Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
Our Motorsports expands, reveals new driver lineup
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The team has just completed its second year in the Xfinity Series, scoring six top-fives and 24 top-tens. Moffitt delivered the team their best result in the season-opener at Daytona, placing second in the race.In 2022, Moffitt will have two new teammates. Je
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
Hinchcliffe joins NBC Sports as motorsports analyst
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In the same week that the six-time race-winner in IndyCar confirmed he was stepping down from full-time racing and a week after Paul Tracy revealed he was departing his role with NBC Sports, Hinchcliffe has taken up the role of analyst, starting with the seas
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
Leclerc tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in 2021
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It is the second time this year that the Monegasque driver has tested positive, having also contracted the virus in January after coming into close contact with another case.The Ferrari Formula 1 driver is suffering from mild symptoms but «feeling fine&
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
Daruvala sets the pace in opening day of F2 post-season test
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Driving for Prema Racing, this year's two-time F2 race winner clocked a 1m35.435s effort in the afternoon's three hour session, which would stand as the fastest time of the day.The time was 0.358s slower than the pole time set by Oscar Piastri in last weekend
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
Ricciardo «clearly» needs to make another step in F1 2022
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The Australian struggled for most of this year to get onto terms with teammate Lando Norris, especially over one lap in qualifying, which in turn made his life harder in races.While his form improved and victory in the Italian GP was an obvious high, Ricciard
Abt Cupra team to continue in Extreme E for 2022
Abt Cupra team to continue in Extreme E for 2022
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While this commitment has been expected, there is uncertainty over the driver line-up.The 2001 Dakar Rally winner Jutta Kleinschmidt is set re-sign for the team; the former Extreme E official reserve driver having come out of retirement when she stood in for
Female drivers to start final Extreme E round following rules adjustment
Female drivers to start final Extreme E round following rules adjustment
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For the first four rounds of the inaugural campaign of the all-electric SUV off-road racing competition, it has been the prerogative of the nine teams to decide their starting driver.But for the event at the Bovington tank proving ground in Dorset, UK the lin
Wolff has «no interest» in talking to Masi after F1 finale controversy
Wolff has «no interest» in talking to Masi after F1 finale controversy
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Wolff remains angry about Masi's handling of the safety car restart in the closing stages of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which opened the door for Max Verstappen to grab the victory he needed for the crown.The team believes that Masi's choice to select which ba
Tomczyk retires from racing to take up new DTM role
Tomczyk retires from racing to take up new DTM role
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Tomczyk, 40, is calling time on a 20-year professional career that spanned 16 seasons in the DTM and several years as part of BMW's roster of GT drivers.It also marks the end of a 10-year association with BMW, whose reborn DTM project he joined in 2012 follow
Mercedes hopes «disillusioned» Hamilton doesn't walk from F1
Mercedes hopes «disillusioned» Hamilton doesn't walk from F1
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Hamilton was on course to take an eighth F1 drivers' title until the final five laps of the Yas Marina climax to a hotly contested 2021 season, which tipped the race on its head and allowed Max Verstappen to clinch his maiden title.Although Mercedes proteste
Hamilton, Wolff won't attend FIA prize-giving gala
Hamilton, Wolff won't attend FIA prize-giving gala
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While Mercedes has elected to drop its appeal into the FIA's handling of the late-race safety car restart in the F1 season finale, the German car manufacturer remains deeply unhappy about the way the events were handled.Mercedes had already elected not to sen
KTM's MotoGP young rider approach «not correct» – Lecuona
KTM's MotoGP young rider approach «not correct» – Lecuona
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Lecuona was drafted in to replace Brad Binder at Tech3 for 2020 when the South African was promoted to replace Johann Zarco at the factory KTM squad.But Lecuona – then 19 – had only made his circuit racing debut in 2015 after a formative career in supermo
Mercedes F1 team withdraws Abu Dhabi GP appeal
Mercedes F1 team withdraws Abu Dhabi GP appeal
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In a short statement issued on Thursday, the team said it welcomed a move by the FIA to investigate the events from last weekend so no longer felt it needed to push on with its action.Mercedes had been left angry about the way in which F1 race director Michae
Alonso set for surgery in January to remove plates from jaw
Alonso set for surgery in January to remove plates from jaw
