Motorsport

Miami GP circuit: why F1 drivers still dislike it, and how it could be improved

Wed, 2025-04-30 09:33
“It’s probably at the bottom of my list of preferred circuits,” said Lewis Hamilton, the dismissive tone and matching facial expression indicating that no elucidation would be forthcoming. Pity the poor scribbler who had clearly accepted a commission from some outlet or other to write a story talking up the Miami race, spending the most recent grand prix weekends doggedly working the rounds ...Keep reading

Ferrari brings back all-white race suit as Puma create new F1 fashion

Wed, 2025-04-30 09:05
Ferrari fans have been treated to a number of special edition collections from PUMA in recent years and this time the drivers will also be setting the trends, joining a number of other famous Ferrari drivers who have raced in white over the years.
The first driver to do so, according to our best research, was Jody Scheckter, who wore a white and blue suit reflecting the colours of his personal ...Keep reading

Now is your chance to buy Lewis Hamilton’s McLaren he helped develop

Wed, 2025-04-30 09:00
Before switching to Mercedes in 2013 and becoming one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history, Lewis Hamilton kicked off his F1 career with McLaren where he won his first world title and, apparently, helped finesse the company’s road cars.
Hamilton joined the Woking-based team in 2007 and won his first F1 race with Mclaren later that year. The following season, he went on to claim ...Keep reading

NASCAR penalizes two Xfinity teams for bumper cover violation

Tue, 2025-04-29 22:35
NASCAR's weekly penalty report is out and while there were no further issues in Cup beyond the Sunday disqualifications of Ryan Preece and Joey Logano (with both RFK Racing and Team Penske deciding against an appeal), there were some issues in the Xfinity Series.
The No. 99 Viking Motorsports Chevrolet, driven by Matt DiBenedetto, was hit with a fine and points penalty after the series ...Keep reading

2025 Indianapolis 500 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 pace car unveiled

Tue, 2025-04-29 21:59
With the month of May just around the corner, and continuing the hype following last week's open test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar on Tuesday unveiled the pace car for the 109th Indianapolis 500.
Michael Strahan, a Pro Football Hall of Fame member, two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner, longtime “FOX NFL Sunday” analyst and “Good Morning America” co-host, will sit behind the ...Keep reading

Miami Grand Prix 2025: Guide to parties and events

Tue, 2025-04-29 21:41
It’s nearly lights out in the 305. Formula 1 is returning to Miami for the fourth time, and the who’s who of the sports, entertainment, and business worlds will descend upon South Florida for star-studded soirées ahead of the May 4 race. 
Lando Norris, who earned his long-awaited maiden victory at the Miami International Autodrome last year, will be hoping to defend his title. However ...Keep reading

Helio Castroneves joins Barrichello, Massa in the 2025 Brazilian Stock Car grid

Tue, 2025-04-29 19:46
Helio Castroneves will drive in the Brazilian Stock Car Pro Series in 2025, having been confirmed in the grid of the category ahead of this weekend's season opener at Interlagos.
Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the greatest Brazilian drivers in history, Castroneves will combine his new activities on home soil with his United States duties, where he is chasing his 5th Indy 500 ...Keep reading

2025 Miami Grand Prix: When it’s on and how to watch the race

Tue, 2025-04-29 18:44
For the sixth round of the 2025 world championship, Formula 1 returns to Florida for the Miami Grand Prix. Lights go out at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, 4 May, and here’s how you can make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
Make sure to join us for Race Center Live, our live coverage of the race, complete with pre- and post-show coverage starting a half hour before ...Keep reading

NASCAR releases full entry list for triple-header weekend at Texas

Tue, 2025-04-29 17:17
The NASCAR Cup Series will be joined by both the Xfinity and Truck Series divisions this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Cup field will feature the expected 36 chartered teams with no driver changes there, but that is not the whole story. Two open teams have also entered the event with the No. 66 of Chad Finchum (Garage 66 team, formerly known as MBM ...Keep reading

Adidas’ new Mercedes summer collection is inspired by the mangroves of Miami

Tue, 2025-04-29 16:37
adidas is bringing a summertime feel to the paddock in Miami. The sportswear manufacturer, which launched its partnership with Mercedes earlier this year, has unveiled their new summer collection inspired by the mangroves of Miami. 
Crafted to stand out from the rest of the grid, the design team incorporated elements of the city’s mangroves, which are a native shrub rooted in the foundation ...Keep reading

