Tony Stewart calls SHR’s NASCAR performance “unacceptable”
Stewart-Haas Racing has won two NASCAR Cup Series titles (2011 and 2014), as well as 69 races since its inception in 2009.However, the four-car team has been on a downturn since 2021 and things appeared to get worse with the introduction of the Next Gen car. Last season, they failedContinue Reading
Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain – Alpine A524 Revealed
Alpine’s A524 F1 car has finally been unveiled to the public (sort of), alongside the Alpine A424 LMDh Hypercar at their London launch, alongside drivers Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Mick Schumacher and more. Repeatedly described as an “aggressive” car, it’s been completely redesigned, according to the team, including a new,Continue Reading
Alpine: Lapierre “perfect teacher” for Schumacher’s WEC introduction
Sinault described Lapierre, who has 16 Le Mans 24 Hours starts to his name, as the “perfect teacher” for Schumacher in the line-up in the #36 Alpine A424 LMDh completed by Matthieu Vaxiviere.“It is clear we made this decision [for Schumacher] to be ready as soon as possible,” said Sinault,Continue Reading
Buescher on 2024 season: “We’ve got a chance wherever we go”
Chris Buescher’s confidence has never been higher heading into a new NASCAR Cup season and with good reason.The 31-year-old native of Prosper, Tex., enjoyed his most successful year in 2023, earning a career-best three wins and advancing to the semifinal round of the playoffs.While he failed to advance to theContinue Reading
Larson encouraged by getting “more uncomfortable” at Phoenix test
The 2021 NASCAR Cup champion will make his IndyCar debut in May’s blue ribband with Arrow McLaren, in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports, and completed 172 laps of Phoenix Raceway on Monday.The test was moved up by a day due to the impending threat of rain, which forced Larson to “get myContinue Reading
Renault says Andretti talks will only resume once it gains entry
The French manufacturer originally had a pre-contract with Andretti for a supply of power units when it first looked at making it onto the grid.However, that deal lapsed last year and there is currently no formal arrangement with Andretti while it ponders its next steps following FOM’s rejections of itsContinue Reading
Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after car concept change
On Wednesday, Alpine launched a 2024 challenger that is a complete overhaul of its predecessor, with technical director Matt Harman explaining “only the steering wheel” has been carried over following a sixth-place finish in 2023.The “aggressive” revamp, which not only involves aerodynamics but also a redesign of rear suspension andContinue Reading
Oddest ever team names in F1 from Antique Automobiles to Life
F1 team names have been a big talking point in the off-season as two constructors underwent a rebrand for the 2024 campaign.Red Bull’s sister squad AlphaTauri changed its operation to Visa Cash App RB, while Sauber ditched its Alfa Romeo guise to sign a title sponsorship with online casino companyContinue Reading
Rajah Caruth to run full-time in NASCAR Trucks with Spire
The organization announced on Wednesday that the 21-year-old graduate of NASCAR’s Driver for Diversity program will compete in Spire’s No. 71 Chevrolet. Veteran crew chief Chad Walker will lead the team.Caruth will be sponsored in 10 races in 2024 by HendrickCars.com, including the Feb. 16 season opener at Daytona InternationalContinue Reading
British GT title rivals to face off in WEC as Cottingham joins United Autosports
The bronze-graded Briton will partner Gregoire Saucy, the 2021 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine champion switching to sportscars after two years in Formula 3, and a yet-to-be announced third driver aboard a McLaren 720S GT3.His WEC switch means Cottingham will once again battle with Darren Leung, who was announcedContinue Reading