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Fabio Quartararo has bemoaned the limitations of his Yamaha MotoGP package for contributing to his clash with Franco Morbidelli that denied him a points-paying result in the Indonesian sprint race.The Frenchman had been eyeing a fifth consecutive top-10 finish after consolidating his eye-catching Friday practice pace by securing a spot on the second row in qualifying with sixth place on the …Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia has joked that the 2024 MotoGP title battle has become a “championship of mistakes” after he profited from rival Jorge Martin’s error to win the Indonesian sprint race.The defending double champion had a strong start from fourth on the grid before Martin’s low-side ahead at Turn 16 on the opening lap invited Bagnaia into a lead he’d maintain to the chequered flag.A fifth …Keep reading

Ever since Lewis Hamilton announced his shock switch to Ferrari for next year at the start of the current Formula 1 season, conspiracy has swirled over his treatment at Mercedes.What the partnership has achieved together can only be spoken of in the same manner as Michael Schumacher’s stint with the Scuderia at the start of the century, yet there have been signs of disharmony across the current …Keep reading

Ott Tanak admitted he was surprised to be fighting for the Rally Chile victory having initially written off his chances after Friday’s first stage.The Hyundai driver delivered an impressive drive from second on the road to lead Toyota’s Elfyn Evans by 0.4 seconds at the end of Friday’s six stages.Tanak will, however, head into Saturday’s stages trailing Evans by three seconds after officials …Keep reading

Abt Sportsline will conclude a two decade-long relationship with Audi to partner with Lamborghini from the 2025 DTM season.Having already joined forces with the Italian manufacturer for the Nurburgring 24 Hours last year, Abt will extend that partnership to field two examples of the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 in the DTM next tear as part of a long-term contract.The deal will see Abt join …Keep reading

Elfyn Evans has been handed the Rally Chile lead after World Rally Championship officials issued an adjustment to the notional stage one time awarded to the Toyota driver.Evans had ended Friday’s six stages trailing Hyundai’s Ott Tanak by 0.4s but a change in the notional time awarded to the Welshman for the interrupted opening stage has put Evans into a three second lead.Only Thierry …Keep reading

Ott Tanak held off World Rally Championship title rival Elfyn Evans to claim a slender 0.4s Rally Chile lead on the opening day of the final gravel round of the season.Tanak was never totally comfortable with his Hyundai i20 N through the day’s six slippery gravel stages but consistent pace helped the Estonian snatch the lead away from Evans.Evans issued a fightback on the final stage of the …Keep reading

Michael Andretti is taking a step back from his ownership role of Andretti Global, but will remain a key part of the organization as an ambassador and advisor.The decision for Andretti to step back from a team he co-founded in 2002 will see Group 1001 CEO Dan Towriss take control of the business. The leadership change was first reported by Sportico, with Andretti Global later providing a statement …Keep reading

Sebastien Ogier has explained the reason for his short replies in Rally Chile stage-end interviews stating, “We have been told by the top of the FIA to shut our mouths”.The eight-time world rally champion’s reaction follows being handed a €30,000 suspended fine from the FIA for comments he directed at officials at the end of the opening stage at Acropolis Rally Greece earlier this month.As a …Keep reading

Intermediate tracks are a staple on the 2024 NASCAR Cup schedule, but the races at Kansas Speedway have consistently been on another level — especially in the Next Gen era.Kansas Speedway hosts two events per year. In 2024, this track serves as the playoff race that kicks off the Round of 12 in just a couple of days. Why the hype?Even with Talladega looming in a few weeks, drivers approach with …Keep reading