October 2, 2024

The joint antitrust lawsuit challenges NASCAR over the new charter agreement, which both teams refused to sign. The teams aim to challenge the dynastic France family over their “anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport.” This is a remarkable escalation after the two organizations did not meet the deadline for signing the controversial agreement after months of back-and-forth between …Keep reading

Organisers of Austin’s United States Grand Prix say ticket sales swung upwards in recent weeks as the 2024 Formula 1 season became more competitive, and they are banking on a rare crossover of F1 and college football to draw in new fans.Since its inception in 2012, Austin’s race at the Circuit of the Americas has grown into one of the best attended events on the calendar, with its mix of racing …Keep reading

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has admitted that he has to learn to be patient when it comes to making the changes he wants at the squad.Having stepped up after the summer break to run the Enstone operation as it tries to plot its way back to the front of the grid, Oakes has quickly come to understand that success is not going to come overnight.However much he learned as he helped …Keep reading

The DTM has revealed an unchanged calendar for 2025, the third season to be held under the organisation of the ADAC.All eight circuits that are a part of the 2024 schedule have been retained, while the order of races will also remain the same.That means six of the eight rounds in 2025 will take place in the DTM’s homeland in Germany, while the Netherlands and Austria will host one event …Keep reading

Fernando Alonso is much more likely to return to the Dakar Rally than the Indy 500 in the future, but insisted his “only priority” is to grab a third Formula 1 world championship with Aston Martin.Alonso signed a new contract earlier this year that keeps him at Aston Martin’s F1 team until at least the 2026 season, including an ambassadorial deal that is set to keep him tied to the manufacturer …Keep reading

Formula E organisers have officially confirmed that an all-female pre-season test will take place next month ahead of the 2024/25 season.Pre-season testing for the all-electric championship will get underway at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia between 4-7 November for all 11 teams and 22 full-time registered drivers, which will be the only official running before the season begins in Sao …Keep reading

Formula 1 teams readily know that if they are not bringing constant upgrades to their cars then that is a surefire way to drift down the order.But one of the quirks of the 2024 season is that McLaren’s march to the front of the grid, and emergence of the MCL38 as arguably F1’s quickest car over recent months, has come from it taking a bit of a different approach compared to its competitors.While …Keep reading