Team Sydney Supercars squad on the market
Team Sydney Supercars squad on the market
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Motorsport.com sources have indicated that a speculative sale process has kicked off for the two-car Holden team.It's currently owned by the Webb family and run by former Bathurst 1000 winner Jono Webb and wife Kobe Webb.The team, formerly known solely as Tek
NASCAR teams try to 'find that edge' with Next Gen car
NASCAR teams try to 'find that edge' with Next Gen car
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More than 20 Cup Series teams on Thursday wrapped up a two-day test of the Next Gen car on the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval, the first time teams have been able to test the car on an intermediate track, which make up the bulk of the series schedule.Wednesda
Castroneves to race for MSR in IMSA endurance rounds in 2022
Castroneves to race for MSR in IMSA endurance rounds in 2022
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Castroneves, who won the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in his third season racing the then-Penske-run Acura ARX-05, joined the Wayne Taylor Racing team for this year’s Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona and was part of the winning line-up in the #10 A
FIA delays decision on Mercedes' review request to Friday
FIA delays decision on Mercedes' review request to Friday
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Following the submission of fresh video evidence by Mercedes, the team had requested that the FIA look again at whether or not Verstappen broke the rules in his defence against Lewis Hamilton at last weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.The matter revolves around V
Quartararo needs to see Yamaha progress before signing new deal
Quartararo needs to see Yamaha progress before signing new deal
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The first pre-season test of the 2022 season got underway on Thursday at Jerez, with Quartararo ending up ninth fastest and 0.707 seconds off the pace.The world champion tested Yamaha’s 2022 bike, but sounded flat when he said the motorcycle was basically t
Nakagami tops first test of 2022 MotoGP pre-season at Jerez
Nakagami tops first test of 2022 MotoGP pre-season at Jerez
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Just four days after the 2021 season concluded in Valencia, the opening two-day test of the 2022 pre-season got underway on Thursday at Jerez.Very little running took place in the opening hour of running, with Luca Marini putting the new VR46 Ducati top of th
Leclerc will adjust F1 driving if Verstappen move goes unpunished
Leclerc will adjust F1 driving if Verstappen move goes unpunished
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After Verstappen kept Lewis Hamilton behind by edging him off the road at Turn 4 in last week's race at Interlagos, the stewards opted not to open a formal investigation into the incident during the race, in which Verstappen eventually finished second.However
Hamilton: Important for F1 to create scrutiny on human rights issues
Hamilton: Important for F1 to create scrutiny on human rights issues
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F1 will stage its first race in Qatar this weekend ahead of a 10-year deal for the state to host a grand prix from 2023. In two weeks’ time, Saudi Arabia will host its first grand prix as part of a long-term agreement that is set to give the series four rac
Gardner thinks Fernandez's Moto2 title claims «bullshit»
Gardner thinks Fernandez's Moto2 title claims «bullshit»
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Gardner beat rookie teammate Fernandez to this year's Moto2 crown in a battle that went down to the wire, with the former taking the crown by four points despite winning five races to Fernandez's eight.In an interview with the Spanish language edition o
Leclerc will adjust driving if Verstappen move goes unpunished
Leclerc will adjust driving if Verstappen move goes unpunished
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After Verstappen kept Lewis Hamilton behind by edging him off the road at Turn 4 in last week's race at Interlagos, the stewards opted not to open a formal investigation into the incident during the race, in which Verstappen eventually finished second.However
Vettel: «A bit unnecessary» to review Hamilton/Verstappen F1 incident
Vettel: «A bit unnecessary» to review Hamilton/Verstappen F1 incident
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Verstappen and Hamilton went wheel-to-wheel while fighting for the win at Interlagos last Sunday, leading to both cars going off at Turn 4 as Verstappen fought to hold on to the position.Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolf called it «laughable» the steward
Verstappen defends steering input in Hamilton Brazil F1 clash
Verstappen defends steering input in Hamilton Brazil F1 clash
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The Red Bull driver's behaviour is under the spotlight in Qatar this weekend with Mercedes asking the FIA for a right to review its decision not to investigate the incident with Hamilton on lap 48 at Interlagos.Mercedes' request has been prompted by the emerg
Mahindra unveils Formula E car for final Gen2 season
Mahindra unveils Formula E car for final Gen2 season
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The Indian outfit revealed a brand new livery on Thursday, with Mahindra's corporate red becoming the primary colour on the car in a departure from its previous two-tone colour scheme. Blue accents are also clearly visible on the front wing and both sides of
What F1 can expect from Qatar from GP2's sole sojourn
