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MotoGP: Miller leads Ducati 1-2-3 in Doha

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Friday practice at the Tissot Grand Prix of Doha saw Jack Miller (Ducati Lenovo Team – shown above) fastest with a time of 1:53.145. The Australian sits 0.313s clear of … Read More

ExtremeE Hot News

Extreme E: drivers prepare for action following shakedown in Saudi Arabia

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Shakedowns are complete, and the scene is set for the inaugural Extreme E event in Saudi Arabia this weekend (3-4 April), the Desert X Prix in the books, and drivers … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Kansas Speedway to host limited fans for spring NASCAR weekend

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

As Kansas Speedway celebrates its 20th anniversary this season, the track will host a limited number of fans for the upcoming NASCAR Weekend, May 1-2. Kansas Speedway will host a doubleheader … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

Tom Kristensen book is now available in the U.S.

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

“MR. LE MANS: TOM KRISTENSEN,” by Tom Kristensen with Dan Philipsen, is now available in the U.S. Between 1997 and 2014, Tom Kristensen won the world’s toughest automobile race, the … Read More

Hot News IMSA

The Triumph and Turmoil of Corvette’s 12 Hours of Sebring

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

After winning the IMSA season opener at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Corvette Racing were off to a flying start for the 69th edition of the 12 Hours of Sebring. … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series Track News

NASCAR proposes big development adjacent to Talladega

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

NASCAR is proposing a new three-million-square-foot business park adjacent to Talladega Superspeedway as part of its partnership with real estate developer Hillwood. Located along Speedway Boulevard off Interstate 20 in … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar Nashville race lands a title sponsor

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

The IndyCar Music City Grand Prix will soon have a new name. On Tuesday afternoon a press conference has been scheduled in Nashville to announce a new race title sponsor. … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Ford named official pace car provider for Nashville Superspeedway

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Nashville Superspeedway officials have announced that Ford will be the official pace car provider for its June 18-20 NASCAR tripleheader weekend, including the inaugural “Ally 400” NASCAR Cup Series race … Read More

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Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg single-day tickets go on sale

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Single-Day Grandstand and General Admission tickets were on sale yesterday starting at 10 a.m. ET for the 2021 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Multi-day weekend tickets are also still … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IMS gives first look at this year’s Indy 500 pace car

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has given the public its first look at the official pace car for the 105th Indianapolis 500. This year’s pace car is a Chevy Camaro. The … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Vettel never good under pressure (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Given that he appears to be washed up, it will be interesting to see whether Aston Martin fires Vettel before the season is out. Since leaving Red Bull he is … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar to get its team members vaccinated

Posted by AR1 staff April 2, 2021

Smart move by IndyCar to get its team and workers vaccinated. .@IndyCar has secured a batch of @Pfizer coronavirus vaccines for members of its industry, as part of Indiana’s new … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Dale Coyne Racing tests young drivers on Texas High-Speed oval

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

One day after 17 IndyCar drivers were on track, Dale Coyne Racing took two for their Honda powered IndyCars to Texas Motor Speedway on Thursday to run two of their … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Primary sponsor announced for Simona De Silvestro in the Indianapolis 500

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

Paretta Autosport today announced Rocket Pro TPO, the division of Rocket Mortgage which works exclusively with independent mortgage brokers, will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 16 Chevrolet … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

O’Ward tops Rossi on Day 2 of IndyCar test (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

Some scenes from yesterday…..when Arrow McLaren Mexican ace Pato O’Ward was quickest in his #5 Chevy. Alexander Rossi was 2nd quick in the #27 Andretti Honda. Jack Harvey was third quick … Read More

Hot News Road-To-Indy

Road to Indy “Spring Training” Set to go in Alabama

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

The wait is nearly over. Six weeks later than originally scheduled, the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires’ annual “Spring Training” open test will take place April 3-6 at … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 implements ridiculous Track Limits rules At Imola

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

After the controversy surrounding last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, the FIA has decided to put its foot down. The next race at Imola (or Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio Del … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Limited Tickets Available for Talladega Tripleheader Weekend

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

With Talladega Superspeedway’s tripleheader weekend set for April 24-25, NASCAR‘s Most Competitive venue announced today that select ticket options, including premium upgrade and NEW, modified fan experiences, are available. Fans … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News World Endurance Championship

2023 Ferrari Le Mans seat for Leclerc possible

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) The head of Ferrari’s sports car program is not ruling out a Le Mans seat for Charles Leclerc in 2023. The Maranello marque announced recently that it will return … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Binotto admits Ferrari F1 engine ‘still behind’

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Ferrari is “still behind” in the Formula 1 horsepower department, team boss Mattia Binotto admits. It is clear that, compared with the performance crisis of 2020, the Maranello team … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Netflix use ‘creative freedom’ for F1 series – Brown

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Zak Brown says he supports the efforts of the Netflix team that puts together the annual Drive to Survive series – even if they use too much “creative freedom”. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 cars to stay heavy in future – Symonds

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Pat Symonds (shown above) has bad news for those hoping Formula 1 cars may lose some weight in the future. All-new technical regulations come into force in 2022, and … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Red Bull ‘too euphoric’ in Bahrain – Marko

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Dr. Helmut Marko does not think Max Verstappen made a mistake by letting Lewis Hamilton re-pass him for the lead and victory in Bahrain last weekend. Bahrain GP steward … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Haas can only race Williams in 2021 – Steiner

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Haas’ only goal for 2021 is to race Williams at the very back of the grid. That is the admission of boss Gunther Steiner (shown above), who openly admits … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Tost ‘sure’ Tsunoda will be world champion

Posted by AR1 staff April 1, 2021

(GMM) Franz Tost says he is “sure” Yuki Tsunoda will go on to become the first world champion from Japan. “He’ll be world champion one day. I’m sure of that,” … Read More