Three F1 racers caught speeding
(GMM) A trio of formula one runners were caught speeding in Indianapolis' pitlane during free practice for the US grand prix on Friday. Renault driver Heikki Kovalainen's 66kph – a … Read More
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Aflac signs with Roush
With a successful acting career in television commercials and even movies, the Aflac Duck has added yet another role to its already impressive repertoire – race-car driving. Aflac Incorporated announced … Read More
Albers splits with manager
(GMM) Christijan Albers has split with his management team. The move follows differences with the Spyker driver's manager Lodewijk Varossieau, according to the Dutch magazine Formule 1 Race Report. Dutchman … Read More
Champ Car adds fresh start to Cleveland GP
In past years, one could not stand still for the start of the annual Grand Prix of Cleveland. This year, the drivers will have to. For the first time in … Read More
Champ Car and F1 TV ratings
UPDATE The final TV rating for the Champ Car race in Portland was a 0.6/2 share, the final rating for the F1 race from Montreal was a 1.0/3 share and … Read More
Sutil beaches Spyker at Indy
(GMM) Adrian Sutil risked putting his Spyker bosses in even more of a spin on Friday by beaching his car in the gravel. The German youngster had to abandon Spyker's … Read More
ACO mandates closed-top LMP1 cars by 2010
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest, the organizing body of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, introduced future regulations Thursday that will transform the LMP1 class from 2010 onward. The ACO … Read More
USGP: Alonso fastest in opening practice
McLaren's Fernando Alonso dominated the top of the time sheets, but BMW-Sauber's runners – including stand-in debutant Sebastian Vettel – also impressed after clocking the second and fourth best times. … Read More
Duhamel to participate in Canadian NASCAR race
Montreal, Canada – Miguel Duhamel, the legendary Honda motorcycle racer, winningest AMA road racer and 5-time Daytona 200 Superbike champion, will make his debut on four wheels by competing in … Read More
‘No fear’ for Vettel as GP debut looms
(GMM) Teenager Sebastian Vettel jogged two full laps of the Indianapolis circuit on Thursday afternoon in preparation for his debut grand prix. The German youngster has won his chance after … Read More
No civil war at Ferrari – Massa
(GMM) While the press fixates on an apparent 'civil war' at McLaren, Felipe Massa in Indianapolis insisted that harmony exists at Ferrari. The Brazilian's teammate this year is 'iceman' Kimi … Read More
Indian GP deal not sealed yet – reports
(GMM) Indian publications have expressed skepticism after the country's Olympic Association on Thursday revealed a deal to host a grand prix in New Delhi in 2009. DNA India reports that … Read More
FIA conducts first night-race test at Indy
(GMM) F1 moved a step closer to staging night races on Thursday when a lighting system was tested under dark skies on the Indianapolis road circuit. The governing body set … Read More
Hamilton reply ‘not appropriate’ – Alonso
(GMM) Fernando Alonso reiterated in Indianapolis that he does not feel "totally comfortable" at McLaren. The Spaniard, who struggled in Montreal a week ago where he lost his championship lead … Read More
Ullrich receives Spirit of LeMans award
Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Motorsport, was honored Thursday by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest with the Spirit of Le Mans award. The ACO honors each year persons who … Read More
Ferrari could fight back at USGP
Ferrari hopes to get back in front of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes in this weekend's United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. American F1 driver Scott Speed, meanwhile, hopes … Read More
Car of Tomorrow slated for road-course debut
NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow will make its road-course debut during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, June 22-24. Hendrick Motorsports has dominated the Car of Tomorrow races so far … Read More
Hornish wins ARCA pole at MIS
Sam Hornish, Jr. earned the AAA Pole Award Thursday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway. Hornish sits on the pole for Friday's ARCA RE/MAX Series Michigan 200, marking his career first … Read More
Firestone to serve as presenting sponsor of Detroit Indy GP
The 150th IndyCar Series race — on the Belle Isle course Sept. 2 — will have Firestone as the presenting sponsor. The Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone will … Read More
Busch calls Hendrick a liar
On Thursday Kyle Busch, the driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will replace next year, pretty much called owner Rick Hendrick a liar on a Sirius satellite-radio call-in show. According to Hendrick, … Read More
Thursday rain means LeMans grid locked in
As expected, Thursday’s rain dampened the second night of practice and qualifying for the 75th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. So the qualifying times from Wednesday night … Read More
Kubica sidelined, BMW’s Vettel to race
(GMM) Robert Kubica will sit out the US grand prix this weekend, it emerged on Thursday. The Pole, who was hospitalized with a sprained ankle, minor bruising and mild concussion … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
UPDATE Updates (new items) shown in red below. 06/14/07 Indy wants deal, Bernie says US 'not vital' Ralf dislikes Indy, but carmakers need US India bags preliminary deal for F1 … Read More
IRL slams Carpenter
IndyCar Series officials have fined driver Ed Carpenter for violating Rule 8-3-A of the IndyCar Series rulebook, improper conduct. Carpenter, driver of the No. 20 Vision Racing car, was fined … Read More