F1: Struggling McLaren F1 sacks Key, hires Sanchez
–by Mark Cipolloni– As we wrote in this article, after completely dominating the 2022 season despite some early season setbacks, the Red Bull F1 team came out of the gate … Read More
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F1: Regulations will prevent expensive arms race for sustainable F1 fuel – Symonds (Update)
–by Mark Cipolloni– As we reported below, the European Union will reportedly make an exemption for synthetic fuels (or e-fuels) under its planned 2035 ICE ban under pressure from Germany. However, … Read More
IMSA will have to wait until 2024 for the Ferrari 499P
–by Mark Cipolloni– Ferrari’s sports car racing director Antonello Coletta told reporters during last week’s debut of the hybrid-powered Ferrari 499P at Sebring that the current focus is the FIA … Read More
Automotive: GM dealers pushing back on costly EV upgrades
Installing electric vehicle chargers at GM dealerships as part of the companies rapidly developing EV strategy is causing the GM dealer network headaches, according to recent reporting. Many dealers claim … Read More
F1: A couple of tenths can move the McLaren to the front of the midfield – Stella
–by Mark Cipolloni– In this Bahrain GP Team Principles Press Conference, new McLaren F1 team boss Andreas Stella addressed how he was coping with moving from being an Engineer to … Read More
F1: Christian Horner will have to manage Verstappen vs. Perez inter-team battle
–by Mark Cipolloni– Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is predicted to have his hands full if Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez cause increasing friction within the team if the … Read More
F1: Rule change to help Mercedes porpoising has made the racing worse
–by Mark Cipolloni– Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff and his design team came up with a car so poorly designed last year that it bounced like a jackhammer from a … Read More
Videos: Mercedes F1 Saudi Arabian GP debrief
Mercedes F1 feels they maximized the potential of the current W14 package in Jeddah, to score a P4 and P5 finish for the Team. Technical Director Mike Elliott talks through … Read More
NASCAR: McDonald’s signs on to be founding partner of Chicago NASCAR race
NASCAR has a new partner for its upcoming Chicago races: McDonald’s. The fast-food giant was announced as the first founding partner of the upcoming Chicago street races — the NASCAR … Read More
Automotive: Woke GM Deep Sixes the Camaro, all-electric racing future murky
–by Mark Cipolloni– The Chevrolet Camaro is going out of production. General Motors said Wednesday it will stop making the current generation early next year. The future of the car, … Read More
Formula E: Julius Baer 2023 São Paulo E-Prix Preview
–Press Release– The 2023 Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix this Saturday will complete a hat-trick of new host cities in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship so far this … Read More
IndyCar: Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend Announces Race Names and Sponsors
–Press Release– Hy-Vee, Inc. and INDYCAR today announced that the two NTT INDYCAR SERIES 250-lap races during the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway will be focused on honoring … Read More
How to get a job in the Racing Industry
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the racing industry? Learn how to find the right job openings, develop your skills, and get ready for success. The … Read More
F1 Bingo? How Number Daubing Dispels the Dullness of Driver Dominance
–by Mark Cipolloni– Ah yes, Formula 1 – the most popular motorsport competition in the world. It’s the pinnacle of racing driving, featuring the fastest cars and the most skilled … Read More
F1: Steiner to be part of FOX NASCAR commentary team in Austin
–by Mark Cipolloni– With no F1 race this coming weekend, 57-year-old Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner has been invited to be in the FOX TV booth this coming weekend … Read More
F1: American Logan Sargeant is the real deal – Vowles
–by Mark Cipolloni– At the Team Principals Press in Saudi Arabia on Saturday morning, new Williams F1 team boss James Vowles had this to say about Logan Sargeant: “From the … Read More
F1: Willams has rejected both Porsche and Honda as 2026 engine partners
–by Mark Cipolloni– It was rumored that Porsche wanted to team with Williams F1 in 2026 as engine supplier, but it wanted a controlling interest in the team, and they … Read More
F1: Alfa Romeo F1 team signs eyewear sponsor
With 70 million TV viewers per race, sponsors continue to find ways to get involved in Formula 1. –Press Release– Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake is redefining style on and … Read More
F1: Optus partners with Australian GP
–Press Release– Optus is proudly partnering with the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2023, to bring speed, excitement, celebrity, and technology trackside, to one of Australia’s favorite sporting events. … Read More
F1: Ferrari’s computer Systems hacked
Ferrari has announced that it has suffered an attack on its computer systems. The company has announced that it will not accept any ransom requests. It was not the sports … Read More
TV News: Weekend TV Ratings (Update)
—by Mark Cipolloni— Some additional context for the ESPN F1 Saudi Arabian GP TV numbers: Viewership was up 17% compared to ’22 #F1 season avg. Audience peak 1.75M viewers It … Read More
F1: Las Vegas GP adds more Grandstands
Due to high ticket demand, the Las Vegas GP has announced 3 new grandstands in what is called the West Harmon Zone. The image, released by f1lasvegasgp.com, shows three large grandstands … Read More
IndyCar: Accord Hybrid named presenting sponsor of the Mid-Ohio weekend
–Press Release– –The pinnacle event of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course’s 62nd season of racing, The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, returns June 30-July 2. The 2023 Accord Hybrid will serve … Read More
F1: McLaren F1 team signs sponsorship deal with Salesforce
Eyeballs count to sponsors and F1 gets 70 million viewers worldwide each race –Press Release– McLaren Racing today announced that it will partner with Salesforce, the global leader in customer … Read More