Rumor: Former Italian PM linked with F1 team project (Update)
This rumor is downgraded to ‘false’ today. Reports that a former Italian prime minister could be involved in plans for a new Formula 1 team have been dismissed. Matteo Renzi, … Read More
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Bourdais tops Day 1 of IndyCar testing at IMS (Update)
This article has been updated with text and photos. Sebastien Bourdais of AJ Foyt Racing was the fastest among 32 drivers who turned laps Thursday at the 105th Indianapolis 500 … Read More
Chip Ganassi Racing reveals Indianapolis 500 American Legion paint scheme
In a series of humorous videos on social media this week, racing legend Jimmie Johnson finds the missing No. 48 Honda NTT INDYCAR SERIES car safe in the hands of … Read More
Sonoma Raceway to Welcome Fans to Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Weekend
After a one-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sonoma Raceway will welcome fans back to the grandstands for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR race weekend, June 5-6. “We are … Read More
NBC Sports And Peacock Announce Comprehensive Coverage of Indycar Series Season (Update)
The streaming service that IndyCar is using this year, Peacock, is free to Comcast Xfinity subscribers. You just need to go to Peacock.com scroll to the bottom, select Xfinity, then … Read More
NASCAR to debut manufacturer specific Next Gen cars on May 5th
Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota will unveil their new NASCAR Next Gen race car bodies at 3:00pm ET on Wednesday, May 5th. In addition, NASCAR will announce additional specs and details … Read More
Conor Daly fastest as rain halts IndyCar testing at IMS
Conor Daly led his team owner Ed Carpenter 222.714mph vs 221.296 mph when a light rain hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thursday around 12:15pm ET bringing out the yellow flag … Read More
IndyCar testing at Indy opens with big crash
With 32 cars and drivers on hand at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for two days of testing ahead of the Indy 500 in May, Rinus Veekay lost control of his … Read More
ABC Supply to sponsor JR Hildebrand Foyt entry at Indy 500
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of A.J. Foyt’s first triumph in the Indianapolis 500, ABC Supply Co. Inc. will sponsor a fourth AJ Foyt Racing entry in this year’s 105th Running … Read More
Nissin Foods Expands Partnership with RLL and Sato IndyCar effort
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that Nissin Cup Noodles®, an associate sponsor of Takuma Sato’s Indianapolis 500 entry since 2019, has expanded their program to a full-season associate … Read More
Aston Martin appoints Nico Hulkenberg as reserve driver
Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team is pleased to confirm that it has appointed Nico Hülkenberg (shown above) as its official reserve and development driver for the 2021 season. The … Read More
Hulkenberg tries 2021 F1 cars in simulator, Grosjean gets F1 seat fitting
(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg has kicked off his new role as Aston Martin and Mercedes reserve in 2021 by getting a taste of the cars in the simulator. The former Renault … Read More
Rumor: Financial deal shows green light to F1 sprint races
(GMM) Stefano Domenicali appears to have resolved an issue that could have red-flagged Formula 1’s sprint qualifying trial in 2021. In Bahrain recently, Mercedes and Red Bull bosses led the … Read More
Alpine ‘careful’ with Alonso, Ocon relationship – Prost
(GMM) Alpine must be “very careful” as it manages the dynamic between its two drivers, according to team advisor and F1 legend Alain Prost. According to the 66-year-old quadruple world … Read More
F1 closing on $30m per team driver salary cap
(GMM) Formula 1 is closing in on a $30 million per team annual budget cap to specifically limit spending on drivers. According to Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport and other … Read More
‘Rake’ and rules not key to Red Bull F1 boost
(GMM) McLaren, Alpine and Alfa Romeo are hitting back at the notion that Red Bull and other teams directly benefitted from the aerodynamic rule changes for 2021. The argument is … Read More
NASCAR to test rain tires at Martinsville (Update)
Greg Stucker, Goodyear’s director of racing, commented on the wet tire oval test Tuesday during “SiriusXM Speedway” on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Stucker told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that “historically there has … Read More
Grosjean may stay in IndyCar a few years
Former F1 driver Romain Grosjean says he is open to a long-term future in IndyCar if 2021 goes well for him driving the No.51 Dale Coyne/Rick Ware-Honda. “If I enjoy … Read More
DTM picks up speed: Mercedes driver Götz fastest on opening day
At Hockenheim, the DTM delivered a promising appetizer for the 2021 season. With Mercedes, Audi and Ferrari, three brands were represented among the first four places. Fastest driver on the … Read More
IndyCar launches ‘Defy Everything’ marketing campaign (Update)
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES unveiled its brand campaign – “Defy Everything” – for the 2021 season that highlights the daring, unapologetic and all-around badass mindset of its elite athletes. “Defy … Read More
Watkins Glen International Adds Second IMSA Race July 2nd
Watkins Glen International announced today that IMSA is adding a second consecutive race to the schedule with the WeatherTech 240 at The Glen running July 2 on the facility’s 3.45-mile … Read More
DiBenedetto/Motorcraft Team to Honor Bernece Wood
After a week off for the annual Easter break, Matt DiBenedetto and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team head to the Wood Brothers’ home track, Martinsville Speedway, for Saturday night’s … Read More
XPEL Grows Indycar Presence Through Enhanced Team Penske Partnership
XPEL (NASDAQ: XPEL), a leading provider of protective films and coatings, announced today it will increase its presence in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES through an enhanced partnership with Team Penske … Read More
Season 4 of Netflix ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ to focus on Mercedes and Red Bull
Filming for the fourth season of the hit Netflix show ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ is underway, according to the show’s executive producer James Gay-Rees. The series provides fans with … Read More
Rosberg: Duel with Hamilton continues
As Mercedes F1 teammates Nico Rosberg and his teammate Lewis Hamilton were stiff rivals, with Rosberg eventually winning the title in 2016 by getting into Hamilton’s head. Rosberg then retired … Read More