RACE takes ownership of Supercars
RACE takes ownership of Supercars
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It was announced last month that RACE, a consortium led by Barclay Nettlefold and involving Australian Racing Group and finance firm Henslow, had agreed to terms with Archer over the sale.Motorsport.com later revealed that RACE would take control before the B
Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected
Sainz: Deeper F1 off-season conversation on Brazil Turn 4 expected
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Drivers met with FIA officials including race director Michael Masi ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix to discuss racing rules after Max Verstappen's controversial defence against Lewis Hamilton in Brazil.The Red Bull driver went off track while defending his lea
Kyalami 9 Hour postponed after new strain of COVID detected
Kyalami 9 Hour postponed after new strain of COVID detected
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The Kyalami 9 Hour will not take place on its original date of 4 December as a result of restrictions imposed on travel to and from South Africa by multiple countries following the detection of a new strain of the coronavirus in the country.A new date of the
WTCR reveals 2022 calendar, includes Pau street track
WTCR reveals 2022 calendar, includes Pau street track
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The calendar will expand from eight events in 2021 to 10 next year, including a three-round Asian leg subject to travel restrictions and quarantine agreements.The season will begin at Most in the Czech Republic in April, following the championship's first vis
Askew hopes IndyCar street experience can translate to Formula E
Askew hopes IndyCar street experience can translate to Formula E
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After being unable to nail down a seat in IndyCar next season, Askew links up with Andretti's FE team to partner Jake Dennis at the team following the departure of Maximilian Guenther to Nissan e.dams.Through his time in IndyCar and the Road to Indy ladder, A
Eaton reveals extent of injuries after W Series COTA kerb incident
Eaton reveals extent of injuries after W Series COTA kerb incident
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Eaton ran over one of the sausage kerbs at Turn 15 during race one in Austin at the double-header season finale and was launched into the air.She was initially diagnosed with a fracture in her T4 vertebra from the impact, but said on social media today she ha
FE doesn't need old qualifying format for exciting races - Rowland
FE doesn't need old qualifying format for exciting races - Rowland
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Since the 2018/19 season, FE has been running a qualifying system that places the top runners in the championship in the unfavoured first group, sending them out on track when the track conditions are at their worst.The idea was to make the races unpredictabl
Masi defends stewards delays on F1 decisions
Masi defends stewards delays on F1 decisions
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At last weekend's Qatar GP, it took over 21 hours from the end of qualifying before final decisions were announced after Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas were accused of yellow flag offences.After qualifying finished at 6pm local time, summons
Rossi hopes Honda gives him first title-winning MotoGP bike
Rossi hopes Honda gives him first title-winning MotoGP bike
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The nine-time grand prix world champion retired from MotoGP at the end of last season, bringing to a close a 432 GP career spanning 26 campaigns.During his tenure, Rossi won championships with Aprilia in the 125cc and 250cc classes, Honda two-stroke 500cc an
Mazepin unsure if he'll have «too fat» Haas F1 chassis for final races
Mazepin unsure if he'll have «too fat» Haas F1 chassis for final races
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Earlier this year, the Russian complained that he was running a chassis that was heavier than the one used by teammate Mick Schumacher.Finally, at the Belgian Grand Prix, Mazepin got the lighter chassis, which at the time he said had «massively improved
Ocon: Little set-up tricks behind Alpine F1's Qatar form
Ocon: Little set-up tricks behind Alpine F1's Qatar form
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Alpine enjoyed a competitive race at the Losail International Circuit, Fernando Alonso scoring his first podium on his return to the revamped Enstone team while Ocon took fifth, as both drivers managed to execute a marginal one-stop strategy.But Alpine's resu
Barcelona agrees new Formula 1, MotoGP deals until 2026
Barcelona agrees new Formula 1, MotoGP deals until 2026
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The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has one of the longest unbroken runs of any current grand prix venue, having been on the calendar continuously since its first race in 1991.The long-term future of the race had been unclear in recent seasons due to the clos
Red Bull: Mercedes no longer enjoys «abnormal» top speed F1 edge
Red Bull: Mercedes no longer enjoys «abnormal» top speed F1 edge
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The battle on track between F1's top two teams this year has been accompanied by a fight off it amid recent questions being posed by Red Bull about the Mercedes rear wing.Red Bull suspects that Mercedes has been running a flexible rear wing to boost its top s
