Hamilton ordered to lose race
F1 was engulfed in controversy last night after Lewis Hamilton was ordered to finish second in the Monaco Grand Prix. McLaren team boss Ron Dennis admitted that Hamilton and world … Read More
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Mercedes committed to McLaren, F1 – chairman
(GMM) On a rare visit to the formula one paddock, DaimlerChrysler chairman Dieter Zetsche used the opportunity to reinforce Mercedes' commitment to McLaren. After witnessing the silver cars he helps … Read More
News briefs from Monaco: Monday
(GMM) Days of Thunder's Tom Cruise did not show up in Monaco on Sunday, despite solid confirmation that he was to be one of Bernie Ecclestone's official guests. The Monte … Read More
Dennis defensive in new ‘team order’ storm
(GMM) 'Team order' controversy returned to the formula one paddock on Sunday evening when Ron Dennis was accused by the British media of illegally preventing former championship leader Lewis Hamilton … Read More
Season restart looms for Champ Car
Three-time and reigning Champ Car Champion Sebastien Bourdais (#1 McDonald’s Cosworth/DP01/Bridgestone) clocked the fastest time during two days of testing at Canada’s Circuit Mont-Tremblant, recording a quickest 1:16.41 effort around … Read More
Seen in Indianapolis – III
Spotted former Champ Car president Joe Heitzler at Indy Sunday meeting with IRL officials. Recall that he was pursuing IRL races in San Antonio and Palm Springs……..Besides Dan Clarke we … Read More
Update from Indy rain delay
Word from the IRL is that the latest they will let the rain delayed race restart will be 6:30 PM. They are doing everything to get the track dried by … Read More
Ferrari plays down Monaco defeat
(GMM) Ferrari is not worried despite playing second fiddle in Monaco to its dominant championship rival, McLaren. Sporting director Stefano Domenicali was disappointed with Felipe Massa's third place, a minute … Read More
Race notes: Monaco GP
(GMM) Fernando Alonso called his second successive Monaco grand prix win 'easy' on Sunday and confirmed that he took it easy in the closing stages. "You don't want to unnecessarily … Read More
XM weather technology helps AGR team
The latest race technology was engineered for wings, not wheels, but it is now a unique new addition to Andretti Green Racing's arsenal of strategic tools. While other teams rely … Read More
Bill Ford focuses on technology
The recent explosion of interest and investment in alternative fuels and other so-called "clean technologies" feels a bit like vindication to Bill Ford. "When I talked about this stuff in … Read More
Humpy has another one of his ideas
Lowe's Motor Speedway president Humpy Wheeler is calling for NASCAR to add greater entertainment value to its qualifying format by placing more than one car on the racetrack at once. … Read More
Seen in Indianapolis – I
It rained overnight here in Indy and the track was wet at 6:00 AM when the gun went off for the gates to open. Trucks are running around the track … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief
Hollywood star-power hits Monaco All eyes on silver pair for first corner dash Webber refuses to apologize to Hamilton Dennis to Haug – 'get out, Norbert!' Hollywood star-power hits Monaco … Read More
News briefs from Monaco: Sunday – I
(GMM) Cora Schumacher shared her husband's misery on Saturday after Ralf was even outqualified in his Toyota by the usually-backmarking Spyker of countryman and rookie Adrian Sutil. "At the moment … Read More
She had link to 500 since birth
500 Festival Queen Danielle Sylvester has known about the Indy 500 for as long as she's lived. And that's not just because she lives in Indianapolis. The 21-year-old queen was … Read More
Hyder gets new gig, crew chief for Mayfield
Crew chief David Hyder, fired from Michael Waltrip Racing last month, will return to the pit box next weekend at Dover International Speedway to guide the #36 Toyota driven by … Read More
PR gimmicks are ruining Indy Racing League
One of the biggest attractions at the Indianapolis 500 this year is a driver who combines the rocket-scientist smarts of female racing pioneer Janet Guthrie with the drop-dead gorgeous looks … Read More
Mystique is gone, leaving Indy as just another race
Around the track, they talk about good times from the past and even better times still ahead. The Indianapolis 500 is being run for the 91st time on Sunday, they … Read More
Only 2 rookies in this year’s Indy 500
Only two rookies are contending for this year's Indy 500, Milka Duno and Phil Giebler, both road racers. They met the media today at the Indy Speedway. MILKA DUNO (No. … Read More
Rahal says new Champ Car impressive
Champ Car rookie Graham Rahal discounts the criticisms leveled at the DP01. In fact, he's a big fan of the new Champ car. "A lot of people talk about all … Read More
Woman arrested in NASCAR fraud case
UPDATE #2 A former stripper was sentenced to nearly three-and-a-half years in federal prison Friday for attempting to embezzle more than $1 million from a bank to start her own … Read More
Indy 500 banks on women, Andrettis in seeking lost luster
SPORTSWATCH: Indy 500 Banks On Women, Andrettis In Seeking Lost Luster DOW JONES NEWSWIRESBy Shawn Langlois SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) — A crooning Jim Nabors will be missing due an … Read More
Maldonado takes GP2 win
Pastor Maldonado took his first GP2 win at the Monaco Grand Prix this afternoon for Trident Racing. The Venezuelan managed to convert his pole position into a convincing win, ending … Read More