IMSA: Blomqvist Fastest In Long Beach Practice 2
Tom Blomqvist was the fastest man in the final Free Practice session for IMSA’s annual visit to the streets of Long Beach, California, before Qualifying begins later in the afternoon. … Read More
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F1: Domencali again reiterates any new team will have to pay larger Entry Fee
–by Mark Cipolloni– Since Andretti Global and General Motors announced it is targeting official entry into F1, news on the tender has been fairly quiet. As we reported previously, Andretti … Read More
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Unveils 2024 Induction Class
–Press Release– * Austin Coil (Drag Racing), Scott Dixon (Open Wheel), Jim Downing & Dr. Robert Hubbard (Technology), Bud Ekins (Motorcycles), Jimmie Johnson (Stock Cars), Paul Newman (At Large) and John Surtees (Sports Cars) in “Class of 2024” * 36th Annual Induction Celebration Presented by … Read More
WEC: Toyotas top Practice 1 and 2 at Portimao
Kamui Kobayashi continued Toyota’s strong form in Portimao after topping second practice for this weekend’s World Endurance Championship round ahead of team-mate Ryo Hirakawa. Sebastien Buemi claimed the fastest lap … Read More
F1: Verstappen can easily win 8 titles – Hill
–by Mark Cipolloni– 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill says 25-year-old Max Verstappen can win a record eight World Championship titles. He has two and has started 2023 off strong … Read More
F1: FIA sets April 18th to hear Ferrari complaint
–by Mark Cipolloni– The FIA has set the 18th of April as the date for the review of Carlos Sainz’s penalty at the end of the Australian Grand Prix. Ferrari is attempting … Read More
IMSA/WEC: Porsche 963 racing at Long Beach and Portugal this weekend
–Porsche Press Releases– Long Beach The Porsche Penske Motorsport switches from long distance to sprint mode with the Porsche 963 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship: next up on the … Read More
IndyCar: Rossi not giving away any of his Long Beach secrets
–by Mark Cipolloni– Alexander Rossi won the Grand Prix of Long Beach in 2018 and 2019 and he always runs strong on the streets of Long Beach. In this pre-race … Read More
F1: Vasseur’s cost cap comments premature – Horner
–by Mark Cipolloni– Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sky Sports that claims from Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur that his team’s 2021 Formula 1 cost-cap penalty was not strong … Read More
F1: Ron Dennis would do a better job with McLaren than Zak Brown – Eddie Jordan
–by Mark Cipolloni– Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes McLaren’s shareholders wish former team boss Ron Dennis was back in charge, saying the team is currently “nowhere near where they … Read More
Rumor: How F1 can get 27 races into a 25-race calendar
–by Mark Cipolloni– Formula 1 has a great problem other race series wish they had – race organizers knocking down the door trying to get a date on the Formula … Read More
F1: Oldest living F1 driver dead at 102
–by Mark Cipolloni– Kenneth McAlpine a British F1 driver from England has died at 102 (1920-2023). McAlpine was born in Cobham, Surrey and was a grandson of Scottish civil engineer … Read More
F1: Las Vegas Paddock building construction update
The $500M paddock building has been topped off 5 months ahead of Las Vegas’ F1 race weekend. The 300,000-square-foot, four-level paddock building is the central feature of the Las Vegas … Read More
WEC: Daniil Kvyat Unveiled As Latest Addition To Lamborghini Factory Driver Roster
–Lamborghini Press Release– Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat has been announced as an official Lamborghini Squadra Corse Factory Driver, carrying out extensive testing of the firms’ LMDh prototype this … Read More
WR: Hyundai driver Craig Breen killed in testing crash
World Rally Championship driver 33-yearold Irishman Craig Breen has died following crash in testing for next week’s Rally Croatia. The factory Hyundai driver went off the road during a team … Read More
Rumor: Calvin Lo may join Panthera Asia F1 team entry (2nd Update)
Hong Kong-based billionaire Calvin Lo, who already has financial links to Formula One team Williams, says he would like to see a greater Asian presence in F1 and is in … Read More
F1:Qatar Airways launches exclusive travel packages for the upcoming F1 races this season
–Qatar Airways Press Release– Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of F1, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, announced today the launch of its exclusive travel packages for … Read More
NASCAR: Cup cars to race with Mufflers in Chicago
–by Mark Cipolloni– At a Wednesday night community meeting for the NASCAR Chicago Street race, concerned residents were told that to combat high noise levels, race cars will be retrofitted … Read More
IndyCar: Alex Palou serving out his court ordered mandate to drive IndyCar in 2023
–by Mark Cipolloni– Alex Palou tried to get out of his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing’s IndyCar team, so he could devote full time to F1, but he lost that … Read More
F1: Enjoy the Miami Grand Prix in Style – by Bringing Your Yacht
It’s easy to enjoy being on a luxury yacht. It’s also easy to enjoy watching a Formula 1 Grand Prix in grand style from a plush VIP box. So why … Read More
Formula E: Nissan Team enters Ghiotto and Martins in Berlin Rookie Test
–Nissan Press Release– The Nissan Formula E Team will enter reigning FIA Formula 3 champion Victor Martins and multiple Formula 2 race-winner Luca Ghiotto into this month’s ABB FIA Formula … Read More
IndyCar: A look back at the 2008 Long Beach GP Standing start
–by Mark Cipolloni– Owing to the configuration of the Long Beach Street Circuit, historically the rolling starts at the Acura GP of Long Beach are horrible in that that back … Read More
IndyCar: Long Beach’s 28,000 grandstand seats nearing sellout (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– CORRECTION: We miscounted. Long Beach has 28,000 grandstand seats, broken down as 16,000 3-day seats and 12,000 Sunday only seats. A spokesperson told us Long Beach has … Read More
F1: Lewis Hamilton era declared ‘over’ – Rob Kamphues
–by Mark Cipolloni– Dutch pundit Rob Kamphues doubts Lewis Hamilton could win an eighth title even if he joined a Red Bull-filled Aston Martin team in 2025. Hamilton not winning … Read More