November 14, 2024

Despite some teething issues — Formula 1’s first Las Vegas Grand Prix on and around the gambling haven’s iconic Strip was both an on-track and commercial success. After several hiccups during practice the race turned out to be entertaining, and the marketing and hospitality-driven hype around the race ensured the event generated more tax revenue than any other event in Las Vegas history, with …Keep reading

Alex Palou is a three-time IndyCar Series champion, with the last two clinched in stunning back-to-back success. Yet, even as a reigning champ, Palou feels his resume is unfinished without a victory in the Indianapolis 500.“You cannot be an amazing IndyCar driver without winning the Indy 500, for sure,” Palou told Motorsport.com. “I would say winning it multiple times, it’s really tough just …Keep reading

Worlds collided when Trackhouse Racing teammates Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch met up with RB’s Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson in Texas earlier this year. All four Red Bull athletes got together to see what would happen when you put an F1 driver in a stock car on a dirt oval no less.Van Gisbergen is a three-time Supercars champion who became a full-time NASCAR driver after his stunning Cup …Keep reading

Red Bull was concerned about being portrayed as the “villain” in the new Formula 1 film, co-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed.The upcoming F1 movie has seen heavy involvement from the real-world paddock, with filming continuing to take place on grand prix weekends, including at the recent Mexico City Grand Prix where star Brad Pitt was pictured waving to fans.The cars used for the fictional …Keep reading

Factory Ducati MotoGP rider Francesco Bagnaia believes he has done a “better job” than Pramac’s Jorge Martin in terms of pure results this season but would be “happy” if his rival is crowned champion.Bagnaia is on the verge of losing his riders’ crown to Martin in this weekend’s final showdown at Barcelona, having dropped 24 points behind in the standings.Although the Italian has shown …Keep reading

Mercedes is set to use the final Formula 1 races of the season to gain further understanding of its weaknesses, having accepted it will finish fourth in the constructors’ standings.The Silver Arrows displayed a turn in fortunes mid-season and after a winless 2023 picked up three race victories during the summer.George Russell capitalised on contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win in …Keep reading

Jenson Button will remain with the British Jota squad in the World Endurance Championship on its graduation to the factory ranks with Cadillac next season.The 2009 Formula 1 world champion will move over with Jota from Porsche to Cadillac to drive one of two V-Series LMDhs to be fielded by the team in the Hypercar class.A second full season in the WEC for 44-year-old Button was confirmed on …Keep reading

Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar drivers past and present will bolster the line-up of Meyer Shank Racing’s Acura GTP crew for the Daytona 24 Hours and subsequent IMSA SportsCar Championship enduros.Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and his Ganassi team-mate Scott Dixon will contest the five races that comprise the Michelin Endurance Cup with MSR, while MSR IndyCar racer Felix Rosenqvist will be a …Keep reading

Marc Marquez believes it would be impossible for him to replicate the success he enjoyed during his peak years at Honda when he joins the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next season.For the first time since 2019, Marquez will be racing what is expected to be the best bike on the MotoGP grid, as he teams up with two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia at Ducati in 2025.The Desmosedici has been in a class …Keep reading