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Track News: Nurburgring undergoing annual maintenance
The Nurburgring is currently undergoing its annual maintenance. Due to the level of work required to get any piece of asphalt refreshed, the track typically only gets one kilometer (0.6 … Read More
F1: Ecclestone says it’s time for Hamilton to do something else (2nd Update)
Amid rumors of his retirement, seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has raised a few eyebrows after he unfollowed everybody on Instagram. Hamilton’s Instagram account has over 26 million … Read More
F1: Ferrari to launch 2022 car in Mid-February
Ferrari has confirmed they intend to unveil their 2022 F1 car in mid-February. Some teams likely to launch at pre-season testing, which takes place in Barcelona on February 23-25. Ferrari will, … Read More
WoO: Kasey Kahne joins World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series full-time in 2022
For the first time ever, former NASCAR Cup driver Kasey Kahne is set to embark on a full-time campaign with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2022. Driving … Read More
Automotive: Production of 2022 Acura MDX Type S Begins in Ohio
2022 MDX Type S and its Type S Turbo V6 engine are built exclusively in Ohio Most powerful and best-performing Acura SUV ever MDX Type S is the first Acura … Read More
F1 attracted a record 2 billion TV viewers in 2021
Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali says the 2021 season attracted a record 2+ billion TV viewers for the biggest motorsports series in the world. The 2021 campaign will be remembered … Read More
IMSA: PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Announces Second Full Time Entry
PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports is proud to announce its driver lineup for the #11 PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Oreca 07 LMP2 for the full IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship, with drivers Steven Thomas and Jonathan … Read More
F1: Mercedes fires up 2022 power unit
F1 world championship-winning constructor Mercedes has fired up its 2022 W13 challenger for the first time. F1 moves into a new era for the sport next year with radically altered aerodynamic configurations … Read More
Rumor: ESPN after NASCAR TV contract
John Ourand has made his annual sports predictions for 2022 and one is that ESPN could be interested in NASCAR coverage again. While this is merely speculation, Ourand is well … Read More
Automotive: Ferrari reorganizes leadership
On January 10, 2022 Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) will implement a new organizational structure, consistent with its strategic goals of exclusivity, excellence and sustainability. Three members of the Senior Management … Read More
F1: Like the team owners, F1 fans vote Verstappen better than Hamilton
F1 Fan Power Rankings are in. Fan Voice, the annual list gives Formula One fans from across the globe an opportunity to rank their top 10 drivers depending on how … Read More
Speedway Motorsports to purchase Dover Motorsports (Dover and Nashville) (2nd Update)
As part of the acquisition, Dover International Speedway is now Dover “Motor Speedway”, which matches with other SMI tracks like Atlanta, Bristol, Charlotte, Las Vegas, and New Hampshire. The rename … Read More
NASCAR: Brad Kesolowski’s father dies
Bob Keselowski, the father of 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski and a winning race car driver and team owner in both the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and … Read More
F1: Red Bull re-sign Horner
Christian Horner will remain as Red Bull’s Formula 1 team principal until at least 2026 after signing a contract extension. Speaking on ServusTV in a joint interview alongside Verstappen, Dr. Helmut … Read More
IndyCar: Series signs contract extension with Dallara
INDYCAR has announced a multiyear extension with chassis manufacturer Dallara, continuing a relationship with one of the longest-running partners in the series. The contract runs parallel to the current agreements … Read More
IndyCar: Firestone Racing Tires to made at new facility
As part of Firestone’s partnership with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES through the 2025 season, Bridgestone Americas is building a new facility to further strengthen Firestone’s commitment to the sport. The … Read More
IMSA: Meyer Shank Racing Partners with Arctic Wolf
As the Ohio-based organization prepares for its largest competition campaign in team history, Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) is pleased to announce a new multiyear partnership with Arctic Wolf, a leader … Read More
Extreme: Season 2 calendar unveiled
As the series celebrates the end of its inaugural season, Extreme E has its attention firmly fixed on 2022 as it unveils its Season 2 calendar. The sport for purpose … Read More
MotoGP: Marc Marquez progresses adequately with diplopia diagnosis
Marc Marquez will continue with a conservative treatment plan for his double vision for the next few weeks while he keeps up with a physical training plan ahead of 2022 … Read More
F1 ‘could be interesting for Audi’ – CEO (2nd Update)
(GMM) Audi is edging ever closer to announcing that the Volkswagen-owned German luxury carmaker will enter Formula 1 in 2026. The FIA announced last week that the engine regulations by … Read More
F1: Domenicali ‘sure’ Hamilton will return in 2022
(GMM) F1’s CEO is “sure” Lewis Hamilton will return to his Mercedes cockpit in 2022. The seven time world champion has been essentially silent since Abu Dhabi, but his boss … Read More
Rumor: Ferrari to consider extending Sainz’s F1 contract (Update)
(GMM) Rumors that Carlos Sainz is poised to add two more seasons to his existing Ferrari contract are continuing to harden. With Ferrari’s long relationship with main sponsor Philip Morris … Read More
F1: Russell could make beating Hamilton for 2022 title easier – Marko
(GMM) Mercedes’ driver lineup change for 2022 may actually make it easier for Max Verstappen to win back-to-back titles. That is the view of Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, who … Read More