F1: Red Bull not saying Mercedes engine ‘illegal’
(GMM) Red Bull is working “day and night” to “uncover the secret” of how Mercedes pulled so quickly ahead in the otherwise intense 2021 title battle. In recent days, Dr … Read More
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Video: Hybrid Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray caught testing
Chevrolet’s expansion of the Corvette C8 line-up is continuing at a hot pace. Later this month the American brand will take the covers off the track-ready Z06, but the next … Read More
F1: British bias in F1 is blatantly obvious
Red Bernal of ClutchPoints.com wrote the article that should have been written 20 years ago – the blatant British Bias in F1. He starts with the spot-on opening to his … Read More
F1: Qatar circuit being modified for F1
The Losail International Circuit is expected to be significantly altered for F1, as it has been built for motorcycle racing. For this year, some of those changes will be implemented, … Read More
NASCAR’s Phelps on more schedule changes, new engine to have hybrid components
NASCAR President Steve Phelps appeared at the CAA World Congress of Sports on Tuesday and said the sanctioning body has not finished shaking up the schedule and NASCAR’s new engine … Read More
IndyCar: Andretti team to test its two rumored new IndyCar drivers
Today, Andretti Autosport will test its two Indy Lights drivers, both rumored to be moving up to their IndyCar team in 2022. The test is being held on the Sebring … Read More
F1: Top teams resisting tire blanket ban
(GMM) Top teams are resisting a push to see tire blankets banned in Formula 1. The sport is keen to move away from the costly and energy-hungry practice of pre-heating … Read More
F1: Giovinazzi said ‘no’ to Alfa Romeo team order
(GMM) Antonio Giovinazzi appears to have dealt a blow to his chances of keeping his seat at Alfa Romeo. Amid swirling rumors about his 2022 replacement, it appears the Ferrari-backed … Read More
F1: Medical driver could lose job over vaccine stance (Update)
(GMM) F1’s regular medical car driver will not be permitted into some of the countries set to host the final grands prix of 2021. In Turkey, the official medical car … Read More
F1: New fire-proof gloves ‘approved’
(GMM) Formula 1 has shown a green light to more fire-resistant gloves for the drivers. In Turkey, several drivers tried the prototypes in practice for their “comfort and dexterity”, after … Read More
F1 could ‘disappear’ over green issues – Vettel
(GMM) “Formula 1 could disappear” if it doesn’t take environmental issues more seriously. That is the warning of quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, who recently found himself the subject of … Read More
F1: Williams Racing commits to being all ‘green’ by 2030
Williams Racing, one of the most successful teams in Formula One history, commits to a far-reaching climate change target. Building on the progress the global motorsport industry has made on … Read More
Supercars: Gen3 car delayed a year
Supercars has today confirmed the introduction of the Gen3 program will be delayed to the opening event of 2023. Factors outside the control of Supercars, including the ongoing challenges with international … Read More
Weekend TV Ratings
Ratings from last weekend are shown below. The NASCAR races on the Charlotte Roval produced a similar TV rating vs. the prior year. The postponed Talladega Race run on Monday … Read More
F1: Binotto to skip more races in 2021
(GMM) Having remained at Maranello while the Formula 1 circus raced in Turkey, Mattia Binotto is set to skip more races. “I will also miss the grands prix in Mexico … Read More
F1: Race director hits back at Alonso accusations
(GMM) Michael Masi has hit back at F1 veteran Fernando Alonso’s claim that FIA officials often make biased decisions when penalizing drivers. In Turkey, the two-time champion bit back when … Read More
F1: Other teams also worried about Mercedes engine
(GMM) “Other manufacturers” are also concerned about Mercedes’ latest F1 engine update, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner. The energy drink-owned team caused a stir in recent days … Read More
F1: Hamilton denies being ‘furious’ about tire call
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton denies he was “furious” with Mercedes’ race strategy call in Turkey. As Spain’s AS newspaper observed, “A Mercedes won the race, but there was no loud cheering … Read More
F1: No winning German driver so TV ratings way down in Germany
(GMM) F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s claims that the category is “more alive than ever” is not borne out by television statistics. With ‘ghost races’ still fresh in the memory, and … Read More
NASCAR: Charlotte Roval silly lug nut infractions
NASCAR’s silly lug nut penalties reared their ugly head once again after the Charlotte Roval race where the people who did nothing wrong are the ones getting the penalty. It’s … Read More
Photos: NASCAR Next Gen Test at Charlotte Road Course
A host of NASCAR drivers and teams got their Next Gen feet wet Monday at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Roval for an open organizational test of the 2022 livery. The test … Read More
IndyCar: Q&A with Bobby Rahal and Jack Harvey
Participants -Jack Harvey, new driver of RLL #45 HyVee Honda -Bobby Rahal, team Co-Owner of RLL Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everybody. Great to see everyone today. Announced earlier … Read More
NASCAR: Ty Dillon to race full time for GMS Racing’s Cup Series entry in 2022
Ty Dillon will drive full time for GMS Racing in its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series season in 2022, the organization announced Sunday. In 2021, Dillon has competed in four Cup … Read More
F1: Red Bull hits Wall Street and NYC landmarks before Miami GP in 2022.
Red Bull Racing Honda delivered the 2011 title-winning RB7 car to New York City in early October to give fans a taste of what they can expect when the F1 … Read More
INDYCAR: Veteran Motorsports Executive Jones Named as Director of Indy Lights
Veteran United States Auto Club (USAC) executive and champion driver Levi Jones was named as director of the Indy Lights series, INDYCAR officials announced today. Jones will oversee all operations … Read More