Ticktum joins NIO 333 for 2022 Formula E switch
Ticktum joins NIO 333 for 2022 Formula E switch
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A former member of Red Bull and Williams driver development programmes, Ticktum will take the seat vacated by Tom Blomqvist following the Anglo-Swede’s move to the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Racing Championship with Meyer Shank Racing.He will get his first
Masi insists F1 racing rules have been «made clear» to drivers
Masi insists F1 racing rules have been «made clear» to drivers
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The subject was discussed at length in the regular Friday briefing in Qatar, shortly after the Brazilian GP stewards confirmed that there would be no review of the Max Verstappen/Lewis Hamilton incident.After the briefing, several drivers admitted that still
FE and Extreme E race director Elkins appointed in same role for DTM
FE and Extreme E race director Elkins appointed in same role for DTM
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FIA employee Elkins has taken charge of conducting Formula E races since the 2017-18 season before joining Extreme E for its inaugural campaign at the start of this year.The Los Angeles resident was previously a deputy race director for Formula 1 and its F2 a
Ferrari junior Shwartzman joins Haas F1 for Abu Dhabi rookie test
Ferrari junior Shwartzman joins Haas F1 for Abu Dhabi rookie test
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The 22-year-old Russian was current Haas driver Mick Schumacher's teammate at Prema Racing in F2 last season, finishing fourth in the championship with four wins, and is currently third in this year's standings.The 2019 FIA F3 champion will take the wheel of
Tsuchiya to switch to Toyota Supra GT300 for 2022
Tsuchiya to switch to Toyota Supra GT300 for 2022
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Team boss Takeshi Tsuchiya revealed to Motorsport.com in September that the team was unlikely to go into a third season running the Porsche 911 GT3 R, which it adopted in 2020.The team has struggled for competitiveness since it replaced its previous Toyota 8
Bautista turns first Ducati laps since 2019 in Jerez test
Bautista turns first Ducati laps since 2019 in Jerez test
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It was announced back in August that Bautista would be reuniting with Ducati, where he made his WSBK debut, for 2022, putting an end to a two-year relationship with Honda in the process.Following last weekend's final round of the season in Indonesia, Bautist
Red Bull still needs fix for ‘flappy’ wing problems
Red Bull still needs fix for ‘flappy’ wing problems
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The Milton Keynes-based squad has faced a run of issues with its medium downforce configuration in the last few grands prix, which have given it headaches throughout practice.TV images have shown the top element of the rear wing flapping when DRS is open, wit
Intra-Honda fight gives SUPER GT title decider extra dimension
Intra-Honda fight gives SUPER GT title decider extra dimension
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Although there are six crews in mathematical contention for GT500 title honours this weekend at Fuji, the reality is that Honda is overwhelmingly likely to stage its first-ever successful title defence in SUPER GT's top class.First, second and third in the st
Mies joins Bathurst TCR, GT fields
Mies joins Bathurst TCR, GT fields
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The German will undertake double duties at the famous Bathurst circuit, teaming up with Yasser Shahin in an Audi GT car as well as racing an Audi RS3 LMS TCR car in the Bathurst 400.Both cars will be run by the factory-supported Melbourne Performance Centre s
2022 Supercars grid almost set
2022 Supercars grid almost set
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Formalising Smith's place at BJR means there is effectively only one question mark left over the 2022 grid – the #7 seat at KGR.KGR has made no secret of its desire to put young Kiwi Matt Payne into the car, however he will need a Superlicence dispensation
S5000 joins Supercars in Darwin
S5000 joins Supercars in Darwin
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The V8-powered open-wheeler category will make its first appearance at the Hidden Valley circuit as part of a packed Triple Crown undercard.The Australian Superbike Championship and a two-night Nitro Up North drag racing event will also be part of the Triple
Smith retains BJR Supercars seat
Smith retains BJR Supercars seat
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As expected the 22-year-old, backed by his father Pete Smith's business SCT Logistics, will join Andre Heimgartner, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones at the Albury team next season.This latest deal is a continuation of a relationship between BJR and Smith tha
Rossi wants to be fighting Herta for 2022 IndyCar title
Rossi wants to be fighting Herta for 2022 IndyCar title
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Andretti Autosport-Hondas have been strong on street courses for the past four seasons, and Rossi believes his quarter of the team, the #27 NAPA / AutoNation entry, made a breakthrough on natural road courses in the final third of this season.But he says the
Date locked in for 2022 Darwin Supercars
Date locked in for 2022 Darwin Supercars
