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No matter where you live in the US, there’s a high likelihood F1 Arcade is eyeing available properties in your area. The immersive racing experience, which opened its second American location in Washington, DC this week, is poised for rapid expansion with plans to launch 30 venues across the country over the next five years.Much like how Topgolf revolutionized the way Americans interact with the …Keep reading

The IndyCar Series landed perhaps its biggest catch under the Penske Entertainment era after announcing a return to Texas with a race on the streets of Arlington in 2026. The significance of the announcement was in the partnerships formed, with Penske Entertainment teaming up with the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of Major League …Keep reading

Formula 1 can be a turbulent ride at times, but for Williams boss James Vowles the 2024 season has been extreme.From starting the year with an overweight challenger, having no spare car early on, winning the race for Carlos Sainz’s services, dropping Logan Sargeant and then becoming a hero in Argentina because of Franco Colapinto’s brilliant form. It has been hard to keep up with it all.Bouncing …Keep reading

Formula 3 has confirmed that DAMS will join the grid in place of Jenzer for the next three-year cycle.The move sees the French outfit expand its operation beyond only a single series focus for the first time since ex-Formula 1 driver Charles Pic bought the team in 2022, when it ceased operating in Formula E to leave Formula 2 as its only project.DAMS was last present at the third tier of …Keep reading

The WRC2 title fight could be set for another twist following confirmation that a previously rejected protest from Oliver Solberg will be reheard by Rally Chile stewards.A petition led by FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley has resulted in the case regarding a notional time being awarded to Solberg’s title rival and Rally Chile WRC2 winner Yohan Rossel to be reviewed.Solberg lodged a protest …Keep reading

During a glittering Formula 1 career that for many years made him the most experienced driver ever, Rubens Barrichello enjoyed a special affinity for Monza.Three of his 11 victories came in the Italian Grand Prix, making it statistically his most successful circuit. Of course, it helped that the Brazilian’s triumphs in 2002 and 2004 came while adorning the scarlet overalls of Ferrari.Twenty years …Keep reading

Haas’s new alliance with Toyota is a seismic moment in the short history of Formula 1’s youngest team.The American squad joined the grid back in 2016 with a new – and to some, controversial – model in allying closely with Ferrari for its technical development. Now, it has a new partner in the giant automotive manufacturer.The primary aim is for Haas to “speed up” – per its team principal …Keep reading

Takamoto Katsuta has set out goals after being benched by Toyota for Rally Chile, as he prepares for his World Rally Championship return at next week’s Central European Rally.Katsuta rejoins Toyota’s line-up after it temporarily dropped its full-time driver for the visit to Chile last month following a rough run of results.After undergoing a reset, the 31-year-old jumped back behind the wheel of …Keep reading

Toyota says an official Formula 1 return – either with an engine or its own team – is not on its radar, despite agreeing a tie-up with Haas.The Japanese manufacturer announced on Friday that it has agreed to a long-term technical partnership with Haas, which will include the two organisations working together on a test programme, aerodynamic development and the manufacturing of parts.This is …Keep reading

Ferrari chief Fred Vasseur reckons the fact Lewis Hamilton is joining from Mercedes confirms that his team is heading in the right direction.Despite having a deal in place for next season, Hamilton broke his contract with the Silver Arrows to force through a move to Ferrari for 2025.The switch rocked F1 as well as Mercedes, but Vasseur, who worked with Hamilton previously in GP2 and the F3 Euro …Keep reading