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
Sauber F1 chairman opens up on disagreements that triggered resignation
Sauber F1 chairman opens up on disagreements that triggered resignation
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Picci has been an important figure at Sauber over recent years, having played a key role in saving the team in 2016 when it was sold to investors Longbow Finance.He stayed on board as chairman of Sauber holdings to work closely with the Islero Investments con
Williams and Red Bull F1 juniors secure F2 drives
Williams and Red Bull F1 juniors secure F2 drives
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Sargeant has landed a seat at HWA Racelab for the championship’s first visit to the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit, while Doohan will join MP Motorsport for this weekend’s races and the final round in Abu Dhabi later next month.This weekend will be the duo'
How Williams helped a MotoGP legend after his own life-changing accident
How Williams helped a MotoGP legend after his own life-changing accident
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The motorsport world continues to mourn the loss of legendary Formula 1 team owner Sir Frank Williams, who sadly died aged 79 on Sunday.Tributes have continued to flood in for the F1 icon, whose team took nine constructors' championships, seven drivers' title
G-Drive set for full-time WEC return and Daytona 24 Hours entry in 2022
G-Drive set for full-time WEC return and Daytona 24 Hours entry in 2022
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The long-time sportscar entrant, which won the WEC LMP2 crown in 2015 with a Ligier run by OAK Racing, will field a single ORECA-Gibson 07 P2 prepared by the Anglo-Portuguese Algarve Pro Racing team in the six-race world championship.G-Drive, which now races
Formula E releases teaser of Gen3 car ahead of 2022 debut
Formula E releases teaser of Gen3 car ahead of 2022 debut
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Manufacturer chief executives and team bosses have been shown the complete design and specification in secretive conditions on the first day of 2022 pre-season testing in Valencia.But the series and the governing body has for now only teased the design in pub
Ex-F1 racer recovers helmet that was stolen 23 years ago
Ex-F1 racer recovers helmet that was stolen 23 years ago
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Fontana, who took part in four F1 grands prix in 1997 with the Sauber squad, received the helmet over the weekend after a fellow racer happened to spot it being worn by a motorbike rider in the street. The helmet was stolen from Fontana’s family dwelli
McLaren completes purchase of majority stake in Arrow McLaren SP
McLaren completes purchase of majority stake in Arrow McLaren SP
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The deal, announced back in August, formalizes the IndyCar squad becoming part of the McLaren Racing organization.McLaren Racing CEO will chair a five-person board, which comprises the previous team owners, Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson, along with three peopl
Hyundai's new-look 2022 WRC car breaks cover
Hyundai's new-look 2022 WRC car breaks cover
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Team boss Andrea Adamo said last week that its latest version of its Rally1 hybrid i20 would look «a lot different» with only the wheels a carry over component from its prototype car that has conducted the bulk of testing thus far.Hyundai has bee
Ex-F1 driver Kovalainen announces retirement from SUPER GT
Ex-F1 driver Kovalainen announces retirement from SUPER GT
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Kovalainen joined Japan's premier racing category in 2015 after a long stint in F1 that included a maiden grand prix victory at the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix with McLaren and also a relatively difficult period at the back of the grid with Lotus/Caterham.Drivi
Frank Williams obituary: F1 team owner legend dies aged 79
Frank Williams obituary: F1 team owner legend dies aged 79
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Former Williams drivers and people from all areas of motorsport united in expressing their admiration for a man who had achieved so much success over the decades, and yet remained at heart the ultimate enthusiast, always eager to see the next race or support
Evans quickest as Formula E trials new qualifying format
Evans quickest as Formula E trials new qualifying format
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Following criticism over its much-maligned four-group qualifying session format, where track evolution often created mixed-up grids, it came to the detriment of the drivers in the upper reaches of the championship standings having to contend with poor track c
Frijns tops Formula E pre-season test opening day for Envision
Frijns tops Formula E pre-season test opening day for Envision
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The championship returns to the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for the fifth year running ahead of the 2021-22 term, which will mark the final season of the Gen2 car.While race power for the next season has increased by 20kW, the powertrains have fixed homologation cy
Ferrari appoints Oreca to build next-gen GT3 car
Ferrari appoints Oreca to build next-gen GT3 car
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Oreca has won the tender to assemble the new contender under development on an as-yet-to-be disclosed car from Ferrari's model range, as well as to provide after-sales service.The Paul Ricard-based organisation led by Hugues de Chaunac is taking over from Mic
Double victory ends Cupra drivers’ WTCR season on a high
Double victory ends Cupra drivers’ WTCR season on a high
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Having shed the compensation weight that had restricted their Cupra Leon Competicions in the previous two rounds, the Zengo Motorsport team-mates were able to run at the head of the field in difficult conditions at the Russian Grand Prix venue.Azcona won the
