F1 Rumor: Bottas told of Mercedes exit ‘long ago’
(GMM) Two former F1 drivers think Valtteri Bottas is definitely leaving Mercedes. Toto Wolff tried to downplay the Finn’s expletive-filled radio rant in the French GP as a “great” thing … Read More
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F1: Red Bull denies fitting more powerful Honda engine
(GMM) Red Bull has rubbished claims that Max Verstappen is racing ahead of Mercedes because of an improved Honda engine. While Honda did supply the Dutchman and Sergio Perez with … Read More
F1: ‘Only technical problems’ can stop Verstappen – Marko
(GMM) Max Verstappen is on course to beat Lewis Hamilton to his first world championship in 2021, according to the international media. After a thrilling race at Paul Ricard, the … Read More
Chase Elliott disqualified (Update)
#19-Truex, Jr. had one loose lug nut. His crew chief, James Small, was fined $10,000. Lug nut penalty flow chart showing Truex Jr penalty and Chase Elliot disqualification: The No. … Read More
Companies are beginning to knock down the door to sponsor Kyle Larson
In the post-race press conference Rick Hendrick was asked about the status of additional sponsorship for Kyle Larson after his win Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway: You had Valvoline on the … Read More
IndyCar: Acura GP of Long Beach gets green light
It’s official. There will be an IndyCar Grand Prix in Long Beach this year. Chris Esslinger, director of communications at the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach (GPALB), confirmed Monday, … Read More
IndyCar will not replace cancelled Toronto race
With last month’s cancellation of IndyCar’s street race in Toronto, previously scheduled for July 4, the series announced Monday this year’s IndyCar championship will move forward as a 16-race campaign as … Read More
F1: Wolff says Bottas’ radio outburst ‘great’
(GMM) Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas’ foul-mouthed rant at Mercedes’ strategy team during the French GP was “great”. When the one-stop strategy ended his chances of a podium result, the … Read More
F1: Schumacher to use ‘elbows’ in Mazepin fights
(GMM) Mick Schumacher has vowed to “talk to the team again” about Nikita Mazepin’s aggression, whilst vowing to use his “elbows” in their next wheel-to-wheel scrap. Fresh from their last-lap … Read More
F1: Boullier unsure about new French GP contract
(GMM) Eric Boullier says he cannot say whether Paul Ricard will agree a new contract with Formula 1. While the circuit hosted a thrilling French GP on Sunday, the event’s … Read More
F1: Higher tire pressures may be hurting Ferrari – Binotto
(GMM) Ferrari needs to “quickly” get to the bottom of its French GP struggle in order to be competitive in 2022. That is the admission of the Maranello team’s drivers … Read More
F1: Red Bull warns Mercedes about front wing protest
(GMM) Red Bull has warned that it is serious about issuing a protest against the allegedly excessive flexibility of title rival Mercedes’ front wing. At Paul Ricard, powered by Mercedes’ … Read More
NASCAR: Ally 400 post-race press conference
Participants Kyle Larson – Winning Driver Cliff Daniels – Winning Crew Chief Rick Hendrick – Winning Team Owner KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 VALVOLINE CAMARO ZL1 1LE, PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT: THE … Read More
IndyCar Rev GP post-race press conference
Participants 1st – Alex Palou, Ganassi Honda 2nd – Colton Herta, Andretti Honda 3rd – Will Power, Penske Chevy Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Joined now by the champion of the … Read More
NASCAR: Kyle Larson schools the field to win his 4th straight Cup race
Open wheel star Kyle Larson, perhaps the best driver NASCAR has ever seen, again schooled the NASCAR Cup drivers on Sunday, dominating the NASCAR Cup Series’ first race at Nashville … Read More
IndyCar: Spain’s Alex Palou wins at Road America
Polesitter Josef Newgarden led 32 of 55 laps on the 4.0-mile Road America circuit but his Chevy engine gave up the ghost on the last green flag start with 3 … Read More
French GP: Sunday Press Conference
DRIVERS 1 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing) 2 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 3 – Sergio PÉREZ (Red Bull Racing) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Martin Brundle) Q: Max, did you … Read More
F1: Verstappen outduels Hamilton to win French GP
Lewis Hamilton is no longer the king of Paul Ricard. Hamilton, using a 1-stop strategy for his Mercedes vs a 2-stop strategy for Max Verstappen, he could not hold off … Read More
MotoGP: Marquez is Back! Remains the king of Sachsenring
For the 11th consecutive time in his career, Marc Marquez stole the show at the Sachsenring and returned to the top step of the podium 581 days after his last … Read More
Indy Lights: Malukas Regains Indy Lights Points Lead with Road America Win
The battle for the Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires championship – and a scholarship valued at almost $1.3 million to ensure entry into a minimum of three NTT INDYCAR … Read More
Supercars: Van Gisbergen makes it a double in Darwin
Series leader Shane van Gisbergen completed a perfect Sunday with a dominant victory in the Merlin Darwin Triple Crown Supercars finale. Van Gisbergen was imperious from lights out in Race … Read More
F1 drivers in ‘heated’ meeting with Pirelli
(GMM) Behind the scenes, some Formula 1 drivers got involved in a reportedly “heated” exchange with Pirelli and FIA officials at Paul Ricard. We reported earlier that the Grand Prix … Read More
F1: Bottas’ winter decision deadline was ‘joke’ – Wolff
(GMM) Toto Wolff says he was “joking” when he declared that Mercedes’ decision about Valtteri Bottas’ future could be delayed until as late as February next year. Wolff, Bottas and … Read More
F1: Tsunoda ‘impetuous’ and ‘stubborn’ – Marko
(GMM) Yuki Tsunoda continues to be “impetuous” and “stubborn”, according to Red Bull F1 supremo Dr Helmut Marko. The diminutive Japanese rookie has already attracted Marko’s notorious ire in 2021, … Read More