IndyCars 15 seconds a lap slower than F1 at COTA (Update)
Watching paint dry UPDATE A reader writes, Dear AR1.com, IndyCar's are 15 seconds per lap slower than an F1 car? Watching them will be like watching paint dry. I remember … Read More
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Final Weekend TV Ratings
NASCAR management when they saw another large plunge in NBCSN Ratings NASCAR keeps getting destroyed on NBCSN with this year's Martinsville Monster Cup race down 23.1%…….which will cause sponsors to … Read More
Drivers favor Supersofts for Brazilian Grand Prix
Pirelli Tires The Supersoft tire is the compound of choice for Formula 1 drivers for next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix. Sole supplier Pirelli has nominated the Supersoft (red), Soft (yellow), … Read More
F1 driver Ericsson to IndyCar in 2019 (Update)
Well funded Marcus Ericsson IndyCar bound with SPM UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's announcement. 10/04/18 Marcus Ericsson is targeting a move into the Verizon IndyCar Series … Read More
Marcus Ericsson Joins IndyCar for 2019 Season
Marcus Ericsson to drive #7 SPM car Schmidt Peterson Motorsports announced today that Marcus Ericsson will pilot the No. 7 Honda for the 2019 IndyCar Series season. The current Alfa … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
The Mercedes wheel design controversy not over yet. Others just jealous that Aldo Costa outsmarts them at every turn Mercedes wheel 'hole' controversy not dead yet 'Anger' at Ricciardo powered … Read More
Hartley told of 2019 Toro Rosso axe
Brendon Hartley axed and will be replaced by a ride-buyer (GMM) Brendon Hartley has reportedly been told that he will not be driving for Toro Rosso in 2019. Officials of … Read More
Hartley in over his head, will be axed (4th Update)
Lando Norris will not be replacing Hartley, another ride-buyer will be – Alexander Albon UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' based on the rumor above. 06/06/18 McLaren is rumored … Read More
Final Weekend TV Ratings (Update)
UPDATE The final numbers for ABC broadcast of the USGP: 805,000 Original ABC telecast on Oct. 21137,000 The first re-air was from 7:30-10:00 PM on ESPN2 on Oct. 21 30,000 … Read More
Daimler celebrates Hamilton’s fifth World Championship
Dieter Zetsche and Lewis Hamilton When Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line yesterday to be crowned FIA Formula One World Champion for the fifth time in his career, not only … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Now Ricciardo knows what happened to Vettel when Red Bull knew he was leaving the team – you are made to look like a loser 'No point' finishing 2018 season … Read More
Mexican GP post-race press conference
From left, Vettel, Verstappen and Raikkonen WORLD CHAMPION Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)TOP THREE DRIVERS1 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing)2 – Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari)3 – Kimi RAIKKONEN (Ferrari) TRACK INTERVIEWS (Conducted … Read More
Vettel gracious in title defeat to Hamilton
Vettel congratulates Hamilton He did all he could, but in the end it wasn’t enough. That was the essence of Sebastian Vettel’s comments after title rival Lewis Hamilton beat him … Read More
Verstappen tops Vettel in Mexico, Hamilton wins title
Max Verstappen dominates in Mexico Red Bull ace Max Verstappen has won his 2nd Mexican GP in a row with an easy win over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. Verstappen took the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Sunday
Bob Bell thinks Renault can podium in 2019 Renault on track for 2019 podiums – Bell Vettel lacked Ferrari support in 2018 – Ecclestone Winning ambition 'not arrogance' – Leclerc … Read More
Mercedes to snap up another key Ferrari employee
Mattia Binotto has been key to Ferrari's resurgence in recent years – he came from the engine side of the business. Many key employees at Mercedes came from Ferrari, including … Read More
Gutierrez eyes 2nd Williams seat
Could Gutierrez bring a larger check than Sergey Sirotkin, Robert Kubica and Esteban Ocon? Former Sauber and Haas driver Esteban Gutierrez revealed in Mexico that he reckons he has a … Read More
Mexican GP post-qualifying press conference
From left, Verstappen, Ricciardo and Hamilton Drivers:1) Daniel RICCIARDO (Red Bull)2) Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull)3) Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by David Coulthard) Q: Daniel, where did that come from? … Read More
Ricciardo beats Verstappen for pole in Mexico City
A very happy Daniel Ricciardo Daniel Ricciardo found 6/10ths of a second on his final lap to deny his Red Bull teammate his first ever F1 pole in qualifying for … Read More
Mercedes changing Valtteri Bottas’ engine after failure
Bottas Mercedes is changing the engine in Valtteri Bottas’ car following a hydraulic failure during third practice at the Mexican Grand Prix. Bottas suffered the failure with 10 minutes remaining … Read More
Verstappen tops Mexico Practice 3 but Hamilton and Vettel close
Verstappen again quickest – favorite to win pole After a wet start to final practice for the Mexican GP, the track dried and Max Verstappen continued his dominance of the … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Ferrari's special mirrors may soon not be needed F1 considering camera technology for mirrors FIA gives green light to Mercedes wheel rim 'holes' Ocon looks set to sit out 2019 … Read More
Red Bulls run 1-2 in 2nd Mexico GP practice
Max Verstappen So far this weekend Red Bull is so far ahead of the competition in practice for the Mexican GP no other F1 team has a chance to win … Read More
Mexican GP Friday Press Conference
From left, Tost, Szafnauer, Steiner and Vasseur TEAM REPRESENTATIVESFranz TOST (Toro Rosso)Otmar SZAFNAUER (Racing Point Force India)Guenther STEINER (Haas)Frederic VASSEUR (Sauber) PRESS CONFERENCE Otmar, first time we've seen you since … Read More
Red Bulls run 1-2 in opening Mexico GP practice
Max Verstappen The Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo easily ran 1-2 in opening practice for the Mexican GP. In the thin air and with dust flying up … Read More