Mercedes ends Kingspan F1 deal with immediate effect
Mercedes ends Kingspan F1 deal with immediate effect
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Mercedes named Kingspan as a new partner ahead of last week’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but faced outcry over the company’s involvement in the Grenfell Tower disaster.Kingspan’s insulation was one of the products that was used on the outside of the towe
Suzuki “decided not to be defending champions” for 2021 MotoGP season
Suzuki “decided not to be defending champions” for 2021 MotoGP season
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Joan Mir guided Suzuki to its first MotoGP title since 2000 last year, with the Japanese marque also winning the teams’ championship.But its title defence was difficult, with Suzuki coming away from 2021 without a win and Mir only able to score six podiums
Rea admits Kawasaki needs to «step up» to challenge Yamaha
Rea admits Kawasaki needs to «step up» to challenge Yamaha
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Kawasaki became the dominant force in WSBK after Rea joined the Japanese manufacturer in 2015, winning six titles on the trot trot and breaking numerous other records in what became the most successful partnership in the series’ history.However, their run o
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton title showdown «dream scenario» for F1
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton title showdown «dream scenario» for F1
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Hamilton took victory in a controversial Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last Sunday to draw level on point with Red Bull rival Verstappen ahead of the final race.It is the first time since 1974 that the championship contenders have entered the final race of the sea
Honda’s disgraced junior driver handed shot at redemption
Honda’s disgraced junior driver handed shot at redemption
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For the last two years, Honda has promoted one its young drivers to its GT500 line-up after a single season of partnering veteran Shinichi Takagi in ARTA’s GT300 squad – in 2019 it was Nirei Fukuzumi, who won that year's title, and the following season i
Hamilton can be «very wily» in F1 track battles, says Horner
Hamilton can be «very wily» in F1 track battles, says Horner
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On the back of an ill-tempered battle between Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Saudi Arabia last weekend, there has been an increased scrutiny on the different approaches between the two drivers.For while Verstappen has been widely singled out as being more agg
Oyu completes clean sweep in Suzuka Super Formula test
Oyu completes clean sweep in Suzuka Super Formula test
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After a weather-disrupted first day of testing on Tuesday, both of Wednesday's sessions were held in dry conditions, with the morning's two-hour session being extended by 30 minutes.But it was at the end of the afternoon session that the majority of the faste
Brown offers Mostert unique Monza drive
Brown offers Mostert unique Monza drive
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The McLaren boss, who is a part owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United squad, took to Twitter today to offer Mostert a drive of his ex-Alan Moffat Chevrolet Monza sports sedan.The offer is in response to a quip from Mostert after winning last Sunday's Great
COVID-19 concerns for Bathurst 1000
COVID-19 concerns for Bathurst 1000
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The Western New South Wales Local Health District today listed various parts of the circuit precinct on its venue of concerns list for dates and times that cross over with the Bathurst 1000.The notice covers last Saturday and Sunday and includes the McPhillam
Early Adelaide 500 revival on the table
Early Adelaide 500 revival on the table
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The famous event, a staple of the Supercars calendar for more than two decades and a legacy of the original Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, was axed by the incumbent South Australian government last year.The opposition immediately pounced on the move, signin
F1: Hamilton had no warning Verstappen was asked to swap places
F1: Hamilton had no warning Verstappen was asked to swap places
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The pair had a controversial collision towards the end of lap 38 when Verstappen responded to a message from his Red Bull team to let Hamilton by - a request from Michael Masi in race control - and to do it «strategically.»The Dutchman slowed in a
The 17 best photos of the 2021 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The 17 best photos of the 2021 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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F1's inaugural visit to the Jeddah Corniche street circuit resulted in a controversial and eventful race that was twice red-flagged as the 2021 title race bubbled to boiling point.Championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton went toe-to-toe and made
How F1 teams decided over critical downforce choices in Saudi
How F1 teams decided over critical downforce choices in Saudi
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This is where teams and drivers operate in the smallest of margins when it comes to chasing performance. Trying to find the balance required to be quick in qualifying but also have a car that performs well during the race.The offset in laptime between a lap t
Petty GMS Motorsports ready to 'hit the ground running'
Petty GMS Motorsports ready to 'hit the ground running'
