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Q&A with Kyle Larson on his move to Hendrick Motorsports

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

NASCAR CUP SERIES driver Kyle Larson, recently reinstated by NASCAR following a months-long suspension for using a racial slur, was announced this week as the driver of the No. 5 … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR fines three Cup Series teams for lug-nut violations at Texas

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

NASCAR fined three Cup Series teams for silly lug-nut violations found in post-race inspection Wednesday at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 6 of Ryan Newman, No. 12 of Ryan Blaney … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Preview: F1 at Imola for Emilia Romagna GP

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

4 years on from the last San Marino Grand Prix in 2006, won by Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari 248 F1, Formula 1 returns to the Autodromo Enzo e Dino … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Marko denies trying to ‘blackmail’ Todt over engines

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko has denied Jean Todt’s charge that he is trying to “blackmail” the FIA president over his demands regarding Red Bull’s engine decision for 2022. Red Bull … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Hamilton, Wolff futures to be decided this year

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton has reassured his fans that he will remain in Formula 1 next year – even though he is yet sign a contract. The reasons for the delay … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Williams F1 in deep need of driver with large check

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) George Russell’s future is only in doubt because of “political and commercial” considerations at Williams. That is the claim of Toto Wolff, who oversees Russell’s career as part of … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: 2020 Ferrari F1 engine overheating

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Gunther Steiner has hinted that a major problem with Ferrari’s struggling 2020 engine relates to overheating. Departing Haas driver Romain Grosjean told L’Equipe recently that the Maranello-made power unit … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Team founder explains why Alfa Romeo kept Raikkonen

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Alfa Romeo’s F1 team founder urged the Swiss outfit to keep Kimi Raikkonen for 2021. On Thursday, the Hinwil based team announced that Sauber Motorsport has extended its naming … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Alonso relationship ‘working well’ – Prost

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Fernando Alonso’s new relationship with Renault is already “working well”, according to F1 legend and team advisor Alain Prost. Spaniard Alonso, 39, is returning to the sport and the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Vettel in ‘dangerous’ Ferrari situation – Schumacher

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel may be playing a “dangerous” game as his relationship with Ferrari enters the final stretch. After Portugal, following comments made by the struggling quadruple world champion, team … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Australian GP to open 2021 F1 season (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Organizers of the Australian GP have confirmed that Melbourne will kick off the 2021 season. The news follows rumors that with the Victorian capital still on high alert as … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Imola wants to stay on F1 calendar for ‘next few years’

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

(GMM) Imola wants to stay on the Formula 1 calendar beyond 2020. [Note: 2006 race shown above] Alongside other popular replacement venues including Mugello, Portimao and Istanbul, Imola was drafted … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Alfa Romeo renew Kimi Räikkönen and Antonio Giovinazzi for 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 30, 2020

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 announced that they renewed driving contracts with Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi to a third season as the driver pairing is confirmed for the team … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

105th Indianapolis 500 Logo Captures Tradition, Speed, Excitement, Innovation of Race

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

The logo for the 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge captures many rich elements of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” blending history, Hoosier pride, speed, excitement and more within its … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Chip Ganassi Racing snatches Alex Palou from Dale Coyne IndyCar team

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today that 23-year-old Spaniard Alex Palou will join the team’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES program in the No. 10 Honda beginning in 2021. He will team … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Alfa Romeo Extends naming rights partnership with Sauber Motorsport

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

Alfa Romeo and Sauber Motorsport will join forces, once again, for the Formula One World Championship. The partnership between two of the most recognized brands in motorsports started in 2018, … Read More

24 Hour Series Hot News

24H Series Confirms 2021 Sebring 24 Hours – Replaces COTA event

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

The 24H Series have confirmed plans to replace their three-year adventure at the Circuit of the Americas with a new 24 Hour race event at Sebring International Raceway in 2021 … Read More

Asian LeMans Series Hot News

Asian Le Mans Series Moves To Abu Dhabi For 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

A revised location for the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series has been announced due to possible travel restrictions in South East Asia. The new season will be run, in its entirety, … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Rumor: Rosenqvist to replace Askew at Arrow McLaren SP (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today with this announcement. Our 2021 IndyCar Silly Season Page has been updated accordingly. Autosport rumors that Felix Rosenqvist will leave the Ganassi IndyCar … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Felix Rosenqvist confirmed at Arrow McLaren SP for 2021

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

Felix Rosenqvist will join Arrow McLaren SP for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, the team confirmed today, piloting the No. 7 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet. Rosenqvist will get his … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Imola hopes F1 spectators not banned this weekend (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

(GMM) At the eleventh hour, local authorities have banned spectators from this weekend’s race at Imola. We reported on Monday that despite the promoters being earlier granted permission for 13,000 … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 Teams agree to $30m driver salary cap – total for 2 drivers

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

(GMM) Formula 1 looks set to impose a salary cap for Formula 1 drivers. The Daily Mail and other sources report that teams will only be allowed to spend $30 … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Ferrari not aiming for 2021 title – Binotto

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

(GMM) Ferrari’s goal for 2021 is a return to podium positions, according to team boss Mattia Binotto. The Maranello team has struggled in 2020, but consecutive car upgrades over the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Red Bull F1 sets deadline for engine decision

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull has set a deadline for clarity about its engine plans for 2022. ‘Plan A’ is clearly to take over the IP of departing engine partner Honda’s technology … Read More

Formula E Hot News

Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team opt for same drivers

Posted by AR1 staff October 29, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team is ready for its second season in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and will commence Season 7 in the all-electric race series … Read More