Liberty: We had to boost team values for F1 “ecosystem”
Liberty: We had to boost team values for F1 “ecosystem”
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At the recent US GP team bosses noted that their organisations are set to become more profitable, thanks in large part to the introduction of the budget cap in 2021, which has reined in the spending of the big players. Teams have also benefited from a mo
Andretti says control, not money, killed Alfa Romeo F1 buy-in
Andretti says control, not money, killed Alfa Romeo F1 buy-in
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Speaking at the announcement that Devlin DeFrancesco will complete the team's four-entry IndyCar line-up for 2022, the Andretti Autosport CEO said: «I'd just like to put an end to some of these rumors that the deal fell through because of financial reas
Martin has to «face the fear» of Portimao MotoGP return after crash
Martin has to «face the fear» of Portimao MotoGP return after crash
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The Pramac rookie suffered multiple fractures to his hands and his right ankle in a violent accident during FP3 for April's Portuguese Grand Prix, when he crashed at the Turn 7 right-hander.Having had to undergo surgery on his ankle and his right wrist, Marti
F1 continues to boost income as COVID-19 pandemic impact eases
F1 continues to boost income as COVID-19 pandemic impact eases
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Results for the third quarter of 2021 show that F1 earned 12% more revenue than in the same period last year, with an increase from $597m to $668m, while a $104m loss was turned into an $80m profit, after the 10 teams had been paid their $338m share.The numbe
Puerto Rico’s World Finals winner, now targeting Daytona and Le Mans
Puerto Rico’s World Finals winner, now targeting Daytona and Le Mans
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Change Racing’s Gomez won the biggest race of his life, adding the global title to his North American Am class crown of 2020, at Misano’s World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. This season, Gomez stepped up to the ProAm class of his domestic series for the iconi
Buemi: Toyota #8 crew «will take risks» in season finale
Buemi: Toyota #8 crew «will take risks» in season finale
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Buemi, who shares the #8 Toyota GR010 HYBRID with Brendon Hartley and Kazuki Nakajima, admitted that the outcome of the championship is «not really in our hands» given the 15-point deficit to teammates Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway and Jose Maria L
DeFrancesco confirmed in fourth Andretti Autosport entry
DeFrancesco confirmed in fourth Andretti Autosport entry
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The Italian-Canadian driver, who scored nine top-five finishes in this year’s Indy Lights championship and finished sixth in the championship, performed impressively in his first two IndyCar tests with the Andretti Autosport team, at Sebring Raceway short c
Alpine eyes team changes for 2022 to help lift F1 form
Alpine eyes team changes for 2022 to help lift F1 form
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While the Enstone-based squad is focused on finishing fifth place in the constructors' championship this year, Rossi is clear that its long-term ambitions are much greater, and it needs to «grow muscles» if it is to move forward.With an ultimate t
Why Alpine is banking on new approach to deliver F1 glory
Why Alpine is banking on new approach to deliver F1 glory
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Multitudes of factors prove too troublesome in the end; but a common thread is that the costs to get to the front of F1 prove unsustainable, plus there is too much impatience from company boards for short term progress.So when current Alpine F1 CEO Laurent Ro
Hulkenberg rules out IndyCar switch for «personal reasons»
Hulkenberg rules out IndyCar switch for «personal reasons»
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Hulkenberg has been without a full-time race seat since losing his F1 drive with Renault at the end of 2019.He retains an F1 role as Aston Martin's reserve driver, having made two substitute appearances for the Silverstone-based team last season.To evaluate
Title favourite WRT has «surprised everyone» in first WEC season
Title favourite WRT has «surprised everyone» in first WEC season
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After winning prestigious GT races like the Nurburgring 24 Hours and Spa 24 Hours, WRT has ventured into prototype racing this year with a twin programme in the WEC and European Le Mans Series, running an Oreca 07 in both categories.Having wrapped up the ELM
Why Mexico's reduced air density should favour a Red Bull F1 victory
Why Mexico's reduced air density should favour a Red Bull F1 victory
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Championship leader Max Verstappen has won the 2017 and 2018 editions of the Mexican Grand Prix, although contact with both Mercedes drivers in 2019 ensured that he would not be able to convert pole into a third successive victory.A key characteristic of the
Red Bull could face «complicated» team orders call in Mexico - Perez
Red Bull could face «complicated» team orders call in Mexico - Perez
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The Mexican is heading into his home grand prix knowing he has the best opportunity of his career to triumph in front of his fans.But despite the clear chance he has of gunning for a hugely popular victory, Perez is well aware that Red Bull's focus right now
