Early Adelaide 500 revival on the table
Early Adelaide 500 revival on the table
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The famous event, a staple of the Supercars calendar for more than two decades and a legacy of the original Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, was axed by the incumbent South Australian government last year.The opposition immediately pounced on the move, signin
F1: Hamilton had no warning Verstappen was asked to swap places
F1: Hamilton had no warning Verstappen was asked to swap places
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The pair had a controversial collision towards the end of lap 38 when Verstappen responded to a message from his Red Bull team to let Hamilton by - a request from Michael Masi in race control - and to do it «strategically.»The Dutchman slowed in a
The 17 best photos of the 2021 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The 17 best photos of the 2021 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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F1's inaugural visit to the Jeddah Corniche street circuit resulted in a controversial and eventful race that was twice red-flagged as the 2021 title race bubbled to boiling point.Championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton went toe-to-toe and made
How F1 teams decided over critical downforce choices in Saudi
How F1 teams decided over critical downforce choices in Saudi
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This is where teams and drivers operate in the smallest of margins when it comes to chasing performance. Trying to find the balance required to be quick in qualifying but also have a car that performs well during the race.The offset in laptime between a lap t
Petty GMS Motorsports ready to 'hit the ground running'
Petty GMS Motorsports ready to 'hit the ground running'
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The organization officially revealed its new name during a news conference Tuesday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.“I’m very excited about this opportunity to work with Richard (Petty), arguably the greatest driver in NASCAR history, and for
Wright Motorsports reveals new IMSA GTD line-up for 2022
Wright Motorsports reveals new IMSA GTD line-up for 2022
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Following the retirement of Pat Long, team owner John Wright has recruited his Michelin Pilot Challenge driver – and previously, IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup ace – Heylen as a full-time IMSA GTD pilot, alongside Hardwick. The latter missed all but on
How GRID Legends aims to put the fun back into the series
How GRID Legends aims to put the fun back into the series
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Your computer-controlled rivals jostle for position, succumb to pressure, become your Nemesis should you clash and suffer from mechanic maladies. There are up to 22 cars on the grid and the racing is hectic. To sit alongsid
McLaren to run tweaked F1 livery in Abu Dhabi GP
McLaren to run tweaked F1 livery in Abu Dhabi GP
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The tweaked concept, which merges artwork by UAE-based female artist Rabab Tantawy with McLaren's traditional papaya and blue colours, will run for the first time in Friday practice at the Yas Marina circuit.The new colours were revealed at a special event i
Seidl backs call for F1 red flag rule change after Jeddah race
Seidl backs call for F1 red flag rule change after Jeddah race
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Under the current regulations, drivers can change tyres during a race suspension, potentially penalising those who have already pitted before as others are effectively gifted a free stop.Norris was one of several drivers near the front of the field who pitte
Neuville's WRC co-driver Wydaeghe offers injury update
Neuville's WRC co-driver Wydaeghe offers injury update
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Neuville and Wydaeghe were involved in a frightening crash while testing Hyundai’s all-new 2022 Rally1 hybrid challenger in France last weekend.The i20 ran off the road, suffering heavy damage which curtailed the team’s maiden test of the car expected to
Hyundai announces shock departure of team principal Andrea Adamo
Hyundai announces shock departure of team principal Andrea Adamo
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The boss of the Hyundai’s World Rally Championship, FIA WTCR, Pure ETCR and customer racing programmes Adamo is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons.His day-to-day responsibilities will be assumed in the short-term by company president Scott
Masi says Jeddah only needs «fine-tuning» despite F1 drivers' concerns
Masi says Jeddah only needs «fine-tuning» despite F1 drivers' concerns
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However, FIA race director Michael Masi anticipates only «fine-tuning» being required ahead of the next event at the track in March.Drivers mainly had reservations about the lack of visibility of potential trouble ahead in the many flat out sweepi
Binder: 2021 MotoGP season was an extended rookie campaign
Binder: 2021 MotoGP season was an extended rookie campaign
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All of MotoGP's 2020 rookies had their first seasons in the premier class completely upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the campaign to start in July and take in just nine tracks across 14 races.Binder proved one of the breakout stars of 2020, sco
Horner: Red Bull wants to win the title in the right way
Horner: Red Bull wants to win the title in the right way
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A bad-tempered grand prix in Saudi Arabia, which was marred by sniping from both Red Bull and Mercedes camps - plus a collision and more controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen - has pointed towards an escalation in the F1 title battle intensity
Hughes returns for Formula 2 Abu Dhabi season finale with HWA
Hughes returns for Formula 2 Abu Dhabi season finale with HWA
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The British driver was absent from the championship’s maiden visit to Saudi Arabia last weekend with his seat taken by Williams Formula 1 junior Logan Sargeant, who scored a best finish of 14th on debut in the F1 feeder series.It has since been confirmed th