What F1 can expect from Qatar from GP2's sole sojourn
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This weekend Formula 1 will make its first visit to Qatar's Losail International Circuit, a track synonymous with holding the MotoGP season opener but which has only held a smattering of high-profile four-wheeled events.The 3.3-mile track was built in time fo
Redding aims to «gift» Ducati wins in farewell weekend
Redding aims to «gift» Ducati wins in farewell weekend
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The British rider is going into his final race three races as a Ducati rider before he makes the switch to BMW for the 2022 campaign.Redding made his WSBK debut with Ducati last year off the back of his British Superbike title success in 2019, and finished ru
Verstappen defends driving in Brazil F1 battle with Hamilton
Verstappen defends driving in Brazil F1 battle with Hamilton
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The Red Bull driver's behaviour is under the spotlight in Qatar this weekend with Mercedes asking the FIA for a right to review its decision not to investigate the incident with Hamilton on lap 48 at Interlagos.Mercedes' request has been prompted by the emerg
Verstappen defends steering input in Hamilton's Brazil clash
Verstappen defends steering input in Hamilton's Brazil clash
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The Red Bull driver's behaviour is under the spotlight in Qatar this weekend with Mercedes asking the FIA for a right to review its decision not to investigate the incident with Hamilton on lap 48 at Interlagos.Mercedes' request has been prompted by the emerg
«Moral champion» Fernandez feels team stood in way of Moto2 title bid
«Moral champion» Fernandez feels team stood in way of Moto2 title bid
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Fernandez stunned in his rookie Moto2 season this year, winning eight races – surpassing Marc Marquez's haul of seven from his debut Moto2 campaign in 2011 – and narrowly missed out on the championship by four points to Ajo teammate Remy Gardner, who won
Vettel: «A bit unnecessary» to review Hamilton/Verstappen incident
Vettel: «A bit unnecessary» to review Hamilton/Verstappen incident
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Verstappen and Hamilton went wheel-to-wheel while fighting for the win at Interlagos last Sunday, leading to both cars going off at Turn 4 as Verstappen fought to hold on to the position.Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolf called it «laughable» the steward
Laia Sanz joins X-raid Mini for Dakar cars switch
Laia Sanz joins X-raid Mini for Dakar cars switch
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Sanz announced last month that she will end her Dakar career in the motorcycle division after 11 successive appearances including a ninth-place finish in 2015 with KTM, finally committing to a switch to four wheels that had been in the works for several years
Tost: Gasly «made another big step forward» in F1 2021
Tost: Gasly «made another big step forward» in F1 2021
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After a failed stint with Red Bull's main team, Gasly returned to its sister team AlphaTauri after the 2019 summer break, remaining the Faenza squad's lead driver ever since.As soon as he regained his confidence, the Frenchman started producing excellent resu
FIA to police F1 track limits in five corners at Qatar
FIA to police F1 track limits in five corners at Qatar
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Owing to the nature of the Losail circuit, which features sizeable run-off areas around its faster corners, along with flat kerbs around the perimeter of the track, the FIA has elected to enforce limits at Turns 4, 12, 13, 14 and 16.Turn 4 is a 90-degree righ
Montoya: Verstappen didn’t have intention of making Turn 4
Montoya: Verstappen didn’t have intention of making Turn 4
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Later today, the FIA stewards will hear new evidence over the incident between Verstappen and Hamilton on lap 48 and Turn 4 to judge if it needs to be investigated after the controversial clash wasn’t referred for an stewards’ investigation during the Bra
Vasseur unimpressed by Giovinazzi remarks on 'ruthless' F1
Vasseur unimpressed by Giovinazzi remarks on 'ruthless' F1
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Giovinazzi is being replaced by Chinese driver Guanyu Zhou for 2022, who arrives at Alfa Romeo with some healthy backing from sponsors in a move that the team hopes will open up even more commercial opportunities.Taking to social media after the announcement
F1 drivers expect fast Qatar track to be “physical”
F1 drivers expect fast Qatar track to be “physical”
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Of those on the current grid only Sergio Perez and Nikita Mazepin have previously raced at the track, in GP2 Asia and the MRF Challenge respectively.Others have had to fit visits to factories and sim running around the current busy race schedule, and have onl
Jani explores other LMDh options while Porsche deal unsigned
Jani explores other LMDh options while Porsche deal unsigned
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Jani told Motorsport.com that he had «no option» but to pursue other opportunities while an extension of his deal with Porsche dating back to 2013 has not been agreed. «Staying with Porsche is my number one priority, because I have had
F1 Form Guide: Qatar Grand Prix
F1 Form Guide: Qatar Grand Prix
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The unfamiliarity of the Qatar circuit puts a premium on the teams and drivers that can get on their ‘A game’ the quickest – or just get a lucky break with their simulated predictions.Hamilton the new track masterTurning up to a new circuit is not like
