Barrichello hampered by glitch in Wing system
Williams have said that Rubens Barrichello had a problem with his Drag Reduction System (DRS) during the Australian Grand Prix which meant it was wrongly programmed for use on a … Read More
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LBGP president happy that Franchitti has become the face of IRL
Dario Franchitti Jim Michaelian was on the line early Monday morning, and the president/CEO of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach was marveling at Dario Franchitti's dominating victory Sunday … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Ferrari was out to lunch in Melbourne Red Bull investigates Webber's Aus struggle Rivals will struggle to catch Red Bull – Briatore Ferrari identifies downforce issue on 2011 car Sauber … Read More
Haug continues to make excuses for sorry Mercedes team
Norbert Haug has labeled the season-opening Australian Grand Prix weekend as the most frustrating yet for Mercedes Grand Prix. The Stuttgart manufacturer, which rejoined Formula 1 as a factory outfit … Read More
Massa defends his racing etiquette
Felipe Massa Felipe Massa says he had a "good fight" with Jenson Button in Australia, even if it did result in the Brit being rather upset with Ferrari. Immediately after … Read More
Bruton Smith and Frances solidify their controlling interests
Bruton Smith, smiling all the way to the bank The ownership structure and executive salaries for the two major NASCAR track ownership groups were recently filed as part of proxy … Read More
Remi Taffin, Renault Sport F1 Q&A
A perfect start to the season for Renault Sport F1, with a pole position and win for the RS27 with partners Red Bull Racing. How did this race weekend go … Read More
Quotes of the Week
Quotes of the Week after the IndyCar carnage in St. Petersburg: "The problem is, they have so many cars bunched in such a tight space," runner-up Will Power said. " … Read More
Driver helmet improvement as a result of Massa accident
After Felipe Massa's accident in the summer of 2009, the FIA Institute has investigated various ways to improve protection in the frontal area and more particularly the visors of the … Read More
More on Jennifer Jo Cobb soap opera
UPDATE By now, you've certainly heard the story of Jennifer Jo Cobb, the driver who dramatically stormed away from her car just minutes before the Nationwide race at Bristol Motor … Read More
IndyCar embarrassed itself on network TV
UPDATE Another reader writes, Regarding all the accidents that will probably occur this year due to the double wide restarts, perhaps IndyCar should start putting the car numbers on the … Read More
Auto Club Speedway Draws More Than 85,000 For Lone Cup Race
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 drew "more than 70,000 customers in the grandstand Sunday, as well as an estimated 15,000 more in the suites and the infield … Read More
Both Dreyer & Reinbold drivers suffer similar fate
INDYCAR director of medical services Dr. Michael Olinger said that Dreyer & Reinbold drivers Justin Wilson and Ana Beatriz suffered hand injuries during the season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. … Read More
ALMS hides hard numbers on Sebring broadcast viewership
The near-record raceweek crowd was not the only one watching the 59th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. On the strength of a new multi-faceted … Read More
Port of Long Beach Returns To Sponsor Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach and the sport of auto racing have something special in common. In 1911 – the same year Ray Harroun won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 – … Read More
Wilson, Beatriz medical update
INDYCAR director of medical services Dr. Michael Olinger said that Dreyer & Reinbold drivers Justin Wilson and Ana Beatriz suffered hand injuries during the season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. … Read More
Dempsey draws rave reviews in debut
Irish rookie Peter Dempsey didn't win his Firestone Indy Lights debut, but he came away with a well-earned podium finish at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg season opener. … Read More
De Silvestro serves notice of streets of St. Pete
Slowly navigating the sea of post-race revelers on her green and white scooter on the way to an unscheduled news conference, Simona de Silvestro smiled as wide as the Alps … Read More
David E. Davis dies
UPDATE You can read a touching tribute about David E. Davis Jr. on AutoWeek 03/28/11 David E. Davis Jr. David E. Davis, journalist ,author, magazine founder, advertising executive, raconteur and … Read More
Risky Renault exhaust pays dividends
Renault boss Eric Boullier believes Vitaly Petrov's podium finish at the Australian Grand Prix is proof that the R31's pioneering exhaust layout has paid off. Renault stole the headlines at … Read More
Q and A with Vitaly Petrov
Vitaly Petrov Vitaly Petrov shares his thoughts after achieving his first top-three result in Australia and becoming the first Russian to visit the F1 podium… Q: Vitaly, congratulations: your first … Read More
Another American to have a go at GP3
Gabby Chaves American rising star Gabby Chaves has taken another step towards a career in Formula One, announcing he will join the Addax Team in the upcoming 2011 GP3 Series. … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull was dominant Red Bull to use KERS in Malaysia Horner jokes after Mercedes' Melbourne struggle Boss criticizes FIA after Button penalty Sauber's Perez stuns paddock with … Read More
St. Petersburg attendance up
The St. Pete GP had a healthy crowd The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg showcased the highest level of skill and competition starting the season with strong attendance, indicating … Read More
Danica penalized on last lap
Danica Patrick, who drove four races in NASCAR’s second-tier series before resuming her full-time IndyCar career today in St. Petersburg, Florida, was penalized one spot on the final lap for … Read More