Porsche: F1 interest will «influence» decision to continue in Formula E
Porsche: F1 interest will «influence» decision to continue in Formula E
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The manufacturer joined the electric championship in 2019-20 and after Pascal Wehrlein was disqualified in Puebla last season for incorrectly declared tyres, it is yet to win a race.In that time, its fierce Stuttgart rival Mercedes has joined the grid in a fa
Hamilton/Verstappen battle at Jeddah like «rental karting» - Villeneuve
Hamilton/Verstappen battle at Jeddah like «rental karting» - Villeneuve
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The Canadian has also questioned whether the sport is becoming too much of a «Hollywood show.»TV pundit Villeneuve, who was involved in a messy battle for the 1997 world championship with Michael Schumacher, questioned many of the events that unfo
Hamilton had no warning Verstappen had been asked to swap places
Hamilton had no warning Verstappen had been asked to swap places
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The pair had a controversial collision towards the end of lap 38 when Verstappen responded to a message from his Red Bull team to let Hamilton by - a request from Michael Masi in race control - and to do it «strategically.»The Dutchman slowed in a
Verstappen: Penalised Saudi Arabian GP move «was fine in Brazil»
Verstappen: Penalised Saudi Arabian GP move «was fine in Brazil»
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At last month's Brazilian GP Verstappen ran Hamilton wide in Turn 4 as the British driver tried to overtake around the outside, but the incident wasn't investigated as FIA race director Michael Masi decided not to refer the matter to the stewards.The non-cal
Retiring Nakajima explains Super Formula test appearance
Retiring Nakajima explains Super Formula test appearance
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During Toyota’s 2022 motorsport presentation in Tokyo on Monday, Nakajima announced the end of a driving career that encompassed two seasons in Formula 1 with Williams, three Le Mans 24 Hours wins and two Super Formula titles with TOM’S in 2012 and 2014.T
Oyu tops rain-soaked first day of Suzuka Super Formula test
Oyu tops rain-soaked first day of Suzuka Super Formula test
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Oyu's best time of 1m51.935s came during the first hour of the two-hour morning session, in which the day's fastest times were recorded before the weather conditions worsened in the afternoon.It was enough to edge out Impul driver Yuhi Sekiguchi by just 0.010
Piastri handed Alpine F1 rookie test chance in Abu Dhabi
Piastri handed Alpine F1 rookie test chance in Abu Dhabi
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The test, which uses standard current cars and tyres, will run in parallel with a two-day test for race drivers with the definitive 2022 18-inch tyres.Although not all teams have officially announced their drivers for the rookie test, a full list has begun t
De Vries impresses MSR, leads IndyCar driver evaluation test
De Vries impresses MSR, leads IndyCar driver evaluation test
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The reigning Formula E champion lapped the 1.7-mile configuration of the legendary track in 52.552sec, setting his best time on the 25th of a total of 62 laps.“He’s very, very good,” enthused team founder and co-owner Michael Shank, whose team will expa
Dane: Drivers shouldn't make Supercars paddle shift call
Dane: Drivers shouldn't make Supercars paddle shift call
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The Aussie category is currently weighing up both paddle and stick shift for its Gen3 cars, the matter having morphed into a flashpoint of controversy over the past year.It was originally confirmed that an electronic Auto Gear Shift system would be introduce
Acura confirms ORECA collaboration for LMDh effort
Acura confirms ORECA collaboration for LMDh effort
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The news that Acura will continue a relationship that started with the current ARX-05 Daytona Prototype international follows nearly a year after it was announced that the marque would race on into the LMDh era in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in North Amer
Hamilton may not have gone for F1 fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
Hamilton may not have gone for F1 fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
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Hamilton's front wing had taken a double battering in the Jeddah race on Sunday, following a clash with Esteban Ocon at the restart and then having run into the back of Max Verstappen's Red Bull.The loss of performance was notable on the Mercedes pitwall, wit
Wolff hopes F1 avoids «messy situation» in Abu Dhabi title decider
Wolff hopes F1 avoids «messy situation» in Abu Dhabi title decider
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will head to Yas Marina tied on points after a dramatic race in Jeddah that involved a number of incidents between the title contenders.Hamilton and Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel on multiple occasions, the most notable bein
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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Formula 1’s first visit to Saudi Arabia provided a memorable and controversial race as tensions flared between title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.It became the latest chapter in their rivalry following the spats at Silverstone, Monza and Interla
Super Formula test provides clues to Honda 2022 line-up
Super Formula test provides clues to Honda 2022 line-up
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Last week, series organisers released a list of drivers that will participate in the three-day test, which starts on Tuesday, but unusually without specifying which team they will be driving for.However, on the eve of test it has become clear which teams eac
Barnicoat joins Lexus line-up for 2022 IMSA GTD Pro class
Barnicoat joins Lexus line-up for 2022 IMSA GTD Pro class
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Team owners Jimmy Vasser and James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan revealed in September that for 2022 they would continue to campaign two of the curvaceous RC F coupes but would move one of them up to the GTD Pro class, which next year replaces GT Le Mans in IMSA.
