Portimao to welcome 45,000 F1 spectators
(GMM) As many as 45,000 spectators per day could attend the first Formula 1 race at Portimao next month. Earlier, despite the current Portuguese ban on spectators at sports events, … Read More
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New Williams boss not sure if position permanent
(GMM) Williams’ acting team principal says he is not sure if his new role will be made permanent. Simon Roberts (shown), who made a shock move from McLaren just three … Read More
Rumor: Vettel can quit Aston Martin after 2021
(GMM) Sebastian Vettel has not signed a fixed long-term contract with Aston Martin, according to Bild newspaper. While the quadruple world champion will definitely race in 2021, the report claims … Read More
McLaren to sell HQ building to raise money (2nd Update)
(GMM) Andreas Seidl has played down news that McLaren’s iconic headquarters will be sold. Reports this week claimed that the Woking based team could raise over $250 million by selling … Read More
Allgaier wins Xfinity Series race at Richmond
The veteran Justin Allgaier gave a master class in perseverance and fast cars Friday night, winning the Go Bowling 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway. It was the … Read More
Upcoming Events at Laguna Seca to be Held Without Spectators
As a direct response to both the state of California and the county of Monterey health and safety protocols, the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at … Read More
Perez handed Tuscan GP slap on wrist
Racing Point F1 driver Sergio Perez has been handed what amounts to a minor slap on the wrist at Mugello. Perez was exiting the pitlane when he collided with Kimi … Read More
Quartararo tops Friday MotoGP practice in Misano
Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) reversed the Yamaha pecking order on Day 1 at the Gran Premio Lenovo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, the Frenchman getting the … Read More
Lundgaard seals first F2 pole in Mugello, ahead of Ticktum and Ilott
ART Grand Prix’s Christian Lundgaard snatched his first ever pole position in FIA Formula 2, beating out DAMS’ Dan Ticktum by the narrowest of margins – just 0.005s. Callum Ilott … Read More
Bottas and Hamilton 1-2 in 2nd Mugello practice
Valtteri Bottas led his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton by 0.207s in the 2nd practice session for the Tuscan GP at Mugello. Bottas was the only driver down in the 1m16s … Read More
Zendeli seals second F3 pole in season finale at Mugello
Trident’s Lirim Zendeli (shown) clinched his second pole of the season in the final FIA Formula 3 Qualifying session of 2020. The German driver beat out PREMA’s Logan Sargeant by … Read More
Le Mans 2020: Eleven consequences of the postponement
Fans of endurance racing have rarely had so much time to look forward to the 24 Hours of Le Mans as they have this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, … Read More
Szafnauer: Perez’s manager was kept fully informed of Vettel talks
Racing Point boss Otmar Szafnauer (shown) says that Sergio Perez was kept abreast of the negotiations with Sebastian Vettel throughout the process. Racing Point’s Otmar Szafnauer says that Sergio Perez … Read More
NHRA cuts prize money by 70%
NHRA vice president of Racing Operations Josh Peterson’s informed teams Tuesday that “after extensive discussions between NHRA and professional teams and their representatives, considering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, … Read More
Omologato and DragonSpeed to Offer ‘Raced Watches’ from Le Mans
Next week’s Le Mans 24 Hours endurance classic will see Omologato, makers of the world’s leading collection of motorsport-inspired timepieces, and DragonSpeed team up to offer a unique promotion – … Read More
United Autosports Acquire Strakka Racing Assets
United Autosports are pleased to confirm that they have purchased Strakka Racing (building shown), in a deal that includes the acquisition of all their race team equipment, race cars, trucks … Read More
F2: Vips beats out Ghiotto in Mugello Free Practice
DAMS’ Juri Vips topped his first FIA Formula 2 session in a long-run dominated Free Practice at Mugello, beating out Luca Ghiotto (shown above) by less than a tenth of … Read More
Bottas tops opening F1 practice at Mugello
As usual, Valtteri Bottas has topped opening practice for a F1 GP weekend. The #77 Mercedes driver turned a lap of 1m17.879s in opening practice for the Tuscan GP at … Read More
NASCAR suspends Mike Wallace indefinitely
NASCAR issued an indefinite suspension to driver Mike Wallace (above) on Thursday for a social media post that violated its member conduct guidelines. According to the penalty report, Wallace violated … Read More
Vettel would have won in 2020 Racing Point – Berger
(GMM) F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Racing Point bosses have made the right decision to replace Sergio Perez with Ferrari refugee Sebastian Vettel for 2021 and beyond. Across the paddock … Read More
Vettel should have taken 2021 sabbatical – Kolles
(GMM) Former F1 team boss Colin Kolles (above) thinks Sebastian Vettel should have taken a sabbatical in 2021 rather than sign up with Aston Martin. His view is in stark … Read More
Hamilton wants ‘5 million pay raise’ for 2021
(GMM) Lewis Hamilton is holding out for a 2021 pay-rise, according to a former Formula 1 driver. As the ‘silly season’ continues to fire, it is notable that the most … Read More
F1 Backmarkers against 2021 ‘reverse grid’ proposal
(GMM) Williams’ two drivers are no supporters of moves to introduce ‘reverse grid’ racing in Formula 1 next year. Championed by Liberty Media, the plan was rejected by the teams … Read More
Vinales tops opening practice at Misano
Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales set the pace by half a second in the opening practice session for the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano. Fabio Quartararo made it a … Read More
NASCAR’s Bristol playoff race is sold out
NASCAR’s upcoming playoff race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee is sold out and could become the highest-attended sporting event in the U.S. since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More