The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing
The new F1 brake duct tweaks that show Red Bull is still pushing
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Whilst it’s an impressive feat, given the significant regulation change that arrives next year, against the backdrop of the cost cap it also shows its commitment level in the battle for the championships.Aside from new engine cover bodywork that w
Gen3 Mustang Supercar completes first laps ahead of 2023 debut
Gen3 Mustang Supercar completes first laps ahead of 2023 debut
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The Mustang, built by Ford homologation team Dick Johnson Racing, turned laps at Queensland Raceway in a behind closed doors test, with Alex Davison, the team’s Bathurst 1000 co-driver, at the wheel.The test was monitored remotely by the majority of Superca
Foyt signs Indy Lights champ Kirkwood full-time for 2022
Foyt signs Indy Lights champ Kirkwood full-time for 2022
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Kirkwood, who won the championship in all three categories on the Road To Indy between 2018 and ’21, scored 10 wins on his way to the Lights title, but his erstwhile team owner Michael Andretti couldn’t find a berth in his IndyCar team for the 23-year-ol
Masi: Alonso and Raikkonen both wrong in Austin F1 move
Masi: Alonso and Raikkonen both wrong in Austin F1 move
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Alonso was furious that Raikkonen was able to pass him off track at Turn 1 without sanction during their battle, while the Finn believed that he had been pushed wide.Subsequently Masi discussed the incident with the stewards. It was debate
BMW drivers aim to send off M8 GTE «in style» at Road Atlanta
BMW drivers aim to send off M8 GTE «in style» at Road Atlanta
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The 10-hour Road Atlanta event will bring down the curtain on four seasons of competition in IMSA's GT Le Mans division with a pair of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing-run machines.After three full-time campaigns from 2018 to '20, which yielded a pair of class
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
Motorsport is very bankable, says Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen
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This is the first time a driver of his caliber has stood for one of the main elected offices of the FIA, so why has Kristensen decided to stand?“Motor Sport has been my life, I've got so much from it,“ says the Dane. “I think now it's time for me to giv
Trident F2 test for F3 podium finisher Williams
Trident F2 test for F3 podium finisher Williams
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The 20-year-old Australian is set to team up with the Italian squad for the three-day test at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit from 16-18 December.This will be Williams’ first experience behind the wheel of an F2 car with the opportunity arriving following
Mercedes explains tow plan for Hamilton into Mexico Turn 1
Mercedes explains tow plan for Hamilton into Mexico Turn 1
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After trailing Red Bull in practice, Mercedes turned the tables by taking a front row lockout in qualifying as Bottas pipped Hamilton to pole.But Verstappen managed to sweep into the lead from third on the grid after a late-braking move around the outside at
F1 reveals new hybrid branding set for introduction in Brazil
F1 reveals new hybrid branding set for introduction in Brazil
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F1 has been racing with V6 turbo hybrid power units since the start of the 2014 season, playing a key role in the series producing the fastest cars in its 70-year history.But the hybrid power units were subject to criticism from F1’s former bosses when the
Duval: JDC-Miller struggles down to financial limitations
Duval: JDC-Miller struggles down to financial limitations
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Duval, Tristan Vautier and enduro driver Sebastien Bourdais won the Sebring 12 Hours in the #5 Mustang Sampling-sponsored #5 Cadillac DPi-V.R back in March, with Bourdais fending off the factory #5 Mazda RT24-P of Harry Tincknell for the team's second overal
Gerloff hoping for a «more normal year» in 2022
Gerloff hoping for a «more normal year» in 2022
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American rider Gerloff heads into the final round of the 2021 season in Indonesia having scored two podium finishes so far, but a number of high-profile incidents have disrupted his campaign.The biggest of these came at Assen, where Gerloff collided with fell
Aston Martin expecting Fallows on board by start of 2022 season
Aston Martin expecting Fallows on board by start of 2022 season
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The Red Bull head of aerodynamics was announced in the role in June, but his current team made it clear at the time that he “will not be departing until the conclusion of his contract,” which ran until 2023.Negotiations between the two teams followed, an
KTM announces 2022 Dakar debut for MotoGP outcast Petrucci
KTM announces 2022 Dakar debut for MotoGP outcast Petrucci
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Petrucci will carry the colours of Tech 3 - the squad with which he raced for in MotoGP this year - on his KTM 450 Rally bike as he makes a switch to cross-country rallying after a career spent largely in circuit racing.The 31-year-old has already completed
Bournemouth launches bid to host Formula E race
Bournemouth launches bid to host Formula E race
