Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Narain Karthikeyan taking time getting up to speed after year in lowly NASCAR trucks HRT will not miss Melbourne opener – owner Karthikeyan confident of getting up to speed Barrichello … Read More
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Krohn Racing Announces Sponsorship Joint Venture for 2011 ILMC
Tracy W. Krohn, owner of Krohn Racing, announced a sponsorship joint venture today just as the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Series season kicks off at Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, … Read More
Toyota, Nissan, Honda halt Japan output
Japan's leading automakers are suspending production at their domestic plants on Monday as they assess the condition of their factories and parts suppliers after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. They … Read More
Repsol Honda riders 1-2 in Day 1 at Qatar
The MotoGP riders returned to the track today in Qatar for the first day of the final winter test before the start of the 2011 Championship. Dani Pedrosa, and Casey … Read More
Oris extends Williams sponsorship
Williams has announced an extension to its long-standing partnership with watch maker Oris, eight years after the two companies first agreed terms. After first joining Williams as a sponsor in … Read More
Solberg expresses interest in $5M Vegas bonus
UPDATE Added photo of Solberg below. 03/12/11 Petter Solberg 2003 World Rally champion Petter Solberg has also expressed an interest in entering the IndyCar finale and try to win the … Read More
Kurt Busch Falters in NHRA Debut
UPDATE #3 Kurt Busch's NHRA Pro Stock debut ended after one round on Sunday, as the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver lost to Erica Enders in the first round of eliminations … Read More
Hamilton says new McLaren not good enough
UPDATE Lewis Hamilton is adamant he is not "frustrated" despite McLaren clocking fewer miles with its 2011 car than their rivals. The MP4-26 has also been heavily criticized by those … Read More
Schumacher can stay beyond 2012 ‘with pleasure’ – Haug
(GMM) Mercedes has not ruled out extending its contract with Michael Schumacher. Currently, despite his disappointing return to F1 last year, the seven time world champion's deal is not set … Read More
Nico Rosberg leads the way on wet final day
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg finished on the top of the timesheets after a rain-soaked final day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya Saturday. Only four teams – Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes … Read More
Wind Tunnel Sunday
A panel discussion on the evolution and future direction of racing with the following three motorsports personalities: Featured Interview Dick Berggren (FOX Sports & SPEED NASCAR Analyst) Featured Interview Tanner … Read More
Recession? What recession?
So, it seems that this "global recession" has not impacted negatively on everyone. Check this out! It's a Mercedes Benz owned by an Abu Dhabi oil billionaire. Featuring the newly … Read More
HPD ARX-01e hits the track at Sebring
HPD ARX-01e Highcroft Racing's new HPD ARX-01e hit the track at Sebring for the first time today in preparation for this week's Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. Marino Franchitti … Read More
Recent IndyCar test times from Sebring
Pos Driver Team Best Lap 1 Mike Conway Andretti Autosport 52.76s Tie Alex Tagliani Sam Schmidt 52.76 3 Justin Wilson Dreyer & Reinbold 52.94 4 Ryan Hunter-Reay Andretti Autosport 53.23 … Read More
Although Schumacher fastest, Brawn cautious
Much to the chagrin of the British F1 media who had to endure many long seasons watching Michael Schumacher (now past his prime) destroy the best England had to offer. … Read More
David Brabham to race in GT1
David Brabham will race in the GT1 World Championship with Sumo Power Nissan this year, driving the team's #21 with Jaime Campbell-Walter. "When I was at the FIA awards ceremony … Read More
Ecclestone hires a German lawyer
Diminutive Bernie Ecclestone with his ex-wife Slavica and his two hot daughters It has been a while since there we last heard any news in the papers about Gerhard Gribkowsky, … Read More
Final F1 test day morning washed out
The final day of pre-season has got under way in torrential conditions, with standing water pretty much covering the entire length of the Circuit de Catalunya. Only four teams – … Read More
Las Vegas Police still looking into Gordon-Conway incident
Las Vegas Police are still investigating a scuffle between NASCAR drivers Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway last week that prompted the racing series to place Gordon on probation. Las Vegas … Read More
Sahara Hotel & Casino closing in May; the NASCAR Cafe with it?
Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas announced that it plans to close on May 16, 2011. The hotel houses the NASCAR Cafe, no word on the fate of the … Read More
McNish Appreciates Sebring’s Toughness
Audi driver Allan McNish greatly respects the tradition of Sebring, as he explained on Speedtv.com: "The track is historic in every sense of the word. I have in my hand … Read More
Audi Bids Farewell to R15 at Sebring
Audi starts the 2011 sports car racing season at Sebring on March 19 by making its final appearance with the Audi R15 TDI, which had to be modified to comply … Read More
Record book takes at beating in Gainesville
Both ends of the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle national records were toppled during a record-shattering opening day at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Rodger Brogdon … Read More
No testing for HRT’s 2011 car
The new HRT F111 (GMM) HRT will not test its newly-launched 2011 car. The F111 was rolled into the Barcelona pitlane on Friday but not tested due to some missing … Read More
IndyCar announces details of side-by-side restarts
Drama will be intensified at IZOD IndyCar Series races this season with the inclusion of side-by-side restarts at all venues, starting with the season-opening Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg … Read More