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GALLERY: Ferrari reveal special co-designed livery for Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2025-05-01 00:08
Ferrari have revealed a special co-designed livery for the Miami Grand Prix, marking the first year of their title partnership with HP.

NASCAR to alter backstretch wall at Talladega after Christopher Bell crash

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-05-01 00:00
When Ryan Preece flipped violently at Daytona International Speedway in the summer of 2023, NASCAR was not shy in their reaction, quickly moving to remove the grass from the entire backstretch at the superspeedway. 
Thankfully, no one went up and over at Talladega, but Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher crashed fairly hard at the exit of Turn 2 on a mid-race restart. Bell slammed the inside ...Keep reading

Rao makes surprise FIA return as Ben Sulayem adviser

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 23:29
Former senior executive Shaila-Ann Rao makes a surprise return to Formula 1's governing body the FIA just over two years after leaving.

Rao makes surprise FIA return as Ben Sulayem adviser

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 23:29
Former senior executive Shaila-Ann Rao makes a surprise return to Formula 1's governing body the FIA just over two years after leaving.

Rao makes surprise FIA return as Ben Sulayem advisor

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 23:29
Former senior executive Shaila-Ann Rao has made a surprise return to Formula 1's governing body the FIA just over two years after leaving.

Jenson Button’s wife reveals London thief stole $333,000 worth of valuables

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 22:41
Jenson Button's wife, Brittny Button, was targeted by a thief in London following a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with the former F1 driver. The model’s Goyard suitcase, which contained more than $333,000 worth of handbags, jewelry and sentimental items, was swiped outside London’s St Pancras station in February. 
She told the Daily Mail she has “no interest” in returning to the ...Keep reading

Wheatley: Mentality shift can help struggling Sauber succeed in F1 as Audi

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 22:09
Jonathan Wheatley is aiming to install a big team mentality at Sauber before it completes its switch to Audi from 2026 – although the former Red Bull sporting director admits it will take “years” to get to the top of Formula 1.
Having left Red Bull in two years ago, Wheatley has now started his new role as team principal of Sauber, who finished bottom of the constructors’ championship ...Keep reading

Connor Zilisch to miss Texas race after suffering back injury in Talladega crash

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:46
Connor Zilisch was involved in a violent head-on impact on the final lap of last Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity race at Talladega Superspeedway. Zilisch was leading the field when he got turned trying to block a run from Jesse Love, crashing heavily into the inside wall. He was later checked and released from the infield care center.
After the race, he said: "That was one of the wrecks when you move ...Keep reading

Mexico City GP signs extension until 2028

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:38
Mexico City will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2028 after signing a new three-year contract.

Mexico City GP signs extension until 2028

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:38
Mexico City will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2028 after signing a new three-year contract.

Mexico City GP signs extension until 2028

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:38
Mexico City will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2028 after signing a new three-year contract.

Mexico City GP signs extension until 2028

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:38
Mexico City will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2028 after signing a new three-year contract.

Race our Writers! – Should F1 Fantasy players be avoiding Alonso at Miami?

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:24
Fernando Alonso is the fifth-most selected driver currently in the F1 Fantasy game but at the same time he is the lowest point scorer of the season to date.
A tricky first five races for Aston Martin means Alonso’s team-mate Lance Stroll is only the 18th most popular driver in the game, while the team itself makes the cut in just 14% of selections.
Alonso’s reputation, though, is ...Keep reading

Formula 1 to race in Mexico City until 2028 with new three-year extension

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-04-30 21:03
Formula 1 has announced that the Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2028 as part of a new three-year extension starting from 2026.

Judge denies Legacy Motor Club's request to place restrictions on RWR charter

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 19:43
There are two ongoing legal cases surrounding NASCAR Charters. The first is the highly publicized court battle between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports and NASCAR as the teams seek to the challenge the terms of the 2025 Charter Agreement. However, the second, lesser-known case, focuses on the ownership of a single charter.
Legacy Motor Club, co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion ...Keep reading

Mexico Grand Prix extends F1 contract until at least 2028

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 18:09
Formula 1 has signed a fresh three-year contract extension with promoters of the Mexico Grand Prix to keep the race on the calendar until 2028.
The 2025 edition of the race at Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez is the last one of its current contract, with promotor CIE having to negotiate new terms with F1.
The race, which was revived in 2015, has grown into one of the most popular ...Keep reading

‘The biggest weekend of my career’ – Chambers on returning to Miami fighting for the F1 ACADEMY title

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-04-30 17:52
Chloe Chambers was the rookie who delivered Haas’ first podium on a Grand Prix weekend in Miami last year, but in 2025 the American is reaching new heights both on and off the track in her second F1 ACADEMY season.

GALLERY: Kick Sauber reveal special art-inspired livery for Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-04-30 17:52
Kick Sauber have revealed a striking special livery that will adorn their car for the Miami Grand Prix weekend, with the design inspired by the vibrant art scene of the city.

Racing Bulls on "conflicting" F1 goals: Losing drivers to Red Bull is success

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 17:04
Racing Bulls team boss Laurent Mekies says losing Yuki Tsunoda to Red Bull was a success for his Formula 1 squad despite his fluctuating driver line-ups conflicting with the outfit's performance targets.
Mekies' squad has received "super ambitious targets" to fight in F1's tighter upper midfield, which the team slowly but surely is succeeding in. Strategic decisions have cost the Anglo-Italian ...Keep reading

Surprise FIA return for Shaila-Ann Rao as advisor to Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-04-30 16:58
Shaila-Ann Rao has returned to the FIA after the world governing body for motorsport confirmed her appointment as a presidential advisor.
It marks another post for Rao, who previously worked for the FIA as legal director between 2016-2018 and as interim secretary general for motorsport for a five-month spell in 2022.
Her initial return followed a stint working at Mercedes and saw her step ...Keep reading

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