Should MotoGP reconsider its emphasis on sprint races?
Should MotoGP reconsider its emphasis on sprint races?
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«When you win 10 grands prix and you are still 24 points behind, something is wrong.»Complaints about a format by a competitor who has failed to master that format must always be read with due caution. They are to be expected. But Francesco Bagnai
Bastianini left “angry” after distant Malaysian GP podium
Bastianini left “angry” after distant Malaysian GP podium
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Enea Bastianini pronounced himself “angry” after being unable to compete with factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin for victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.The Italian inherited third place after Marc Marq
Inside Brazil's seven-year search for its next F1 hero
Inside Brazil's seven-year search for its next F1 hero
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«Nada ultrapassa essa emoção,» is the slogan greeting fans at Interlagos' entrances. Nothing surpasses this emotion.Walk through the tunnels underneath the Autodromo Carlos Pace and it's obvious why. The bowl-shaped venue in the middle of Sao Pa
Hamilton «looking forward to Christmas» before Ferrari move
Hamilton «looking forward to Christmas» before Ferrari move
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Lewis Hamilton revealed he cannot wait for Christmas in what is a telling summary of his final Formula 1 season with Mercedes.At the start of the year, Hamilton informed boss Toto Wolff of his decision to terminate his deal with the Silver Arrows to join Ferr
What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish
What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish
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NASCAR has yet to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race (they intend to do so in the week ahead). And while Ryan Blaney drove off with the race win, strange things were happening throughout the field as Chevy and Toyota grappl
F1 Brazilian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Brazilian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel
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McLaren has so far been the team to beat on one lap pace, with Lando Norris topping FP1 and team-mate Oscar Piastri taking pole in the sprint shootout.Qualifying has been moved to Sunday morning due to heavy rain in Sao Paulo on Saturday. The start time for
MotoGP set to host finale in Barcelona after Valencia GP cancellation
MotoGP set to host finale in Barcelona after Valencia GP cancellation
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MotoGP is poised to replace the cancelled Valencia GP with a new race in Barcelona, Motorsport.com understands.The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is now set to stage the season finale on 17 November, having already hosted the sixth round of the championship b
2024 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix session timings and preview
2024 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix session timings and preview
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Max Verstappen leads the championship by 44 points heading to the Brazilian GP, which will be run to a sprint format.Update: The start of the race has been brought forward to 12:30pm local time to avoid more weather disruptions. Updated: 2024 Formula 1 Braz
F1 Mexico GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
F1 Mexico GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
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Due to weather disruptions, the schedule for the Brazilian GP has been updated. Qualifying has been moved to Sunday morning, while the race will take place earlier than previously announced to avoid heavy rain that is forecast later in the day.Updated: What
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results
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Celestino Vietti (KTM Ajo) won the Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix after leading every lap of a hot, tough race at Sepang.After grabbing the lead at the first corner, Vietti’s lead fluctuated throughout a race that proved tough on both bikes and riders. The Ital
Blaney furious, Bowman «disappointed in myself» after Talladega wreck
Blaney furious, Bowman «disappointed in myself» after Talladega wreck
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As the field battled for stage points, the Chevrolets of Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain moved to the outside of Ryan Blaney just seconds from the finish line. Bowman filled the hole in the middle as Blaney fell back, but when the bumpers connected in the alway
What we can expect from LVMH's billion-dollar F1 deal
What we can expect from LVMH's billion-dollar F1 deal
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Formula 1 is going to look a little different in 2025: Lewis Hamilton will be wearing red, a new rookie class is joining the grid, and French conglomerate LVMH will be everywhere in the paddock. From bottles of Moët & Chandon on the podium to monogrammed Lou
IndyCar will go racing at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2026
IndyCar will go racing at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2026
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March of 2026, the IndyCar Series is set to return to Texas with a race contested on the streets of Arlington wrapping around AT&T Stadium — home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home to Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers.The 2.73-mile
Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?
Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?