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Created by the Wessex Entrepreneurs group, the bid aims to use the “backdrop” of a Formula E race to stimulate business growth and showcase the seaside town as a “gateway to an international Dorset”.The proposal is for a clockwise street circuit on th
Mir’s year without MotoGP win “difficult to digest”
Mir’s year without MotoGP win “difficult to digest”
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Mir emerged as the most consistent force of a chaotic 2020 MotoGP season, which saw nine riders win grands prix in a COVID-19-shortened 14-race calendar.The Suzuki rider won at the European Grand Prix in Valencia a week before he would be crowned world champi
Russell: «Unprofessional» to start thinking about Mercedes F1 move
Russell: «Unprofessional» to start thinking about Mercedes F1 move
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After being loaned out by Mercedes to Williams for three seasons Russell will finally move up to the Brackley outfit in 2022, replacing Valtteri Bottas as Lewis Hamilton's teammate at the works team.Ever since the deal was announced in September,&nb
Honda can't feel «safe» about SUPER GT title prospects
Honda can't feel «safe» about SUPER GT title prospects
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Following victory for the ARTA NSX of Tomoki Nojiri and Nirei Fukuzumi at Motegi last weekend, Honda crews sit first, second and third in the drivers' standings with only one race left this season.Team Kunimitsu's Naoki Yamamoto continues to lead on 60 point
Youlden to retain Kelly Grove Racing seat
Youlden to retain Kelly Grove Racing seat
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The KGR enduro driver was drafted into the squad for last weekend's Sydney SuperNight as a replacement for David Reynolds, who is sidelined due to his COVID-19 vaccination status.The squad is expected to field an identical line-up for this weekend's Sydney Su
WEC squad High Class Racing enters full IMSA LMP2 season
WEC squad High Class Racing enters full IMSA LMP2 season
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The Danish outfit will contest the seven-round LMP2 schedule, starting with the non-points-paying Rolex 24 at Daytona, with an Oreca 07-Gibson to be shared by regular drivers Anders Fjordbach and Dennis Andersen plus other to-be-announced drivers.It follows H
NASCAR Cup driver Anthony Alfredo out at Front Row Motorsports
NASCAR Cup driver Anthony Alfredo out at Front Row Motorsports
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Front Row, which fielded fulltime Cup rides for Alfredo and 2021 Daytona 500 Michael McDowell this season, confirmed Tuesday it would remain a two-car team next season but said Alfredo would “explore other opportunities.”“We would like to thank Anthony
Decision looming for Boost Bathurst wildcard
Decision looming for Boost Bathurst wildcard
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Strict border controls on both sides of the Tasman have long threatened the Boost Mobile-backed wildcard given both Murphy and Stanaway are based in New Zealand.The original plans for the Erebus-run entry were hatched while there was a so-called border bubbl
F1 introduces ‘Brundle clause’ for bodyguards after MTS incident
F1 introduces ‘Brundle clause’ for bodyguards after MTS incident
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Ex-F1 driver and seasoned pundit Brundle was able to revive his famed pre-race grid walks for the United States Grand Prix following a tweak to the FIA’s COVID-19 restrictions.Megan Thee Stallion was attending the race as a guest of Red Bull, and was approa
Speedway Motorsports acquires Dover Motorsports
Speedway Motorsports acquires Dover Motorsports
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Speedway Motorsports will take charge of both Dover International Speedway and Nashville Superspeedway with its acquisition of Dover Motorsports, Inc.Through a subsidiary, Speedway will initiate a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Dover M
Kostecki completes MSR Bathurst 1000 line-up
Kostecki completes MSR Bathurst 1000 line-up
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As long expected the brothers will team up for the 2021 running of the Great Race, the signing official now that the older Kostecki's wildcard programme with Walkinshaw Andretti United is finished.Confirmation of the Kurt Kostecki/MSR deal formally completes
Ferrari: Mistakes will decide winner in McLaren fight for P3
Ferrari: Mistakes will decide winner in McLaren fight for P3
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Since scoring a 1-2 finish in the Italian Grand Prix in September, McLaren has seen its grip on third place in the standings loosen as Ferrari has fought back.Boosted by an upgraded hybrid system on its power unit, Ferrari has outscored McLaren in each of th
Blomqvist rues lack of «clean races» for JOTA after title loss
Blomqvist rues lack of «clean races» for JOTA after title loss
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Blomqvist, Sean Gelael and Stoffel Vandoorne were one of the most consistent runners in JOTA’s second Oreca 07 that was previously run under the Jackie Chan DC Racing banner, scoring five podiums over the course of the season and not finishing outside the t
Marquez's Algarve result «really important» after «shit» season
Marquez's Algarve result «really important» after «shit» season
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The LCR rider remained a factory-backed Honda rider for 2021 despite being moved out of the works team, but – like all Honda riders - has found the going tough this season.Registering six DNFs across the campaign so far and scoring a best of sixth in the we
