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FIA finalizes rule changes for Imola’s two-day schedule

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to the Formula 1 sporting regulations that will be used for the two-day Grand Prix weekend in Imola. The single free … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari not ready to discuss Red Bull engine ‘freeze’

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull’s plans to run its own engine program from 2022 have hit a snag. In a key meeting in Portimao early this week, the sport’s stakeholders discussed Red … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Toto Wolff defends F1’s ‘pay drivers’

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

(GMM) Toto Wolff has defended some of F1’s so-called ‘pay drivers’, insisting their disparaging image is unfair. “Just name one driver who doesn’t deserve to be here this season,” the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

‘Stupid’ Norris apologizes to Stroll, Hamilton

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

(GMM) Lando Norris has issued an apology after making comments about rivals Lewis Hamilton and Lance Stroll in Portimao. Following a crash, the McLaren driver described Stroll as a “c**t” … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Viewership for IndyCar down in 2020 if you include Indy 500 (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

Historical IndyCar TV Ratings Venue 2016 Network 2016 Rating 2016 Viewers 2017 Network 2017 Rating 2017 Viewers 2018 Network 2018 Rating 2018 Viewers 2019 Network 2019 Rating 2019 Viewers 2020 … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Binotto ‘very happy’ with Sainz Jr. for 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

(GMM) Mattia Binotto remains “very happy” with Ferrari’s choice of successor for struggling quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel. The fabled Maranello team has signed up Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr., who … Read More

Automotive Formula 1 Hot News

Mercedes ups Aston Martin stake to 20pc

Posted by AR1 staff October 28, 2020

(GMM) The collaboration between Mercedes and Aston Martin is being expanded. For months, there has been speculation that Mercedes’ F1 team boss Toto Wolff, who is already an Aston Martin … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Persistent rain pushes resumption of Cup Series race at Texas to Wed. (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

NASCAR officials have postponed the completion of the Cup Series playoff race from Texas Motor Speedway for a third consecutive day because of continuing rain Tuesday. The Autotrader EchoPark Automotive … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News IndyCar NASCAR Xfinity Series

Final weekend TV Rating

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

Final Weekend TV Ratings. The Texas NASCAR Cup race has yet to run do to rain. Network Event Location Total Viewers 18-49 Viewers 2020 TV Rating 2019 TV Rating %Chg … Read More

Formula 3 Hot News

F3: Stanek tops Day 1 of post-season testing, ahead of rookie Leclerc

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

The F3 cars set out onto the Jerez circuit for the first time under cool temperatures on Tuesday morning and it was the recognizable name of Doohan who lit up … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Rudy Fugle to join Hendrick Motorsports as No. 24 crew chief for Byron

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

The 22-year-old driver will reunite with Rudy Fugle, who was named the crew chief of the No. 24 team on Monday. Fugle was Byron’s crew chief in the NASCAR Gander … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

AR1’s annual IndyCar Silly Season page is now live!

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

The first version of our 2021 IndyCar Silly Season page is now live. You can locate it on the drop-down under rumors on our main menu. We will be updating … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

Marco got Sato’d and it cost him $1 million (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

A reader writes, Dear AutoRacing1, Sato cost Michael Andretti a million dollars by his unprofessional and dangerous driving on Sunday at the Saint Petersburg Grand Prix. Knowing he was fighting … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Scott Dixon’s mother on latest IndyCar championship: ‘I can’t be prouder’

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

It is Dixon’s second championship in three years to go with the titles he won in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2015. Glenys Dixon says when her son is racing, she is often … Read More

Hot News Supercars

Supercars great Jamie Whincup evicted from Queensland after crossing border

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

Supercars legend Jamie Whincup claims he has done nothing wrong after being evicted from Queensland for crossing the border without quarantining. The seven-time Supercars champion, and several Triple Eight crew … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Portuguese GP won by ‘Mercedes, not by Hamilton’

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

(GMM) Opinions remain split over how much credit Lewis Hamilton deserves for racing past Michael Schumacher’s all-time F1 record for race victories in Portimao. That is not because he is … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

No mid-year changes to ‘F1 penalty points’ system – Masi

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

(GMM) F1 race director Michael Masi (above) has ruled out making any immediate changes to the controversial ‘penalty points’ system. Multiple drivers have complained in recent days and weeks about … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Leclerc car developments slowing Vettel

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

(GMM) Jacques Villeneuve thinks all of Ferrari’s car development in 2020 has been done to suit Charles Leclerc. His comments come after team boss Mattia Binotto denied suggestions that the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Key departures would weaken Mercedes – Schumacher

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

(GMM) No Formula 1 team will be able to rival Mercedes’ continuing dominance in 2021, according to Ralf Schumacher. Red Bull is bullish about its hopes of closing the gap … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Mongolian politician criticizes Verstappen (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull has told Max Verstappen to be more careful with his insults against rivals in the future. The Dutch driver’s radio cries of “retard” and “mongol” after a … Read More

Formula E Hot News

DJI, Modis and Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team have lift-off! (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 27, 2020

With just a few weeks to go before embarking on its second season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team has announced that … Read More

Hot News Team USA

Top-Five for Aron, Top-10 for Lee in Dramatic Formula Ford Festival

Posted by AR1 staff October 26, 2020

WEST KINGSDOWN, England – This weekend’s 49th annual BRSCC Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch truly lived up to expectations as a trio of young Americans played their part in … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Norris: Hamilton should win every race in superior car

Posted by AR1 staff October 26, 2020

Lando Norris said Lewis Hamilton breaking Michael Schumacher’s record for most career win in the Portuguese Grand Prix was a matter of him “doing the job he has to do” … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Rumor: Portugal ‘the final nail in Alex Albon’s coffin’

Posted by AR1 staff October 26, 2020

Ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says Alex Albon has sealed his own fate with a “horrible race” at the Portuguese Grand Prix. Lining up P6 on the grid, Albon went backwards … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Video: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Highlights

Posted by AR1 staff October 26, 2020

2020 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Highlights. Watch all the carnage and in the end Josef Newgarden win the battle, but Scott Dixon win the war.