Ogier: WRC title fight has kept a lid on full-time career end emotions
Ogier: WRC title fight has kept a lid on full-time career end emotions
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The seven-time world champion heads to northern Italy determined to end his glittering full-time WRC career on a high by securing an eighth world title.Ogier is set for a head-to-head battle with Toyota teammate Elfyn Evans for the second year in succession t
Sykes to make BMW WSBK return in Indonesia finale
Sykes to make BMW WSBK return in Indonesia finale
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The 2013 world champion has been absent since the crash in the third and final race in September's Barcelona round that left him with a concussion, but no other serious injuries.He skipped the subsequent Jerez, Portimao and Argentina rounds, with Eugene Laver
Grasser to join DTM in 2022 with four Lamborghini GT3 cars
Grasser to join DTM in 2022 with four Lamborghini GT3 cars
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GRT will put its entire focus on the DTM in 2022, scrapping its existing GT3 programmes in ADAC GT Masters, GT World Challenge Europe as well as the GT Daytona class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in a change of approach for the Austrian outfi
Ferrari: Hamilton's sprint race charge ends debate on F1 reverse grids
Ferrari: Hamilton's sprint race charge ends debate on F1 reverse grids
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F1’s bosses are set for talks with teams over the winter to agree on a format for the six sprint events that are planned for 2022.One of the key considerations being made is how to make the Saturday 100km sprint more exciting, with the day’s action h
Nissan confirms GT-R GT500 car will be replaced for 2022
Nissan confirms GT-R GT500 car will be replaced for 2022
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While Nissan stopped shy of naming a replacement for the R35 GT-R that has been in service since 2008, the news all but confirms the long-rumoured switch to the all-new 'Z' model for next season.In its 14 seasons of service, the current GT-R base model h
Noah Gragson to attempt to make 2022 Daytona 500 field
Noah Gragson to attempt to make 2022 Daytona 500 field
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Beard Motorsports on Tuesday announced it had tapped Gragson to drive its No. 62 Chevrolet and attempt to make the field for the 2022 Daytona 500.Gragson was collected in a multicar accident four laps short of the finish in his 150-mile qualifying race this p
Roush Fenway completes addition of Keselowski with rebranding
Roush Fenway completes addition of Keselowski with rebranding
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On Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Roush Fenway unveiled its new name – Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing – a move first reported by Motorsport.com in May.The branding includes a new organizational logo structure, as well as a rebranding of the te
Roush Fenway completes addition of Keselowski with NASCAR team rebrand
Roush Fenway completes addition of Keselowski with NASCAR team rebrand
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On Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Roush Fenway unveiled its new name – Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing – a move first reported by Motorsport.com in May.The branding includes a new organizational logo structure, as well as a rebranding of the te
23XI Racing reveals crew chief lineup, new hires for 2022
23XI Racing reveals crew chief lineup, new hires for 2022
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Barker was already the interim crew chief for Bubba Wallace and the No. 23 team, taking up the position in September and winning the rain-shortened event at Talladega in just their third race together.“Bootie and I clicked from the start,” said Wallace.
Mercedes asks for right to review over Verstappen/Hamilton incident
Mercedes asks for right to review over Verstappen/Hamilton incident
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Just hours after F1 released a cockpit view of the way Verstappen drifted wide at Turn 4 on lap 48 of the Interlagos race to push Hamilton wide, the world champion team has revealed it is taking the matter further.In a short statement published on social medi
Rins «expected» crash in MotoGP finale while fighting for win
Rins «expected» crash in MotoGP finale while fighting for win
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The Spaniard was running well in the opening stages of Sunday's finale at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Rins working his way up to second by lap six as he split the Ducatis of Pramac's Jorge Martin and eventual winner Francesco Bagnaia.Bagnaia demoted Rins almos
Jarvis signs for full season in Meyer Shank Acura
Jarvis signs for full season in Meyer Shank Acura
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The Briton effectively takes over from Porsche-bound Dane Cameron, after spending the past four seasons at Mazda, accumulating 14 podium finishes, culminating in third in the championship this year. Jarvis's most recent win came in last Saturday's Petit Le Ma
Seidl: McLaren has to «face the reality» in F1 fight with Ferrari
Seidl: McLaren has to «face the reality» in F1 fight with Ferrari
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After the Russian GP McLaren had an advantage of 17.5 points over its rival. However the four races held since Sochi have seen a swing of 49 points in favour of Ferrari, with the Italian team now holding a lead of 287.5 to 256.Seidl acknowledged that failing
