Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
Motorsport cannot go electric only, says WRC title winner Robert Reid
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Jean Todt, the current FIA president also started his career as a rally co-driver so what is it about the person who reads the maps that qualifies them for the ‘hot seat’?“As a co-driver, I always say that being driven on the stage isn't necessarily th
Norris: Ricciardo can strike back when things click at McLaren F1
Norris: Ricciardo can strike back when things click at McLaren F1
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Norris has shone against Ricciardo in their first season together at McLaren this year, and currently sits on 153 points compared to the Australian’s 105.But with the team aware that some of Ricciardo’s issues were down to him simply needin
Chandhok: Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
Chandhok: Why charming F1 boss Williams will be dearly missed
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The first Formula 1 race I ever watched was the 1987 British Grand Prix. We all know the story – Nigel Mansell stops to change tyres, chases Nelson Piquet down, and then dramatically passes him for the win, kicking off an incredible crowd invasion.That rac
United Autosports adds Owen to 2022 WEC line-up
United Autosports adds Owen to 2022 WEC line-up
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Owen effectively takes over from Fabio Scherer as United's designated silver-rated driver alongside the recently-confirmed Phil Hanson and Filipe Albuquerque in one of the team's two Oreca 07-Gibson entries.Scherer has been upgraded to gold status for 2022, p
Gresini feared MotoGP team would fold after team owner’s death
Gresini feared MotoGP team would fold after team owner’s death
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Double 125cc world champion Gresini tragically lost his life in February following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.The team reaffirmed its commitment to MotoGP in the wake of Gresini’s death, with his wife Nadia Padovani taking over as team owner and princip
SUPER GT veteran Hiranaka departs Gainer after 13 seasons
SUPER GT veteran Hiranaka departs Gainer after 13 seasons
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Hiranaka, 40, first joined what was then known as Jim Gainer back in 2009 off the back of a three-year stint in SUPER GT's top GT500 class driving for Toyota and then Honda.In that time he has picked up 10 wins, and finished second in the GT300 standing
Hamilton has «moved into overdrive» in F1 title battle - Brundle
Hamilton has «moved into overdrive» in F1 title battle - Brundle
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The Mercedes driver took victory in the Russian GP at the end of September before he went without a win in the next three events, seeing championship rival Max Verstappen increase his lead in the standings to 19 points.But, after fitting a new engine in the B
Vergne calls for clampdown on “unacceptable" FE driving standards
Vergne calls for clampdown on “unacceptable" FE driving standards
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Many attribute the robust racing in the electric championship to the design of the Gen2 car. With its wheel covers that flow into a front wing, the bodywork is capable of surviving repeat knocks to allow drivers to force a move without the major risk of
F1 2022 cars to be on edge like F2, says Norris
F1 2022 cars to be on edge like F2, says Norris
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The young Briton has driven early versions of the new 2022 design in his McLaren’s team simulator, as preparations ramp up for the all-new rules next year.And although the feeling from the car is evolving as teams get to better understand the desi
Baguette announces exit from Honda SUPER GT fold
Baguette announces exit from Honda SUPER GT fold
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The Belgian driver has been part of Honda's GT500 roster since he first joined the Nakajima Racing squad back in 2014, and since 2019 he has been part of the Real Racing outfit.He won a total of four races in that time, and secured a best finish in the standi
McLaren F1 driver Norris to move to Monaco from UK
McLaren F1 driver Norris to move to Monaco from UK
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The young Briton has long resisted joining other F1 drivers in the tax haven of Monaco, despite the clear money benefits from doing so, and committed to living near the McLaren factory in Woking.But, after getting more established in grand prix racing and hav
Bathurst TCR: Mostert seals 2021 title
Bathurst TCR: Mostert seals 2021 title
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The Supercars star only needed a handful of points in the first of three races to put the title beyond Melbourne Performance Centre Audi teammate Luke King.He spent the first phase of the race sitting seventh before spending several laps locked in battle wit
Super Formula Lights drivers set to join Super Formula test
Super Formula Lights drivers set to join Super Formula test
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Ren Sato, Hibiki Taira and Atsushi Miyake were named on a list of 21 drivers that will participate in the three-day test on December 7-9 released on Wednesday by series organiser JRP, but with no team affiliation mentioned - meaning it's unclear who wil
Why Honda’s ‘back-up’ car was powerless to stop Toyota
Why Honda’s ‘back-up’ car was powerless to stop Toyota
