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Formula 1 will not return to V10 engines or any naturally aspirated powertrains in the near future, with the F1 Commission confirming its commitment to the power unit regulations that will come into force next season.Those regulations were discussed and approved by the FIA back in 2022, while engine manufacturers have been working on them for many years beforehand.However, the FIA has …Keep reading

Formula E has announced it will continue running the London ePrix around the Excel exhibition centre until at least 2026, with the indoor/outdoor spectacle allowing both parties to drive their commitments to sustainability and the environment.Formula E brings a global television audience to Excel London, a unique event for the exhibition centre as it is the only one of over 300 events held …Keep reading

After the first-lap safety car at Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, three cars chose to take a strategic gamble and make their tyre switches there and then: Esteban Ocon, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Jack Doohan.The three all started on the medium tyre, but made the swap to ensure they could theoretically go without making a further stop – so long as they could keep hold of the hard tyre …Keep reading

Listen to Max Verstappen’s exuberant reaction to taking a shock pole and victory in Suzuka, or pole again in Jeddah, and you still hear a man who likes in competing in Formula 1.Listen to his recent media interviews and you hear a man who seems to dislike being a Formula 1 driver.Verstappen has never been a man made for the limelight, but a racer who just cares about competing in the …Keep reading

NASCAR’s weekly penalty report was a short one this week. There were no issues following the NASCAR Truck and NASCAR Xfinity Series races in the sport’s highly anticipated return to Rockingham.The only issue occurred on Saturday following the Xfinity race as Jesse Love was disqualified when his No. 2 Chevrolet failed post-race inspection. He was stripped of the race win, allowing Sammy Smith …Keep reading

Dr. Jerry Petty, an esteemed neurosurgeon who treated NASCAR drivers across five decades, has passed away at the age of 90. Among his many achievements, Petty was a founding member of the Carolina NeuroSurgery and Spine Associates (CNSA).In reaction to his passing, the CNSA posted: “It is with heavy hearts that we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jerry Petty — a founding partner of CNSA …Keep reading

Neat Burger, the restaurant chained backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio, has closed its doors after just six years in business. The vegan eatery, which served “100 percent plant-based meals,” has been forced to shut after recording major losses, according to The Sun.The business lost £7.9million (over $10million USD) back in 2022, up £3.2million from the previous year. At the …Keep reading

NASCAR released its full list of nominees, but the decision regarding who gets to be part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class has yet to be decided. And although I am not part of the voting panel in May, this Motorsport.com writer thought it would be interesting to share my thoughts on who should get the nod.The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 featured racers Carl Edwards and Ricky Rudd from its …Keep reading

In this polarizing age we all live in, social media can be a treacherous place. Unfortunately, Katherine Legge is experiencing that first-hand following her recent NASCAR outings. In a recent episode of her podcast, Throttle Therapy, Legge got candid about the Rockingham race weekend.Legge was involved in an early-race incident when William Sawalich spun her out, damaging Kasey Kahne’s car in …Keep reading

Stage-end interviews will return at this week’s Rally Islas Canarias after the World Rally Drivers Alliance (WoRDA) and the FIA reached an agreement over penalties for swearing during an event.World Rally Championship drivers opted to remain silent or speak in their mother tongue during stage-end interviews at Safari Rally Kenya last month after Hyundai driver Adrien Fourmaux became the first …Keep reading