Ferrari’s F1 upgrade plan and timeline for success revealed

Tue, 2025-04-29 15:30
Ferrari may have achieved just one podium finish in the 2025 Formula 1 season so far, courtesy of Charles Leclerc in Jeddah, but it expects much more to come in the next few months.
The Maranello-based outfit is counting on the FIA’s stricter front wing tests, which will be introduced at the Spanish Grand Prix in late May, to make substantial progress compared to other top teams.
Leclerc ...Keep reading

Pirelli to test MotoGP tires in Aragon ahead of 2027 debut

Tue, 2025-04-29 14:58
Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli is preparing to test the new compounds it is developing for MotoGP during an event in Spain later this year, Motorsport.com has learned. The test will see five manufacturers trial new compounds that Pirelli is developing ahead of its MotoGP debut in 2027.
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Lando Norris: Is it too much to expect a championship challenge just 12 months on from his first win?

Tue, 2025-04-29 12:53
"Sometimes I have excuses for things, I’m never proud of using any of them – and 95% of the time I think that I can do a better job, no matter what it was."
These words from Lando Norris – published this week on the official Formula 1 website from an interview conducted ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix – have only acquired more resonance given the eventful waters that have flowed under ...Keep reading

2025 British Superbike to be broadcast internationally on Motorsport.tv

Tue, 2025-04-29 11:46
The British Superbike Championship has reached a broadcasting deal with Motorsport.tv for the 2025 season.
The campaign will take place over 11 rounds across eight tracks, including seven of Britain’s most renowned circuits as well as Assen in the Netherlands.
It will be available to watch via Motorsport.tv – including the www.motorsport.tv website, mobile and TV apps, as well as Fire TV ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin on why teams rejected NASCAR offer to build 'illegal' All-Star cars

Tue, 2025-04-29 11:35
Reportedly, NASCAR was going to shove the rule book aside for this year's All-Star Race, giving teams the opportunity to push their ingenuity to the absolute limit and work outside of the usually rigid parameters for the Next Gen car. Basically, a race with Next Gen cars and parts, but no limit on what teams could do to them. However, this exciting 'run what you brung' concept never materialized ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch reacts to new promoter caution: "What are we doing?"

Tue, 2025-04-29 11:15
The concept of a promoter's caution in this year's All-Star Race has been met with skepticism and even ridicule by some in the NASCAR garage. Now, the annual exhibition race has always been seen as a bit of a testing ground for new and out there ideas, so we shouldn't be entirely surprised. It's also embraced far more questionable gimmicks than this in the past, but it's still something that is ...Keep reading

Formula 1’s American revolution – how the series finally cracked the USA

Tue, 2025-04-29 10:24
“Over the past five years, we have implemented a very targeted strategy to bring Formula 1 ever closer to the American fans,” F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali tells Motorsport.com when discussing the growth in the USA.
Has the strategy been successful? Well, if Shakira had been a mathematician, there is no doubt she would have agreed that the numbers don’t lie because, to eek more ...Keep reading

Lionel halts new NASCAR diecast availability due to Trump tariffs

Tue, 2025-04-29 10:03
The ongoing tariff war, orchestrated by US President Donald Trump, is now impacting the NASCAR diecast industry.
Lionel Racing, who holds exclusive rights to produce diecast versions of NASCAR stock cars, have already increased prices due to the tariffs that now exist on imports from China. On 1:24 scale race win diecasts, the price tag went up by 18% while the 'Elite' versions went up by 29% ...Keep reading

Opinion: Marquez brothers made history at Jerez, yet some remain uninterested

Tue, 2025-04-29 09:59
The Spanish GP wasn’t overly dramatic or filled with much excitement after factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez crashed out of race-winning contention, and brother Alex took the lead. The younger of the two held first place until he saw the chequered flag – a relatively standard race, on the face of it. But when Alex Marquez crossed the finish line, he quietly added to MotoGP’s history of ...Keep reading

Inside Aston's struggles: Why the team has lost progress since 2024

Tue, 2025-04-29 08:00
It's 2023, and five races in, Aston Martin has already secured four podium finishes and 102 points in the standings, establishing itself as the second-best team on the grid behind Red Bull. Two years later, and again, five races in — that tally has more than halved, with the British team earning a measly 10 points.
It's a clear sign of regression from the Silverstone-based team. Although ...Keep reading

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