Sao Paulo says it will keep F1 at least until 2020
Sao Paulo officials say the city has signed a deal to continue hosting Formula One's Brazilian Grand Prix until at least 2020. The city said the contract was signed Friday … Read More
Month: April 2014
Sauber confirms new chassis for Gutierrez
Sauber has confirmed that Esteban Gutiérrez will use a new chassis at next weekend's Chinese Grand Prix as a result of his collision with Pastor Maldonado in Bahrain. Gutiérrez was … Read More
Edwards has no news on his contract situation
Carl Edwards (contract up at end of 2014 season), driver of the #99 Ford Ecoboost Fusion, took time to meet with media members outside his hauler following the final Sprint … Read More
Latest on Biffle’s contract status (Update)
UPDATE Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford Fusion, met with media members Friday morning at Darlington Raceway in advance of Saturday night's Southern 500. One of the questions … Read More
Haas statement on F1 team (Update)
UPDATE Check out Gene Haas' 180-mph Windshear wind tunnel. 04/11/14 Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation and co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, has been granted … Read More
Petty and Davern win poles in Long Beach
Brett Davern was awarded the celebrity pole position after turning the quickest lap during qualifying for the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pro/Celebrity Race. Davern, who stars … Read More
Mario Andretti honored by RRDC in Long Beach
Bobby Rahal talks to Mario Andretti In front of a capacity crowd of auto racing dignitaries, sanctioning group and series' representatives, corporate executives and champion race-car drivers, Mario Andretti was … Read More
Honda Forms Partnership with SAFEisFAST.com, Dario added
Leading automotive and racing organization Honda has become the Presenting Partner of the Road Racing Drivers Club’s SAFEisFAST.com initiative. Honda will play a vital role in SAFEisFAST’s goal of being … Read More
Marquez remains fastest on first day in Austin
World Champion, Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez, has finished the first day in Texas a second faster than his next competitor, with teammate Dani Pedrosa in third. With air temperatures 7§C … Read More
Frenchmen top 2nd IndyCar practice in Long Beach
Simon Pagenaud The Frogs ruled Long Beach Friday afternoon. Frenchmen Simon Pagenaud and Sebastien Bourdais were 1-2 on the time sheet in the afternoon practice session for the 40th Toyota … Read More
Q and A with Andretti Team drivers
Marco Andretti An Interview With:MARCO ANDRETTIJAMES HINCHCLIFFERYAN HUNTER REAYCARLOS MUNOZ THE MODERATOR: We'll get started with today's media availability. We are pleased to be joined by all four Andretti Autosport … Read More
Chaves tops opening Indy Lights practice in Long Beach
Rank Car Driver Name C/E/T Time Speed Diff Gap Best Lap Laps1 5 Chaves, Gabby D/ /C 01:16.9948 92.017 –.—- –.—- 21 212 26 Veach, Zach D/ /C 01:17.3220 91.627 … Read More
Trans Am Series Coming To Television
The Trans Am Series will make its return to television in 2014 with Carolinas Production Group, spearheaded by long-time race announcer Rick Benjamin. "The Trans Am Series is ready for … Read More
DirecTV Blimp “Lefty” To Debut During NASCAR Race At Darlington
Viewers watching Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles Southern 500 on Fox will be the first to see the newly-named DirecTV blimp since a "Name the Blimp" contest ended last … Read More
Dillon and Larson hit wall in Darlington practice
AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CHEVROLET SS – HIT THE WALL DURING THE FIRST PRACTICE SESSION AND EARNED HIS FIRST NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES DARLINGTON STRIPE:“Well, Kyle (Larson) came over … Read More
Pruett/Rojas top opening Tudor USCC practice in Long Beach
Pos CP No. drivers Time Speed Diff Laps Make1 1 P 01 Pruett/Rojas 1:16.441 92.683 48 -.— 49 Ford EcoBoost/Riley2 2 P 60 Pew/Negri Jr. 1:16.681 92.393 49 0.240 57 … Read More
Marquez leads the way in Austin after FP1
Marquez Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez, race winner here last year, has made his intentions clear from the start at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Marc finished this morning’s FP1 session … Read More
Hinchcliffe tops opening IndyCar practice in Long Beach
James Hinchcliffe Practice 1 on the streets of Long Beach saw James Hinchcliffe top the time sheet with a lap of 1 minute, 9.8110 seconds. Last April, the Andretti Autosport … Read More
Charlie Kimball Finds Traction in Adversity
Charlie Kimball talking with Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Tony Kanaan. The following article from the Orange County Register, talks about Verizon IndyCar Series driver Charlie Kimball's battle with Type 1 … Read More
Red Bull quit rumors ‘nonsense’ – Marko
Helmut Marko dismisses rumors of Red Bull leaving F1. (GMM) Dr Helmut Marko on Friday rubbished speculation suggesting Red Bull could quit formula one. Obviously upset with the sport's revolutionary … Read More
Domenicali on the way out?
Might the Scuderia's woeful early 2014 form, mean the end of Stefano Domenicali? Apr.11 (GMM) La Gazzetta dello Sport, the influential Italian sports daily, speculated on Friday that Ferrari could … Read More
Long Beach Weekend Schedule
2013 Long Beach winner Takuma Sato will look to repeat this weekend. Good morning, everyone. Brian Carroccio here filling in for AR1 President Mark Cipolloni. Mark C. is currently en … Read More
Long Beach Preview
IndyCar returns this weekend to the Streets of Long Beach. For this upcoming season, AutoRacing1.com columnist Brian Carroccio will preview all Formula 1 and IndyCar races. Below, is Brian's preview … Read More
Grand Prix of Long Beach Notebook
There will be a standing start for Sunday’s IndyCarToyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. But do not expect it to be anything like the standing starts of Formula One. “It’s … Read More