September 19, 2024

Lewis Hamilton has said there is a “racial element” to the choice of words used by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in his bid to clampdown swearing.In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem had explained how the FIA had asked Formula One Management to reduce the amount of foul language that is broadcast.Ben Sulayem said: “We have to differentiate between our sport – …Keep reading

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari was caught out by McLaren’s top speed in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as he labelled his rival’s flexible rear wing a “controversial” design.The Monegasque driver was locked in a race-long battle with Oscar Piastri for victory in Baku last weekend, but his hopes of a triumph were dashed just a few laps from home when his rear tyres faded.Having reflected on the factors …Keep reading

Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia has expressed interest in spending his entire professional career with Ducati, but is not ruling out a switch to another manufacturer if circumstances change.A protege of MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, Bagnaia made his debut in the premier class in 2019 with Ducati’s satellite team Pramac before stepping up to the factory team in 2021.With two world …Keep reading

The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent agents to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s race shop, located just outside of Indianapolis on Wednesday.Investigators from the FBI arrived at 8:30 a.m. at the team’s facility, with multiple reports emerging Wednesday afternoon that an operation was underway as staff were asked to step back from computers and other electronic devices. The FBI did not …Keep reading

Carlos Sainz has revealed how he spent an “awkward” 20 minutes in the medical centre with Sergio Perez moments after their penultimate-lap crash in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.The pair were duelling for a place on the podium in Baku before their coming together after Turn 2 ended with both drivers in the wall.Sainz had been attempting to pass Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was …Keep reading

Marcus Armstrong will drive for Meyer Shank Racing for the 2025 season in the IndyCar Series, the team announced on Thursday.The 24-year-old New Zealander will drive the team’s No. 66 Honda-powered entry. He’ll be alongside Felix Rosenqvist, who recently signed a multiyear extension to remain with MSR.Armstrong comes over after spending the past two seasons with Chip Ganassi Racing, a team that …Keep reading