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The Aussie touring car series has locked in its annual trip to the Northern Territory, retaining the mid-June slot to catch the region's dry season.The three-day event will run from June 17-19.For the second year running the Darwin Triple Crown will see Super
Guidotti to replace Leitner as KTM tech director
Guidotti to replace Leitner as KTM tech director
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The KTM team, which will enter its sixth season in MotoGP next year, is currently seeking to take a new step forward in its project which, after a successful 2020 in which the Austrian manufacturer secured its first victories in the top tier, has stagnated th
Toyota abandons plan for Ogier’s maiden Rally1 test
Toyota abandons plan for Ogier’s maiden Rally1 test
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Toyota has confirmed to Motorsport.com that an off during a test on asphalt roads in France on Wednesday has forced the team to abandon plans for Ogier to sample the new hybrid Rally1 GR Yaris for the first time.It is understood Elfyn Evans was at the wheel o
Vinales “needs much more” before Aprilia MotoGP bike is his
Vinales “needs much more” before Aprilia MotoGP bike is his
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The nine-time MotoGP race winner switch to Aprilia from Yamaha ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix, after losing his ride with the latter following an irreparable souring of relations which led to him deliberately trying to damage his M1’s engine in the Styr
Hyundai’s 2022 WRC challenger will look “a lot” different to prototype
Hyundai’s 2022 WRC challenger will look “a lot” different to prototype
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The Korean marque has so far been conducting tests with a prototype Rally1 i20 while its team at Alzenau, Germany have been working on effectively an all-new i20, with only the wheels being carried over from the prototype.In October the team put its prototyp
Insider's guide: Why are F1 pitstops so fast?
Insider's guide: Why are F1 pitstops so fast?
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It now takes around three seconds to change all four tyres on an F1 car and get it back out into the race. Blink and you will miss it. The speed is incredible – but it does not happen by chance.pitstops are such a vital part of F1 strategy that the teams pr
NIO 333 FE team unveils senior management shake-up
NIO 333 FE team unveils senior management shake-up
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Following ex-Dragon Penske Autosport driver Nico Muller landing second in the controversial Valencia E-Prix last season, NIO 333 is the only team not to have scored a podium since the start of 2018-19.Lisheng Racing - circuit owner and promoter of the Chines
F1 Esports Pro: Why Brendon Leigh is so content at Ferrari
F1 Esports Pro: Why Brendon Leigh is so content at Ferrari
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The F1 Esports Series’ third 2021 press conference lit up upon the arrival of two-time champion Brendon Leigh. It’s no disrespect to any other driver than has partaken in roundtable interviews this season, Leigh just exudes the sort of confidence that you
Horner: Turn 6 deficit behind Red Bull's Qatar F1 gap to Mercedes
Horner: Turn 6 deficit behind Red Bull's Qatar F1 gap to Mercedes
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton dominated the Qatar GP weekend to take a second consecutive win, which brought the championship gap with Red Bull's Max Verstappen down to eight points with two races left to run of a hotly contested 2021 world championship.Verstappe
Aston Martin headhunts Mercedes aero chief Blandin
Aston Martin headhunts Mercedes aero chief Blandin
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Blandin is still working at Brackley and is not expected to join his new team until October next year, after he has completed his gardening leave.His appointment comes as a surprise as he is the first key player to be headhunted from Mercedes, the power unit
Askew joins Dennis in Andretti Formula E squad
Askew joins Dennis in Andretti Formula E squad
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Askew will pilot the #28 BMW iFE.021 for Avalanche Andretti in Season 8, making him the first American to sign up for next year’s championship.Despite scoring a podium in his rookie IndyCar campaign in 2020 driving for Arrow McLaren SP, he suffered a tempor
Rosenqvist and O'Ward to join Zak Brown for Gulf 12 Hours
Rosenqvist and O'Ward to join Zak Brown for Gulf 12 Hours
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Rosenqvist and O'Ward will drive a McLaren 570S GT4 for the British United Autosports squad alongside Brown and his fellow team owner Richard Dean in the two six-hour GT races on the Yas Marina circuit that make up the fixture on 8 January.A return to the Mid
MotoGP to use fully sustainable fuel from 2027
MotoGP to use fully sustainable fuel from 2027
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As part of a push towards a greener future for the world’s leading motorcycle racing series, MotoGP has announced it will work with the existing manufacturers on the grid to develop sustainable fuels this decade.By 2024 the series is aiming to have all thre
Caldwell to make F2 debut for Campos Racing in final two rounds
Caldwell to make F2 debut for Campos Racing in final two rounds
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The 19-year-old F3 driver will join the team at Jeddah and Yas Marina alongside Ralph Boschung.Caldwell did not take part in the recent F3 post-season test in Valencia and says he is targeting a seat on the F2 grid in 2022.In 2021, he took one F3 win and thre
