IndyCar confirms new hybrid engine race debut for Mid-Ohio
As part of a collaborative effort between Chevrolet, Honda and IndyCar, the first-of-its-kind hybrid unit features the current 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine paired with ultracapacitor hybrid technology.A total of 23,518 miles were completed among 28 drivers since testing began on 16 August last year.“The strength of this uncharted partnership betweenContinue Reading
Jimmie Johnson joins NBC broadcast team for Indy 500, NASCAR races
NBC Sports on Tuesday announced the seven-time Cup Series champion will contribute to pre-race and race coverage of the network’s presentation of the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.Previously, Johnson contributed to studio coverage at the 2021 iteration of the event.He will alsoContinue Reading
F1 eyes lightweight halo from 2026
As F1 moves towards its all-new rules era with revamped turbo hybrid engines, motor racing’s governing body has laid out ambitious plans for a change of car concept too.Beyond a shift towards active aero, the FIA wants to reverse the trend of cars having got heavier over recent years –Continue Reading
Almirola will make NASCAR Trucks return at North Wilkesboro
Almirola, who currently drives part time in the Xfinity Series and serves as a driver coach at Joe Gibbs Racing, will drive the No. 16 Toyota for Hattori Racing Enterprises in Saturday’s race which is part of NASCAR All-Star Weekend.This event will mark Almirola’s first Truck start since 2012. TheContinue Reading
Albon: Williams lack of performance a “realisation” of task ahead
The Grove-based team was one of the surprises of 2023 when it jumped from the bottom of the 2022 constructors’ championship to finish seventh as Albon fought for the top 10 in a number of races.But Williams’ upward trajectory has so far failed to continue in 2024 due to aContinue Reading
Peugeot claims unfair treatment in veiled BoP attack following WEC Spa
Jean-Marc Finot, the French manufacturer’s motorsport boss, told Autosport at Spa that “my feeling is that we are being treated unfairly”.He did not mention the BoP, because it is expressly forbidden for manufacturers, teams and drivers to talk about it in the series sporting regulations.But the interference from his commentsContinue Reading
Indy 500: Dixon fastest at 229.107mph as weather halts practice
The six-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indy 500 winner scorched around the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a flying lap of 229.107mph in the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.Indy-only entry Marco Andretti got comfortable right out of the gate and delivered the second-fastest lap in the #98 Andretti Herta HondaContinue Reading
Euro NASCAR driver Paul Jouffreau penalized for use of racial slur
Jouffreau, the reigning EuroNASCAR 2 series champion, was accused of directing a racial slur towards a fellow sim racer on the online broadcasting platform Twitch.On Tuesday, the 20-year-old native of Blaye, France, was placed under a two-year probation period through the conclusion of the 2025 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season.JouffreauContinue Reading
How a new ‘familiar’ brand is seeking to reverse tyre supply concerns
British Hillclimb Championship coordinator Tim Wilson admits he is not someone who likes to be overly dramatic. But he was genuinely fearful for the future of the discipline when the shock news emerged in October 2022 that Goodyear was planning to close Avon Tyres’ Melksham factory and the brand –Continue Reading
How an new ‘familiar’ brand is seeking to reverse tyre supply concerns
British Hillclimb Championship coordinator Tim Wilson admits he is not someone who likes to be overly dramatic. But he was genuinely fearful for the future of the discipline when the shock news emerged in October 2022 that Goodyear was planning to close Avon Tyres’ Melksham factory and the brand –Continue Reading