Masi: Verstappen F1 grid swap offer completely 'normal'
Masi: Verstappen F1 grid swap offer completely 'normal'
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Masi caused some surprise at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday when, during the second red flag period, he offered Red Bull the choice of grid slot for Max Verstappen.With the Dutch driver having been deemed to have gained an unfair advantage when he overtook Hami
Hamilton may not have gone for fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
Hamilton may not have gone for fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
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Hamilton's front wing had taken a double battering in the Jeddah race on Sunday, following a clash with Esteban Ocon at the restart and then having run into the back of Max Verstappen's Red Bull.The loss of performance was notable on the Mercedes pitwall, wit
Red Bull: Masi's F1 grid swap offer like something from the «souk»
Red Bull: Masi's F1 grid swap offer like something from the «souk»
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Ahead of the second red flag restart at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday, Masi spoke to Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and asked the team if it wanted to move Max Verstappen down the grid order.That was because Verstappen had retaken the lead from L
Kobayashi named Toyota WEC team principal
Kobayashi named Toyota WEC team principal
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Kobayashi, it has emerged, is a replacement for outgoing team president Hisatake Murata, who was reassigned to new duties within the Toyota Motor Company in October.That means Toyota Gazoo Racing technical director Pascal Vasselon and team director Rob Leupe
Ocon: Floor damage cost me in Saudi F1 podium battle with Bottas
Ocon: Floor damage cost me in Saudi F1 podium battle with Bottas
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The Alpine driver had been running third behind Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for much of the Jeddah race, before facing a late challenge from Valtteri Bottas.Although he managed to stave off his Mercedes rival for a while, Ocon ultimately lost a drag rac
Pol Espargaro «wasn't ready» for Honda MotoGP debut
Pol Espargaro «wasn't ready» for Honda MotoGP debut
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The 2013 Moto2 world champion made a shock switch from KTM to the factory Honda squad for 2021, but found the transition immensely difficult.With COVID-19 forcing pre-season testing to be cut down to just five days in Qatar before the first two races of the y
Red Bull: Masi's grid swap offer like something from the «souk»
Red Bull: Masi's grid swap offer like something from the «souk»
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Ahead of the second red flag restart at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday, Masi spoke to Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley and asked the team if it wanted to move Max Verstappen down the grid order.That was because Verstappen had retaken the lead from L
How teams prepare for the unique challenges of an Extreme E X-Prix
How teams prepare for the unique challenges of an Extreme E X-Prix
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Unlike most conventional racing or rallying, teams have no prior experience of the locations nor access to past data. Some host venues, like Greenland, have never staged motorsport before. And with no in-season testing, competitors cannot even try to replicat
Haas F1 team tight on spare parts after Jeddah shunts
Haas F1 team tight on spare parts after Jeddah shunts
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Mick Schumacher triggered a red flag when he spun off at the high-speed Turn 22 early in the race.Following the restart, an unsighted Nikita Mazepin ran into the back of George Russell as the Williams driver tried to avoid Sergio Perez, who had been spun roun
Hamilton: Consensus on F1 overtaking rules «doesn't apply to one of us»
Hamilton: Consensus on F1 overtaking rules «doesn't apply to one of us»
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Verstappen pushed Hamilton off the track during last month's Brazilian Grand Prix, but FIA race director Michael Masi decided not to refer the matter to the stewards, the incident therefore not being investigated.After the race, Mercedes feared the non-c