Repco names charity partner for Bathurst 1000
Repco names charity partner for Bathurst 1000
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This year's running of the Bathurst 1000 will mark Repco's first as naming rights sponsor.The automotive parts and accessories company is also the major backer of the Supercars Championship.Just over a week out from the Great Race, Repco has named the Lifecha
Whincup on why he polarises fans
Whincup on why he polarises fans
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Whincup has enjoyed the most successful career in Australian touring car history, with a record seven Supercars titles, 124 races wins and four Bathurst 1000 crowns.However he hasn't been universally loved across the journey like Peter Brock and teammate Crai
Martin Štefanko takes the World eX title
Martin Štefanko takes the World eX title
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The format of the first world championship for virtual electric racing cars is unique: like in a soccer world cup and in other sports, the final is decisive – and this is held on the longest and most difficult racetrack in the world, the Nürburgring-Nordsc
VCO ProSIM SERIES: Benecke and Lulham secure the title
VCO ProSIM SERIES: Benecke and Lulham secure the title
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The final round of the VCO ProSIM SERIES for 2021 headed to the Sebring International Raceway within iRacing to decide the title – and for the winners, an additional $3,000 championship bonus was up for grabs.As ever, the evening was split into tw
F1 title rivals' war of words too much, says Seidl
F1 title rivals' war of words too much, says Seidl
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Horner was summoned to see the stewards after the race in Losail for having hit out at a 'rogue marshal' who he blamed for putting out the yellow flags in qualifying that earned Max Verstappen a grid penalty.The FIA was clear that it could not accept its offi
Latvala “never dreamed” of “perfect" first year as Toyota WRC boss
Latvala “never dreamed” of “perfect" first year as Toyota WRC boss
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The former Toyota, Volkswagen and M-Sport driver was installed as team boss of the Japanese marque’s WRC programme this year, taking over the position held by four-time WRC champion Tommi Makinen.Latvala has overseen a successful 2021 campaign resulting in
DS Techeetah FE team co-founder Preston moves to executive role
DS Techeetah FE team co-founder Preston moves to executive role
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Vastly experienced Preston, who was instrumental in the creation of the Super Aguri Formula 1 team, reignited his relationship with Aguri Suzuki to enter a team in Formula E for its inaugural 2014-15 campaign.That morphed into Techeetah, following a takeover
Mazepin proposes Haas F1 staff incentive scheme for 2022
Mazepin proposes Haas F1 staff incentive scheme for 2022
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The combination of a difficult 2021 campaign for Haas, allied to the increasing demands of a 23-race schedule next season, has left the team with a likely challenge of keeping its best personnel delivering to the maximum.But with Mazepin, the father of drive
Ferrari «never compromised» 2022 F1 r in fight for third
Ferrari «never compromised» 2022 F1 r in fight for third
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The Maranello outfit has been embroiled in a season-long battle for third with McLaren, but has pulled ahead of its British rival in the latter part of the campaign, especially thanks to the results in the last three races.Ferrari is 39.5 points ahead of McLa
MotoGP officially announces eight-part Amazon docuseries
MotoGP officially announces eight-part Amazon docuseries
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Motorsport.com reported back in March at the start of the 2021 campaign that MotoGP was working on its own version of the hugely popular Formula 1 Drive to Survive series, which has aired three seasons on Netflix and has led to a major boost in interest in F1
Ferrari «never compromised» 2022 F1 car in fight for third
Ferrari «never compromised» 2022 F1 car in fight for third
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The Maranello outfit has been embroiled in a season-long battle for third with McLaren, but has pulled ahead of its British rival in the latter part of the campaign, especially thanks to the results in the last three races.Ferrari is 39.5 points ahead of McLa
World Superbike reveals 13-round 2022 calendar
World Superbike reveals 13-round 2022 calendar
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Of the 13 venues visited by WSBK this year, only Spanish venues Jerez and Navarra are absent.Phillip Island is due to return to the calendar after the cancellation of this year's Australian round owing to COVID-19 related travel restrictions.However, it will
Susie Wolff appointed CEO of Venturi Formula E team
Susie Wolff appointed CEO of Venturi Formula E team
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Wolff took on the role of team principal for the Monegasque concern in July 2018 as part of a three-year plan to raise the profile and competitive standing of the outfit, having retained the role when the team found new ownership led by chairman Scott Swid i
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
