McLaughlin: “Clean air” aided Thermal IndyCar runner-up spot
McLaughlin was the main challenger to Alex Palou in the non-championship event’s 20-lap final, which was split into two segments, but couldn’t usurp the Chip Ganassi Racing driver who had previously topped his qualifying group and won his heat race.The 30-year-old New Zealander trailed Palou by 5.792s at the flag, butContinue Reading
Palou takes dominant IndyCar win in Thermal Million Dollar Challenge
Reigning and two-time IndyCar Series champion Palou controlled the non-points exhibition event, the first in IndyCar since 2008, to claim victory by 5.7929s over Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin at the 3.067-mile, 17-turn road course.Palou started on pole in his respective heat and in the final, holding the top spot duringContinue Reading
Mir slams Morbidelli for ‘not clever’ opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP
Although Pramac Ducati rider Morbidelli started Sunday’s Portimao three positions ahead of Mir in 17th, a poor getaway dropped him into the clutches of his Honda rival through the opening sequence of corners.As they battled for position, Morbidelli made contact with Mir in an incident not captured on TV, sendingContinue Reading
Vinales explains Portugal MotoGP race-ending gearbox issue
The Aprilia rider came into Sunday’s 25-lap grand prix in Portugal as one of the favourites for the victory, having won the sprint on Saturday.Vinales was a factor in the victory battle from the off, breaking away from the rest of the field between eventual winner Jorge Martin and EneaContinue Reading
Grosjean livid over early exit from IndyCar’s Thermal $1m Challenge
On the run towards Turn 1, Juncos Hollinger Racing driver Grosjean was hit by Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon – who had already brushed wheels with a fast-starting Colton Herta (Andretti Global) as the race went green.The nose-to-tail contact with Dixon sent Grosjean spinning out of control through the dust towards theContinue Reading
Marquez says Portugal MotoGP clash was Bagnaia’s “mistake”
The Ducati stablemates were battling over fifth position on lap 23 of 25 of Sunday’s grand prix at the Algarve International Circuit when they collided.Marquez made a move for the position under braking for Turn 5 on his GP23 but ran slightly wide, opening the door for Bagnaia to comeContinue Reading
Daniel Serra celebrates his 300th Stock Car race starting from pole position this Sunday
Daniel Serra celebrates his 300th Stock Car race starting from pole position this Sunday. SourceContinue Reading
Felipe Massa talks about winning Saturday’s sprint race and leading the championship
Felipe Massa talks about winning Saturday’s sprint race and leading the championship ahead of Round 3. SourceContinue Reading
Bagnaia “angry” after Marquez Portugal MotoGP clash, accepts racing incident verdict
The reigning double world champion and the eight-time title winner collided on lap 23 of 25 in Sunday’s grand prix at the Algarve International Circuit while battling over fifth place.Marquez threw his Gresini Ducati up the inside of Bagnaia at the Turn 5 left-hander, but ran slightly wide.As he triedContinue Reading
Acosta “cannot expect anything” despite rookie MotoGP podium breakthrough
The 19-year-old Tech3 rider put in another headline-grabbing ride in Sunday’s grand prix at the Algarve International Circuit, as he came through from seventh on the grid.First dispatching his factory KTM counterparts Jack Miller and Brad Binder early on in the 25-lap race, Acosta then put overtakes on Marc MarquezContinue Reading