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As the fight at the front of Formula 1 has got more intense, the key to success has been in bringing the best upgrades without hitting a snag.The missteps taken so far this year by Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Mercedes are in contrast to a McLaren team that has so far nailed all the developments it has brought to the MCL38.As rivals ponder just why McLaren has managed to get things so …Keep reading

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack feels that the signing of Adrian Newey adds “credibility” to the grand plans that CEO Lawrence Stroll had outlined for taking charge at the team.Krack reckons that Newey’s signing for 2025 will inspire the team’s engineering talent, particularly those among the younger contingent – and means that the Silverstone-based squad can no longer be considered as …Keep reading

Hyundai is developing an LMDh prototype for an entry into endurance racing arena under its premium Genesis brand. The move predicted by Motorsport.com in July was finally confirmed in a short statement on social media on Thursday that gave no further details or a timeline for its first entry into top-line sportscar racing. It was not revealed whether the the sportscar programme masterminded from …Keep reading

Bold predictions from Goodyear regarding its new tire compound debuting this weekend, along with changes to Watkins Glen International’s track, are making for a challenging duo for drivers and teams to conquer for Sunday’s Cup playoff race.“Watkins Glen isn’t the typical Watkins Glen that we’ve seen in the past,” explained Joey Logano, who is the only driver locked into the Round of 12 after …Keep reading

Scott McLaughlin certainly knows how to keep everyone entertained with his ideas on how to take the IndyCar Series title for an ultimate comeback at Nashville Superspeedway.The 31-year-old New Zealander has little chance of overcoming his 50-point deficit to championship leader Alex Palou (525-475) entering this weekend’s season finale on the 1.33-mile oval. With a 54-point swing over the course …Keep reading

The 2024 season for the IndyCar Series is nearing its end, with either Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou or Team Penske’s Will Power crowned champion when the checkered flag falls after 206 laps at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday. Palou, the defending and two-time series champion, holds a 33-point advantage over Power (525-492), with bragging rights on the line for a third title for both …Keep reading

As expected, the opening race of the NASCAR Cup playoffs really jostled the order of things in the championship standings. Most notably, top seed Kyle Larson shockingly crashed on his own in the first stage of the race. The result erased half of his points cushion, leaving him tenth in the standings and just 15 points away from the cut-line. Denny Hamlin is another title contender who endured a …Keep reading

When Josh Williams, NASCAR Xfinity series driver, sat down for our video series “Behind the Visor,” he made sure his mullet looked good on camera. Then he told some amazing stories about the biggest moments in his career — and the stories behind those moments.Like when NASCAR made him park his car in the garage mid-race as a penalty at Atlanta in 2023, so he got mad and parked it on the …Keep reading

Collaborating with Lewis Hamilton was a dream come true for Clarence Ruth, the designer behind NYC-based brand Cotte D’Armes. The longtime Formula 1 fan, who made his New York Fashion Week debut with a motorsport-inspired collection this week, was tapped by Mercedes and Tommy Hilfiger to produce an exclusive, 10-piece line after winning the brand’s New Legacy Challenge. “It was a blast,” he …Keep reading

Changes in regulations are almost always a source of conflict between manufacturers in the MotoGP. This is logical, because each defends its own interests based on the situation it faces at a given time.Next week, at the start of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the Grand Prix Commission plans to approve the introduction of the engine freeze, a measure that will be implemented in 2025 and maintained …Keep reading