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IndyCar: McLaughlin to run new livery in Iowa

Posted by AR1 staff July 22, 2022

Scott McLaughlin will contest this weekend’s Iowa IndyCar double-header in the colors of Freightliner. The #3 Team Penske entry will carry the black and blue hues of the truck manufacturer … Read More

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NASCAR: Kyle Larson named best driver

Posted by AR1 staff July 22, 2022

The 2022 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrated the best athletes, teams and moments in the world of sports Wednesday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with reigning … Read More

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F1: Paddock divided over new era of political activism

Posted by AR1 staff July 22, 2022

(GMM) The Formula 1 paddock is becoming divided over the topic of how politically active the teams and drivers should be. The big issue at present is working on measures … Read More

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Rumor: NASCAR to run demo race with electric cars

Posted by AR1 staff July 22, 2022

Screenshots of a document leaked to an online chat forum and obtained by Kickin’ the Tires, purportedly shows NASCAR’s intention to debut a prototype electric vehicle ahead of the 2023 Busch Clash … Read More

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F1: French GP Thursday Press Conference

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

Highlights Lewis Hamilton has nominated Fernando Alonso as the strongest competitor of his Formula 1 career ahead of the seven-time champion making his 300th grand prix start this weekend. Four-time … Read More

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TV News: Weekend USA TV Ratings, IndyCar sets record (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

CORRECTION: The estimates we made below for the streaming audience for the Toronto IndyCar race on Peacock were a complete guess and likely inaccurate. Peacock does not report streaming or … Read More

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F1: FIA only approved 3 F1 sprint races for 2023

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

A proposal by F1 to increase the number of sprint races from three to six was not approved by the FIA earlier this year. Six races were blocked due to … Read More

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IndyCar: Iowa Hy-Vee Race Weekend Preview

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

After a year away the NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads back to the Midwest for a twin-bill at a unique venue on the 2022 schedule: the 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway. It continues … Read More

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Richard Petty fighting tree-huggers from killing off motorsports

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

The King is holding court about auto emissions and racing to the defense of his industry in the face of environmental regulation. The King, of course, is Richard Petty, the … Read More

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IndyCar: Tom Blomqvist to test IndyCar

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

A New Zealand-raised, British-born driver who has beaten Max Verstappen one year in F1 is on the verge of a big break. Tom Blomqvist has been confirmed to cut his first IndyCar laps with … Read More

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F1: 2022 rules mean upgrades no longer so powerful

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Formula 1’s new regulations are succeeding in helping the smaller teams to fight their most powerful rivals. That is the view of Gunther Steiner, boss of the small American … Read More

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F1: Top Russian official slams ‘dishonorable’ FIA

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Russia’s top motor racing official has slammed the “dishonorable” FIA for kicking the country out of Formula 1. Not only was F1’s contract for its annual race at Sochi … Read More

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F1: Ricciardo ‘kept his distance’ from Verstappen – Marko

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 career hangs in the balance because he wanted to “keep his distance” from young charger Max Verstappen. That is the forthright view of Dr Helmut … Read More

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F1: Ocon hopes French GP can be saved

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Esteban Ocon hopes a solution can be found so that this weekend is not his last home grand prix in Formula 1. The sport is at Paul Ricard this … Read More

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F1: One Alpine driver ‘completely dedicated’ to team

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Esteban Ocon insists he is “completely dedicated to Alpine” – but the same may not be true of his famous teammate. “We have a long-term project,” Frenchman Ocon, 25, … Read More

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F1: Mick Schumacher unwell for father’s award tribute

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Mick Schumacher on Wednesday did not accompany his family as the Haas driver’s legendary father Michael was honored in his native Germany. Corinna, who is Mick’s mother and the … Read More

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F1: Wurz says it’s unfair to ‘blame’ race director Wittich

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

(GMM) Alex Wurz (shown above) admits it’s not fair to blame one of Formula 1’s new race directors for unrest in the driver camp at present. The former F1 driver … Read More

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NASCAR: Austin Cindric team penalized

Posted by AR1 staff July 21, 2022

NASCAR officials penalized the No. 2 Team Penske Ford team Wednesday for a lost wheel during last weekend’s Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Austin Cindric had brought … Read More

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NASCAR: NAPA extends sponsorship of Hendrick Motorsports and Chase Elliott

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

NAPA has reached a multi-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will continue its 26-race majority sponsorship of 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and current points leader Chase Elliott. The … Read More

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F1: De Vries replaces Hamilton in FP1 for French GP

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Nyck de Vries will replace Lewis Hamilton in this coming Friday’s first free practice session for the French GP. The 2022 sporting regulations require each … Read More

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Automotive: GM Moving To Its Own Microchips By 2025

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Auto industry news has been dominated by the ongoing global microchip shortage, which has affected production and product availability for every major automaker, including GM. Now, however, GM says it … Read More

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F1: Horner and Wolff continue to trade barbs as ugly F1 war rages on France

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

The barbs between Mercedes and Red Bull continue unabated. Red Bull supremo Christian Horner delivered the latest blow when he shot back at claims made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. … Read More

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F1: French GP at Paul Ricard Preview

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Summer on the French Riviera is something that evokes images of harbor-side cafes, sun-kissed beaches and pine-lined roads: motor racing at its most spectacular is a fine addition to this … Read More

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F1: Mercedes getting closer to race wins – Verstappen (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Appearing on the F1 Nation podcast, Berger joined hosts Damon Hill and Tom Clarkson to discuss the chances of Mercedes fighting at the front this weekend after both Russell and … Read More

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IMSA/WEC: Watch Porsche’s 963 LMDh hypercar test at Sebring

Posted by AR1 staff July 20, 2022

Following its world debut in June at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K., Porsche’s new race car developed to meet LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) sports prototype regulations is … Read More