RACE to control Supercars by Bathurst 1000
RACE to control Supercars by Bathurst 1000
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It was recently confirmed that the RACE consortium, led by Barclay Nettlefold and involving Australian Racing Group, will purchase the 65 per cent stake in Supercars that has been owned by Archer Capital for the past 11 years.RACE will also take over the 35 p
KGR confirms Youlden as Sydney sub
KGR confirms Youlden as Sydney sub
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Reynolds has been sidelined due to his incomplete COVID-19 vaccination coverage, an earlier exemption for the vaccine deemed non-compliant by New South Wales health officials.He has since had his first jab but will be sidelined for the remaining three SMP eve
Honda could use NSX Type S in 2022 SUPER GT season
Honda could use NSX Type S in 2022 SUPER GT season
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Unveiled in August, the Type S features revised front bodywork and extra power among other improvements, and will be limited to a worldwide production run of just 350 units – of which only 30 will be sold in Japan, starting next summer.The current NSX, whic
Myatt Snider to join Jordan Anderson Racing in 2022
Myatt Snider to join Jordan Anderson Racing in 2022
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Snider will pilot the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro for the entire year, a car that has seen various different drivers throughout 2021. Jordan Anderson, Josh Berry, Austin Dillon, Ty Dillon, Kaz Grala, Erik Jones, Sage Karam and Tyler Reddick have shared the r
Youlden, Campbell likely to sub for KGR
Youlden, Campbell likely to sub for KGR
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Reynolds benched for Supercars Sydney swing
Reynolds benched for Supercars Sydney swing
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As first reported by Motorsport.com, a vaccination saga has been unfolding in the Supercars paddock since late last week.It has since been confirmed by Kelly Grove Racing that Reynolds is the driver at the centre of the controversy.It's believed Reynolds ente
Ferrari gets BoP boost ahead of Bahrain WEC finale
Ferrari gets BoP boost ahead of Bahrain WEC finale
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Following Ferrari’s GTE Pro victory at the Le Mans 24 Hours in August, the boost pressure of the 488 GTE Evo was lowered significantly in Bahrain last weekend, robbing the car of 25bhp. This change was made outside of the auto BoP system that has been
Detroit’s IndyCar GP to be moved downtown for 2023
Detroit’s IndyCar GP to be moved downtown for 2023
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The proposal, first reported here in September, will see the IndyCar and IMSA races shift from the man-made island back to the city, incorporating part of the track first used by Formula 1 1982-’88 then CART Indy car 1989-’91.Over the last five weeks
Saucy tops final day of FIA Formula 3 post-season testing
Saucy tops final day of FIA Formula 3 post-season testing
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The Formula Regional European champion, who is testing for ART Grand Prix, set a 1m21.300s on Wednesday morning, the quickest time of the three-day test.The Swiss driver has admitted the step up to F3 had so far proven “easier than I was thinking”, havin
Hendrick: Larson believes he can drive and win 'in anything'
Hendrick: Larson believes he can drive and win 'in anything'
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Larson, 28, was indefinitely suspended from NASCAR and fired from Chip Ganassi Racing in March 2020 for using a racial slur over the radio during a public iRacing event.He sat out the remainder of the 2020 season, with a return to NASCAR never a certainty. Af
Brundle signs two-year WEC deal with Inter Europol
Brundle signs two-year WEC deal with Inter Europol
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Brundle is the second driver to have been confirmed by the Polish squad, with Jakub Smiechowski - son of team owner Wojciech - already signed for a further two campaigns in the WEC.An announcement regarding the third seat at Inter Europol, which is currently
How F1 has opened the door to $1 billion team values
How F1 has opened the door to $1 billion team values
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It was perhaps not by chance that the subject of teams eventually being worth over $1 billion became a topic of conversation over the recent US GP weekend.Packed grandstands and general admission areas reflected the Netflix effect, while the paddock was prope
Nakajima set for new Toyota role after stepping down from WEC seat
Nakajima set for new Toyota role after stepping down from WEC seat
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The 36-year-old hinted that he is likely to remain with the Toyota Gazoo Racing WEC team in a new capacity in the wake of the announcement on Wednesday that he will not be part of its driver line-up next season.Nakajima was coy about his plans for 2022 and wh
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
Staging an F1 race is like a Coldplay concert says Mexican GP promoter
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For this edition of #ThinkingForward we speak to the promoter of the Mexican Grand Prix, Federico González Compeán about the business of hosting a Grand Prix, how the Netflix Drive to Survive series is drawing in new audiences, and the similarities between
