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F1: Four DRS zones slated for this weekend
There will be no fewer than four different DRS zones in play at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix. This is set to be the first time that four separate DRS … Read More
F1: Ricciardo gave up top money and ride with Red Bull for pride
Daniel Ricciardo swapped the race-winning Red Bull and a big paycheck for 4th-best Renault in 2019 because his pride was hurt that his teammate Max Verstappen was schooling him. “We … Read More
F1: Gasly latest F1 driver clueless when it comes to growing the sport
Pierre Gasly has become the latest clueless Formula 1 driver to take a swipe at Drive To Survive, claiming the popular fly-on-the-wall series has scenes that are ‘kind of made … Read More
F1: Alonso loses one Alpine engine for year due to water pump
Following Fernando Alonso’s retirement from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alpine engineers traced the cause to a broken water pump. “It wasn’t the engine, but a water-pump failure,” team boss … Read More
F1 teams removing paint to save weight
(GMM) The carbon fiber look is very much in style in Formula 1. But it’s not for aesthetics. Auto Motor und Sport reports that most teams have removed paint from … Read More
NASCAR: Kyle Busch penalized for very small piece of tape on grill
NASCAR screwed up Sunday in Richmond because it failed to act in a timely manner. Again. To keep all the cars equal, NASCAR uses the amount of airflow through the … Read More
F1: Australia GP boss writes open letter to race fans
Australian GP boss’s open letter to fans via Speedcafe.com: Every year since 1996, the spectacle that is Formula 1 has come to Melbourne, bringing with it the excitement, glamour and … Read More
F1: Ferrari denies getting early start with 2022 car
(GMM) Ferrari has hit back at claims its early 2022 advantage is due to getting a ‘head start’ with the all-new regulations. The conventional wisdom is that while Red Bull … Read More
F1: Marko has no problem with F1 ‘morality’
(GMM) Formula 1 should be grateful for its new and lucrative markets, according to Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko. While the F1 drivers threatened to boycott the Saudi Arabian GP … Read More
F1: 2022 a ‘probationary year’ for Mick Schumacher
(GMM) Mick Schumacher’s qualifying crash in Saudi Arabia could be a big setback for the young German in a “probationary” year for him in Formula 1. While 2022 is the … Read More
F1: Verstappen vs Leclerc ‘won’t go wrong’ – Doornbos
(GMM) Max Verstappen’s new title head-to-head will not echo the ultra-intense rivalry he had in 2021 with Lewis Hamilton. That is the view of former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos, … Read More
F1: Perez not yet thinking about 2023 contract
(GMM) Sergio Perez denies he is already champing at the bit to sign a third Red Bull contract for 2023. Last week, the energy drink company’s notorious F1 driver manager … Read More
F1 broadcaster calls Lance Stroll ‘quite arrogant’
(GMM) Lance Stroll is not enjoying a sunny start to his 2022 campaign in Formula 1. His billionaire father Lawrence is being criticized for his handling of Aston Martin’s progress, … Read More
F1: Verstappen has an escape clause in his new contract – Marko
Max Verstappen and Red Bull announced in March, that the defending World Champion was resign through 2028, but team consultant Dr. Helmut Marko revealed the Dutchman has an escape clause … Read More
NASCAR: Hamlin runs down Byron to win in Richmond
Virginian native Denny Hamlin used fresher tires by making an extra pitstop to run down #24 Chevy of William Byron on worn tires with 5 laps to go to win … Read More
F1: Is Las Vegas destined to become F1’s iconic event?
The governor of Nevada, Steve Sisolak, believes that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will become the “most iconic” Formula 1 race in about three years. Speaking at the announcement of … Read More
MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro fends off Jorge Martin to claim his first-ever MotoGP victory
Making his 200th MotoGP race start this weekend, Aleix Espargaro won Aprilia’s first modern era pole on Saturday and then backed it up with his first-ever MotoGP victory. Primac’s Jorge … Read More
F1: Series won’t be returning to Sepang anytime soon
The CEO of the Sepang International Circuit, Azhan Shafriman Hanif, told local media including Bernama the circuit does not have plans to bring the Malaysian Grand Prix to the F1 … Read More
F1: Ferrari’s tobacco sponsorship over? (Update)
Philip Morris brand Mission Winnow has reappeared as a partner of Ferrari’s F1 team after it was taken off the team’s cars at the end of last season. The logo appears … Read More
NASCAR: Chastain spent bust but happy week after first win
As you might expect following a career first victory in NASCAR’s premier NASCAR Cup Series, Ross Chastain conceded he had a busy last week. The driver of the No. 1 … Read More
NASCAR: Playoff system has led to more aggressive driving
Defending Richmond Raceway NASCAR Cup Series winner Alex Bowman addressed the media Saturday morning and acknowledged that the style of competition in all three national series has become increasingly aggressive. … Read More
MotoGP: Aleix Espargaro Gives Aprilia First Pole Position
Spain’s Aleix Espargaro delivered a first-ever MotoGP pole position for Aprilia at the Argentina Grand Prix on Saturday as racing finally got under way after a delay in delivering equipment … Read More
NASCAR: Ty Gibbs Pushes Past Teammate Nemechek for Xfinity Win
Ty Gibbs bumped his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate John Hunter Nemechek out of the lead on the final lap to claim his third NASCAR Xfinity Series race win of the … Read More