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F2: Ticktum tops Barcelona Free Practice, 0.009s ahead of Schumacher
FIA Formula 2 Free Practice was settled by the smallest of margins in Barcelona. DAMS’ Dan Ticktum beat out PREMA Racing’s Mick Schumacher by just 0.009s to top the opening … Read More
Stanek fastest in F3 Free Practice, ahead of Peroni
FIA Formula 3’s youngest driver, Roman Stanek, topped his first ever session in the Championship by going fastest in Free Practice at Barcelona ahead of Campos’ Alex Peroni, and … Read More
Bottas leads Mercedes 1-2 in opening Spanish GP practice
It was the usual Mercedes 1-2 in opening practice for the Spanish GP at Barcelona Friday morning. Valtteri Bottas was quickest with a time of 1m16.785s, just 0.039s faster than … Read More
Ecclestone scolds Stroll over ‘pink Mercedes’ affair
(GMM) Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has scolded Lawrence Stroll following his fellow billionaire’s comments about the ‘pink Mercedes’ affair. As the legality of Racing Point’s 2020 car looks set … Read More
Ocon admits not yet back up to speed in F1
(GMM) Esteban Ocon says he is still getting back up to speed in Formula 1. The Frenchman lost his Force India seat at the end of 2018, but he retained … Read More
Alfa Romeo, Haas confirm Hulkenberg talks
(GMM) After Nico Hulkenberg revealed talks with ‘two teams’ about 2021, the identity of those teams is now clear. “The short answer is yes,” said the German driver when asked … Read More
Perez, Vettel keep F1 driver market alight
(GMM) Between Sergio Perez and Sebastian Vettel, the driver market in Formula 1 is enjoying a particularly exciting moment. At Silverstone, Mexican Perez was not only out with coronavirus, but … Read More
Pol Espargaro tops opening MotoGP practice
Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was the quickest rider after FP1 at the myWorld Austrian Grand Prix after setting a 1:24.193 on Friday morning. 2019 winner Andrea Dovizioso … Read More
Pascal Wehrlein replaces Jani at Porsche
Pascal Wehrlein will contest the 2020/2021 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Porsche. The 25-year-old will join André Lotterer in the driver pairing for Season 7, replacing Neel Jani … Read More
Sainz Jr. would welcome Jerez back to F1
(GMM) Adding Jerez to F1’s 2020 ‘corona calendar’ would be good news for Formula 1 and Spain. That is the view of Spaniard Carlos Sainz Jr., as he prepares for … Read More
Red Bull eyeing pole at Spa after ‘party mode’ ban
(GMM) A sudden and surprise rule change in Formula 1 is a “golden opportunity” for Red Bull. After the earlier-dominant Mercedes struggled badly with mandatory higher tire pressures at Silverstone, … Read More
Indy Day 2: Post-Practice Driver Q&A
Drivers: Takuma Sato, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Charlie Kimball, A.J. Foyt Enterprises Alex Palou, Dale Coyne Racing with Team Goh Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Welcome to day two of our post practice Zoom … Read More
Indy Day 2: Driver Post-Practice Quotes
FERNANDO ALONSO (No. 66 Ruoff Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet): “We just lost the grip of the car and at this place, the walls are very close. Just the way it … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings
NASCAR continues to see a dramatic drop-off in TV Ratings with both its Cup Series and Truck Series suffering huge TV rating drops (20 and 30%) from Michigan. When you … Read More
Indy Day 2: Dixon tops 226 mph
2020 IndyCar points leader Scott Dixon, driving the #9 Ganassi Honda, turned the fastest lap Thursday in practice for the 104th running of the Indy 500. Dixon was the only … Read More
Alonso crashes 2nd year in row at Indy
Fernando Alonso learned what every IndyCar driver learns the hard way – he touched the inside concrete berm in turn 4 and that unsettled the car, and that sent him … Read More
Vandoorne takes his and Mercedes-Benz EQ’s first Formula E victory
Stoffel Vandoorne led home a stunning 1-2 for Mercedes-Benz EQ in Round 11 of the 2019/20 ABB FIA Formula E Championship for his first win in the series, with team-mate … Read More
6H Spa: Rebellion Racing leads FP1; Porsche tops LMGTE Pro
The FIA World Endurance Championship made its eagerly-anticipated return to racing this afternoon for the TOTAL 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. In very warm and dry track conditions, 29 … Read More
Hendrick Motorsports, Acronis announce deal through 2023
CONCORD, N.C. — Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has joined 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports to form a multi-year marketing and technology relationship that will run through … Read More
Speeds climb on Thursday at Indy
With 2 hours to go in Thursday practice at Indy, the speeds have now climbed to over 225mph. Takuma Sato is fastest in his #30 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda (above) … Read More
1957 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Edmunds Dies at 89
1957 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Don Edmunds, also renowned as a race car builder after his driving career, died Aug. 11. He was 89. Edmunds was the second-oldest … Read More
Spanish GP Preview
Barcelona from the air The second triple-header of this frenetic Formula 1 season comes to an end with this Sunday’s 50th Spanish Grand Prix. The race takes place at the Barcelona-Catalunya … Read More
Indy Day: Q&A with top-3 in practice
Wednesday fast man James Hinchcliffe Drivers: 1st – James Hinchcliffe, Andretti Autosport 2nd – Marco Andretti, Andretti Autosport 3rd – Scott Dixon, Chip Ganassi Racing Press Conference THE MODERATOR: Marco Andretti joins … Read More
Bubba Wallace Signs Multiyear Deal With Columbia Sportswear
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace has gained national acclaim this summer as an activist, which has helped land him land lucrative sponsorship contracts, such as the multiyear deal he signed Wednesday … Read More