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When the Team Kunimitsu Honda NSX-GT of pre-race points leader Naoki Yamamoto was wiped out in an accident with ARTA’s GT300 car at Turn 1 on lap 51, the #8 machine of Tomoki Nojiri and Nirei Fukuzumi would have ideally been there to pick up the slack.With
Cameron breaks Bathurst two-minute barrier
Cameron breaks Bathurst two-minute barrier
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After a number of drivers lapped in the low-2m00s bracket, Cameron became the category's first driver under two minutes.The 1m59.930s from the Tasman Series leader didn't just make S5000 history but also secured pole position for the first of four races.Next
2021 Supercars Bathurst 1000 – Start time, how to watch, channel & more
2021 Supercars Bathurst 1000 – Start time, how to watch, channel & more
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Bathurst week will be bigger than ever this year, with track action for a packed undercard kicking off on Tuesday.The support categories include GT World Challenge Australia, S5000, TCR Australia, Super2, Carrera Cup, Toyota 86s, Trans Am and Touring Car Mast
$100,000 Bathurst incentive for Erebus
$100,000 Bathurst incentive for Erebus
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Major backer Shaw and Partners has pledged a pay day of up to $100,000 through its philanthropic arm, the Shaw and Partners Foundation, to Erebus' charity partner Feel the Magic.But Erebus will have to earn the money with its on-track performances.The Will Br
New deal aims to revitalize Nashville Fairgrounds for NASCAR
New deal aims to revitalize Nashville Fairgrounds for NASCAR
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper and Bristol Motor Speedway have reached a deal to bring the 117-year-old race track back to the NASCAR calendar.“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the mayor, government officials and Nashville community to bre
Todd Gilliland lands full-time NASCAR Cup drive with Front Row Motorsports
Todd Gilliland lands full-time NASCAR Cup drive with Front Row Motorsports
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McDowell, the 2021 Daytona 500 champion, will return to FRM and continue to drive its No. 34 Ford along with crew chief Drew Blickensderfer. It will be their fifth year together.This past season they set new records for the organization with five top-10 and t
Vandoorne leads second day of FE testing from Mortara
Vandoorne leads second day of FE testing from Mortara
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The Belgian kept improving through his three-hour afternoon session to repeatedly retake the lead of the timing screens and end the penultimate day on top.Vandoorne lapped the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in 1m26.045s to end the day fastest and he found a healthy ni
Andretti Autosport reveals LMP3 drivers for 2022 IMSA season
Andretti Autosport reveals LMP3 drivers for 2022 IMSA season
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Andretti and Burdon will campaign the #36 Gallant Ligier JS P320 in all LMP3 rounds, Burdon having impressed the team in his initial run at Petit Le Mans this year.This line-up will be bolstered next January for the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where they will be joi
MotoGP winner Petrucci says Dakar switch is “another world”
MotoGP winner Petrucci says Dakar switch is “another world”
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Petrucci will make a unique career switch in 2022 after bringing his MotoGP tenure to an end earlier this month at the Valencia finale having lost his Tech 3 KTM ride for next year.The Italian will remain with KTM and Tech 3 in 2022 but will contend the famou
Ocon: «Just a matter of time» before Piastri lands F1 seat
Ocon: «Just a matter of time» before Piastri lands F1 seat
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Piastri currently leads the Formula 2 standings after taking the FIA F3 title at his first attempt last year with Prema.But despite his rapid rise the Australian will spend 2022 on the sidelines, becoming Alpine's reserve driver after missing o
Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more
Top 10 Williams F1 drivers ranked: Mansell, Hill, Montoya and more
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Williams has been competing at car racing's pinnacle for more than four decades and 16 drivers have won world championship races with the team.That makes selecting the top 10 Williams F1 drivers a challenge.For this list we’ve taken into account the amount
Kyalami 9 Hours IGTC round gets new date in February 2022
Kyalami 9 Hours IGTC round gets new date in February 2022
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The announcement from IGTC organiser the Stephane Ratel Organiser on Tuesday follows last week's postponement of the South African series finale from its 4 December date this weekend as a result of the imposition of international travel restrictions to and fr
Van der Mark «expected more» from new BMW in 2021
Van der Mark «expected more» from new BMW in 2021
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With wet conditions providing a level-playing field at the newly-built Mandalika Street Circuit, Van der Mark was part of the lead group for the entirety of the second race, battling with champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and top independent rider Axel Bassani fo
Giovinazzi was initially «confused» during first Formula E tests
Giovinazzi was initially «confused» during first Formula E tests