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The organization officially revealed its new name during a news conference Tuesday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.“I’m very excited about this opportunity to work with Richard (Petty), arguably the greatest driver in NASCAR history, and for
Wright Motorsports reveals new IMSA GTD line-up for 2022
Wright Motorsports reveals new IMSA GTD line-up for 2022
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Following the retirement of Pat Long, team owner John Wright has recruited his Michelin Pilot Challenge driver – and previously, IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup ace – Heylen as a full-time IMSA GTD pilot, alongside Hardwick. The latter missed all but on
How GRID Legends aims to put the fun back into the series
How GRID Legends aims to put the fun back into the series
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Your computer-controlled rivals jostle for position, succumb to pressure, become your Nemesis should you clash and suffer from mechanic maladies. There are up to 22 cars on the grid and the racing is hectic. To sit alongsid
McLaren to run tweaked F1 livery in Abu Dhabi GP
McLaren to run tweaked F1 livery in Abu Dhabi GP
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The tweaked concept, which merges artwork by UAE-based female artist Rabab Tantawy with McLaren's traditional papaya and blue colours, will run for the first time in Friday practice at the Yas Marina circuit.The new colours were revealed at a special event i
Seidl backs call for F1 red flag rule change after Jeddah race
Seidl backs call for F1 red flag rule change after Jeddah race
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Under the current regulations, drivers can change tyres during a race suspension, potentially penalising those who have already pitted before as others are effectively gifted a free stop.Norris was one of several drivers near the front of the field who pitte
Neuville's WRC co-driver Wydaeghe offers injury update
Neuville's WRC co-driver Wydaeghe offers injury update
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Neuville and Wydaeghe were involved in a frightening crash while testing Hyundai’s all-new 2022 Rally1 hybrid challenger in France last weekend.The i20 ran off the road, suffering heavy damage which curtailed the team’s maiden test of the car expected to
Hyundai announces shock departure of team principal Andrea Adamo
Hyundai announces shock departure of team principal Andrea Adamo
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The boss of the Hyundai’s World Rally Championship, FIA WTCR, Pure ETCR and customer racing programmes Adamo is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons.His day-to-day responsibilities will be assumed in the short-term by company president Scott
Masi says Jeddah only needs «fine-tuning» despite F1 drivers' concerns
Masi says Jeddah only needs «fine-tuning» despite F1 drivers' concerns
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However, FIA race director Michael Masi anticipates only «fine-tuning» being required ahead of the next event at the track in March.Drivers mainly had reservations about the lack of visibility of potential trouble ahead in the many flat out sweepi
Binder: 2021 MotoGP season was an extended rookie campaign
Binder: 2021 MotoGP season was an extended rookie campaign
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All of MotoGP's 2020 rookies had their first seasons in the premier class completely upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the campaign to start in July and take in just nine tracks across 14 races.Binder proved one of the breakout stars of 2020, sco
Horner: Red Bull wants to win the title in the right way
Horner: Red Bull wants to win the title in the right way
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A bad-tempered grand prix in Saudi Arabia, which was marred by sniping from both Red Bull and Mercedes camps - plus a collision and more controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen - has pointed towards an escalation in the F1 title battle intensity
Hughes returns for Formula 2 Abu Dhabi season finale with HWA
Hughes returns for Formula 2 Abu Dhabi season finale with HWA
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The British driver was absent from the championship’s maiden visit to Saudi Arabia last weekend with his seat taken by Williams Formula 1 junior Logan Sargeant, who scored a best finish of 14th on debut in the F1 feeder series.It has since been confirmed th
Porsche: F1 interest will «influence» decision to continue in Formula E
Porsche: F1 interest will «influence» decision to continue in Formula E
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The manufacturer joined the electric championship in 2019-20 and after Pascal Wehrlein was disqualified in Puebla last season for incorrectly declared tyres, it is yet to win a race.In that time, its fierce Stuttgart rival Mercedes has joined the grid in a fa
Hamilton/Verstappen battle at Jeddah like «rental karting» - Villeneuve
Hamilton/Verstappen battle at Jeddah like «rental karting» - Villeneuve
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The Canadian has also questioned whether the sport is becoming too much of a «Hollywood show.»TV pundit Villeneuve, who was involved in a messy battle for the 1997 world championship with Michael Schumacher, questioned many of the events that unfo
Hamilton had no warning Verstappen had been asked to swap places
Hamilton had no warning Verstappen had been asked to swap places
