F1: Sainz puts Ferrari on top in first Moanco GP practice
–by Mark Cipolloni– Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr. put up a fast lap of 1m13.372s to top opening practice for the Monaco GP in his #55 Ferrari. Fernando Alonso was 2nd … Read More
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“It’s the difference between hot dogs and pretzels vs caviar and champagne”
–by Mark Cipolloni– This weekend is IndyCar’s biggest event, the Indy 500. While the race draws upwards of 300,000 people, it’s losing the war. With its’ 70 million global TV … Read More
F1: Aston Martin’s Recent Financial Success Proves It Pays To Be In F1
Aston Martin’s multi-million-dollar return to Formula 1 is finally paying dividends, both on and off the track, Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll recently revealed. The ‘halo effect’ of Aston … Read More
IndyCar: Indy 500 nears sellout
–by Mark Cipolloni– On Thursday morning during the annual operational press conference, Doug Boles, President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway stated that they’ve sold 230,000 of the 235,000 grandstand seats. … Read More
F1: Last batch of Las Vegas GP tickets to go on sale
Heineken® House, Club SI, and Club Paris have been confirmed as exciting new hospitality experiences for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Tickets to all three hospitality experiences will be available … Read More
F1: Monaco GP Thursday Press Conference
DRIVER GROUP 1 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren), Fernando ALONSO (Aston Martin), Kevin MAGNUSSEN (Haas), Sergio PÉREZ (Red Bull), Yuki TSUNODA (AlphaTauri) Q: Yuki, perhaps we can kick things off with you, because before we … Read More
F1: Monaco GP looks to be another wet affair (2nd Update)
The forecast for Friday and Saturday now looks good, but there is still a decent chance of rain on Sunday, though that could change given the mountains above Monaco. Here … Read More
IndyCar: Stefan Wilson Surgery Update
–Press Release– (Indianapolis, IN) May 25, 2023 – Update on driver Stefan Wilson on Thursday, May 25. Wilson, driving the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports/CareKeepers Chevrolet, fractured the 12th thoracic … Read More
F1: At what age are F1 drivers washed up?
–by Mark Cipolloni– Whereas IndyCar and NASCAR drivers can win races well into their 40s, in the pinnacle of motorsports – Formula 1 – drivers age out much younger. Once … Read More
F1: Mercedes F1 reveals upgrades at Monaco
–by Mark Cipolloni– As the Mercedes F1 team unpacks in the garage for this weekend’s Monaco GP, cameras are capturing the upgrades they have brought for their W14. Speaking ahead … Read More
F1: FIA implements stricter speed controls in yellow flag zones
In a move designed to boost safety in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship during on-track incidents, the FIA is introducing stricter speed restrictions under a Safety Car or Virtual … Read More
F1: Monaco GP Preview
Every year, right around this time of spring, Formula One decamps to the French Riviera for the crown jewel of the calendar – the Monaco Grand Prix. Say Monte Carlo … Read More
IndyCar: Root Insurance to sponsor Ryan Hunter-Reay
–Press Release– Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) announced today that Root Insurance, an Ohio-based car insurance company that uses smartphone technology to understand individual driver behavior and builds a large … Read More
IndyCar to give Rahal and Legge special session on Thursday
–Press Release– INDYCAR has announced a special session Thursday, May 25 for the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet and the No. 44 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda after … Read More
IndyCar: Graham Rahal to replace injured Stefan Wilson in Indy 500 (Update)
Dennis Reinbold confirmed that Graham Rahal’s #24 backup car is the same car Oriol Servia finished 4th with in the 2012 Indy 500. Yes, folks, the current Dallara IndyCars are … Read More
NASCAR: Coca-Cola 600 grandstands sold out
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced that it has its second consecutive grandstand sellout and camping area sellout for this Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Cup Race. Limited Terrace Box Seating overlooking … Read More
F1: It’s Official – Honda to supply engines to Aston Martin from 2026
–Press Release– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to participate in the FIA1 Formula One World Championship (F1) from the 2026 season as a power unit supplier. Honda has agreed … Read More
IndyCar: Wilson to undergo surgery for broken back
–Press Release– Update on driver Stefan Wilson on Tuesday, May 23. After sustaining a fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebrae in yesterday’s practice session for the Indianapolis 500, Stefan Wilson stayed … Read More
F1: McLaren unveils special livery for Monaco and Spanish GPs
–Press Release– The McLaren Formula 1 Team today revealed a special Triple Crown livery, which will be carried on the MCL60 at the Monaco Grand Prix as part of the … Read More
TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings
–by Mark Cipolloni– TV Rating Analysis NASCAR (Down) FS1 got a 1.28 rating and 2.203 million viewers for Sunday’s NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro won in dominating fashion by … Read More
IndyCar: Adam Driver Named Indianapolis 500 Honorary Starter
–Press Release– Indiana native Adam Driver, whose various accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award, will serve as honorary starter for the … Read More
F1: Red Bull will sell AlphaTauri team by 2026 – Gallagher
Formula 1 business expert Mark Gallagher believes Red Bull will build it up and then sell the AlphaTauri team before the next major rule changes are implemented in 2026. Speaking … Read More
IndyCar: Power expects a fierce battle on Sunday
–by Mark Cipolloni– In a Monday Press Conference, Will Power says a combination of the IndyCar aerodynamic package and tire degradation will create “a very fierce race”in Sunday’s Indy 500. … Read More
Using Bitcoin instead of cash to bet on F1
Today, Bitcoin has touched all sectors of the sports industry and is now a coin of immense popularity. Increasingly, companies now accept cryptocurrency, and the number of people who own … Read More
Track News: Marcus Smith unsure about future NASCAR races at No. Wilkes
Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith said North Wilkesboro Speedway “definitely has a place in the NASCAR world” moving forward, despite an All-Star race that lacked drama Sunday night after Kyle … Read More