Gulf 12 Hours Bahrain to the 2 Seas Motorsport mechanics who worked throughout the night to repair the team’s #33 McLaren 720S … Read More

Hot News Porsche Cup

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Announces Esports Team

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that the team will enter the exciting world of esports and sim racing for the first time with the creation of the RLL … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Apple seeking proposals from companies to build its electric car

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Apple’s plans to build a “breakthrough” electric car that could compete with Tesla appear to be heating up. South Korean auto giant Hyundai leaked that it’s having early discussions with the iPhone … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Dakar reaches mid-point rest day

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

The record holder for Dakar triumphs, Stéphane Peterhansel, has reached the rest day as leader of the general standings, with a lead over Nasser Al-Attiyah that he deems too small … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Tesla’s Elon Musk becomes world’s richest man

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Elon Musk has become the world’s richest person, as his net worth crossed $185bn (£136bn). The Tesla Electric Car Company and SpaceX entrepreneur was pushed into the top slot after … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Video: Scott Dixon on IndyCar

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

In Episode 20 of the New Zealand KTM Summer Grill show, Scott Dixon joins the team to recap his sixth IndyCar title and look ahead to the 2021 season.

IndyCar NASCAR Cup Series Rumors

Santino Ferrucci leaving IndyCar for greener pastures in 2021 (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Santino Ferrucci will not compete in IndyCar in 2021 and will move his career to the NASCAR … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Mario Andretti’s twin brother Aldo dies (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 9, 2021

Visitation for Aldo Andretti will be held at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, on Tuesday, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR confirms practice, qualifying for eight races

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

A majority of NASCAR national series races last season were held without any on-track pre-race sessions after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March, a measure taken to streamline … Read More

Hot News IMSA

Colton Herta to drive for Turner in Rolex 24

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

Colton will return to the Rolex 24 at Daytona in a BMW for the third consecutive year, but the NTT IndyCar star will be move to the GTD division this … Read More

Hot News IndyCar Road-To-Indy

California Teen Hoping To Follow Road To Indy To Top Of Sport

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

“When you’re racing, everyone out there is just a car. It doesn’t matter who’s driving.” 16-year-old Nolan Siegel has dealt with questions about his age since he first stepped into … Read More

American Rally Cross Hot News World Rallycross

Ken Block and Ford split

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

53-year old Ken Block announced he and Ford are parting ways for 2021. The driver is now a “free agent,” according to Hoonigan. “It’s simply been a dream come true … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Dakar Stage 6: Sainz wins in cars, Barreda in Bikes

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

Carlos Sainz (shown above) has achieved his second victory of the year on completion of the day’s special finishing near Ha’il. The Spaniard was the quickest driver at the first … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Despite vaccine, Barber IndyCar race to sell limited tickets

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

“We’re making our plan, basically, with the assumption that people that haven’t been vaccinated are those planning on coming to our event,” the president and CEO of Bruno Event Team … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: 2021 Australian GP to be postponed until the autumn (3rd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

(GMM) Lawrence Stroll admits that the season-opening Australian GP will be postponed. The rumor about Melbourne not being able to host the first race of 2021 as scheduled on March … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Verstappen aims to ‘destroy’ new teammate Perez

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

(GMM) Max Verstappen says his aim is to “destroy” his teammates in Formula 1. It is an ominous warning for the experienced Sergio Perez, who is replacing Alex Albon after … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News Track News

Plans revealed for road course circuit in Scotland

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

A proposal for an international racetrack at Musselburgh Lagoons is being put forward by The Sunbeam Trust, set up by retired Peebles businessman Bob Jamieson reports the Scotsman. He insists … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Kaulig Racing to run limited Cup Series schedule in 2021

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

Kaulig Racing announced Thursday that it is “anticipating” to run a limited NASCAR Cup Series schedule this season, alongside its full-season programs in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. In a statement, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Mazepin ‘not friends’ with teammate Schumacher (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

(GMM) Gunther Steiner is not worried that Haas’ new all-rookie driver lineup will descend into a personal spat. Amid a social media campaign to oust him after a high profile … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Brivio’s F1 inexperience not a problem – Briatore

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

(GMM) Flavio Briatore has backed Renault’s apparent decision to sign up MotoGP team Suzuki boss Davide Brivio for 2021 and beyond. Amid speculation of the deal that could see Valentino … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Mercedes slams ‘pure fiction’ Hamilton rumors

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

(GMM) Mercedes has hit out at what it calls the “pure fiction” of rumors swirling around the future of Lewis Hamilton (shown above with his mother). The seven time world … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Rare opportunity to drive a genuine Jordan F1 car for Brits

Posted by AR1 staff January 8, 2021

F1 fans and petrol heads alike now have the rare opportunity to drive a Jordan F1 single seater, one of the most powerful race cars in the UK. The all … Read More