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The pair had a controversial collision towards the end of lap 38 when Verstappen responded to a message from his Red Bull team to let Hamilton by - a request from Michael Masi in race control - and to do it «strategically.»The Dutchman slowed in a
Verstappen: Penalised Saudi Arabian GP move «was fine in Brazil»
Verstappen: Penalised Saudi Arabian GP move «was fine in Brazil»
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At last month's Brazilian GP Verstappen ran Hamilton wide in Turn 4 as the British driver tried to overtake around the outside, but the incident wasn't investigated as FIA race director Michael Masi decided not to refer the matter to the stewards.The non-cal
Retiring Nakajima explains Super Formula test appearance
Retiring Nakajima explains Super Formula test appearance
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During Toyota’s 2022 motorsport presentation in Tokyo on Monday, Nakajima announced the end of a driving career that encompassed two seasons in Formula 1 with Williams, three Le Mans 24 Hours wins and two Super Formula titles with TOM’S in 2012 and 2014.T
Oyu tops rain-soaked first day of Suzuka Super Formula test
Oyu tops rain-soaked first day of Suzuka Super Formula test
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Oyu's best time of 1m51.935s came during the first hour of the two-hour morning session, in which the day's fastest times were recorded before the weather conditions worsened in the afternoon.It was enough to edge out Impul driver Yuhi Sekiguchi by just 0.010
Piastri handed Alpine F1 rookie test chance in Abu Dhabi
Piastri handed Alpine F1 rookie test chance in Abu Dhabi
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The test, which uses standard current cars and tyres, will run in parallel with a two-day test for race drivers with the definitive 2022 18-inch tyres.Although not all teams have officially announced their drivers for the rookie test, a full list has begun t
De Vries impresses MSR, leads IndyCar driver evaluation test
De Vries impresses MSR, leads IndyCar driver evaluation test
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The reigning Formula E champion lapped the 1.7-mile configuration of the legendary track in 52.552sec, setting his best time on the 25th of a total of 62 laps.“He’s very, very good,” enthused team founder and co-owner Michael Shank, whose team will expa
Dane: Drivers shouldn't make Supercars paddle shift call
Dane: Drivers shouldn't make Supercars paddle shift call
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The Aussie category is currently weighing up both paddle and stick shift for its Gen3 cars, the matter having morphed into a flashpoint of controversy over the past year.It was originally confirmed that an electronic Auto Gear Shift system would be introduce
Acura confirms ORECA collaboration for LMDh effort
Acura confirms ORECA collaboration for LMDh effort
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The news that Acura will continue a relationship that started with the current ARX-05 Daytona Prototype international follows nearly a year after it was announced that the marque would race on into the LMDh era in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in North Amer
Hamilton may not have gone for F1 fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
Hamilton may not have gone for F1 fastest lap if he had seen wing damage
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Hamilton's front wing had taken a double battering in the Jeddah race on Sunday, following a clash with Esteban Ocon at the restart and then having run into the back of Max Verstappen's Red Bull.The loss of performance was notable on the Mercedes pitwall, wit
Wolff hopes F1 avoids «messy situation» in Abu Dhabi title decider
Wolff hopes F1 avoids «messy situation» in Abu Dhabi title decider
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will head to Yas Marina tied on points after a dramatic race in Jeddah that involved a number of incidents between the title contenders.Hamilton and Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel on multiple occasions, the most notable bein
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
10 things we learned from F1's 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
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Formula 1’s first visit to Saudi Arabia provided a memorable and controversial race as tensions flared between title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.It became the latest chapter in their rivalry following the spats at Silverstone, Monza and Interla
Super Formula test provides clues to Honda 2022 line-up
Super Formula test provides clues to Honda 2022 line-up
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Last week, series organisers released a list of drivers that will participate in the three-day test, which starts on Tuesday, but unusually without specifying which team they will be driving for.However, on the eve of test it has become clear which teams eac
Barnicoat joins Lexus line-up for 2022 IMSA GTD Pro class
Barnicoat joins Lexus line-up for 2022 IMSA GTD Pro class
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Team owners Jimmy Vasser and James ‘Sulli’ Sullivan revealed in September that for 2022 they would continue to campaign two of the curvaceous RC F coupes but would move one of them up to the GTD Pro class, which next year replaces GT Le Mans in IMSA.
Masi: Verstappen F1 grid swap offer completely 'normal'
Masi: Verstappen F1 grid swap offer completely 'normal'
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Masi caused some surprise at the Jeddah circuit on Sunday when, during the second red flag period, he offered Red Bull the choice of grid slot for Max Verstappen.With the Dutch driver having been deemed to have gained an unfair advantage when he overtook Hami
