Formula 1 is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports
–by Joe Pompliani– Formula 1 is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Each F1 race is watched by more than 75 million people globally — and brands are now leveraging … Read More
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F1 to get its real sound back in 2026
Formula 1 engine noise will increase when new regulations are introduced in 2026, as the MGU-H will be removed. “The intention is to make sure in the new regulation the … Read More
IMSA: Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Set for 2024 Debut
–Press Release– Chevrolet and Pratt Miller Motorsports officials announced today the formation of a program that will lead competition and development efforts with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R – Corvette … Read More
F1: American firm nears deal to buy into Alpine team
Already a partner in Fenway Sports Group, several European soccer teams, and the XFL, American Private Investment Firm RedBird Capital Partners is reportedly nearing a deal to expand its sports … Read More
F1: Saudi PIF sells McLaren stake to Mumtalakat (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– It has now been officially announced – Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat has consolidated its hold on British carmaker McLaren by buying stakes from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and … Read More
MotoGP: Bezzecchi tops practice 1 at Assen
The green flag dropped on Friday morning’s Practice 1 and the 2023 MotoGP™ grid got their first taste of the Assen TT circuit. Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team) took a firm hold … Read More
FIA News: New electric GT category announced
–Press Release– The FIA has launched a new set of technical regulations for Electric Sport Vehicles (FIA ESV), the Federation’s first-ever ruleset for electric-powered vehicles, closely derived from road-going production … Read More
F1: Aldo Costa’s dominant F1 cars gave Hamilton his big win tally
–by Mark Cipolloni– Lewis Hamilton broke Michael Schumacher’s F1 win record for one simple reason – From 2014-2020 Mercedes dominated the Formula 1 landscape with seven Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles, … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen will end up the best of all-time – Jordan
–by Mark Cipolloni– Eddie Jordan has been around F1 for many year, and of course, was a famous F1 Team Owner, TV analyst, etc. “Max Verstappen will emerge over time … Read More
NASCAR: Logano receives $255M to develop NC mixed-use community
Reigning NASCAR champion Joey Logano and a Davidson, NC developer received the town of Huntersville’s backing for a $255M “mixed-use development that they say will create 850 permanent jobs,” according to Joe Marusak … Read More
NASCAR: Nashville announces Ally 400 sell out
–Press Release– Demand for the NASCAR Cup Series’ third consecutive visit to Music City has reached a fever pitch as Nashville Superspeedway officials announced today that grandstand tickets for Sunday’s … Read More
F1: Mick Schumacher will drive father’s car at Goodwood
–Press Release– Reserve Driver Mick Schumacher will light up the Goodwood Festival of Speed (14-16 July) driving the Team’s W02, the car raced by his father Michael during the 2011 … Read More
IndyCar: AJ Foyt Racing Selects IFS as Their Strategic Technology Partner
–Press Release– IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has announced that legendary American racing team AJ Foyt Racing has selected IFS as their strategic technology partner for the 2023, … Read More
F1: The genius of the F1 regulations to promote parity
–by Mark Cipolloni– While you may read articles written by the uninformed, or jealous, about how lopsided Formula 1 is right, make no mistake about it, that is because of … Read More
F1: Audi hires Neel Jani for 2026 F1 project
Audi is taking the next step in the development of the power unit for the Formula 1 project by signing a simulator driver. Swiss racing pro Neel Jani (39) is … Read More
F1: Budget cap will not prevent Mercedes from all-new 2024 car
–by Mark Cipolloni– Mercedes says plans for a “fundamental” overhaul of its Formula 1 car for 2024 will not be held back by cost cap limitations. In a Sky Sports … Read More
WEC: Bosch and 24 Hours of Le Mans announce partnership
–Press Release– Following the successful 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and to support the fast growing development of WEC following the participation of major manufacturers Bosch … Read More
NASCAR: Nashville Speedway Preview
NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Ally 400 The Place: Nashville Superspeedway The Date: Sunday, June 25 The Time: 7 p.m. ET The Purse: $8,516,134 TV: NBC, 7 p.m. ET Radio: … Read More
F1: Mercedes Canadian GP Debrief
Encouraging progress and another podium scored for the Mercedes F1 team. Talking through the major topics from Montréal in their Canadian GP Race Debrief. Mike Elliott explains why George Russell … Read More
IndyCar: Herta tops Wednesday test at Iowa (Test Times)
With only a month left until Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 21-23, NTT INDYCAR SERIES teams spent Wednesday testing at Iowa Speedway as they gathered data while searching for the … Read More
F1: ABC’s Telecast numbers of Canadian GP make the AP look silly
–by Mark Cipolloni– So much for the AP’s hatchet job against F1 as the TV numbers from this past weekend, destroy the author’s theory. The author’s beloved IndyCar race from … Read More
TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings (2nd Update)
ESPN Press Release about the Canadian GP viewership on ABC has been added below the Total Viewers Table. While the F1 numbers were stout, IndyCar tanked terribly on the USA … Read More
F1: Marko rates Verstappen vs. Alonso and Hamilton
Dr. Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen is the best driver in F1 today, and only Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton come close. When asked why Sergio Perez looks to be … Read More
Rumor: Josh Berry to replace Kevin Harvick in the #4 SHR Ford (Update)
This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ with today’s announcement. –Press Release– One of the most coveted seats in the NASCAR Cup Series has been filled. Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has named … Read More
F1: Hamilton calls F1’s plan to eliminate Tire Warmers pointless (6th Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni- Formula 1 teams appear unlikely to support a move to introduce blanket-free slick tires in 2024 when a decision is made at the end of next month, … Read More