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The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion is attempting to run his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 while also striving to finally complete the rare 'Double' in May. On Wednesday, he clocked in 11th on the time sheets and ran 67 laps without issue.
However, Thursday's practice has not gone nearly as smooth. Kyle Larson was making his first mock qualifying run of the day with boost turned up when ...Keep reading

Williams racer Alex Albon is having a great start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, picking up points at four out of five grands prix. Now, the Thai driver says his team is making the most of its current form, as it knows that an advantage doesn’t usually last forever. 
The British squad is currently in the midst of its best start to an F1 season in almost a decade. Williams is sitting ...Keep reading

No rider has won more times at this weekend’s venue for the Spanish Grand Prix than Valentino Rossi. The Italian legend claimed victory at Jerez on seven occasions, setting a benchmark that remains unmatched. Right behind him is Mick Doohan with four grand prix wins – a tally Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia aim to equal this weekend.
The Spanish Grand Prix was first held at Jerez on 26 ...Keep reading

Rick Allen worked as a play-by-play announcer for NBC between 2015 and 2024, leading coverage for countless NASCAR races and some IndyCar events as well. Before that, he worked with FOX for over a decade in various roles where he was best known for being the voice of the Truck Series.
But the highly experienced broadcaster saw his tenure at NBC end quietly last year. Allen was replaced by ...Keep reading

Adrien Fourmaux is grateful for the support from World Rally Championship competitors through the World Rally Drivers Alliance [WoRDA] that has resulted in a solution to the FIA swearing fine dispute.  
The Hyundai driver fell foul of the FIA’s clampdown on drivers using “inappropriate language” resulting in a €10,000 fine with €20,000 suspended, after swearing during a live ...Keep reading

The existing Hypercar World Endurance Championship rule book appears set for a further extension that could allow the current generation of cars to race until the end of 2032.
Series boss Frederic Lequien has revealed to Motorsport.com that a follow up on the two-year extension to the end of 2029 announced last summer is on the table.
“The only thing I can say is that we must be ...Keep reading

Last year, SRO Head of Engineering Claude Surmont, who is responsible for the Balance of Performance (BoP) in the DTM, showed that he is not afraid to get a grip on cars like the Porsche 911 GT3 R via the ride height in 2024. This left the Manthey team's heads spinning and made for a tough season after the DTM title in 2023.
A similar scenario is looming for the BMW M4 GT3 ahead of the opener ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has raced at more than 70 different tracks around the world, and stalwarts like Silverstone and Monza have hosted grands prix in almost every season of the series. Not every track has been quite so successful, however, and F1 decided never to return to some circuits for all manner of reasons.
In total, 10 tracks have hosted just a single grand prix over F1’s 75-year history ...Keep reading

Poker players have a word for Lando Norris’s response to adversity: “leaky”. In a game of bluff and counter-bluff, allowing emotions to manifest outwardly is certainly a disadvantage and a weakness.
Is it also the case in a Formula 1 driver? There are those who would argue so, saying this is a brutal dog-eat-dog world of split-second decisions determined by self-interest, where the ...Keep reading

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested he'd like to see more contention over the technical regulations in the championship, labelling a handful of examples from his own time at Ferrari as moments of "spice".
In his previous role at the Maranello company, which encompassed roles in the commercial department before he became sporting director and, after Jean Todt's departure, team ...Keep reading

In a bid to avoid a repeat of the chaos that broke out ahead of last month’s Americas Grand Prix, MotoGP teams will meet at Jerez today to discuss updates to race start procedures.
Marc Marquez triggered farcical scenes ahead of the race in Austin when he sprinted from the grid to the pits to change from a ‘wet’ bike to a ‘dry’ machine – less than two minutes before the scheduled ...Keep reading

A late flyer vaulted Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon to the top of the speed charts, leading the way at 225.182mph. The 2008 Indy 500 winner bested the two-time and defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden, who ran as fast a 225.125mph around the iconic 2.5-mile circuit in his No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet.
Takuma Sato clocked in third, Marcus Armstrong fourth, and Colton Herta fifth. Alex ...Keep reading

If you’re in the market for a piece of Formula 1 history, the race suit worn by Max Verstappen during the 2023 Miami Grand Prix is up for auction. The signed suit, which is likely infused with the unique stench of two-year-old sweat and champagne, will be sold by F1 Authentics to benefit Red Bull’s partner charity, Wings for Life. 
The non-profit research foundation, which was established ...Keep reading

Richard Childress Racing has officially lost its appeal of Jesse Love’s Rockingham disqualification. The National Motorsports Appeals Panel (NMPA) agreed with NASCAR's decision following last Saturday's race. Initially, Love thought he had won the first Xfinity race at Rockingham in 21 years by snatching the lead away in an overtime restart. He drove from third to first in his first win at a ...Keep reading

There is no place quite like Talladega Superspeedway. At 2.66-miles in length, it is the biggest oval in NASCAR. The high-banked Alabama circuit has been a part of the Cup Series schedule since 1969, packing the grandstands nearly every year and drawing in above-average viewership numbers.
While beloved by fans, Talladega is dreaded by most drivers, and for good reason. It is the most ...Keep reading

Going into the 2025 season, Spire Motorsports sought to bolster its organization. It brought in two new drivers and hired a championship-winning crew chief while strengthening its existing technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.
There have been flashes of speed from all three cars including Carson Hocevar's runner-up finish at Atlanta, but after just nine races, that championship-winning ...Keep reading

It’s a small, seemingly insignificant piece of paper – but in Formula 1, even the tiniest details carry weight. Literally. As soon as an F1 driver climbs out of their car after a race – with all of their gear still on – they head straight for the scales. 
Post-race TV coverage often shows FIA officials instructing all 20 drivers to stand on a set of scales to ensure they still meet ...Keep reading

The first words you come across reading Amanda Sorensen’s personal Instagram profile reads “Athlete. Motorsport, Fitness, Fashion.” As a pro drift driver in the Formula Drift series, the motorsport side comes through immediately. There’s also smatterings of her fashion photos, along with a few from her fitness adventures. For one video, the still shows Sorensen standing in front of what ...Keep reading

The first triple header of the season is done, some tired faces have headed back from the Gulf for a short Easter break before attacking the standalone Miami GP next week, then another triple header: Imola, Monaco and Spain.
We get into why Max Verstappen is heaping praise on Oscar Piastri, despite their Turn 1 incident, Piastri’s many father figures, Williams’ best start for a decade. And ...Keep reading

When a 19-year-old Pedro Acosta made his MotoGP debut last season, many saw shades of Marc Marquez in him. After all, the KTM rookie showed many of the qualities Marquez had displayed over a decade earlier when he entered the premier class in 2013, fresh off a Moto2 title.
Like the man who would become a six-time MotoGP world champion, Acosta caught the eye for his determination, his confidence ...Keep reading