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There was a time when F1 teams could be pretty confident that any gains found in their wind tunnels could be bolted on their cars at the next race to make them quicker.But ever since the ground-effect era returned in 2022, things have been slightly different
Alonso has a theory over F1’s safety car drought
Alonso has a theory over F1’s safety car drought
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Fernando Alonso has suggested a strange quirk of the current generation of cars could be behind Formula 1's safety car drought.F1 is currently on a nine-race streak without the safety car being brought into play, which is the first time that has happened sinc
Marquez: Age a key factor in Quartararo's new Yamaha MotoGP deal
Marquez: Age a key factor in Quartararo's new Yamaha MotoGP deal
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Five days before the start of the Americas GP, Yamaha announced the extension of Quartararo's contract until the end of 2026.Quartararo justified his decision in Texas with the internal restructuring process that has been launched within the technical departm
Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026
Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026
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From 2026 Honda will move its works engine deal to Aston Martin, ending its successful association with Red Bull.Following Honda's initial decision to withdraw from F1, which led to Red Bull deciding to take its engines in-house and link up with Ford for 2026
Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted
Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted
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Ireland had tabled a bid to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC, beginning from 2025, which planned to bring the championship back to the country for the first time since 2009.Motorsport Ireland announced in January a plan to rotate the rally throug
F1 Chinese GP: How to watch, ESPN Formula 1 TV times in USA
F1 Chinese GP: How to watch, ESPN Formula 1 TV times in USA
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When is the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix?This year’s race takes place on 21 April at 3:00am ET over 56 laps of the Shanghai International Circuit, and the time difference means some late nights and early starts for the American audience.This is also the first sp
The off-track action that makes the Miami GP an F1 race like no other
The off-track action that makes the Miami GP an F1 race like no other
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Sponsored by This year sees the third iteration of the event, which seems to get bigger and better each year. Las Vegas is a tough act to follow, so Miami is sure to be stepping things up yet again for 2024 – and with MoneyGram, you could be there.If th
RB: Tsunoda “mentally on a different level” in 2024
RB: Tsunoda “mentally on a different level” in 2024
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The Japanese driver has qualified in the top 10 for the last three races, outpacing his more experienced team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.He secured a seventh-place finish in Australia, helped by the retirements of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and a penalty fo
Why drivers aren’t exempt from harnessing AI’s advantages
Why drivers aren’t exempt from harnessing AI’s advantages
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It is evident that artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential across various domains, a fact often misconceived by many.Contrary to popular belief, mere automation does not equate to AI. True AI involves software that learns, improves, and au
Prema determined 'not to be just a number' on IndyCar switch
Prema determined 'not to be just a number' on IndyCar switch
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The most successful junior single-seater team of recent years on the European ladder announced this week that it will combine its programmes in Formula 2, Formula 3, the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine and various Formula 4 championships wit
IndyCar evaluating pitlanes as Prema addition expands car count for 2025
IndyCar evaluating pitlanes as Prema addition expands car count for 2025
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Prema Racing became the latest team to declare a full-time commitment to North America’s premier open-wheel championship, announcing on Tuesday intent to field two entries for 2025.The Italian outfit joins the likes of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Meyer Shank R
Truex hopes «cleaning up some mistakes» leads to first 2024 win
Truex hopes «cleaning up some mistakes» leads to first 2024 win
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Truex's No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing team has had plenty of speed this season. He’s led laps in all but two of eight races so far and led the third most laps (352) among series drivers.In fact, his 18th place effort last Sunday at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway i
Why Norris feels his attacking style is hurting him in F1 qualifying
Why Norris feels his attacking style is hurting him in F1 qualifying
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With McLaren locked in a super tight battle behind Red Bull with Ferrari, Mercedes and Aston Martin, grid positions have become increasingly critical in deciding the outcome on race day.Norris has confessed that this is the one area of a race weekend that he
Bezzecchi still does not feel «automatic» on Ducati GP23 in MotoGP
Bezzecchi still does not feel «automatic» on Ducati GP23 in MotoGP
