Hamilton's squad completes Extreme E qualifying clean sweep
Hamilton's squad completes Extreme E qualifying clean sweep
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The driver pairing of Sebastien Loeb and Cristina Gutierrez had set the pace in the Friday afternoon sprint at the Bovington military base and repeated their feat in the Saturday run.With the qualifying heats split over two days to fit around the limited wind
Binotto will discuss Ferrari F1 future with Sainz over winter
Binotto will discuss Ferrari F1 future with Sainz over winter
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Sainz replaced Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari on a two-year deal for this season, and enjoyed his strongest F1 campaign to date, scoring four podiums en route to fifth place in the drivers’ championship.Sainz managed to outscore Charles Leclerc in their first
Hamilton's X44 team sets Q1 pace ahead of Extreme E finale
Hamilton's X44 team sets Q1 pace ahead of Extreme E finale
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X44 sits 16 points adrift of Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg’s squad and is on course to maintain its 100% qualifying record at the fifth and final round in Dorset, UK.Due to the British winter limiting hours of daylight, the runs were split between F
Vinales “still dealing with his inner demons”, says Yamaha MotoGP boss
Vinales “still dealing with his inner demons”, says Yamaha MotoGP boss
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Vinales joined Yamaha back in 2017 having spent his first two years in MotoGP with Suzuki, but struggled with inconsistent form for the duration of his stay with the team – winning just eight times between 2017 and 2021.The Spaniard won the opening round o
Extreme E drivers' «lives depend» on wipers in final event
Extreme E drivers' «lives depend» on wipers in final event
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While no rain is forecast for the event at the Bovington military base tank proving ground, the naturally poor drainage and clay surface has created a soaked and boggy start line to the course.Even in the single-car free practice runs, drivers were temporaril
Verstappen tops F1 team bosses' poll for first time
Verstappen tops F1 team bosses' poll for first time
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The two drivers have dominated the rankings over recent years, finishing as the top two every year since 2016. But this is the first time that Verstappen has emerged ahead.In what has become a long-standing tradition created by Autosport, each of the F1 team
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
Rea tops post-season Jerez WSBK test for Kawasaki
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Kawasaki was one of three manufacturers in action during the test, which began on Wednesday and concluded on Friday, along with BMW and Honda, with Ducati and Yamaha not taking part.Rea topped the opening day with a time of 1m39.561s, exactly six tenths up o
Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer to leave FRM
Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer to leave FRM
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The veteran CC has spent nearly 400 races atop the pit box at the Cup level. He worked with Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Richard Childress Racing before joining Front Row Motorsports in 2019.Blickensderfer won in his very first race as
NASCAR goes with more common aero package for Next Gen
NASCAR goes with more common aero package for Next Gen
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By Friday’s second day of testing with nearly 20 cars, NASCAR says it has for the most part settled on a package that includes 670 horsepower.Teams were testing three different configurations on Friday – all using 670 horsepower. They included the use of
Sulayem eyes changes to stop Abu Dhabi F1 controversy repeat
Sulayem eyes changes to stop Abu Dhabi F1 controversy repeat
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Sulayem's arrival at the helm of the FIA comes just days after F1 has found its image tarnished in the wake of the safety car restart that decided the world championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.The FIA World Motor Sport Council has al
Sulayem: «No forgiveness» if Hamilton breached FIA gala rules
Sulayem: «No forgiveness» if Hamilton breached FIA gala rules
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In the wake of the controversy over the safety car restart at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that has left Hamilton disillusioned with the sport, he and his team boss Toto Wolff elected to miss the FIA end-of-season gathering in Paris on Thursday night.Hamilton's a
Drugovich puts MP Motorsport on top in day 2 of F2 test
Drugovich puts MP Motorsport on top in day 2 of F2 test
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The Brazilian, making a return to MP Motorsport, emerged fastest in the three-hour morning session, posting a 1m35.614s that proved the quickest time from the day's two session.Drugovich’s time was 0.179s slower than the benchmark set by Prema Racing’s Je
Verstappen: No reason for «disillusioned» Hamilton to quit F1
Verstappen: No reason for «disillusioned» Hamilton to quit F1
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Hamilton was left upset by the way that a late race safety car restart call in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix cost him the world championship title on the final lap in Abu Dhabi last weekend.His Mercedes team has said that the Briton has been left «disillusio
