Exclusive: NASCAR commissioner offers update on Brazil plans
On June 15, the NASCAR will make history. For the first time in the modern era of the Cup Series, a points race will take place outside the borders of the United States as they head to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.Recently, NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps came to BrazilContinue Reading
Autosport National Podcast: Previewing British F4, American Speed Fest and the Equipe Summer Classic
Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Group National Editor Stephen Lickorish to discuss some of the possible highlights, including a new vantage point at Thruxton for when the British Touring Car Championship and its support series descend on Hampshire.Meanwhile, at Brands Hatch there will be a strong US themeContinue Reading
The big talking points ahead of WRC Rally Sardinia
Sardinia is regarded as one of the roughest rallies on the World Rally Championship calendar, and is often a critical round as the title race edges towards the halfway mark.Heading into the rally, Toyota’s Elfyn Evans continues to lead the standings, albeit his advantage has been cut to 30 pointsContinue Reading
Yamaha won’t test its V4 MotoGP engine at Aragon as “focus” stays on inline motor
Yamaha will not try out its prototype V4 engine at the post-weekend Aragon MotoGP test.At Silverstone, the image was clear to see. The Yamaha bikes struggling down the straights while being reeled in by the red rockets that were the factory Ducati bikes.It was a similar story at the MotorLandContinue Reading
Yamaha opts against testing V4 MotoGP engine at Aragon
Yamaha will not try out its prototype V4 engine at the post-weekend Aragon MotoGP test.At Silverstone, the image was clear to see. The Yamaha bikes struggling down the straights while being reeled in by the red rockets that were the factory Ducati bikes.It was a similar story at the MotorLandContinue Reading
Red Bull requests FIA superlicence exemption for Lindblad in F1
While Red Bull’s reserve drivers and junior talents are currently in the spotlight due to Max Verstappen’s 11 penalty points, it emerges that Red Bull submitted a request for a superlicence exemption for Arvid Lindblad.It’s important to note that this request is not directly related to Verstappen’s penalty situation andContinue Reading
23XI and FRM likely to lose NASCAR charters after major loss in U.S. Court of Appeals
In a contentious hearing on May 9th, the United States Court of Appeals (in Richmond, Va.) heard arguments from the lead attorney for both NASCAR and the race teams as the sanctioning body aimed to overturn the preliminary injunction granted to 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in December of lastContinue Reading
Morbidelli slams Espargaro after “unfair” British MotoGP crash
In the opening lap of MotoGP’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Aleix Espargaro and Franco Morbidelli came together in an incident that led Espargaro to retire from the GP. Time has done little to cool tempers, and Morbidelli says he “could’ve been much harsher” in his criticism of the HondaContinue Reading
Franco Morbidelli slams Aleix Espargaro after “unfair” Silverstone MotoGP crash
In the opening lap of MotoGP’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Aleix Espargaro and Franco Morbidelli came together in an incident that led Espargaro to retire from the GP. Time has done little to cool tempers, and Morbidelli says he “could’ve been much harsher” in his criticism of the HondaContinue Reading
Wheatley’s Welsh wins power him to Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport Rankings top six
Caterham star Ben Wheatley is the chief improver among the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings this week having leapt into the top 10.Wheatley won all three 270R contests at Anglesey – in surprisingly dominant fashion with his smallest winning margin being eight seconds – to send him flying upContinue Reading