2022 NASCAR Clash race features heat races, 150-lap main event
2022 NASCAR Clash race features heat races, 150-lap main event
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NASCAR on Tuesday announced the format and schedule for the Clash, which will be held on a made-from-scratch ¼-mile asphalt oval constructed in the Los Angeles Coliseum.The event will also serve as the first “race” involving the Cup Series’ much-antici
Ogier reveals plan to contest 2022 WRC Monte Carlo Rally
Ogier reveals plan to contest 2022 WRC Monte Carlo Rally
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The seven-time champion had always been expected to compete in Monte Carlo, an event he has won a record-breaking eight times, but he has now confirmed that Toyota is expecting him to usher in the WRC's new Rally1 era by driving the team’s third hybrid GR Y
Giovinazzi rues «completely wrong» strategy in Mexico
Giovinazzi rues «completely wrong» strategy in Mexico
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From 11th on the grid the Italian had a great first lap, avoiding incidents ahead to jump up to sixth place.He lost a spot to Carlos Sainz after the restart, but he was still running a strong seventh ahead of Sebastian Vettel when he was called in for a
FIA: Jeddah F1 circuit will be ready in time for Saudi GP
FIA: Jeddah F1 circuit will be ready in time for Saudi GP
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The track is being constructed on a site next to the Red Sea, and is expected to be the fastest street venue seen yet.Masi conceded that the organisers still have a lot of work to do before the F1 circus arrives next month, but he has no doubts about it bein
Momentum on AXR’s side for IMSA title showdown, says Derani
Momentum on AXR’s side for IMSA title showdown, says Derani
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Derani and his partner in the #31 Whelen Engineering-branded Cadillac DPi-V.R, Felipe Nasr, have won three of the past four WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races, opening their account at Watkins Glen before adding further triumphs in Road America and Lon
Oliveira escapes injury after Lecuona crash in Algarve MotoGP
Oliveira escapes injury after Lecuona crash in Algarve MotoGP
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Lecuona was chasing down Oliveira for 10th place in the closing stages of last Sunday’s race when he crashed into the factory KTM rider into Turn 13.Oliveira took a hefty whack from the Tech 3 KTM and both riders got caught in their bikes as they slid throu
What is behind Red Bull’s rear wing troubles
What is behind Red Bull’s rear wing troubles
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At the United States Grand Prix, after FP3, Red Bull discovered a hairline crack in Max Verstappen's rear wing that required some last-minute work before qualifying.Then, in Mexico last weekend, Red Bull's mechanics were seen furiously working on the wings o
Sky to release new documentary on Michele Mouton’s career
Sky to release new documentary on Michele Mouton’s career
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The Sky Original documentary titled ‘Queen of Speed’ recounts the story of how Mouton fought to break into the male dominated world of motorsport in 1970s and 1980s, winning four World Rally Championship events in the frightening Group B era, while becomi
David Schumacher leads Mercedes DTM rookie test line-up
David Schumacher leads Mercedes DTM rookie test line-up
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Schumacher will be testing for the Haupt Racing Team (HRT), which powered Maximilian Gotz to the 2021 drivers' title and helped Mercedes make a winning return to the DTM after a two-year hiatus.The 20-year-old is believed to be in contention for a 2022 DTM ra
Solberg gets fourth co-driver of 2021 for Monza WRC finale
Solberg gets fourth co-driver of 2021 for Monza WRC finale
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Solberg has been recalled by Hyundai to pilot a 2C Competition-run i20 WRC for the Italian asphalt event from 18-21 November, but will do so alongside former M-Sport co-driver Edmondson.Edmondson takes over the co-driver seat from countryman Craig, Drew who n
Ferrari hoped for «better weekend» in Mexico despite retaking third
Ferrari hoped for «better weekend» in Mexico despite retaking third
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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished fifth and sixth respectively on Sunday in Mexico, lifting Ferrari above McLaren into third place in the constructors' championship by 13.5 points.Ferrari had trailed in the fight since McLaren's 1-2 finish at Monza i
Photo concern prompts FIA presidential election warning
Photo concern prompts FIA presidential election warning
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The member clubs of motor racing's governing body will elect a successor to current president Jean Todt on December 17, with candidates Graham Stoker and Mohammed Ben Sulayem vying for the role.Both men are currently finalising the identity of the senior tea
Hamilton fears he «will be in trouble» if Red Bull form continues
Hamilton fears he «will be in trouble» if Red Bull form continues
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Verstappen and Red Bull utterly dominated last weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, the Dutchman taking his eighth win of the campaign ahead of Hamilton and teammate Sergio Perez.That moved Verstappen 19 points clear of Hamilton in the drivers' championship, with Re
