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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

MUST-SEE: Stars of ‘F1’ movie reflect on ‘extraordinary’ experience of filming during race weekends

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 19:40
Director Joseph Kosinski and the cast of Apple Original Films' upcoming 'F1' movie have been reflecting on the “incredible access” they were given whilst filming the motion picture during Grand Prix weekends.

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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

Formula 1 welcomes PwC as Official Consulting Partner

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 16:36
Formula 1 has announced professional services firm PwC as its Official Consulting Partner, with the partnership beginning from the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

‘I will see how motivated I am’ – Alonso opens up on his F1 future post-2026 as he insists he doesn’t want to ‘compromise’ Aston Martin

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 16:36
Fernando Alonso has given an insight into how he is approaching his F1 future, with the Spaniard admitting that he does not want to “compromise” Aston Martin by committing for several years should his motivation levels change.

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Ferrari’s F1 upgrade plan and timeline for success revealed

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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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Ava Dobson announced as F1 ACADEMY Miami Wild Card Driver

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 13:17
Morgan Stanley, the first financial services partner of the all-female series, will support Ava Dobson as she races in Miami in a firm-branded bespoke livery and race suit.

Ocon opens up on working with ‘very impressive’ new Race Engineer Laura Mueller at Haas

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 13:17
Esteban Ocon has opened up on his experiences so far of working with new Race Engineer Laura Mueller at Haas, with the Frenchman praising her for the “very impressive” number of hours she puts in as they look to improve the performance of the car.

Brown predicts Piastri will ‘only get stronger’ in championship lead as he explains what that means for Norris

Formula 1 - Tue, 2025-04-29 13:17
Zak Brown has predicted that Oscar Piastri is “only going to get stronger” as the new leader of the championship, with the McLaren CEO also looking forward to seeing the Australian engage in an “epic battle” on track with team mate Lando Norris in the near future.

Lando Norris: Is it too much to expect a championship challenge just 12 months on from his first win?

Motorsport - 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

Motorsport - 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

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