AutoRacing1.com AutoRacing1.com

Formula 1 Hot News

Fog and frigid temperatures ice out Schumacher’s debut (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 9, 2020

Bad news from Race Control – the pit lane will not open in FP1, which means no running this morning. That’s a big blow for all the teams but even … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Vettel might buy Aston Martin shares – Wolff (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 9, 2020

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel has confirmed that he has bought into Alfa Romeo. The German is joining the Racing Point team next year, … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Clint Bowyer is retiring from NASCAR, joining FOX

Posted by AR1 staff October 9, 2020

NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer announced Thursday evening that he is transitioning from full-time NASCAR racing to join the FOX broadcast team for Sunday Cup races next season. “I have the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

No ‘miracles’ with new Ferrari parts – Leclerc

Posted by AR1 staff October 9, 2020

(GMM) Charles Leclerc says he is not expecting “miracles” from another Ferrari upgrade this weekend at the Nurburgring. Amid its deep 2021 slump, the Maranello team seemed to take a … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Hamilton admits ‘concern’ about team covid case

Posted by AR1 staff October 9, 2020

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton has admitted to “concern” after a member of the Mercedes team tested positive for covid-19. Ahead of the Nurburgring race weekend, the dominant Formula 1 team confirmed: … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Doordash Announces Partnership With RPM And Bubba Wallace

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

DoorDash, the nation’s leading last-mile logistics platform, announced a major multi-year partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and its driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. In addition, this partnership makes Wallace … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Richard Petty Motorsports Announces Partnership with Count On Me NC

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM)announced today a partnership with Count On Me NC, a mutual pledge and public health initiative that empowers guests and businesses to help keep everyone safe and … Read More

Hot News Supercars

Walkinshaw Andretti United rolls out new race simulator

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

Walkinshaw Andretti United, Chaz Mostert and Motum Simulation have teamed up to produce the ultimate simulator for Supercars fans. Limited to just 25 units, the ‘Mostert Edition’ is based on … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Matt DiBenedetto Will Return to Race the No. 21 Ford in 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

After a successful first season driving for NASCAR’s longest-running team, Wood Brothers Racing announced today that Matt DiBenedetto will return to compete in the famed No. 21 Ford Mustang in … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Team Penske And Austin Cindric Reach Multi-Year Contract Extension

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

Team Penske announced today that the organization is extending its driver development program by signing Austin Cindric to a contract extension that will see the 22-year-old remain with the team … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

2020 Eifel Grand Prix – Preview

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

F1 Teams are ready to delve into rural Rhineland as Formula 1 ends a seven-year absence from Germany’s Nürburgring for the Eifel Grand Prix. The Nürburgring is synonymous in motorsport … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Hamlin will start from the Cup pole position at the Charlotte Roval

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs have reached the Round of 12 cutoff event, the Bank of America 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET … Read More

Hot News Indy Lights Road-To-Indy

Indy Lights Return Confirmed for 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires has served as a crucial step for many drivers in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES including young stars Oliver Askew, Colton Herta, Patricio O’Ward and … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Verstappen must have ‘competitive’ 2021 car – father

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull needs to “worry” if it cannot supply a “competitive car” to Max Verstappen for 2021. That is the implied warning in the latest rare comments made by … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 should speed up new engine rules – Marko

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

(GMM) Formula 1 should consider speeding up the sport’s move to new engine regulations, according to Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko. With the new regulations not expected until 2026, Red … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Experts split over Hamilton’s F1 greatness

Posted by AR1 staff October 8, 2020

(GMM) As Lewis Hamilton looks to match and beat Michael Schumacher’s all time records, the jury is still out regarding the British driver’s greatness. F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart has … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Larry McReynolds honored with Smokey Yunick Award

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

Larry McReynolds, who won 23 NASCAR Cup Series races as crew chief for drivers such as Hall of Famers Davey Allison, Dale Jarrett and Dale Earnhardt, received the prestigious Smokey … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Racing Point chief insists Vettel can ‘find his mojo’ at Aston Martin

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

Racing Point are confident four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel will rediscover his best form when he joins the team next year. Racing Point’s technical director, Andrew Green, is confident Vettel will be able … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar Harvest GP Postscript

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

Let me briefly begin by giving credit where credit is due. The NTT INDYCAR Series put on two very good shows this past weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road … Read More

Hot News IMSA

Era Motorsport Withdraws from 2020 IMSA Season

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

Following a challenging rookie season in professional sports car racing, Era Motorsports will withdraw from the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in order to focus on building a successful 2021 … Read More

Hot News IMSA IndyCar

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing to Build State-of-the-Art Racing Headquarters in Indiana

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced plans today to expand its Indiana operations, establishing its global headquarters in Zionsville, Indiana and creating up to 73 new jobs by the end … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Taycan becomes Porsche’s best selling car

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

The all-electric Porsche Taycan, starting price $104K, became the brand’s best-selling car in the United States in the third quarter. Only the company’s SUV models, the Cayenne and the Macan, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Weather could make for wild Eifel GP

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

The forecast weather conditions at the Nurburgring could make for a “crazy” Eifel Grand Prix this weekend, according to Daniel Ricciardo. Temperatures are expected to be below 50 degrees during … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Mateschitz will decide engine solution – Horner

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull wants “clarity” about its engine solution for 2022 before the end of the year. That is the news from team boss Christian Horner, who admitted that reuniting … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

No ‘engine clause’ in Verstappen contract – Horner

Posted by AR1 staff October 7, 2020

(GMM) Christian Horner has played down rumors Red Bull could lose Max Verstappen in the wake of Honda’s shock decision to quit Formula 1. On Tuesday, the Dutch driver broke … Read More