Leaders crash, Majeski wins second Snowball Derby
After a big wreck on the frontstretch wiped out several contenders with just under 25 of 300 laps remaining, then-leader Stephen Nasse and Bubba Pollard wrecked racing for the lead, which allowed Majeski to inherit the top spot with less than 10 laps to go.After the second red-flag of theContinue Reading
Rovanpera named Autosport’s International Rally Driver of the Year
Rovanpera won three of the 13 rounds on his way to retaining his drivers’ title with Toyota.Autosport readers have voted the Finn the top rally driver of 2023, ahead of team-mates Elfyn Evans and Sebastien Ogier, and M-Sport Ford’s Ott Tanak. It is the second consecutive time Rovanpera has wonContinue Reading
Why Palou’s latest IndyCar contract flip infuriated McLaren
When Jean Alesi entered Formula 1 in the middle of 1989 with Tyrrell, he sought three-time world champion Nelson Piquet’s counsel over what he needed to do to look more professional, so he’d fit in with the F1 paddock. “Get a briefcase,” was Piquet’s sage advice, to which Jean replied:Continue Reading
Alfa Romeo focused on WEC switch after ruling out staying in F1
The Italian manufacturer’s title sponsorship deal with the Sauber team came to an end at last weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, following a successful six years together. And while Alfa Romeo was linked with a possible tie-up with Haas instead, and did speak to the American-owned outfit, negotiations never got very far. Now, Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe ImparatoContinue Reading
“Talks with British manufacturer” – Is McLaren entering DTM with Project 1?
McLaren has had a very brief history in the DTM so far, with three guest outings for Formula 1 driver Christian Klien in 2021 the only time it was officially represented in the series.However, Motorsport.com understands that a full-season entry is in the works for 2024, with even the ADACContinue Reading
Cameron takes Campbell’s place in Porsche’s IMSA line-up
Cameron will share the #7 Porsche 963 with Felipe Nasr next year, replacing Campbell in the Porsche Penske Motorsport team’s IMSA line-up.Capmbell will move over to the World Endurance Championship next year, taking Cameron’s place in the #5 Porsche alongside Michael Christensen and Frederic Makowiecki.Porsche described the decision to placeContinue Reading
Acosta: “Stupid” to consider me a title contender as a MotoGP rookie
The 19-year-old Spaniard has been generating incredible amounts of hype in the grand prix paddock since making his Moto3 debut in 2021, when he scored a maiden win in just his second race and having started from pitlane, before winning the title.After his second year in Moto2 with the KTM-backedContinue Reading
Vasseur: Verstappen mistakes will come if he’s put under pressure in F1
He stressed that the Italian team didn’t push the Red Bull driver hard enough this year.Verstappen won 19 of the 22 races over the course of this season, missing out twice to his team-mate Sergio Perez in early races, and then to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz when Red Bull had anContinue Reading
Why Marquez’s MotoGP rivals have reason to worry about his Ducati debut
Before last Tuesday, someone close to Marc Marquez and who can be included in what is defined as his circle of trust, was very clear in answering the question about how he thought the Spaniard would do on his debut on a Desmosedici. “It’s quite simple: you just have toContinue Reading
2023 NASCAR Champion’s Week in pictures
The event, for the longest time held in New York City and then Las Vegas, has taken place in the ‘Music City’ since 2019. Photo by: Lesley Ann Miller / Motorsport ImagesCole Custer, Stewart-Haas Racing, Ford Mustang, Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Ford Mustang, Ben Rhodes, ThorSport Racing, Ford F-150All threeContinue Reading