How an 18-month design reset transformed McLaren into F1 race winners
Although Lando Norris’ triumph was not won entirely on pace, as Max Verstappen’s RB20 was damaged after he ran over that bollard, it was clear that McLaren’s upgraded MCL38 is now a serious challenger.What’s most important to understand, though, is that its success is not just the result of the singleContinue Reading
Thompson in BMW for the rest of 2024 BTCC season
The 27-year-old, who won the Jack Sears Trophy in 2022 and was an overall podium finisher last year – both seasons in a Team Hard Cupra – drove WSR’s fourth BMW in the official pre-season test at Brands Hatch in April.But Thompson has been perennially underfunded, and the commercial numbersContinue Reading
2024 NASCAR All Star-Race schedule, entry list, and how to watch
Brad Keselowski snapped a 110-race winless streak at Darlington, prevailing in a thrilling late-race duel between himself, Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick. The other two finished deep in the field after some side-to-side contact resulted in flat tires for both drivers.Despite failing to finish the race, Kyle Larson remains atopContinue Reading
Indy 500: McLaughlin tops second day of practice at 229.493mph before deluge
Although the session was altered to start earlier at 10am ET (originally 12pm), the weather that also impacted Tuesday’s opening day hung around at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway overnight and delayed any running until 3:05pm ET.There was a frantic bout of action among the 34 cars once the session finallyContinue Reading
How option tires will work in the NASCAR All-Star Race
The race remains basically the same – two heat races to set the starting lineup and a 200-lap main event at the historic North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway that pays $1 million to the winner.During the race, however, teams will be faced with some potentially challenging tire strategy decisions.NASCAR and GoodyearContinue Reading
Supercars ace Brown: van Gisbergen ‘opened the door’ to NASCAR debut
Last week Richard Childress Racing made official that Brown will drive its #33 Chevrolet in the 9 June Cup race, becoming the latest Supercars standout to enter the US stock car racing scene.Last July, van Gisbergen became the first driver in more than 60 years to win a Cup race inContinue Reading
Exclusive: Will Brown “living the dream” with NASCAR opportunity
It’s been a true stock car rollercoaster ride and it’s hard for Brown to fathom how quickly his racing career has evolved. He is committed, however, to enjoy every opportunity that comes his way.On Wednesday, Richard Childress Racing made official what Motorsport.com had reported earlier this month – that BrownContinue Reading
FIA planning harsher F1 penalties to clamp down on Magnussen Miami tactics
In Miami’s sprint Magnussen was handed three 10-second penalties for leaving the track and gaining an advantage, which meant the Haas driver was able to keep Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton behind. He also received a fourth penalty, this time a five-second addition, for leaving the track for no justifiable reasonContinue Reading
Podcast: WEC Spa 6 Hours review
Racing as a duo with Norman Nato on Formula E duty in Berlin, British drivers Will Stevens and Callum Ilott triumphed in the third round of the 2024 WEC that was interrupted by a lengthy red flag and belatedly restarted following the completion of barrier repairs.Pitting shortly before the stoppageContinue Reading
What are the traditions of the Indy 500? Milk, bricks and more
It has since become a highly prestigious race forming part of the elusive motorsport triple crown, which is awarded to any driver who wins the Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans 24 Hours and Indy 500 in their career. So far only two-time Formula 1 world champion Graham Hill has achievedContinue Reading