Rast reunites with G-Drive Racing for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Rast reunites with G-Drive Racing for Rolex 24 at Daytona
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The Russian entrant, continuing its partnership with Algarve Pro Racing, will make its debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opener as part of its preparations for a return to the FIA World Endurance Championship with a single Oreca 07 L
Sainz Extreme E team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice
Sainz Extreme E team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice
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Just 16 points separate the leading two squads, each owned by their respective Formula 1 title-winners, ahead of the final round of the inaugural Extreme E season in Dorset, UK.But in the first day of running at the Bovington military base tank proving ground
Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
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Todt completed his third and final term as FIA president in 2021, but will now hand over the reins of motorsport's world governing body to Sulayem, 60, following a vote on Friday at the FIA General Assembly.Sulayem defeated Graham Stoker, who served as the FI
Quartararo popular because he «doesn't look for enemies»
Quartararo popular because he «doesn't look for enemies»
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Quartararo became Yamaha's first world champion since Jorge Lorenzo in 2015 when he stormed to France's maiden premier class title with two rounds to spare in 2021.The Frenchman won five races across the 2021 campaign, his first with the factory Yamaha squad
Mohammed ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
Mohammed ben Sulayem elected new FIA president
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Todt completed his third and final term as FIA president in 2021, but will now hand over the reins of motorsport's world governing body to Sulayem, 60, following a vote on Friday at the FIA General Assembly.Sulayem defeated Graham Stoker, who served as the FI
FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt
FIA perhaps too lenient with F1 team criticisms, says Todt
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Amid an increased scrutiny over the governing body's actions in the wake of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix safety car controversy, the FIA has found itself having to defend its corner over what happened at the weekend.And Mercedes in particular has been especially
Sainz XE team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice, X44 has edge on RXR
Sainz XE team tops Jurassic X-Prix practice, X44 has edge on RXR
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Just 16 points separate the leading two squads, each owned by their respective Formula 1 title-winners, ahead of the final round of the inaugural Extreme E season in Dorset, UK.But in the first day of running at the Bovington military base tank proving ground
McLaren: Getting to grips with Mercedes engine key ahead of new F1 rules
McLaren: Getting to grips with Mercedes engine key ahead of new F1 rules
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McLaren rekindled its famed partnership with Mercedes for the 2020 season, having previously enjoyed works support from the German manufacturer from 1995 for 2014.While McLaren slipped to fourth place in the constructors' standings behind Ferrari, the team en
Todt: Mercedes deserved «more reward» for 2021 season
Todt: Mercedes deserved «more reward» for 2021 season
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In the wake of the Hamilton's defeat to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, the result of the FIA's safety car restart call which allowed Verstappen to make a final lap pass in their winner-takes-all showdown for the drivers' championship, the Mercedes driver and hi
Lynn lands United Autosports LMP2 drive for WEC return
Lynn lands United Autosports LMP2 drive for WEC return
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The 28-year-old Briton will partner Oliver Jarvis and teenage American Josh Pierson in a full season entry, after making his debut with the team at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours.Lynn joined Aston Martin Racing in the WEC's GTE Pro class for the 2018/19 'supers
Jackson remains with Motorbase for 2022 BTCC campaign
Jackson remains with Motorbase for 2022 BTCC campaign
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Jackson, whose two victories came in reversed-grid races in 2020, will pilot one of the Motorbase Ford Focus STs, while Sam Osborne has also been confirmed in another of the team’s entries.The news comes two days after Motorbase named Porsche Carrera Cup G
Third Toyota at Le Mans for Ogier «an option» for 2023
Third Toyota at Le Mans for Ogier «an option» for 2023
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Ogier bowed out of his full-time World Rally Championship drive with Toyota after securing his eighth title, and although he plans to contest a partial programme with the Japanese manufacturer in 2022, he is also weighing up options in sportscar racing as he
Red Bull eyes early Verstappen F1 contract extension
Red Bull eyes early Verstappen F1 contract extension
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The Dutchman picked up his maiden F1 championship trophy at the FIA's prize-giving gala in Paris on Thursday night, which came just days after his last-lap victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Verstappen's current contract runs until the end of 2023, and he ha