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Ahead of his return to F1 with Alpine in 2021, Alonso was struck by a car while cycling in Switzerland, leaving him in need of surgery to repair a jaw fracture. Alonso was able to get on-track for pre-season testing with Alpine, but by his own admission
FIA announces new WRC 2022 cost-saving measures
FIA announces new WRC 2022 cost-saving measures
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A series of amendments were made to the sporting regulations during Wednesday's World Motor Sport Meeting (WSMC) in Paris which the FIA states are focused around cost management, safety and sustainability.As part of the WRC's new-for-2022 Rally1 hybrid regula
Verstappen to receive trophy as F1 braced for critical 48 hours
Verstappen to receive trophy as F1 braced for critical 48 hours
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At the annual FIA Prize Gala event, Verstappen will be presented with the famous trophy that marks the culmination of a brilliant campaign for the Dutchman to secure his maiden title.But while he and his Red Bull team are set for a night to remember, F1 is st
Verstappen: Sitting in hospital after British GP crash lowest point of 2021
Verstappen: Sitting in hospital after British GP crash lowest point of 2021
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Verstappen clinched the F1 world title in dramatic fashion on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, passing Mercedes rival Hamilton on the final lap of the race in a controversial restart after a safety car period.It brought an end to a season-long fight between Verstappen an
Super Formula drivers call for clearer penalty guidelines
Super Formula drivers call for clearer penalty guidelines
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The meeting between the Formula Racing Drivers' Association (FRDA), chaired by three-time Super Formula champion Naoki Yamamoto, and the stewards followed a final round of the 2021 season at Suzuka in which two five-second time penalties for contact were admi
Payne gets 2022 Super2 seat as Supercars door closes
Payne gets 2022 Super2 seat as Supercars door closes
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Payne was initially being trained by KGR for a direct graduation to Supercars next year, and got a first run in the Altima in September before taking part in the final two rounds of the Super2 series at Sydney and Bathurst.KGR formally applied for a Superlice
Renders of upgraded Queensland Raceway unveiled
Renders of upgraded Queensland Raceway unveiled
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Significant upgrades at the ageing Ipswich circuit have been flagged for years, a process that was always likely to be expedited once Tony Quinn took control.Work has already began on some areas such as the toilet facilities, while these renders point to eve
Haas F1 tech chief praises Pietro Fittipaldi’s pace on test return
Haas F1 tech chief praises Pietro Fittipaldi’s pace on test return
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Fittipaldi – who raced in the final two F1 races in 2020 in place of the injured Romain Grosjean – drove Haas’s converted 2019 ‘mule’ car at Yas Marina on Wednesday, testing the 18-inch Pirelli tyres that will be used in 2022.His fastest lap of 1m28
Stevens confident he can help WTR find continued success
Stevens confident he can help WTR find continued success
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The former Formula 1 driver was announced today as WTR’s new endurance race extra alongside full-timers Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque in next year’s championship, as the team embarks on its second season running the Acura ARX-05. In this role he rep
O'Ward sees two-year window to make F1 switch happen
O'Ward sees two-year window to make F1 switch happen
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Arrow McLaren SP IndyCar driver O’Ward took part in the young driver test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as a reward for scoring his first victory earlier this year, having made a bet with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.O’Ward completed 92 laps in the McLaren MCL3
F1 Esports Pro: Lucas Blakeley is the real deal
F1 Esports Pro: Lucas Blakeley is the real deal
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Yes, I’m starting an F1 Esports Pro analysis with a reference to the bluesy Platters hit famously covered by the legendary Freddie Mercury. Hear me out. One of the key parts of this song goes as such; ‘I seem to be what I’m not you see, I’m
Castroneves models for his fourth Borg-Warner effigy
Castroneves models for his fourth Borg-Warner effigy
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Like all the effigies on the legendary 5ft 4.75in, 110lb trophy (bar Tony Hulman’s one in gold), Castroneves image will be cast in sterling silver as he joins A.J. Foyt, the late Al Unser and Rick Mears as the only drivers with four faces on the trophy comm
China dropped as Formula E reveals 2022 calendar update
China dropped as Formula E reveals 2022 calendar update
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Despite the continuing COVID-19 complexities, China had held a slot on the previously released provisional calendars for 2022 in a “to be confirmed” location.While a return to Sanya was the most likely destination, the series had been targeting other tie
F1 agrees to ditch MGU-H as part of new engine rules
F1 agrees to ditch MGU-H as part of new engine rules
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The complicated technology, which generates electrical power from exhaust heat, has proven to be expensive and complex since it formed part of the new turbo hybrid rules that were introduced in 2014.With F1 eager to attract new manufacturers from 2026, the pr
