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In last month’s Indianapolis 500, Takuma Sato demonstrated once again that age is a mere number as he led a significant number of laps on his way to ninth place. Indeed, only the smallest of braking misjudgements on pitlane cost him a shot at a third victory at the Speedway.But, no matter how impressive his run at the wheel of a one-off additional Honda-powered Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing …Keep reading

Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never gotten behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now. McLaren held a private test at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this week, allowing the A-lister to take one of its previous cars for a drive, the team confirmed to Motorsport.com.The reigning constructors’ champions hinted at the test on …Keep reading

Phil Hanson calls it “the best mistake I ever made”. He’s talking about the decision to begin his car racing career in the world of endurance, rather than stepping onto the single-seater ladder. Nine years later, he’s celebrating an overall Le Mans 24 Hours victory at the wheel of a Ferrari.He’s about right when he calls his start in motorsport “a crazy story.” Crazy because …Keep reading

Richard Lietz driving a GT Porsche in the Le Mans 24 Hours has become a real fixture of the race over the past two decades but, prior to picking up a second LMGT3 class win in succession last weekend, the Austrian had feared his racing days were over.With the introduction of the new LMGT3 class in the World Endurance Championship, Lietz felt there could be a changing of the guard in 2024. He …Keep reading

Work is ongoing around the clock as organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are bullish on their chances of getting Formula 1’s latest venue ready in time – in the face of local resistance.Just over a month ago, construction began on the Madring circuit. The track is set to make its F1 debut next September, using a hybrid of existing streets and a purpose-built road course section …Keep reading

The hot topic at Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix is brakes. With Francesco Bagnaia’s much-publicised change in brake disc specification on Sunday in Aragon, there has been plenty of discussion about the improvement in feeling that comes with selecting a larger disc size.However, increasing the diameter of a rider’s brake discs isn’t a silver bullet that unlocks performance, and …Keep reading

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis.The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the many waves of information from the team. We know it’ll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is …Keep reading

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing.” The ensuing delay in confirming the race result drew negative reactions from both fans and the media alike.It took more than five and a half hours for George Russell’s victory to be officially confirmed by the …Keep reading

Rules can be as clear as you like, but the interpretation and enforcement of them will always introduce an element of subjectivity.That’s why the quality of officiating in Formula 1 regularly returns to the top of the agenda, rightly or – more often than not – wrongly.Some commentators have connected Derek Warwick’s suspension from his stewarding role ahead of the Canadian Grand …Keep reading

Garage 66 (formerly known as MBM Motorsports) will run the NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway next weekend, making their sixth start of the year.The non-charted team has used a variety of drivers including Josh Bilicki, Chad Finchum, and Casey Mears. Their best finish of the year came in the Coca-Cola 600 where Bilicki placed 33rd in the 40-car field.But at Atlanta, David Starr …Keep reading