Why Hamilton’s fresh Mercedes F1 engine was a game changer
Why Hamilton’s fresh Mercedes F1 engine was a game changer
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Fitting a replacement ICE didn’t come as much of a surprise, with Hamilton’s teammate, Valtteri Bottas, having already mounted a sixth one a few races before.The behaviour is surprising when we consider Mercedes’ almost bulletproof reliability during th
Bathurst 12 Hour moved to February, avoiding Sebring clash
Bathurst 12 Hour moved to February, avoiding Sebring clash
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Last month, it was revealed the Australian event would reprise its traditional status as the opening round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge season following the cancellation of the 2021 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, albeit with a later-than-usual da
2021 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix session timings and preview
2021 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix session timings and preview
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Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads to Doha as the championship leader, but his advantage in the standings has been slashed to 14 points by Lewis Hamilton following the Mercedes driver's victory in Brazil last weekend.In the constructors' championship, Mercedes e
Honda set for another Super Formula driver reshuffle
Honda set for another Super Formula driver reshuffle
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Defending champion Tomoki Nojiri will almost certainly remain aboard Mugen’s #16 car for his title defence following a breakthrough 2021 season, but it appears Hiroki Otsu will not be staying alongside him in the Red Bull-liveried #15 car.There were doubts
NASCAR doesn't want Next Gen car to be «easy to drive»
NASCAR doesn't want Next Gen car to be «easy to drive»
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In fact, you could say it was music to their ears.“Yes, certainly,” said John Probst, NASCAR’s senior vice president of racing innovation. “We don’t want the cars to be easy to drive. We’ve always said we want the best drivers running up front.“
Surprise Reynolds return confirmed
Surprise Reynolds return confirmed
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As reported by Motorsport.com earlier today, the KGR star's exile from the category will end earlier than expected.Reynolds was expected to be benched until at least the season-ending Bathurst 1000 for an issue regarding a COVID-19 vaccination exemption that
De Vries, Vandoorne to test IndyCars at Sebring
De Vries, Vandoorne to test IndyCars at Sebring
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On December 6th, ex-Formula 1 driver Vandoorne will get the opportunity to test an Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet, as McLaren CEO Zak Brown suggested he would in September, because the team plans to expand to three entries by 2023.That same day at Sebring, his Fo
Reynolds poised for early Supercars return
Reynolds poised for early Supercars return
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The Kelly Grove Racing driver has been in exile for the past two SMP events after a COVID-19 vaccine exemption he used to enter New South Wales late last month was turned down by NSW health officials.He received his first dose of vaccine as soon as it became
12-car field for S5000 Tasman Series
12-car field for S5000 Tasman Series
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The V8-powered open-wheeler series is set for its first hit-out since the finale of its compact 2021 Gold Star campaign back in May.A 12-car field has been assembled for the standalone Tasman Series, headlined by current Gold Star holder Joey Mawson.He will r
NASCAR Next Gen car 'a new challenge' on Charlotte oval
NASCAR Next Gen car 'a new challenge' on Charlotte oval
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By late afternoon on Wednesday, there had been one hard wreck – involving driver Austin Dillon – and a handful of spin outs from others, including Denny Hamlin and newly-crowned Cup Series champion Kyle Larson.There were several other near-spins and Erik
F1 stewards set date for Mercedes' new Verstappen/Hamilton evidence
F1 stewards set date for Mercedes' new Verstappen/Hamilton evidence
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A representative from the Mercedes team is required to report to the FIA via video conference at 17:00 local time on November 18 as per a steward document issued on Wednesday ahead of the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.The FIA said the hearing is to determine whe
Carpenter seeking alternatives as US Air Force pulls out
Carpenter seeking alternatives as US Air Force pulls out
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The Air Force first hooked up with Ed Carpenter in 2020 when he hired Conor Daly as his road/street course plus Indy 500 driver. Daly had run with Air Force backing for Dale Coyne Racing at the 2018 Indianapolis 500 in 2018 and for Andretti Autosport at Indy
Alpine F1 duo pushed team tactics «to the limit» to stave off Gasly
Alpine F1 duo pushed team tactics «to the limit» to stave off Gasly
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Alpine and AlphaTauri arrived in Interlagos equal on points in the constructors' championship, both having scored 106 points in their fight for fifth place.The French squad appeared to focus on controlling Gasly during the race, and Ocon asked on the rad
