September 11, 2024

Bold predictions from Goodyear regarding its new tire compound debuting this weekend, along with changes to Watkins Glen International’s track, are making for a challenging duo for drivers and teams to conquer for Sunday’s Cup playoff race.“Watkins Glen isn’t the typical Watkins Glen that we’ve seen in the past,” explained Joey Logano, who is the only driver locked into the Round of 12 after …Keep reading

Scott McLaughlin certainly knows how to keep everyone entertained with his ideas on how to take the IndyCar Series title for an ultimate comeback at Nashville Superspeedway.The 31-year-old New Zealander has little chance of overcoming his 50-point deficit to championship leader Alex Palou (525-475) entering this weekend’s season finale on the 1.33-mile oval. With a 54-point swing over the course …Keep reading

The 2024 season for the IndyCar Series is nearing its end, with either Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou or Team Penske’s Will Power crowned champion when the checkered flag falls after 206 laps at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday. Palou, the defending and two-time series champion, holds a 33-point advantage over Power (525-492), with bragging rights on the line for a third title for both …Keep reading

As expected, the opening race of the NASCAR Cup playoffs really jostled the order of things in the championship standings. Most notably, top seed Kyle Larson shockingly crashed on his own in the first stage of the race. The result erased half of his points cushion, leaving him tenth in the standings and just 15 points away from the cut-line. Denny Hamlin is another title contender who endured a …Keep reading

When Josh Williams, NASCAR Xfinity series driver, sat down for our video series “Behind the Visor,” he made sure his mullet looked good on camera. Then he told some amazing stories about the biggest moments in his career — and the stories behind those moments.Like when NASCAR made him park his car in the garage mid-race as a penalty at Atlanta in 2023, so he got mad and parked it on the …Keep reading

Collaborating with Lewis Hamilton was a dream come true for Clarence Ruth, the designer behind NYC-based brand Cotte D’Armes. The longtime Formula 1 fan, who made his New York Fashion Week debut with a motorsport-inspired collection this week, was tapped by Mercedes and Tommy Hilfiger to produce an exclusive, 10-piece line after winning the brand’s New Legacy Challenge. “It was a blast,” he …Keep reading

Changes in regulations are almost always a source of conflict between manufacturers in the MotoGP. This is logical, because each defends its own interests based on the situation it faces at a given time.Next week, at the start of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the Grand Prix Commission plans to approve the introduction of the engine freeze, a measure that will be implemented in 2025 and maintained …Keep reading

Max Verstappen is not fully appreciated by outsiders and has been unfairly demonized by ‘nationalistic’ Formula 1 television coverage by Sky, reckons design legend Adrian Newey.In a wide-ranging interview with Jake Humphrey’s popular High Performance podcast reflecting on his time at Red Bull, Newey offered some fascinating insights into Verstappen’s character.He also opened up on some …Keep reading

Formula 2 title contender Gabriel Bortoleto has emerged as the frontrunner to land the second Sauber seat in 2025 if the squad opts to pursue the young driver route.The Brazilian, who won the FIA F3 title in 2023,  is coming on the back of an encouraging F2 campaign where he has taken two feature race victories and is currently second in the standings. He is just 10.5 points behind championship …Keep reading

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has shown interest in purchasing a team in MotoGP, claims Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.It was announced in April that Liberty would acquire 86% of the shares of Dorna Sports, the Spanish company which has owned MotoGP since 1992.The deal was valued at $4.2billion, with the remaining stake staying with MotoGP management and in August Liberty …Keep reading