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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained why he expected Red Bull to be closer in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix as the FIA’s front wing flexing clampdown appears overblown.Competitors had hoped the FIA’s decreased tolerance for front wing flexing would have reduced McLaren’s advantage on the rest of the field, but that theory has been put to bed after the papaya …Keep reading

In the development of its W16 for 2025, Mercedes has invariably retained one of its key weaknesses from last season – poor thermal management, particularly at the rear axle.Although this is actually beneficial in colder races, as demonstrated by its dominance of 2024’s Las Vegas race, Mercedes is susceptible to overheating its tyres amid higher temperatures.Both Mercedes drivers …Keep reading

Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll was a late withdrawal from the Spanish Grand Prix, complaining of pain in the hand and wrist – after-effects of a medical procedure he underwent after a cycling accident on the eve of the 2023 season.But the timing of the decision meant it was too late to slot in a replacement.In theory, Aston Martin has a reserve driver available – 2022 F2 champion …Keep reading

The Spanish Grand Prix used to be a byword for dull, processional racing, but that has changed – if only a little – in recent years.That’s because while the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a known quantity, having been on the calendar since 1991, it’s slightly less intensively known than it used to be, since it’s no longer used as a venue for pre-season testing. The drivers could …Keep reading

Daniel Dye earned his sixth top ten finish of the 2025 season on Saturday night, placing ninth at Nashville and scoring stage points in both Stage 1 and Stage 2. However, nearly all of those 35 points are now gone following a post-race disqualification.Dye’s No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet failed height checks, resulting in the DQ. He was set to leave Nashville 14th in the regular season …Keep reading

Justin Allgaier now has 28 career NASCAR Xfinity Series wins, earning his third victory of the season on Saturday night. The veteran driver absolutely dominated the Nashville event, winning both stages and collecting the checkered flag ahead of JR Motorsports teammate Connor Zilisch. Allgaier led 101 of 188 laps, putting a difficult loss at Charlotte behind him. He was leading late in that …Keep reading

Pole positions typically don’t mean much in endurance racing. And while IMSA’s Detroit Grand Prix race is considered a sprint by the series’ and by definition short in length, it doesn’t guarantee that whoever leads the front of the field at the start, will lead it to the checkered flag. Today, though, the action in Detroit would serve up a fresh storyline.It was an unexpectedly competitive …Keep reading

Chase Briscoe was the 36th of 39 drivers on track at Nashville, but he put down the fastest lap time in qualifying with a 29.125s run. He beat Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin by 0.049s, who will join him on the front row tomorrow.“Honestly, I thought I ran a decent lap,” said Briscoe. “Just a smooth lap and sometimes that’s what it takes. Obviously, a good Saturday for our Bass Pro …Keep reading

Denny Hamlin, who already has two Cup wins this year, is set to make his 700th career Cup start on Sunday. However, the expected arrival of a baby boy may keep him from the track.Hamlin and long-time partner Jordan Fish already have two girls, but the due date for their first-born son is June 1st — the same day as the Cup race at Nashville.Ryan Truex, younger brother of 2017 NASCAR Cup …Keep reading

While A.J. Allmendinger hoped to carry the momentum from a fourth-place finish in the Coca-Cola 600 into Nashville, things are off to a difficult start for the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet. While sitting on pit road in preparation for practice, NASCAR officials demanded the car be brought back to the garage. A crew member working underneath the car caught the eye of officials who saw …Keep reading