F1: Bahrain GP Friday Quotes
Compiled by Mark Cipolloni Red Bull Max Verstappen “It was a difficult start to the day. In FP1 we couldn’t get the balance right, which was a bit odd as … Read More
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Indy NXT: Abel leads opening St. Pete practice
Jacob Abel drives for one of the smallest teams in INDY NXT by Firestone, but he produced the biggest lap to lead the opening practice of the 2023 season Friday … Read More
F1: Q&A with F1 Team Representatives
PART ONE – TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Andrea STELLA (McLaren), Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing), Frédéric VASSEUR (Alfa Romeo) Q: First up, andrea, congratulations on the new job. How are you settling into … Read More
IndyCar: Series eyes new venues and added marketing
IndyCar faced criticism from some stakeholders over the offseason for the perception that it wasn’t being aggressive enough in the face of rising competition from F1, but CEO Mark Miles … Read More
TV News: Mercedes-Benz, Heineken Join as Official Sponsors of F1 Telecast
As a new season of Formula 1 racing launches this weekend from Bahrain, ESPN kicks off its new, three-year renewal with F1 that will bring new content and expanded viewing … Read More
Track News: Jim Haynes, 1933-2023
With great sadness but deep appreciation, Lime Rock Park notes the passing of one of the major figures in the track’s history. Jim Haynes, a two-time SCCA National Champion driver, … Read More
F1: Alonso tops practice 2 for Bahrain GP
by Mark Cipolloni As temperatures cooled in Bahrain the times came tumbling down in Practice 2 for the Bahrain GP, and it was Fernando Alonso in the #14 Aston Martin … Read More
F2: Pourchaire blitzes to pole in Bahrain
Théo Pourchaire got his 2023 campaign off to a flying start, dominating Qualifying to take pole position by 0.7s from teammate Victor Martins. The ART Grand Prix duo carried over … Read More
Rumor: McLaren eyeing Cadillac, Red Bull and Honda engines for 2026 (2nd Update)
Asked to confirm the reports of Zak Brown’s visit, Christian Horner said: “I thought he was coming for lunch! “As a powertrain manufacturer for 2026, it’s inevitable that discussions are … Read More
F1: Perez tops opening practice for Bahrain GP
by Mark Cipolloni In conditions that will not be representative to what the drivers will experience in qualifying and the race, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez turned a lap time … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen could be greatest of all-time – Brundle
Martin Brundle says Max Verstappen could be the greatest driver in Formula 1 history and has likened the Dutchman to Brazilian icon Ayrton Senna. F1 commentator Martin Brundle, whose F1 … Read More
TV News: Mercedes to replace Mother’s Polish as ESPN F1 TV sponsor
by Mark Cipolloni Mercedes Benz USA replaces Mother’s Polish as presenting sponsor of ESPN’s F1 race coverage that has no full-screen commercials. The three-year deal starts this weekend and goes … Read More
F1: Australian company VGW sponsoring Ferrari in 2023
An Australian firm has signed a multi-year agreement to become a Premium Partner of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 team. Virtual Gaming Worlds’ partnership starts from the first race of … Read More
F1: Aston Martin announces new lifestyle partnership with Velocity Black
–Press Release– Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team (AMF1) is delighted to announce Velocity Black as its new Official Luxury Lifestyle Partner. Founded in 2014, Velocity Black is a … Read More
Video: How to build an F1 car: The AMR23
From assembly to launch and testing, together with Aston Martin strategic partner Aramco, we’re giving you unprecedented access to the journey which brought the AMR23 to life. Hear from their … Read More
Supercars: Adelaide claims $51 million benefit
The 2022 VALO Adelaide 500 has injected a record $51.85 million into the South Australian economy — the biggest figure in the history of the event. The economic benefit was … Read More
F1: Bahrain GP Thursday Driver Q&A
DRIVER GROUP 1 – Nyck De VRIES (AlphaTauri), Fernando ALONSO (Aston Martin), Nico HÜLKENBERG (Haas), Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren), Logan SARGEANT (Williams) Q: Fernando, let’s start with you. Time flies: your … Read More
IndyCar: How to miss the boat on winning over new fans
by Mark Cipolloni IndyCar might be a case study for some business student’s Master’s Thesis on how not to win over new fans. Some examples of things you can do … Read More
F1: You know Formula 1 is getting popular in the USA when……
You know Formula 1 is getting popular in America when bars in NY City are showing every F1 race live on Sunday’s. The Photo shown above was taken at Stout’s … Read More
IndyCar: Firestone extends sponsorship of St. Pete GP 2 years
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. today announced a two-year extension for the Firestone brand’s title sponsorship of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg presented by RP Funding through 2025. Firestone has … Read More
FIA News: FIA’s six point plan to stop online hate
The FIA has published a paper outlining a six-point plan for combatting the “existential threat” of online toxicity, and has shared the results of an AI trial conducted using its … Read More
F1/IndyCar: McLaren boss bullish on 2023
A letter from Zak Brown: Dear McLaren fans, When the first McLaren racing car, the M1A, rolled out of our original Feltham workshop in west London, it set into motion … Read More
F1: Williams Racing Forges Exclusive Partnership With Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
–Press Release– On the eve of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which gets underway this weekend in Bahrain, Williams Racing is pleased to announce a new partnership with … Read More
F1: Charlie Puth added to Saudia Arabian GP concert lineup
The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to confirm that superstar hit-maker Charlie Puth has been added … Read More
Rumor: Ross Chastain to take over Harvick’s Busch sponsorship
Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal put out this tweet about rumors of the future of Kevin Harvick’s main sponsor when he retires. .@AnheuserBusch has been talking to NASCAR teams … Read More