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Having finished third in his sophomore campaign last year with victories in Argentina, France and India, Bezzecchi was expected to carry his form into 2024 as he moved to the GP23 bike with which Francesco Bagnaia won the 2023 title for the factory Ducati tea
Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents
Russell wants automated FIA safety system to suspend F1 races after accidents
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Russell was left screaming for the race to be stopped after his wrecked W15 had bounced back onto the track and come to rest on its side following a crash while chasing Fernando Alonso.The aftermath of the crash caused considerable concern amongst F1 fans an
Why Ferrari might not repeat Melbourne F1 form in Japan
Why Ferrari might not repeat Melbourne F1 form in Japan
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Fans around the world would like to see a close battle between the two teams, especially after Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix in the wake of Max Verstappen's early retirement, and we didn't get to see what would have happened in a straight fight.T
Leclerc marks 10th anniversary of Bianchi accident with tribute F1 helmet
Leclerc marks 10th anniversary of Bianchi accident with tribute F1 helmet
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Bianchi suffered a serious accident in closing laps of the wet 2014 Japanese GP, and passed away in July the following year of his injuries.He had acted as a mentor figure for Leclerc, with the Monegasque regarding Bianchi as a “game changer” in his caree
Sauber: «Important» to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues
Sauber: «Important» to apologise to Bottas for F1 pitstop issues
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Following problems with wheelnuts for Bottas in Bahrain and team-mate Zhou Guanyu in Saudi Arabia, the former endured another lengthy stop in the Australian GP at a stage when he had a chance to score points.Bottas eventually crossed the line in 14th place,
Gearbox explosion caused Lappi's Safari Rally exit
Gearbox explosion caused Lappi's Safari Rally exit
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The Rally Sweden winner was forced to surrender second position when his i20 N ground to a halt in stage five with a transmission issue.The Finn cut a frustrated figure, admitting there was no warning of the imminent failure. His exit comes after suffering fo
Rovanpera: Commanding WRC Safari lead «not even close to being enough»
Rovanpera: Commanding WRC Safari lead «not even close to being enough»
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The reigning world champion delivered a dominant display to reel off the fastest times in all six of Friday's stages to open up a commanding 56.9s lead over Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans.Rovanpera's most impressive drive arrived in stage four where he was 11.1
Tokyo E-Prix: Evans tops practice as red flags interrupt running
Tokyo E-Prix: Evans tops practice as red flags interrupt running
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The Jaguar driver, who is set to make his 100th Formula E start later today as will the British manufacturer, moved to the top of the times with his final effort – a 1m19.339s.A red flag was deployed after just eight minutes of running in Saturday morning
Tokyo E-Prix: Rowland grabs pole for Nissan's home event
Tokyo E-Prix: Rowland grabs pole for Nissan's home event
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The Briton pulled out a margin of more than two tenths in the opening sector during the final qualifying duel before Maserati MSG’s Guenther pulled half of the deficit back in sector two.The margin came down further in the final sector but Rowland held on t
Alpine: You won't beat Red Bull F1 team by copying it
Alpine: You won't beat Red Bull F1 team by copying it
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Harman believes that Alpine has a good appreciation of what made Red Bull’s car so competitive in 2023 and also understands what made other cars fast.However, he insists that such knowledge should only provide inspiration for the team’s own direction, as
What's behind Alonso's test in an Aston Martin DTM car?
What's behind Alonso's test in an Aston Martin DTM car?
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The Vantage DTM, one of the five chassis ever built by R-Motorsport with a license from Aston Martin, was bought for an undisclosed amount by Alonso from engine builder HWA.At Alonso’s request, a passenger seat was installed by HWA before the car was sold t
The reunited Formula E partnership that could finally flourish
The reunited Formula E partnership that could finally flourish
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The opening round of the 2023-24 Formula E campaign only gets underway next week in Mexico City and already the season has produced its first ‘winner’ – sort of.For many at the Valencia pre-season test last October, the simulation race on the final morn
F1 tech review: Aston Martin starts strong, then stumbles
F1 tech review: Aston Martin starts strong, then stumbles
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This left it with the responsibility of nipping at the heels of Red Bull during the first few races but, as the order re-established itself, Aston Martin slid back down the standings.But it did finish two places above its 2022 position. Let’s have a look a
Shane van Gisbergen adds Daytona ARCA race to 2024 schedule
Shane van Gisbergen adds Daytona ARCA race to 2024 schedule
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Trackhouse Racing announced on Tuesday that van Gisbergen, who is running a full Xfinity and partial Cup schedule in 2024, will also compete in the season-opening ARCA race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17.Van Gisbergen, 34, will drive an entry pr
