Aston Martin’s major F1 Imola upgrade a clue of “aggressive” development
Aston consolidated its spot at the top of the midfield but has so far generally been fifth fastest, some way behind fourth-placed team Mercedes.It hasn’t scaled the heights of its early 2023 run of podiums yet, and instead saw its performance levels fluctuate between various circuit conditions, with a curiousContinue Reading
Mir unsure “how long my body can take this” amid Honda MotoGP struggles
Despite a change in philosophy and the added advantage of MotoGP’s new concession system, Honda has so far been unable to turn its fortunes around, with the RC213V remaining the weakest bike on the grid.Mir, now the lead rider in Honda’s stable after the exit of Marc Marquez to GresiniContinue Reading
F1 weighs up rule change to stop Magnussen-style racing tactics
Twice this season, in Saudi Arabia and Miami, Magnussen has acted as rear-gunner for his Haas team-mate Nico Hulkenberg in holding up rivals behind him – even if it has meant running wide on occasion.In Miami, his antics earned him three 10-second penalties for leaving the track and gaining anContinue Reading
NASCAR All-Star Race: Qualifying and pit crew challenge postponed
The session for the 17 eligible drivers and teams already locked in the All-Star Race main event on Sunday night has been rescheduled for 11:40 p.m. ET a.m. Saturday following Truck Series qualifying.More rain is forecast for Saturday but it’s not likely to arrive until later in the afternoon.While lastContinue Reading
Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average
While out for a simulated qualifying run, Herta’s quickest lap of 234.974mph came courtesy of a tow off the No. 15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda of Graham Rahal with 90 minutes left on the session.Herta opted to abort the effort after Rahal impeded his planned four-lap run.Newgarden, the reigning IndyContinue Reading
NASCAR All-Star Race: Ty Gibbs fastest in practice at North Wilkesboro
The practice on Friday included drivers already qualified for the All-Star Race main event as well as those who will run in the preliminary All-Star Open event on Sunday.It was likely no surprise drivers who need to win their way into the main event were the fastest in the 50-minuteContinue Reading
Harvick: Working with Hendrick “a peek behind the curtain”
Harvick, who retired from full-time competition in the Cup Series at the end of last season, was asked by Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick if he would run Larson’s No. 5 Chevrolet in All-Star Race practice on Friday at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway.Larson was taking part in Indianapolis 500Continue Reading
What we learned in Friday practice for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix
After the opening series of pan-continental flyaway rounds, the Formula 1 circus returned to its European heartland and descended upon Imola. One of F1’s returning classics after a lengthy spell away, the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari took a rather popular step back in time. The scourge of vast andContinue Reading
Indy 500 Fast Friday practice halted by heavy Siegel crash
The 19-year-old Californian was in the midst of a third lap during a simulation qualifying run when his #18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda snapped around and hit the outside wall on the exit of Turn 2.After making contact with the wall, the back of the car the began to liftContinue Reading
Larson open to future Indy 500s if debut ‘doesn’t scare me’
Larson is learning the nuances of an Indycar through the process of his maiden attempt to make the field of 33 for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500.So far the 2021 NASCAR Cup champion has only logged a combined 85 laps – with a best of 225.245mph (17th overall, in-tow)Continue Reading