AutoRacing1.com AutoRacing1.com

GP2 Hot News

GP2: Palmer leads the way in free practice

May 9, 2014

Jolyon Palmer Jolyon Palmer has opened his Barcelona weekend in fine style, leading his rivals for almost the entire forty-five minutes of this morning’s free practice session in Spain to … Read More

Formula 1

Brian C. Previews the Spanish Grand Prix

Brian Carroccio May 9, 2014

Alonso celebrating his impressive win last year in his home Grand Prix. For this upcoming season, AutoRacing1.com columnist Brian Carroccio will preview all Formula 1 and IndyCar races. Below, is … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Mercedes makes case for how they will keep F1 a borefest

May 9, 2014

Mercedes hybrid power is superior The technical revolution of 2014 can be expressed in one simple phrase: the engine is no more, long live the Power Unit! This change in … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Dario Franchitti reveals how he’s adjusting to single life

May 9, 2014

Franchitti at the track Thursday Dario Franchitti is now officially divorced from actress wife Ashley Judd and living back at his Â£4million mansion in Port of Menteith, near Stirling. LOVE-SPLIT … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Foyt cars struggle with downforce on hot day in Indy

May 9, 2014

Fast man Dixon battles with Sato Practice for the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis took place under sunny skies and warm temperatures which was great for the Speedway’s opening day. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Teams refuse to pay for lemon Renault engines

May 9, 2014

Renault Sport F1 boss Jean-Michel Jalinier says that the manufacturer’s 2014 program could be compromised by teams being late with payments. He admitted that the situation could become critical within … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Vettel sidelined by Red Bull lemon in both Friday sessions in Spain

May 9, 2014

Maybe he was winning too much and the team was told to make sure Sebastian Vettel does nothing this year. Whatever the reason, the Red Bull lemon has let Vettel … Read More

Hot News NHRA

Ever wonder what goes on in wind tunnel testing? Find out from NHRA

May 9, 2014

Drag racing is more than just a situation where you put the pedal to the metal and hang on for dear life. Over the last decade-plus, technology found in other … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Conway struggling with grip level at Indy

May 9, 2014

Mike Conway struggling between too much downforce and drag down the long straights vs. too little downforce and a slow car in the corners It wasn’t the best of days … Read More

Hot News IMSA United Sports Car Championship

IMSA Working to Reduce Weekend Schedules, Increase Track Time

May 9, 2014

While last weekend’s Continental Tire Monterey Grand Prix produced a pair of action-packed races, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship competitors spent more days in the paddock than actual days on the … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Latest F1 news in brief – Friday

May 9, 2014

Hamilton laughs as if to say, are you kidding me about using a team head shrink? We are leading 100% of the sessions and laps in 2014 (a complete whitewash … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Hamilton easily tops opening practice in Spain

May 9, 2014

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are making a mockery of their F1 competitors. Lewis Hamilton was easily quickest for the opening Formula 1 practice session of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend … Read More

Hot News Track News

Boles lays out future plans for Indy Speedway

May 8, 2014

Doug Boles Doug Boles has been president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for less than a year, yet has overseen some of the biggest changes in the iconic track's history. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Complete NBC Sports Group TV listings for Formula One Spanish Grand Prix

May 8, 2014

NBC Sports Group – Formula One Spanish Grand Prix listings Date Program Time (ET) NetworkFriday, May 9Spanish Grand Prix – Practice 1, 4 a.m., NBC Sports Live ExtraSpanish Grand Prix … Read More

Hot News Supercars

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton Predicts Ford Will Stay In The Race

May 8, 2014

V8 Supercars CEO James Warburton "is hopeful one of Australia’s greatest sporting rivalries will continue," according to James Phelps of the Sydney DAILY TELEGRAPH. Warburton is "confident Ford will keep … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Valencian Government Faces Investigation Over Purchase Of F1 Organizer Valmor

May 8, 2014

Valencia's District Attorney "began a criminal investigation on suspicion of embezzlement of public money" in the Valencian Government's purchase of Valencia F1 race organizer Valmor, according to EL CONFIDENCIAL. Valencia's … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Fans told to ‘know your zones’ when it comes to races at Indy in May

May 8, 2014

Fans looking for the most efficient ways to avoid heavy traffic en route to the inaugural Grand Prix of Indianapolis on Saturday, May 10, and the 98th running of the … Read More

IndyCar Rumors

Overheard at Indy – Thursday

May 8, 2014

Indy Road Course It was a nice day at the Speedway today with sunny skies. The crowd was small, as expected, but it was a Thursday and it was a … Read More

Formula 1

Spanish GP Thursday Press Conference

May 8, 2014

Daniil Kvyat DRIVERSMax CHILTON (Marussia)Kevin MAGNUSSEN (McLaren)Daniil KVYAT (Toro Rosso)Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull Racing)Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari)Pastor MALDONADO (Lotus) PRESS CONFERENCE Daniil, can I start with you? Three points finishes, one … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Dixon tops 2nd GP of Indy practice (Update)

May 8, 2014

UPDATE Scott Dixon Dixon, driving the No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car, recorded a best lap of 1 minute, 10.4654 seconds on the course that was revised from the … Read More

Hot News Pro Mazda

Pigot tops Friday morning Pro Mazda practice

May 8, 2014

ResultsRank Car Driver Name C/E/T Time Speed Diff Gap Best Lap Total Laps1 7 Pigot, Spencer M/C 01:23.5212 105.128 –.—- –.—- 6 142 3 Hargrove, Scott (R) M/C 01:23.5335 105.112 … Read More

Hot News Indy Lights

Chaves tops Friday morning Lights practice

May 8, 2014

ResultsRank Car Driver Name C/E/T Time Speed Diff Gap Best Lap Total Laps1 5 Chaves, Gabby D/ /C 01:19.1740 110.900 –.—- –.—- 16 162 7 Razia, Luiz (R) D/ /C … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Robert Talbott joins sponsor list for Rahal

May 8, 2014

Robert Talbott announced today that it will sponsor the Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) Racing team, of which IndyCar driver Graham Rahal is a member, during the 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Yellow Pennzoil car back for Indy 500

May 8, 2014

The yellow Pennzoil car of Johnny Rutherford in 1980 At a press conference earlier today, Pennzoil announced the return of an iconic look for its brand in the Verizon IndyCar … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

Bourdais leads opening Indy road course practice

May 8, 2014

Newgarden off KVSH Racing's Sebastien Bourdais led Thursday morning's opening practice session for the Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Practice session 2 will begin at 2 p.m. ET. The ambient temperature … Read More