Alpine: We need to “do better” to beat AlphaTauri to fifth
Alpine: We need to “do better” to beat AlphaTauri to fifth
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Alpine failed to score in the US GP, with both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon retiring in the latter stages of the race as a result of failures suspected to be caused by the bumpy Austin track surface.Alonso started 19th and had an eventful race that saw hi
New F1 manufacturers shouldn’t get free pass to win – Wolff
New F1 manufacturers shouldn’t get free pass to win – Wolff
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F1 chiefs and the FIA are in detailed discussions with grand prix racing’s current manufacturers about new power unit regulations from 2026.While the sport plans to keep the turbo hybrid concept, it is likely that the complicated and expensive MGU-H will b
How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas
How Mercedes and Red Bull have diverged on F1 brake duct ideas
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The modern brake duct has not escaped such a consideration, having been optimised to improve the performance of the brakes and tyres whilst also being used to influence the aerodynamic wake profile of the tyre.Teams are well aware that this wake can be damagi
McLaren Racing signs Emma Gilmour for maiden Extreme E tilt
McLaren Racing signs Emma Gilmour for maiden Extreme E tilt
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McLaren will make its debut in the electric SUV off-road racing series in 2022, becoming the 10th team on the grid, and has already announced three-time American rallycross champion Foust as one half of its male-female pairing.Gilmour, who like McLaren is a K
Novalak to get F2 debut at Jeddah for MP ahead of 2022 full season
Novalak to get F2 debut at Jeddah for MP ahead of 2022 full season
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The 20-year-old’s graduation to F2 arrives after a consistent F3 campaign that netted four podium visits on his way to third in the standings for teams’ champions Trident.In order to acclimatise himself with F2 machinery before the 2022 season, the French
New manufacturers shouldn’t get free pass to win, says Wolff
New manufacturers shouldn’t get free pass to win, says Wolff
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F1 chiefs and the FIA are in detailed discussions with grand prix racing’s current manufacturers about new power unit regulations from 2026.While the sport plans to keep the turbo hybrid concept, it is likely that the complicated and expensive MGU-H will b
Nakajima to leave Toyota Hypercar team after 2021 WEC season
Nakajima to leave Toyota Hypercar team after 2021 WEC season
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The former Williams Formula 1 driver will be replaced in the WEC line-up after nine seasons with the team, during which time he won the Le Mans 24 Hours blue riband round three times and took the 2018/19 title alongside Fernando Alonso and Sebastien Buemi.&nb
Alpine set to race on in WEC next year with current LMP1 car
Alpine set to race on in WEC next year with current LMP1 car
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Signatech boss Philippe Sinault has re-iterated an intent to continue in the Hypercar class in 2022 with the Gibson-engined P1 design that now races with Alpine A480 badges.His assertion follows the confirmation of the extension of the so-called grandfatherin
Own a replica of Dick Johnson's Bathurst rock
Own a replica of Dick Johnson's Bathurst rock
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Produced by Authentic Collectables, the 1:2 scale version is a faithful 3D-scanned replica of the actual rock that Johnson hit during the 1980 Bathurst 1000.Back then Johnson was a plucky privateer, short on funds as he took on the might of Holden and Peter B
Tsuboi has «lost some confidence» after bruising 2021 season
Tsuboi has «lost some confidence» after bruising 2021 season
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Tsuboi, the 2018 All-Japan F3 champion, enjoyed a strong sophomore season in Japan's premier single-seater category last year, scoring his first two wins en route to third in the standings behind Naoki Yamamoto and Ryo Hirakawa.But the 26-year-old's third cam
Kelly Grove Racing waiting on Reynolds vaccination advice
Kelly Grove Racing waiting on Reynolds vaccination advice
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The team has made its first public statement regarding an unfolding vaccination saga in Sydney involving its star driver Reynolds.Motorsport.com broke the news of an investigation into a driver's vaccination status yesterday but opted not to name Reynolds at
MSR names Ojeda in its Bathurst 1000 line-up
MSR names Ojeda in its Bathurst 1000 line-up
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The Supercars squad has openly been assessing Super2 front-runner Ojeda in recent weeks for the vacant spot in its Bathurst line-up.Ojeda has now been formally given the nod, MSR announcing today that he'll line up alongside Goddard in the #35 Holden.It will
Oettl joins Go Eleven WSBK team on two-year deal
Oettl joins Go Eleven WSBK team on two-year deal
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Oettl raced in MotoGP support classes for a number of seasons, bagging his first Moto3 victory at Jerez towards the beginning of the 2018 campaign.When a step-up to Moto2 the following year didn’t yield the desired results, he moved to World Supersport in 2
