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Brennan Poole to make his first NASCAR Cup start of the year at Pocono

When NASCAR heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend, NY Racing Team will be there with the No. 44 Chevrolet in an open entry. The team has run six races so far this year and also attempted but failed to qualify for the Daytona 500.They have utilized both J.J. Yeley and Derek Kraus as drivers this season, never placing higher than 32nd. But this weekend, the team will enlist the help of driver …Keep reading

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How Shane van Gisbergen’s Mexico win completely changes the playoff picture

In NASCAR’s ‘win and you’re in’ championship format, winning a race is the most important thing a driver can do during the season. No matter where a driver is in points, if they compete full-time and win any regular season race, then they immediately become part of the playoff battle.Shane van Gisbergen (SVG) entered the race at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez 33rd in the championship …Keep reading

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Why F1 stewards rejected Red Bull’s protest and didn’t give Lando Norris a grid drop

The closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix delivered many talking points, as the top five were closely bunched together and Lando Norris hit his team-mate Oscar Piastri. But the drama didn’t end yet after the chequered flag, thanks to a protest lodged by Red Bull.The timing was reminiscent of the situation a few weeks ago in Miami: Christian Horner’s media session was delayed multiple …Keep reading

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Winners and losers from a historic NASCAR weekend in Mexico

NASCAR held its first points-paying Cup race outside of the United States since 1958 this weekend when the top level of the sport journeyed to Mexico for the very first time. The race weekend featured two international drivers capturing the checkered flag with home hero Daniel Suarez winning the Xfinity race and Shane van Gisbergen winning the Cup race.While the weekend began with some travel …Keep reading

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Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test riders and “laboratory bikes”  

The revision of the MotoGP technical regulations for 2027 includes the switch from Michelin tyres to new compounds provided by Italian company Pirelli, which has already been working for several years with the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, in addition to series such as Formula 1.Since the agreement was announced in early March, the Italian tyre manufacturer has intensified the development of its …Keep reading

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Toto Wolff: McLaren must “establish rules” early on to prevent further clashes  

Toto Wolff offered some words of wisdom to McLaren after team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided for the first time at the Canadian Grand Prix. The pair are in the midst of a championship fight and Zak Brown previously said it was “inevitable” that they would come together at some point – much like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s fractious 2016 season.Wolff joked that …Keep reading

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George Russell jokes of saucy calendar plans should F1 contract talks fail

George Russell has joked that he would consider doing a nude calendar if he does not secure a seat in F1 next season.After his win in the Canadian Grand Prix, Russell was asked about a video on social media that suggested he should jump into the Olympic rowing basin adjacent to the paddock in celebration.Russell explained that he had been working with German photographer Paul Ripke, who …Keep reading

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Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car

The MotoGP safety car is a crucial part of a race weekend. Responsible for nullifying a race and dictating the speeds of the riders, it is also usually the first response vehicle on site whenever there is a crash and can provide any necessary assistance.There are other tasks too, including inspecting the track on sighting laps, and assessing the risks posed to riders in all conditions.At …Keep reading

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Red Bull expected “gamesmanship” in Canadian GP as rivals try to catch out Max Verstappen

Christian Horner has revealed that Red Bull asked the Canadian Grand Prix race director to be on the lookout for any “gamesmanship” from Formula 1 rivals towards Max Verstappen.The reigning, four-time world champion is just one penalty point away from a race ban following his crash into George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix and the pair were once again at odds during Sunday’s contest …Keep reading

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How a late pitlane speeding penalty couldn’t blow Inter Europol’s Le Mans LMP2 win

Le Mans 24 Hours LMP2 class winner Nick Yelloly described this year’s edition as featuring “more ups and downs than I’ve ever seen” after a roller-coaster final hour.Yelloly’s #43 Inter Europol ORECA-Gibson 07 he shared with Tom Dillmann and 2023 class winner Jakub Smiechowski had been in an incredibly close battle with the #48 VDS Panis Racing crew of Esteban Masson, Oliver Gray and Franck …Keep reading

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