Red Bull seeks answers on «unraceable» Mercedes F1 speed
Red Bull seeks answers on «unraceable» Mercedes F1 speed
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Lewis Hamilton's top speed advantage at Interlagos last weekend helped him pull off a sensational weekend when he came from starting last in the sprint race to winning the grand prix.The edge he had over Red Bull in particular helped fuel further intrigue fro
Lecuona’s MotoGP farewell “difficult to manage” after pre-race tears
Lecuona’s MotoGP farewell “difficult to manage” after pre-race tears
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The 21-year-old has lost his MotoGP ride for the 2022 season at Tech 3 KTM in favour of 2021 Moto2 runner-up Raul Fernandez, while world champion Remy Gardner will take Danilo Petrucci’s place.Lecuona’s time in MotoGP has been tough, with his debut seaso
Mission Winnow could step back from Ferrari F1 title sponsorship
Mission Winnow could step back from Ferrari F1 title sponsorship
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The Italian outfit has been involved in discussions about a new deal with PMI for several months now, with its current contract coming to a finish at the end of this year.PMI is one of Ferrari's longest-serving partners and has most recently utilised its titl
Against all odds: How Mazda earned its perfect IMSA swansong
Against all odds: How Mazda earned its perfect IMSA swansong
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Last Saturday, the beautiful #55, bedecked with slogans reading “Thank You Mazda Fans” a the signatures of well-wishers, crossed the finish line just three seconds ahead of its nearest competitor after 10 hours around Road Atlanta, one of the world’s mo
MotoGP unveils 2022 entry list, VR46 still without title sponsor
MotoGP unveils 2022 entry list, VR46 still without title sponsor
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Rossi has now retired from MotoGP following his 432nd grand prix at the Valencia GP last weekend, bringing an illustrious 26-season career to a close.But the Italian legend will still have a presence in the MotoGP paddock in 2022 as he brings his VR46 squad u
Giovinazzi moves to Formula E after losing Alfa Romeo F1 seat
Giovinazzi moves to Formula E after losing Alfa Romeo F1 seat
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Alfa Romeo revealed on Tuesday morning that it would part ways with Giovinazzi after three full seasons, with Formula 2 title contender Zhou taking his place in a separate announcement made shortly afterwards.Giovinazzi was critical of his ousting on Twitter
Mission Winnow could step back from Ferrari title sponsorship
Mission Winnow could step back from Ferrari title sponsorship
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The Italian outfit has been involved in discussions about a new deal with PMI for several months now, with its current contract coming to a finish at the end of this year.PMI is one of Ferrari's longest-serving partners and has most recently utilised its titl
F1 chiefs admit work on Jeddah circuit will go «down to the wire»
F1 chiefs admit work on Jeddah circuit will go «down to the wire»
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Reports suggest that the facility is still far from finished ahead of its inaugural race on December 5.F1 race director Michael Masi, who has to formally sign off the track as being fit for use, will pay a visit on Tuesday to assess progress at first hand.F1
Red Bull seeks answers on «unraceable» Mercedes speed
Red Bull seeks answers on «unraceable» Mercedes speed
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Lewis Hamilton's top speed advantage at Interlagos last weekend helped him pull off a sensational weekend when he came from starting last in the sprint race to winning the grand prix.The edge he had over Red Bull in particular helped fuel further intrigue fro
Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 F1 season
Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 F1 season
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The Italian squad has the only seat left available for the 2022 season, and Giovinazzi was still hopeful of securing another year at the Hinwil-based squad.However, on Tuesday morning the team made the announcement that it will not retain Giovinazzi.«Sa
Alfa Romeo confirms Zhou as first Chinese F1 driver
Alfa Romeo confirms Zhou as first Chinese F1 driver
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FIA F2 frontrunner Zhou has been favourite to land the job for some months, helped by the commercial support that he brings with him.The 22-year-old replaces Antonio Giovinazzi, who has been dropped after three seasons with the team, but may retain a reserve
Sette Camara extends Dragon Penske Formula E deal
Sette Camara extends Dragon Penske Formula E deal
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The Brazilian made his series debut with the Los Angeles squad in the latter half of the 2019-20 campaign when he was drafted in to replace ex-Formula 1 driver Brendon Hartley.His impressive turn of speed in qualifying during the six-race Berlin final led hi
Giovinazzi: When money rules F1 can be «ruthless»
Giovinazzi: When money rules F1 can be «ruthless»
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The Italian has lost his seat for 2022 to well-funded Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou, who is making the step up from Formula 2 to be Valtteri Bottas' teammate.Zhou's promotion is understood to have been eased by backing from Chinese sponsors, which ensure Alfa Ro
The key opportunities Zhou gives Alfa Romeo
The key opportunities Zhou gives Alfa Romeo
