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Formula 1 and LVMH have inked a 10-year deal that will see the luxury conglomerate become a global partner for the series.The deal will involve several of LVMH’s high-profile brands, including Louis Vuitton, Moet Hennessy and TAG Heuer, from the 2025 season onwards, and is said to include limited editions of its products, hospitality options and activations.Moet Hennessy was one of the sponsors of …Keep reading

Williams Academy driver Jamie Chadwick has maintained that progression to IndyCar is a “realistic possibility” after completing her maiden test with the Andretti Global team.Registering 87 laps in foggy conditions, Chadwick – who finished seventh in the Indy NXT standings this year – was positive of her overall first impression of the machinery, but conceded to finding the experience more …Keep reading

In a month’s time, MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi will take another step in his glittering motorsports career when he gets his first run in BMW’s LMDh prototype in the World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain.It seems inconceivable that the seven-time MotoGP world champion, who has since tried his hand at rallying and currently competes in the World Endurance Championship, is eligible …Keep reading

The doubts generated by Alex Rins’ performances since his return from a badly broken leg at this year’s Mugello round contrast the confidence placed in him by Yamaha; which signed the Spaniard while out injured and has redoubled its bet by renewing him until 2026 despite still being troubled by injuries.If we start with the premise that no MotoGP team wants to complicate life on purpose …Keep reading

The joint antitrust lawsuit challenges NASCAR over the new charter agreement, which both teams refused to sign. The teams aim to challenge the dynastic France family over their “anti-competitive and monopolistic control of the sport.” This is a remarkable escalation after the two organizations did not meet the deadline for signing the controversial agreement after months of back-and-forth between …Keep reading

Organisers of Austin’s United States Grand Prix say ticket sales swung upwards in recent weeks as the 2024 Formula 1 season became more competitive, and they are banking on a rare crossover of F1 and college football to draw in new fans.Since its inception in 2012, Austin’s race at the Circuit of the Americas has grown into one of the best attended events on the calendar, with its mix of racing …Keep reading

Alpine Formula 1 team principal Oliver Oakes has admitted that he has to learn to be patient when it comes to making the changes he wants at the squad.Having stepped up after the summer break to run the Enstone operation as it tries to plot its way back to the front of the grid, Oakes has quickly come to understand that success is not going to come overnight.However much he learned as he helped …Keep reading

The DTM has revealed an unchanged calendar for 2025, the third season to be held under the organisation of the ADAC.All eight circuits that are a part of the 2024 schedule have been retained, while the order of races will also remain the same.That means six of the eight rounds in 2025 will take place in the DTM’s homeland in Germany, while the Netherlands and Austria will host one event …Keep reading

Fernando Alonso is much more likely to return to the Dakar Rally than the Indy 500 in the future, but insisted his “only priority” is to grab a third Formula 1 world championship with Aston Martin.Alonso signed a new contract earlier this year that keeps him at Aston Martin’s F1 team until at least the 2026 season, including an ambassadorial deal that is set to keep him tied to the manufacturer …Keep reading

Formula E organisers have officially confirmed that an all-female pre-season test will take place next month ahead of the 2024/25 season.Pre-season testing for the all-electric championship will get underway at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia between 4-7 November for all 11 teams and 22 full-time registered drivers, which will be the only official running before the season begins in Sao …Keep reading