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F2 driver opposed to ‘young driver test’ for Alonso

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2020

(GMM) Formula 2 driver Louis Deletraz admits he is opposed to Fernando Alonso being invited to take part in F1’s ‘young driver test’ in Abu Dhabi later this year. Reports … Read More

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Briatore says coronavirus ‘can be defeated’

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2020

(GMM) Flavio Briatore says the coronavirus pandemic that has wreaked havoc on Formula 1 and the world in 2020 “can be defeated”. The former Renault boss was speaking after recovering … Read More

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Sponsor exit was ‘end of story’ – Claire Williams

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2020

(GMM) It was the departure of Williams’ title sponsor this year that prompted the sale of the team. That is the admission of Claire Williams, the daughter of founder Sir … Read More

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Ferrari slump ‘not comparable’ to 1993 – Todt

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2020

(GMM) Jean Todt thinks Ferrari should be able to recover from its surprisingly-deep 2020 slump. Ever since the FIA president reached a controversial secret agreement with Maranello over its questionably-legal … Read More

Formula 1 Formula 2 Rumors

Rumor: Shwartzman to Haas for 2021

Posted by AR1 staff September 17, 2020

(GMM) Alongside Mick Schumacher, another Formula 2 star is now shaping up as a likely 2021 rookie. It is believed that Schumacher, who leads the 2020 points standings, is the … Read More

Editorials IndyCar

IndyCar Mid-Ohio Honda Indy 200 postscript (And a word on Hamilton)

Brian Carroccio September 16, 2020

We talk all the time about Scott Dixon as this generation’s greatest IndyCar driver, and I would contend that statement is justified. At 40 years of age, Dixon, Mid-Ohio notwithstanding, … Read More

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Video: Introducing the Music City Grand Prix

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

On September 16, 2021, the Music City Grand Prix was introduced as the newest stop for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. The August 6-8, 2021 event will take place … Read More

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It’s official – IndyCar to race on streets of Nashville (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

This report has been update below. It’s been rumored for quite sometime but today it became official, the NTT IndyCar Series and the City of Nashville, Tenn. announced that the … Read More

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Video: Watch IndyCar Nashville Announcement Live

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

Live coverage of today’s special announcement regarding the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season a race in Nashville, Tenn.

Formula 1 Hot News

New Williams owners were at Mugello

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

The new owners of Williams made their first appearance at a race weekend during the Tuscan Grand Prix at Mugello (above and below). Representatives of Dorilton and Eden Rock, the … Read More

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Coffee with Kyle: Stories from Mario Andretti

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

Kyle Petty is joined by Mario Andretti who describes what it was like to be an immigrant from a refugee camp in war-torn Italy, recalls his rapid ascension in motorsports, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Todt hopes Volkswagen boss serious about F1

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

(GMM) Jean Todt says he hopes Volkswagen is contemplating a move into Formula 1. Late last month, and although VW brands Audi and Porsche are in Formula E, Volkswagen chief … Read More

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Red Bull must give Verstappen ‘competitive engine’

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

(GMM) Red Bull must supply Max Verstappen with “a competitive engine” in order to keep him at the team beyond 2021. That is the surprising admission of Dr Helmut Marko, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

F1 unlikely to return to Mugello

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

(GMM) Formula 1 appears unlikely to return to Mugello next year, despite the success of last weekend’s race at the Ferrari-owned circuit. Up and down the pitlane, drivers raved about … Read More

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F2 title no guarantee of F1 seat – Schumacher

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

(GMM) Mick Schumacher is not getting carried away with speculation that he is looking likely to follow his famous father into Formula 1. In an interview with RTL, the 21-year-old … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: BLM Activist Lewis Hamilton under investigation (4th Update)

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

(GMM) The FIA has backed away from issuing a potential penalty to Lewis Hamilton over his wearing of a politically-themed t-shirt on the Mugello podium. Earlier, a spokesman for F1’s … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Rumor: IndyCar race in Nashville eyed (5th Update)

Autoracing1 September 16, 2020

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ today. A press conference has been scheduled for Wednesday at noon ET at The Bridge Building on 2 Victory Avenue near Nissan Stadium. In … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

Risi Competizione Announces 1st Phorm As New Partner

Posted by AR1 staff September 16, 2020

The Houston, Texas-based Risi Competizione Ferrari team announces sports nutrition/fitness apparel company 1st Phorm as a team partner for the 88th annual running of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race … Read More

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This week’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Preview

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

For only the second time in Le Mans history, the iconic 24 hour race will take place in September so prepare for more night racing (approximately 12 hours in darkness), … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Q&A with Larry Foyt and Sebastien Bourdais

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

Today A.J. Foyt Racing announced full-time plans to have Sebastien Bourdais in car 14 starting at the next race, at the Indy GP and into 2021 season. Here Larry Foyt … Read More

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Bourdais Signed To Drive No. 14 Foyt Chevy in 2021

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

Four-time champion Sebastien Bourdais has been hired as the sole driver of A.J. Foyt’s No. 14 Indy car in 2021. This year the French native was scheduled to share the … Read More

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PRI Trade Show cancelled for 2020

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced today that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not be taking place as scheduled in December. The announcement comes after months of working closely with … Read More

Hot News World Endurance Championship

Ozz Negri Returns to 24 Hours of Le Mans with Ferrari

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

2012 Rolex 24 At Daytona overall winner Ozz Negri will return to Le Mans this week as he takes to Circuit La Sarthe for the 2020 24 Hours of Le … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Rumor: Verstappen suspected of getting special Honda engines pieces

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

Some find it strange that Honda’s F1 reliability woes are affecting only Max Verstappen. Rumors suggest his car is getting special Honda development pieces to extract more HP out of … Read More

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F1 steward Salo says Bottas ‘did nothing wrong’

Posted by AR1 staff September 15, 2020

(GMM) Mugello steward Mika Salo insists that Valtteri Bottas “did nothing wrong” before the midfield race re-start pileup last Sunday. Some of the drivers caught up in the scary incident … Read More