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TGM Grand Prix has revealed it was in discussions with ex-Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat about taking over the Super Formula seat vacated by Nobuharu Matsushita.The Honda-powered TGM team fielded ex-Formula 2 racer Matsushita alongside Juju Noda for the opening three rounds of the year before dropping him due to a lack of funding.Hiroki Otsu was brought in to replace Matsushita for the fourth round …Keep reading

The Ferrari Formula 1 team has appointed former Mercedes engineer Loic Serra as its new technical director on the chassis side.Ferrari had initially poached Serra from Mercedes in the summer of last year, but due to an extended gardening period Serra is yet to start working at Maranello.Once he joins the team on 1 October, the Frenchman will become Ferrari’s new chassis technical director, taking …Keep reading

Dorna has agreed a new long-term deal with the FIM that will see it remain as MotoGP’s promoter until 2060.The contract, whose length is unprecedented in nature, will also see Dorna retain the promotional rights for the World Superbike Championship, MotoE, JuniorGP World Championship and the new Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship.The Spain-based organisation has been at the helm of …Keep reading

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp has admitted he was wrong to question the addition of a sprint race to the event earlier this year.Having hosted its first grand prix in 2022, the Miami International Autodrome was one of six circuits announced as staging one of F1’s sprint races this season.Max Verstappen took victory in the 19-lap race on the Saturday before title rival Lando …Keep reading

McLaren has revealed it is holding back on bringing a new floor for its Formula 1 car because the team thinks it risks the same downgrade problems rivals have faced.The Woking-based outfit is locked in a tight fight with Red Bull for the F1 championships this year, and accepts it has a shout of winning both constructors’ and drivers’ crowns.With so little performance difference between cars …Keep reading

Thierry Neuville has signed a one-year contract extension to remain with Hyundai, alongside Ott Tanak, to contest the 2025 World Rally Championship.The current WRC points leader had entered into the final year of his current deal with the Korean marque this season, before reaching a new agreement that will take the five-time title runner-up into a 12th year with the team in WRC.Neuville will once …Keep reading

Thierry Neuville says his World Rally Championship future beyond 2025 will likely be determined by Hyundai’s WRC plans as he doesn’t see himself “going on with another brand”.The WRC points leader has signed a new one-year extension that will take him into a 12th season with the Korean marque.However, the Belgian’s WRC future beyond 2025 is unclear with Hyundai yet to confirm its …Keep reading

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward shared his disappointment in yet another year lost of having a chance to race in front of his home fans, who haven’t seen an IndyCar race in Mexico since 2007 during the Champ Car era.Other drivers expressed similar sentiments as O’Ward, including six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon, who simply said, “I think that’s a massive miss. I don’t know how …Keep reading

“That rumor has certainly been annoying,” said Bowman during NASCAR Playoff  Media Day on Wednesday.”Obviously, my contract is through the end of 2026. All I can tell you is like what my bosses have told me, and that is that there are no plans to change anything. Yeah, rumors are just rumors. Hopefully they’ll get their announcements done so my rumors stop, obviously. Yeah, as far as I know …Keep reading

Surprise exits, stunning upsets, and wild finishes are hallmarks of the modern playoff format in NASCAR. However, there are several signs that point to this year being unlike any that came before it. There are familiar faces out and unexpected names in, all wrapped around a schedule that has doubled the number of drafting tracks and road courses. While the dominant driver has fallen short of the …Keep reading