Hamilton: Mercedes F1 2021 car is a ‘monster diva’
Hamilton: Mercedes F1 2021 car is a ‘monster diva’
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While the Brackley-based squad remains locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 titles, it has had to battle through an intense campaign where it has sometimes been on the backfoot.This was especially true in pre-season testing, when the impact of ne
Future W Series champions could get FIA F3 seat, says Mouton
Future W Series champions could get FIA F3 seat, says Mouton
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Mouton, who heads the FIA's Women in Motorsport Commission, thinks it would be “fantastic” for the title winner to secure a seat in the feeder series, and says “it is exactly what we have proposed to them.”Mouton says she has “nothing against the W
Solberg didn’t want Rally Monza to stop after best WRC finish
Solberg didn’t want Rally Monza to stop after best WRC finish
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The 20-year-old surprised himself by matching the pace of his more experienced Hyundai teammates Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo and Teemu Suninen at times across the three day asphalt contest in Italy on his way to fifth at the finish.Solberg’s display was b
Russell: Everyone at Williams frustrated by recent form
Russell: Everyone at Williams frustrated by recent form
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Since he earned 10th place at the Russian GP, Russell has finished the last five races in 15th, 14th, 16th, 13th and 17th positions.He’s also struggled of late to match his early season pace in qualifying, having previously been guaranteed to at least make
Davies «wasn't fully there» in last-ever WSBK race
Davies «wasn't fully there» in last-ever WSBK race
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Last weekend's two races at the all-new Mandalika Street Circuit marked the end of a decade-long career in WSBK for Davies, who announced his retirement ahead of September's Jerez round amid an injury-marred campaign aboard the satellite Go Eleven Ducati.In o
Vettel, Schumacher to compete in 2022 Race of Champions
Vettel, Schumacher to compete in 2022 Race of Champions
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Four-time Formula 1 world champion Vettel, now racing for Aston Martin, and Haas F1 rookie Schumacher will represent Germany in the event to be held at the seaside resort Pite Havsbad on February 5-6, 2022.Vettel won the individual Race of Champions at London
Toyota in focus as 2022 SUPER GT grid takes shape
Toyota in focus as 2022 SUPER GT grid takes shape
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Since the last round-up, Toyota has confirmed Kazuki Nakajima will indeed no longer be part of its FIA World Endurance Championship line-up in 2022. Ryo Hirakawa is set to be confirmed as his replacement, but it appears a straight swap between the pair is no
Hamilton: I want to be the «purest» of F1 drivers
Hamilton: I want to be the «purest» of F1 drivers
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Amid a tight championship battle that has boiled over at times into collisions between himself and rival Max Verstappen, Hamilton is clear that how he wins is just as important as achieving his goals.In a wide-ranging interview with selected media, including
Newgarden: 2023 downtown Detroit layout is “fantastic for racing”
Newgarden: 2023 downtown Detroit layout is “fantastic for racing”
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Earlier this month, Detroit City Council approved moving the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix from Belle Isle, where the race has been held since 2007, back to downtown, where it originated back in 1982 as a Formula 1 event, before evolving into an IndyCar race i
NASCAR's Chase Elliott to compete in Nitro RallyCross finale
NASCAR's Chase Elliott to compete in Nitro RallyCross finale
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Elliott, 25, has accepted an invitation to compete in the season finale of Nitro Rallycross Dec. 4 and 5 at The Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park (FIRM) in Starke, Fla., in the Supercar class.Elliott’s entry in the event is the latest of hi
The white lie that helped van Gisbergen win the Supercars title
The white lie that helped van Gisbergen win the Supercars title
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The Kiwi made a near perfect start to the 2021 season way back in February with two wins at Mount Panorama, only to have his title hopes almost dashed by a mountain bike crash just a fortnight before Round 2 at Sandown.He underwent surgery on a broken collarb
WRC Monza: The Good, The Bad and an eight-time world champion
WRC Monza: The Good, The Bad and an eight-time world champion
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Top Performer - Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia The titanic battle waged between Toyota teammates Sebastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans for victory at Rally Monza could have earned both drivers the top gong last weekend. But it would be unjust not t
Spire Motorsports to field NASCAR Truck team in 2022
Spire Motorsports to field NASCAR Truck team in 2022
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The organization, which fields a fulltime entry in the Cup Series with driver Corey LaJoie, already has a solid foundation of its new Truck program in place.The Truck team will be led by veterans Mike Greci and Kevin “Bono” Manion. Spire has yet to announ
