Penske-Ganassi Rivalry Spotlight Shifts to IMSA in 2023
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the last 30 years, Chip Ganassi has earned the right to be called Roger Penske’s biggest rival on the racetrack. But two of American racing’s … Read More
Category: SportsCars
WEC: Former F1 driver joins United Autosport WEC line-up
Giedo van der Garde will join United Autosports for two high-profile races in their WEC campaign next season. Van der Garde, a proven winner known for his speed, will join forces with … Read More
IMSA: Cadillac and others prepare for new Prototype era
The 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opening event is in January, but perceptively deceiving because it’s only six weeks away. The swiftly approaching Roar Before the Rolex 24 on Jan. … Read More
F1: Max Verstappen eyes Le Mans after F1 retirement
(GMM) Max Verstappen has dropped another hint that he may retire from Formula 1 at the youthful age of just 31. The reigning and back-to-back drivers’ world champion admits that … Read More
WEC: Le Mans 24 Hours to reserve 15 slots for LMP2 cars in 2024
A minimum of 15 grid spots at the Le Mans 24 Hours will be reserved for LMP2 cars if the class is dropped from the World Endurance Championship in 2024. … Read More
IMSA: Testing Under Way at Daytona for 9 New GTP Cars from Four Manufacturers
A new era for North American motorsport began today at Daytona International Speedway. A two-day test session sanctioned by IMSA officially launches the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class, featuring hybrid-powered … Read More
IMSA: Newgarden, McLaughlin to Make Rolex 24 Debuts With Tower
NTT IndyCar Series stars Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin will make their Rolex 24 at Daytona debuts next month as part of Tower Motorsports’ LMP2 driver lineup. The Team Penske … Read More
IMSA: Scott Dixon to Race Cadillac V-LMDh at Daytona
Cadillac Racing is pleased to announce that Scott Dixon will complete the Cadillac V-LMDh lineup in the first of four endurance races on the 2023 IMSA schedule. The IMSA WeatherTech … Read More
WEC: Toyota announces 2023 driver lineups
Toyota Gazoo Racing will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship with an unchanged driver lineup. Press Release: In 2023, we will continue to race in the Hypercar category (LMH … Read More
WEC: Toyota Gazoo Racing To Upgrade The GR010 Hybrid
Next year, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will go up against Ferrari, Porsche, Peugeot, Cadillac and Glickenhaus at the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans on 10-11 June and in the FIA World Endurance Championship. To remain … Read More
F1: Porsche Supercup to continue as F1 support series until 2030
Porsche’s support series will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030, after the two parties signed an eight-year extension of their collaboration. Porsche Supercup, which first appeared … Read More
WEC: Richard Mille Racing All-female lineup goes belly up
Richard Mille Racing Team has announced that it will cease operations after three years of competing in the LMP2 category. The French squad, which was run by the Signatech team … Read More
IndyCar: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Tickets Go On Sale “Cyber Monday!”
Southern California’s 200-MPH Beach Party® is back! Tickets for the 2023 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, which will take place April 14-16, go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. … Read More
Porsche announces new North American Selected Driver and Junior programs
Porsche has a long tradition of not only developing winning race cars but also successful drivers. The Porsche Motorsport Pyramid began as an informal pathway for drivers to grow their … Read More
IMSA: Colin Braum joins Meyer Shank Racing
Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) completes its 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship roster with 2022 IMSA LMP3 champion Colin Braun joining Tom Blomqvist for the team’s full-season Acura LMDh program next … Read More
IndyCar: Chip Ganassi Racing signs Kiel, promotes O’Gara
Chip Ganassi Racing has made two key managerial moves that will impact its NTT IndyCar Series program and its dual factory efforts on behalf of Cadillac in IMSA’s WeatherTech SportsCar … Read More
IndyCar: McLaughin seeks ride at Daytona and Le Mans without Penske
Scott McLaughlin is targeting starts in sports cars, but says it won’t be with his IndyCar team. Team Penske, who he races for in IndyCar, has partnered with Porsche to … Read More
WEC/IMSA: Tandy and Makowiecki to drive Porsche Penske Motorsport’s 963 in 2023
After a two-year break, Nick Tandy returns to the Porsche Motorsport works squad. In 2023, the 38-year-old UK driver will compete for overall victories in the 963 fielded by Porsche … Read More
WEC: Toyota and Ferrari wrap up WEC title
Toyota Gazoo Racing took a conclusive 1-2 finish in the BAPCO 8 Hours of Bahrain, with the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria … Read More
WEC: Toyota Takes Pole for Season Finale
Brendon Hartley scorched to a superb pole position at the Bahrain International Circuit this evening to put he and teammates Sebastien Buemi and Ryo Hirakawa in the best place possible … Read More
WEC: Toyota tops final practice in Bahrain
AFter sandbagging on the first day of practice like they always do, Toyota finished well clear of its French rival Peugeot in the last on-track session prior to qualifying, locking … Read More
IMSA: CORE autosport Ceases Operations
After 13 years of competition and multiple championships, CORE autosport is closing its doors. Founded by driver Jon Bennett in 2010, CORE autosport has entered cars in: IMSA Prototype Lites, … Read More
WEC: Peugeot nips Toyota in Bahrain practice
At the BAPCO 8 Hours of Bahrain, Peugeot once again outpaced its Hypercar rivals in second practice for the World Endurance Championship title decider in Bahrain, with Paul di Resta … Read More
WEC: Joel Camathias hangs up his helmet
Joel Camathias has put an end to his racing career, after 28 years in the sports. “I thought I had to let it know”, explains the Swiss driver, “although this is not … Read More
WEC: Porsche fights for 2022 titles at season finale in Bahrain
Porsche is determined to win both the manufacturer’s and drivers’ titles in the GTE-Pro class at the final round of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship. Due to the longer … Read More