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If there is one driver notorious for being able to find speed over the course of a long run, it’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney. The final run at Kansas was easily the longest of the day, which played right into his hands. But despite that, he still needed it to be a little bit longer.Team Penske entered the weekend trying to win three consecutive races after Austin Cindric’s …Keep reading

It’s now back-to-back DNFs for Denny Hamlin and there was absolutely nothing he could do to avoid either one. Both issues were mechanical, taking him out of contention at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend and now Kansas Speedway on Sunday.At Texas, the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota dramatically caught fire before the end of Stage 1 as the engine let go. But at Kansas, it was a clutch issue …Keep reading

Nothing was going to deny Kyle Larson the NASCAR Cup win at Kansas on Sunday. After starting from pole position, he won both stages, collected the fastest lap, and claimed an impressive win, leading 221 of 267 laps in the process.”I was trying really hard to pace myself because I believe that was our longest run of the day,” said Larson, who had to carefully manage the tires in the closing …Keep reading

The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport piloted by Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell ended a three-race winning run by the team’s sister car with an impressive victory at Laguna Seca.Jaminet and Campbell, who have had to watch teammates in the #7 car of Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy win the opening three rounds of the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship …Keep reading

Fernando Alonso has paid tribute to its long-serving physiotherapist, Fabrizio Borra.Alonso wrote on social media on Sunday to bid a public farewell to his friend and colleague, saying: “I’ll miss you, Fabri. Every day. Thank you for teaching me so much and making me a better person and athlete. My whole career with you has been the greatest good fortune I could have. Rest in peace …Keep reading

Joan Mir has suffered a fracture to his right hand following a first-lap crash at the French Grand Prix to add to a tough 2025 MotoGP season so far.After qualifying in 15th, he collided with Francesco Bagnaia at the first chicane on the opening lap after the factory Ducati rider came together with Enea Bastianini.Race winner Johann Zarco narrowly dodged the accident, making contact with …Keep reading

Criticism surrounding the Generation 7 Cup cars (more commonly known as the Next Gen) has been constant since it was first introduced in 2022. While most of the problems were resolved over time, one remains — it’s insanely difficult to pass. While moving through the field is easier at Kansas, most tracks leave drivers frustrated, feeling stuck and unable to control their own destiny.Larson …Keep reading

Marc Marquez has highlighted the importance of his steady ride to second at the tricky French Grand Prix after the result delivered him a substantial lead in the MotoGP standings.The six-time champion started Sunday’s grand prix just two points ahead of his brother Alex – the pair had traded narrow leads ever since Marc’s fall at the Americas GP in March.But with Alex crashing from …Keep reading

Pramac Yamaha rider Jack Miller was “devastated” after crashing out of the MotoGP French Grand Prix having gambled on what would later prove to be a successful strategy.Starting from eighth on the grid, Miller opted to remain on the wet tyres when others came in for slicks and ended up being the quickest rider within the first few laps. He was several seconds ahead of eventual winner …Keep reading

French Grand Prix winner Johann Zarco believes his surprise victory at Le Mans will help his quest to step up from LCR to the factory Honda team in MotoGP 2026.Zarco spoke earlier in the weekend about his desire to become a factory rider, even as his LCR boss Lucio Cecchinello remarked that there was “no point” in his star rider leaving the satellite squad. Asked in the press …Keep reading