IMSA: LMP2 cars fastest in rain-hit Petit Le Mans qualifying
Louis Deletraz turned the fastest GTP lap in his Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport Acura to take the GTP pole position in a damp qualifying session for Motul Petit … Read More
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NASCAR: 2024 Chicago race deal still not signed
NASCAR and the city of Chicago have not “signed an agreement yet” on the second Chicago Street Race despite the Mayor saying so. Does a day go by when a … Read More
MotoGP: Aprilia teammates 1-2 in Indonesian heat
There was nowhere to hide from the intense Indonesian sunlight and heat as Friday MotoGP practice began in Mandalika, temperatures pushing above 30°C from early in the morning. Aleix Espargaro … Read More
F1: Drivers are 100% to blame for track limit violations
This notion by Ferrari F1 boss Frederic Vasseur that the tracks are to blame for driver track limit violations is simply not correct. –by Mark Cipolloni– The adage is: The … Read More
Track News: Ross Perot Jr. pays $544M for Auto Club Speedway (2nd Update)
The process of plowing under the 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana has begun. Demolition began on the track on Monday, Oct. 9. Construction workers with heavy equipment started removing … Read More
IndyCar: Hendrick Motorsports Indy 500 ROP Press Conference
The much-anticipated debut of the Kyle Larson took place Thursday, the first step toward next May’s 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Participants Kyle Larson Rick Hendrick Jeff Gordon Tony … Read More
IMSA: Bourdais tops Petit Le Mans Thursday Practice
Sebastian Bourdais’ lap of 1m09.671s in the No. 01 Ganassi Cadillac during Practice 2 was easily the fastest lap turned Thursday for Petit Le Mans. Agusto Farfus came closest to … Read More
IndyCar: Larson passes Indy 500 Rookie test (as if he wasn’t?)
NASCAR Cup Series star Larson completed the Indianapolis 500 Rookie Orientation Program (ROP) on Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Larson, who will be the big star at the Speedway next … Read More
MotoGP: It’s Official – Marquez signs to ride Gresini Ducati
The Gresini Family announced they have signed long-time Honda rider Marc Marquez to ride their Ducati for the 2024 season. The Spanish rider, a multi-time World Champion, recently announced his … Read More
F1: Perez needs to change teams says Marko
(GMM) Sergio Perez’s time at Red Bull appears to be running out – despite his 2024 contract as Helmut Marko says he needs to change teams. On a Red Bull-owned … Read More
F1: American hater Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to tax fraud (3rd Update)
Formula One mogul Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded guilty to a criminal tax fraud charge for failing to tell British authorities about assets held in a Singapore bank of around £400 … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen Is close to perfection – Hill
Former Williams F1 driver Damon Hill said on Monday’s Sky Sports news that Max Verstappen was groomed young to be a perfect driver, and he’s hard to beat. “They’ve [Mercedes] … Read More
IndyCar: Armstrong, Blomqvist, Lundqvist Complete Indy 500 ROP
Tom Blomqvist, Marcus Armstrong and Linus Lundqvist each completed the Rookie Orientation Program (ROP) on Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hence they became eligible to participate in the 108th Indianapolis … Read More
F1 Video: Mercedes F1 Qatar GP debrief
Mandatory stint lengths. Limited tire allocation. Extreme conditions for the drivers. Oh, and a sprint format to boot. The Qatar Grand Prix threw a lot at all teams and drivers. … Read More
F1: Las Vegas GP schedule won’t play well in the USA
The Las Vegas GP may be the third F1 race in the USA this year, but the released schedule, made to cater to the Europeans, means most of America will … Read More
Indy NXT: Bryce Aron joins Andretti team for 2024
Andretti Global announced today that Bryce Aron will join the team’s 2024 INDY NXT by Firestone driver lineup piloting the No. 27 Andretti Dallara. The American rookie is the second … Read More
F1: FIA boss certain FOM will approve Andretti-Cadillac
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is optimistic Andretti’s F1 entry will be approved by FOM, and dismisses all the negative media hype. –by Mark Cipolloni– Ben Sulayem says there will … Read More
F1: It turns out Jessica Hawkins was quick in F1 test
If Jessica Hawkins recent test times are any indication, we may be closer to seeing a woman compete in F1 perhaps than many think. –by Mark Cipolloni– 2016 World Champion … Read More
TV News: Weekend USA Motorsports TV Ratings
TV Ratings for motorsports events broadcast in the USA for NASCAR in Charlotte on the Roval and F1 in Qatar on the Lusail Circuit. TV Rating Analysis NASCAR NBC drew … Read More
F1: It’s official – Pirelli wins latest F1 tire tender bid
As previously rumored, Pirelli has defeated Bridgestone and will continue to supply F1 tires until 2023 and probably 2028. Bridgestone is expected to take over in 2029. Press Release Pirelli … Read More
Supercars: Ford teams unhappy the Chevys are dominating (Update)
Ford Australia boss Andrew Birkic demanded urgent action by Supercars to fix the disparity between Fords and Chevy’s or Ford might quit. Birkic walked back from his unequivocal commitment to … Read More
F1: Australian GP gets a new Chairman – Martin Pakula
Former sports minister Martin Pakula has been named chair of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, organizers of the MotoGP and F1 race. –by Mark Cipolloni– Before leaving politics at last … Read More
Olympic Committee again considering proposal to add motorsports (Update)
Six sports will be added by Los Angeles Olympic organizers to the 2028 program to be ratified at the 141st International Olympic Committee Session in Mumbai on 15–17 October; although … Read More
F1: Sainz Jr. blames Qatar GP fuel leak on the curbs
(GMM) The new ‘pyramid’ curbs in Qatar may have posed trouble for more than just the tires last weekend at Qatar. After qualifying, Lewis Hamilton was actually complimentary of the … Read More
F1: Star-Studded music lineup for USGP at COTA
No other race in the world brings the level of music talent for fans to enjoy like the USGP at COTA Formula 1 race does, and this year is no … Read More