Latest F1 news in brief – Thursday
The Ferrari prefers softer tires Pirelli ignores Ferrari's call for softer tires FIA rubber-stamps V6 engine rules for 2014 Clampdown to cost Red Bull five tenths – Horner McLaren slapped … Read More
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Greg Zipadelli back with Tony Stewart
UPDATE #2 A rough start to a season that began with high expectations has Greg Zipadelli admittedly unhappy right now. But the crew chief downplayed speculation that he's so upset … Read More
Earnhardt, Jr. contract renewal in final stages
Rick Hendrick said he's down to the final paperwork on signing #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. to an extension of three to five years. The owner of Hendrick Motorsports isn't sure when … Read More
Sprint to announce $million bonus
Old-time NASCAR fans will remember the "Winston Million," a bonus program put up by former Cup Series sponsor R.J. Reynolds for a driver to win three of the four "crown … Read More
More on Danica to NASCAR
UPDATE #2 It appears to be the worst-kept secret in motorsports — Danica Patrick is going to drive full-time in NASCAR next year. There has been nothing official. But if … Read More
Points Leaders Worsham, Neff Lead Norwalk Winners
Mike Neff Mike Neff raced to his third win of the season Sunday as racing came to an end at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Del … Read More
Gibbs courting Edwards to replace Logano?
UPDATE #3 Carl Edwards Joey Logano will take the field to the green from the pole Sunday at Infineon Raceway in the Toyota/Save Mart 350 not only looking for his … Read More
Andretti protege Karam wins Iowa Star Mazda race
The autographs that Sage Karam was signing after his victory in the Pizza Ranch 100 at Iowa Speedway on Saturday may be worth a lot of money someday soon. If … Read More
Sorenson wins chaotic Road America race
Reed Sorenson wins a wild Bucyrus 200 at Road America under caution following this third attempt for a green-white-checkered finish. Getty Images for NASCAR Justin Allgaier could have coasted to … Read More
Five teams fighting for third in point standings
Iowa is up next Thirty-three points separate five drivers who could use the Iowa Corn Indy 250 presented by Pioneer and three subsequent street/road course races as a springboard to … Read More
Red Bull move may be opening for Danica
The Associated Press story that Red Bull had informed NASCAR officials that they were pulling out of the sport at the end of 2011 seems to have been all-but-confirmed by … Read More
Red Bull to drop NASCAR, eyes US GP title sponsorship
UPDATE #2 Jay Frye, vice president and general manager for Red Bull Racing Team, said Tuesday he is optimistic that he can line up investors to keep the organization intact … Read More
Hong Kong in F1’s future?
Jaime Alguersuari on streets of Hong Kong Hong Kong’s motorsport president has expressed his interest in bringing a Formula 1 race to the city in wake of a street demonstration … Read More
Montoya close to contract renewal with EGR?
Expect an announcement within the next two weeks that #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will re-up with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates for next season. A high-ranking team executive confirmed Sunday … Read More
2011 F1 gearboxes are made to last
Nico Rosberg in the 2011 Mercedes F1 car Among the myriad rule changes for the 2011 season, one of the less prominent was that gearboxes must now last for five … Read More
Sage Karam Wins Star Mazda Milwaukee
Sage Karam takes an easy win at Milwaukee Sage Karam, driving the #88 Andretti Autosport / MAZDASPEED / Comfort Revolution Mazda, led 93 of 98 laps around the Milwaukee Mile … Read More
Hamlin holds off Kenseth for win at Michigan
Denny Hamlin Getty Images for NASCAR Denny Hamlin’s declaration this time last year was clear, simple and undeniable: “All we do is win." That bold proclamation came after he captured … Read More
Andries on Star Mazda Pole at Milwaukee
Nick Andries It was in the opposite order last time, but for the second oval in a row, Team Pelfrey made it an all-yellow front row for the start of … Read More
Franchitti wins pole for Milwaukee 225
Dario Franchitti on pole Mark Scheuern/AR1.com Dario Franchitti dominated IZOD IndyCar Series qualifying Saturday at The Milwaukee Mile, topping the 26-car field by almost a full mile an hour to … Read More
Power tops Friday practice on the Milwaukee Mile
Will Power With his first oval win under his belt, Penske Racing's Will Power may become just as dominant a figure on the IndyCar ovals as he is on the … Read More
Andretti to start NASCAR team?
UPDATE #2 SPEED.com open wheel reporter Robin Miller joined Steve Byrnes on NASCAR Race Hub on SPEED Thursday evening to discuss Danica Patrick and Andretti Autosport among other things. Following … Read More
Sage Karam Quickest in Thursday Star Mazda test
Sage Karam, the 2010 USF2000 champion and Mazda Road to Indy scholarship driver now competing in the 2011 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, made his first foray to the … Read More
Andretti teammates swapping sponsors for Milwaukee
Hunter-Reay normally carries the DHL/Sun Drop colors The cars of Andretti Autosport's Ryan Hunter-Reay and Mike Conway will swap sponsors for this weekend's Milwaukee 225 IndyCar race. Conway's No. 27 … Read More
New Marlboro Ferrari deal worth almost $500m
Ferrari's inauguration of a new F1 logo for this year, with its angular red and white colors and black wording closely resembling Marlboro cigarette packets (GMM) Ferrari's new Marlboro deal … Read More
Ecclestone’s daughter buys LA Mansion?
UPDATE Bernie Ecclestone (L) with ex-wife Slavica and daughters Petra and Tamara Lots of unconfirmed rumors have been coming out of L.A. real estate circles since it was announced that … Read More