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Giovinazzi will depart Alfa Romeo's Formula 1 team at the end of the season following three years with the outfit, and joins Dragon for his first Formula E season alongside ex-Formula 2 driver Sergio Sette Camara.The Italian driver was 15th on the timesheets
Da Costa tops second morning of FE testing, de Vries wins race simulation
Da Costa tops second morning of FE testing, de Vries wins race simulation
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Formula E put on a full race-style test, complete with starting grid, to trial the new extra time regulations.In lieu of the energy allowance reduction formerly used to emphasise energy management in a safety car hit race, races will now receive extra time t
Jones pays tribute to «true enthusiast» Frank Williams
Jones pays tribute to «true enthusiast» Frank Williams
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The recent passing of the legendary Formula 1 team owner has prompted a flood of tributes from around the motor racing world.The latest to pay his respects to Sir Frank is Alan Jones, who took the Williams team to the first of its seven drivers' world champio
McLaren signs Kirchhofer to factory GT deal
McLaren signs Kirchhofer to factory GT deal
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The 27-year-old German has agreed his first manufacturer deal following five seasons of GT racing after calling time on a single-seater career that included two third-place championship finishes in GP3 in 2014 and 2015.His successes in the GT3 arena include
How Frank Williams started his eponymous F1 team after Wolf split
How Frank Williams started his eponymous F1 team after Wolf split
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The previous seasons Frank had hooked up with wealthy Canadian oil entrepreneur Walter Wolf. After seven years of endless financial struggle his dreams appeared to have come true as he finally found a generous benefactor.Wol
Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions
Seidl: F1 doesn't need permanent stewards for consistent decisions
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Several times this year, the stewards' calls have been criticised for their inconsistency, with different verdicts for incidents that drivers have found to be similar to previous ones.The decision not to penalise Max Verstappen for pushing Lewis Hamilton off
S5000 power cut for Bathurst debut
S5000 power cut for Bathurst debut
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The V8-powered open-wheelers have had their Ford motors turned down for the second leg of the Tasman Cup, dropping the output from around 560 horsepower to 470 horsepower.According to a statement from the series the move is in response to requirements set by
How TOM’S' ‘number two’ car stole the title for Toyota
How TOM’S' ‘number two’ car stole the title for Toyota
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In recent seasons, it has been the #37 side of the TOM’S garage that has been at the forefront of the team’s, and usually Toyota’s, SUPER GT title challenges, while the sister #36 machine has often languished further down the order.Since Nick Cassidy an
Verstappen has «polished up» aggression, says Ricciardo
Verstappen has «polished up» aggression, says Ricciardo
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Red Bull driver Verstappen is fighting for the championship for the first time this season, having won nine races to lead Lewis Hamilton by eight points ahead of the final two grands prix of the year.The fight between the two title contenders has been extreme
Shortlist for funded NZ Grand Prix drive revealed
Shortlist for funded NZ Grand Prix drive revealed
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It was originally expected that just five drivers would make the shortlist for a shot in a Toyota Racing Series car for the 67th running of the prestigious NZGP.But, based on the strength of the 66 applications, the shortlist has been expanded to seven young
Subaru's first SUPER GT title was «a long time coming»
Subaru's first SUPER GT title was «a long time coming»
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A third-place finish in last weekend's Fuji Speedway season finale for Yamauchi and his teammate aboard the R&D Sport-run BRZ, Takuto Iguchi, was enough for Subaru to claim its first championship in SUPER GT's lower division in more than 20 years of tryin
Officials to monitor Bathurst water logging
Officials to monitor Bathurst water logging
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Record rainfall has hit the Bathurst area this month, with 245mm of rain over 17 wet days well over the 70mm and eight-wet day average for November.As a result water logging has been an issue in recent weeks, the soaked ground slowing drainage for even lighte
Patrese: Racing for Sir Frank Williams was an “honor”
Patrese: Racing for Sir Frank Williams was an “honor”
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The legendary team owner, whose squad scored seven drivers’ championships, nine constructors’ titles and amassed 114 wins, died on Sunday, aged 79 and there have been countless tributes paid already by many of those whose lives he touched.Patres
2021 Supercars Bathurst 1000 session times and preview
2021 Supercars Bathurst 1000 session times and preview
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The field will do battle for the jewel in the Supercars crown, with 50 drivers split across 25 cars vying for their shot at Bathurst greatness.There will be no championship ramifications to consider, either, with Shane van Gisbergen already the champ-elect th