Le Mans winner Bernhard to enter Porsche team in 2022 DTM
Le Mans winner Bernhard to enter Porsche team in 2022 DTM
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Team 75 Motorsport will shift over from ADAC GT Masters to run a solo Porsche 911 GT3-R under the KUS Team Bernhard banner in the nine-weekend DTM in 2022.The car will be raced by Porsche factory driver Thomas Preining, who co-drove with Christian Engelhart i
TOM'S title shows «what could have been» for #37 crew
TOM'S title shows «what could have been» for #37 crew
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Fenestraz was chosen to succeed the departing Nick Cassidy aboard the #37 TOM'S GR Supra, consistently the stronger of the team's two cars since 2017, alongside Hirakawa.However, visa issues prevented Fenestraz from re-entering Japan in time for the start of
Agag on how Todt helped secure motorsport's future
Agag on how Todt helped secure motorsport's future
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It’s a cold and rainy winter night of 2011. Inside the small Italian Stresa restaurant, I find myself sitting at a small table near the closet, sharing a plate of pasta with Jean Todt, who had then been President of the FIA for a little over two years, and
Van Gisbergen eyeing European return
Van Gisbergen eyeing European return
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The Kiwi has enjoyed success in Europe in the past, particularly during his time as a factory McLaren GT driver.He won the 2016 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup with Rob Bell and Come Ledogar for Garage 59, thanks to race victories at Monza and Paul Ricard.T
Grove Racing to run two Penrite cars
Grove Racing to run two Penrite cars
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The team has now locked in its 2022 driver line-up, veteran Lee Holdsworth to line up alongside David Reynolds.Holdsworth will replace Brad Jones Racing-bound Andre Heimgartner, as GR continues to evaluate teenager Matt Payne ahead of a possible promotion in
Holdsworth to combine real estate job, Supercars drive
Holdsworth to combine real estate job, Supercars drive
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The 38-year-old has inked a full-time return to Supercars next season with Grove Racing, with a one-year deal as the team continues to evaluate young Kiwi Matt Payne.The opportunity has come as somewhat of a surprise to Holdsworth, with talks starting shortl
WAU cuts Holdsworth contract short
WAU cuts Holdsworth contract short
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Holdsworth signed a Bathurst 1000 deal to partner Chaz Mostert at the famous Holden team after losing his full-time ride with Tickford at the end of the 2020 season.The high-profile driver combo made the perfect start to their relationship, too, taking out th
Chasing Adrenaline: How NHRA Pro Racer Alex Laughlin Seeks Adventure Off the Drag Strip
Chasing Adrenaline: How NHRA Pro Racer Alex Laughlin Seeks Adventure Off the Drag Strip
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As a pro drag racer in the Top Fuel category of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Alex Laughlin was bitten by the adrenaline bug at a young age, starting things off with go-karts and continuing to ramp up the speed from there.At thirteen, Alex got int
Holdsworth seals full-time Supercars return
Holdsworth seals full-time Supercars return
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Fresh from conquering Mount Panorama as a co-driver with Walkinshaw Andretti United, Holdsworth has been called up to GR on a one-year contract.He'll replace Andre Heimgartner in the GR line-up alongside David Reynolds, effectively taking the slot that was in
Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
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The team has just completed its second year in the Xfinity Series, scoring six top-fives and 24 top-tens. Moffitt delivered the team their best result in the season-opener at Daytona, placing second in the race.In 2022, Moffitt will have two new teammates. Je
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
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In the same week that the six-time race-winner in IndyCar confirmed he was stepping down from full-time racing and a week after Paul Tracy revealed he was departing his role with NBC Sports, Hinchcliffe has taken up the role of analyst, starting with the seas
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
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It is the second time this year that the Monegasque driver has tested positive, having also contracted the virus in January after coming into close contact with another case.The Ferrari Formula 1 driver is suffering from mild symptoms but «feeling fine&
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
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Driving for Prema Racing, this year's two-time F2 race winner clocked a 1m35.435s effort in the afternoon's three hour session, which would stand as the fastest time of the day.The time was 0.358s slower than the pole time set by Oscar Piastri in last weekend
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
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The Australian struggled for most of this year to get onto terms with teammate Lando Norris, especially over one lap in qualifying, which in turn made his life harder in races.While his form improved and victory in the Italian GP was an obvious high, Ricciard
