September 8, 2024

Logano beats Suarez to win NASCAR Cup playoff opener at Atlanta

The race ended in a two-lap dash in overtime with Ryan Blaney pushing his Penske teammate Logano and Ross Chastain pushing Trackhouse teammate Daniel Suarez. The Trackhouse drivers quickly became disconnected, clearing the way for Logano to win for the 34th time in his career and his second of the year.”Just incredible execution from the team,” said Logano, who now has two Cup wins at Atlanta …Keep reading

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Early crash a major hit for Larson and his NASCAR Cup title bid

Kyle Larson was mixing it up for the lead in a clean opening run at Atlanta when on Lap 56, while running third, the rear of the car started to lost traction. Larson overcorrected and slammed the outside wall in a violent impact, destroying the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.”I’m okay,” said a dejected Larson after being released from the infield care center. “Thankfully, everything held up …Keep reading

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Bagnaia slashes Martin deficit of Aragon crash with Misano runner-up finish

Francesco Bagnaia feels a “maximum” second place in the San Marino Grand Prix has provided the ideal result to slash into Jorge Martin’s MotoGP points lead.For the second year in a row Bagnaia performed a ‘phoenix’ effect at his home grand prix, following 2023 when he kept his pursuit of a second title on course with a podium finish at Misano just one week after a massive smash in …Keep reading

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Ogier explains Power Stage roll, given €30k suspended fine for opening stage comments

Sebastien Ogier has revealed that a puncture contributed to his final stage roll at the Acropolis Rally that has “put ourselves in a bad position” in the World Rally Championship title battle.The eight-time world champion appeared on course to finish second behind eventual winner and title rival Thierry Neuville before crashing out on the rally-ending Power Stage that halted any hopes of …Keep reading

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Playoff predictions: Who will win the 2024 NASCAR Cup championship?

With the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs set to begin at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it’s time to make some predictions that surely will not age poorly. It’s true few would have named Blaney as the 2023 champion at the start of last year’s playoffs, or Logano the year before that. It seems somewhat futile to try and predict this unpredictable format, but we’ll try our best as we take a look at all 16 …Keep reading

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MotoGP: Repsol to end 30-year sponsorship of Honda MotoGP team

With Repsol as the principal sponsors, Honda claimed 15 premier class world championships, 10 premier class team championships, 183 premier class wins and 455 premier class podiums. ​With Repsol as the principal sponsors, Honda claimed 15 premier class world championships, 10 premier class team championships, 183 premier class wins and 455 premier class podiums.  Motorsport Read More

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Repsol to end 30-year partnership with Honda in MotoGP

Repsol has announced that it will be ending a 30-year relationship with Honda at the end of the current MotoGP season.The Spanish oil giant has been a sponsor of Honda since 1995, a partnership that had spawned one of the most famous liveries in the history of motorcycle racing.Repsol had already reduced its commitment to the factory Honda team this year, prompting the Japanese manufacturer to …Keep reading

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Martin takes blame for costly Misano bike swap call

Jorge Martin has taken the blame for opting to pit to swap bikes during the brief rain shower in the MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix which wrecked his race.Pramac’s Martin conceded 19 points to world champion and chief title rival Francesco Bagnaia at Misano as one of the few riders that peeled into the pitlane during a brief rain shower.The San Marino asphalt dried within minutes and the Spaniard …Keep reading

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Acropolis WRC victory a “big release of pressure” for Neuville

Thierry Neuville believes his Acropolis Rally victory is a significant moment and a “big release of pressure” in his pursuit of a maiden World Rally Championship title.   Neuville clinched his second win of the season after coming through one of the most demanding events in recent WRC history where eight of the nine Rally1 cars hit trouble. The Hyundai driver recovered from an engine issue on …Keep reading

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DTM Sachsenring: Stolz inherits race two win after Vermeulen penalty

HRT Mercedes driver Luca Stolz claimed his first victory of the 2024 DTM season in race two at the Sachsenring on Sunday after long-time leader Thierry Vermeulen was penalised for a pitstop infringement.Max Verstappen’s protege Vermeulen had appeared on course for his maiden DTM victory having dominated the race from pole position, in a carbon copy of the performance put in by his Emil Frey …Keep reading

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