Formula E imposes landmark cost cap ahead of 2022-23 season
Formula E imposes landmark cost cap ahead of 2022-23 season
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Greater financial regulation has been a top priority for championship chief executive officer Jamie Reigle during his tenure as the series works to stabilise following the departures of Mercedes, Audi and BMW.The new rules will come into force on 1 October 20
FIA launches probe into F1 Abu Dhabi safety car controversy
FIA launches probe into F1 Abu Dhabi safety car controversy
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The decision by F1 race director Michael Masi to only allow select backmarkers to unlap themselves behind the safety car, and restart the race one lap before the sporting regulations dictate, has prompted a huge backlash from fans and media.While the FIA stew
Norris: We “deserved a lot more” after late season F1 frustration
Norris: We “deserved a lot more” after late season F1 frustration
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Norris slipped from fourth to sixth in the world championship in the closing races of the season.He finishing the year with a seventh in Abu Dhabi after a late puncture dropped him down from a potential fourth place finish, and cost him the chance to challeng
Malukas confirmed in Coyne’s second IndyCar for 2022
Malukas confirmed in Coyne’s second IndyCar for 2022
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Malukas, who scored seven wins in Lights and took the championship fight with Kyle Kirkwood down to the wire, also tested impressively with Coyne at Barber Motorsports Park in October, ending the day top of the times by a substantial margin.Malukas will partn
Will Stevens joins Wayne Taylor Racing for IMSA enduros
Will Stevens joins Wayne Taylor Racing for IMSA enduros
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The team which won the 2021 Michelin Endurance Cup in 2021, and came within a last-corner last-lap move of clinching the overall title, has retained Taylor and Albuquerque for a second full season with an Acura, while Alexander Rossi stays on as fourth d
Correa returns to F2 in post-season Abu Dhabi test
Correa returns to F2 in post-season Abu Dhabi test
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After completing a return to racing in FIA Formula 3 this year, the test with the Charouz F2 squad is the latest step of an heroic recovery from injuries sustained in a multi-car F2 accident at Spa-Francorchamps that tragically claimed the life of Anthoine Hu
The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022
The technology on show in Abu Dhabi F1 testing ahead of new-look 2022
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Testing with these cars has been ongoing throughout 2021 but this is the first time all of them have been used together, allowing a much larger pool of data to be collected that can be used by the tyre supplier and the teams.To qualify as a ‘mule’ car, te
Shwartzman puts Haas on top as Abu Dhabi F1 test ends
Shwartzman puts Haas on top as Abu Dhabi F1 test ends
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Ferrari junior Shwartzman was the only young driver taking part in Wednesday’s test running at the Yas Marina Circuit, with the remainder of the field using modified mule cars on the new 18-inch tyres for 2022.Teams were only allowed to field a young drive
Johnson to enter Indy 500 as he tackles full IndyCar season
Johnson to enter Indy 500 as he tackles full IndyCar season
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Johnson, who unveiled his Carvana livery on NBC’s Today show on Wednesday morning, spent his rookie season competing in the 12 road and street courses on the 2021 schedule. But the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion tested on the oval at Texas Motor Spee
Insider's guide: What are F1’s tyre rules?
Insider's guide: What are F1’s tyre rules?
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Tyres are the most important – and arguably most confusing – part of modern Grand Prix racing. Teams are allocated different sets to use at different times and managing the process involves a big team of people. It wasn’t always this complicated
Ranking the Top 10 riders of the 2021 World Superbike season
Ranking the Top 10 riders of the 2021 World Superbike season
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Honourable mentionsPerhaps the most notable omission from this list is GRT Yamaha's Garrett Gerloff, who started off the year promisingly with two podiums in the opening four rounds. Unfortunately, his first-corner incident with fellow Yamaha man Toprak Razga
Russell: ‘Strange feeling’ making Mercedes return in F1 post-season test
Russell: ‘Strange feeling’ making Mercedes return in F1 post-season test
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Russell featured in both days of the post-season running at the Yas Marina Circuit this week, driving a modified Mercedes W10 from 2019 to sample Pirelli’s 18-inch tyres for 2022.It marked Russell’s first outing for Mercedes since his stand-in appearance
Hamilton receives knighthood in ceremony at Windsor Castle
Hamilton receives knighthood in ceremony at Windsor Castle
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Hamilton, 36, was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours at the end of last year, making him Sir Lewis Hamilton.But it was not until this Wednesday that Hamilton was formally knighted by Prince Charles in a ceremony that took place at Wind
