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Alex Palou leads the way in Day 2 of Indy 500 practice

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 23:38
Rain was once again a topic of discussion Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, limiting track time for the 34 drivers and teams. Tony Kanaan's veteran refresher test was also postponed to Thursday. 
Full-field practice didn't begin until after 1pm EST and drivers got almost three hours of practice time before some light raindrops and nearby lightning halted things again. The session ...Keep reading

Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 21:46
Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.

Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 21:46
Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.

Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 21:46
Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.

Briatore heads Alpine in Italy - but not as team principal

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 21:46
Flavio Briatore heads into this weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the helm of the embattled Alpine team - but he is not team principal, an employee or even a licence holder in Formula 1.

‘I’m from the land of slow food and fast cars’ – Chef Massimo Bottura on taking over Ferrari’s famous Ristorante Cavallino

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-05-14 19:33
“In my veins there’s balsamic vinegar, my muscles are parmigiano-reggiano, but in my DNA there’s a 12 cylinder engine,” he says.

How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-05-14 19:33
Formula 1 is back in action this weekend with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Imola on F1 TV.

The new rule that could force Kyle Larson to choose NASCAR over Indy

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 19:06
Kyle Larson is aiming to join a select group of drivers in completing the Indy 500/Coke 600 'Double,' running both races on the same day this year. Only four drivers have ever done it and the last to successfully accomplish it was Kurt Busch back in 2014.
But just as difficult as running the races themselves is balancing the two schedules between Indianapolis and Charlotte. That proved to be a ...Keep reading

Jimmie Johnson to drive two-seater at Indy 500 with NFL legend Tom Brady

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 17:52
Jimmie Johnson will drive the IndyCar two-seater at the Indianapolis 500 later this month, and his passenger will be none other than NFL great, Tom Brady. Along with his seven NASCAR Cup titles, Johnson is also a former IndyCar driver and the 2022 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year.
Brady is his own kind of seven-time with seven victories in the Super Bowl, earning Most Valuable Player in five Super ...Keep reading

F1 driver swearing penalties reduced after outcry

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:37
Formula 1's governing body reduces the penalties for drivers swearing or criticising officials, following widespread outcry.

F1 driver swearing penalties reduced after outcry

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:37
Formula 1's governing body reduces the penalties for drivers swearing or criticising officials, following widespread outcry.

F1 driver swearing penalties reduced after outcry

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:37
Formula 1's governing body reduces the penalties for drivers swearing or criticising officials, following widespread outcry.

F1 driver swearing penalties reduced after outcry

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:37
Formula 1's governing body reduces the penalties for drivers swearing or criticising officials, following widespread outcry.

IndyCar on FOX shifts start times for five races to avoid conflicts

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:31
IndyCar has made some surprise changes to its schedule, starting on June 15 with its second oval race of the season following the 109th Indianapolis 500. The Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at WWT Raceway will now be held on Sunday night. Additionally, IndyCar has adjusted the start times for four other races in the second half of the season.
Originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Father’s ...Keep reading

Blockbuster music acts announced for 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:29
The Singapore Grand Prix has announced an unmissable entertainment line-up for this year's Formula 1 weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:29
A triple header of races kicks off this weekend with the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect as they head to Imola?

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:29
After a flurry of flyaway races to kick off the 2025 season, Formula 1 heads to Europe this weekend for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – otherwise known as Imola.

Could Carlos Sainz Sr be blocked from standing for FIA presidential election?

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:12
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is alleged to be pushing through further changes to the statutes of motorsport’s governing body – which could prevent candidates from running against him.
The BBC has reported that a series of revised protocols are on the agenda and set to be voted on at next month’s FIA General Assembly.
Central to the proposals would be a move to bring forward the ...Keep reading

Why Martin-vs-Aprilia conflict will have no easy resolution

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 16:04
As revealed by Motorsport.com on Monday, Jorge Martin intends to end his Aprilia contract at the end of the 2025 MotoGP season, which has caused a stir in the paddock.
The Noale-based constructor has so far chosen to hide behind its right to remain silent, refraining from making any other statement than “no comment”. Martin has not spoken publicly either. Now, the latest developments ...Keep reading

FIA revises driver swearing penalties after all

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-05-14 15:37
The FIA has revised the penalties in Appendix B of its International Sporting Code, thus reducing the potential fines for drivers caught swearing, with mechanisms also in place for suspended penalties and mitigating circumstances.
In January, the FIA updated its sporting code to include a series of stewards' guidelines based on driver misconduct, which includes "the general use of language ...Keep reading

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