May 4, 2025

The Drag Reduction System (DRS) proved vital when it came to overtaking at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, with drivers all using it to great effect over the race’s 57 laps. But what exactly is the aerodynamic assist, how does it work and how is it activated?DRS is s a controversial driver-controlled device that is aimed at aiding overtaking and increasing the chances of wheel-to-wheel racing in …Keep reading

Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours victor Jochen Mass has died aged 78.The German’s death was announced on his Instagram page by his family, over a month after it had revealed that he had suffered what was described as a “medical emergency”. “Today we mourn the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and a racing legend,” the family stated.“It is with heavy hearts …Keep reading

LEGO took centre stage ahead of the Miami Grand Prix when all 20 drivers take part in the drivers’ parade – in fully-drivable LEGO cars.Earlier this year, Motorsport.com visited one of the company’s big build factories in the Czech Republic, in a small town on the outskirts of Prague called Kladno.When we arrived, we were greeted by a handful of LEGO’s top designers and engineers …Keep reading

An 18-time race winner in the NASCAR Cup Series, Kasey Kahne’s career abruptly ended in 2018 after suffering extreme heat exhaustion as his body struggled to properly keep him cool inside the race car.Since then, he’s been competing in dozens of shorter sprint car races, but no lengthy stock car racing events. That changed earlier this year when NASCAR returned to Rockingham, a track Kahne …Keep reading

Another caution-less IndyCar race makes it 339 green flag laps since the last caution at St. Pete, which didn’t really pave the way for Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou (#10) third win of the season. But it certainly may have helped.The three-time IndyCar championship winner again demonstrated his own masterclass of how to own the IndyCar field at the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at …Keep reading

Patrick Mahomes is in the building. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, who is an investor in Alpine Racing, arrived at Hard Rock Stadium ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. He and his wife Brittany strolled into the paddock Sunday afternoon and made a beeline for Alpine Racing’s hospitality suite. The three-time Super Bowl champion was among a consortium of celebrity backers, including his …Keep reading

General Motors president Mark Reuss has revealed a potential $5 billion hit from tariffs introduced by United States president Donald Trump – but insists it will not impact on the Cadillac Formula 1 team.Having cut its profit forecast due to the uncertainty in the automotive industry caused by Trump’s tariff plans, Reuss said GM – Cadillac’s parent company – could be set for a huge …Keep reading

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix issued protocols that could see the race suspended if there is a threat of lightning ahead of the race. The race in Miami Gardens around the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled to go ahead at 4pm local time. However, with the threat of thunder storms in the area, safety procedures have been put in place as a precaution. A statement from the …Keep reading

Formula 1 continues to come up with inventive ways of building up its American fanbase as it replaced the traditional driver parade truck for the Miami Grand Prix with bespoke LEGO cars.Each team has its own fully driveable, close to full-scale LEGO replica that the 20 drivers will complete the parade lap with ahead of Sunday’s race.Built as close to their real-life equivalents as …Keep reading