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In so doing so, the 22-year-old becomes China's first driver at the top level of motor racing, providing the championship with a boost the ultimate scale of which we can only guess at.It's no coincidence that the announcement came a few weeks after F1 confirm
Masi denies Mercedes' suggestions of Red Bull favouritism
Masi denies Mercedes' suggestions of Red Bull favouritism
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was stripped of his top spot in Friday qualifying after his car's DRS failed the post-session inspection.As a result, the seven-time world champion had to start Saturday's sprint race from 20th position.Mercedes boss Wolff label
Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 season
Antonio Giovinazzi to leave Alfa Romeo at end of 2021 season
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The Italian squad has the only seat left available for the 2022 season, and Giovinazzi was still hopeful of securing another year at the Hinwil-based squad.However, on Tuesday morning the team made the announcement that it will not retain Giovinazzi.«Sa
Piastri named Alpine F1 reserve driver for 2022
Piastri named Alpine F1 reserve driver for 2022
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The deal is a continuation of the relationship between the 20-year-old and Renault/Alpine, Piastri having been part of the French manufacturer's academy system for some time.The role will include an «extensive testing programme» to help prep Piast
Yamamoto vows to use Nojiri success as fuel for comeback
Yamamoto vows to use Nojiri success as fuel for comeback
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After switching from Dandelion Racing to Nakajima Racing following his 2020 title success, Yamamoto endured a wretched title defence, scoring a meagre 13 points all year with a best result of sixth place in the opening round of the campaign at Fuji Speedway.M
Supercars tweaks tyre pressure rules in Sydney
Supercars tweaks tyre pressure rules in Sydney
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The new-for-2021 Dunlop super soft control tyre is set to make its second appearance ofd the season this weekend at the long-format SMP event.Each driver will have two sets of the super soft rubber at their disposal, which have to be used in the two 250-kilom
Miller to race in Australian Superbike finale
Miller to race in Australian Superbike finale
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Miller will join Oli Bayliss, Mike Jones and Wayne Maxwell in the line-up of Ducati V4 Rs for the 2021 SBK season finale at the South Australian circuit.He will travel back to his native Australia after the post-season MotoGP test at Jerez later this week fo
Mercedes: «Diplomacy has ended» after Brazil F1 «punches in the face»
Mercedes: «Diplomacy has ended» after Brazil F1 «punches in the face»
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Lewis Hamilton took victory at Interlagos after recovering from exclusion from qualifying on Friday over a technical breach to cut Max Verstappen's championship lead.Hamilton was stripped of P1 in qualifying after the DRS on his car failed the FIA's post-sess
F1 Podcast: Reviewing the turbulent Brazilian GP
F1 Podcast: Reviewing the turbulent Brazilian GP
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In a turbulent weekend off-track that saw both Hamilton and championship rival Max Verstappen get summoned to the stewards, Mercedes emerged victorious as Hamilton completed an impressive fightback.F1’s third sprint race weekend gave Hamilton the chance to
Ex-F1 driver Merhi joins S5000 field
Ex-F1 driver Merhi joins S5000 field
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The Spaniard is one of two international drivers that will take advantage of the freshly-opened international border to New South Wales.The other is Japanese Formula 3 and GT racer Yoshiaki Katayama, the pair set to join the Gold Star-winning Team BRM for th
F1 chassis crack caused Ricciardo's Brazil GP retirement
F1 chassis crack caused Ricciardo's Brazil GP retirement
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Ricciardo was battling for the points at Interlagos on Sunday when he suffered a sudden loss of power and had to drop out of the race.Following an initial investigation at the track, McLaren discovered a problem with components relating to its power unit inst
FIA didn't look at Verstappen F1 onboard before ruling out investigation
FIA didn't look at Verstappen F1 onboard before ruling out investigation
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Verstappen was defending from Hamilton on lap 48 of the Interlagos race, when his Mercedes rival managed to pull ahead of him on the run down to Turn 4.The Red Bull driver braked late on the inside and subsequently ran wide off the track, forcing Hamilton to
F1 2021 game shows off ultra-fast Jeddah street track for Saudi GP
F1 2021 game shows off ultra-fast Jeddah street track for Saudi GP
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From 3-5 December F1 will head to the coastal city of Jeddah for its first venture around the city's streets, on an anticlockwise layout that is set to be the championship's fastest street circuit on the calendar with average speeds of up to 250km/h.The 6.174
Evans ready to give WRC title his «best shot» in Monza finale
Evans ready to give WRC title his «best shot» in Monza finale
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The Toyota driver heads to Italy 17 points adrift of team-mate, title rival and seven-time champion Sebastien Ogier as the WRC heads to the asphalt roads of northern Italy for its finale.Evans admits he faces an “outside chance” to wrestle the championshi
