Landon Cassill joins Kaulig Racing for 2022 Xfinity season
Landon Cassill joins Kaulig Racing for 2022 Xfinity season
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Cassill, 31, has more than 500 starts across NASCAR’s three national series – Cup, Xfinity and Trucks – but has had limited opportunities in top equipment.That will change in 2022, as Cassill moves to Kaulig and will compete fulltime in the Xfinity Seri
What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton's press head-to-head before F1's finale
What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton's press head-to-head before F1's finale
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As if they needed reminding.The Formula 1 world championship trophy – the one that can only be awarded at the FIA prize-giving gala in case the winning driver's actions or car are under scrutiny for a potential rules breach – sat between them. Max Verstap
Hamilton hopes “everyone wants to do it in the right way” in Abu Dhabi
Hamilton hopes “everyone wants to do it in the right way” in Abu Dhabi
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Both drivers came face to face during the Thursday press conference at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the final round, fresh from their controversial fight at the Saudi Arabian GP where Hamilton clinched victory to go level on points with Verstappen for the
Shwartzman hopeful of future F1 opportunities after announcing F2 exit
Shwartzman hopeful of future F1 opportunities after announcing F2 exit
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The 2019 FIA Formula 3 champion is yet to secure his plans for 2022 but has confirmed he won’t return to the F1 feeder series next year for what would have been a third season in F2.Shwartzman heads into his final F2 round with Prema Racing having clim
Ricciardo facing two-week quarantine on return to Australia
Ricciardo facing two-week quarantine on return to Australia
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Quarantine in a government-approved hotel is compulsory for anyone entering the country, and it was the reason that Ricciardo's home race in Melbourne was cancelled this year.The McLaren driver is willing to put up with the inconvenience and frustration of be
Sato confirmed at Dale Coyne Racing with RWR for 2022
Sato confirmed at Dale Coyne Racing with RWR for 2022
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The 44-year-old Japanese driver, who spent the last four seasons at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and racked up three wins including the team’s – and his – second Indy triumph, will drive the #51 entry vacated by Andretti Autosport-bound Romain Grosjea
Sato on Coyne ride: “Our potential together is very strong”
Sato on Coyne ride: “Our potential together is very strong”
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Former Formula 1 driver Sato will begin his 13th season of IndyCar racing in a new home, racing the #51 Coyne-RWR entry recently vacated by Romain Grosjean. A memorandum of understanding between driver and team was signed a couple of months ago, and the subse
Raikkonen: Friendships are what I’ll miss from Formula 1
Raikkonen: Friendships are what I’ll miss from Formula 1
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Raikkonen, 42, will make his 349th and final grand prix start in Abu Dhabi after announcing earlier this year that he would be retiring from F1 at the end of the season.It draws the curtain on a 20-year career in F1 that saw him debut with Sauber in 2001 and
Verstappen: It's unfair I'm treated differently to other F1 drivers
Verstappen: It's unfair I'm treated differently to other F1 drivers
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Verstappen heads into this weekend's Abu Dhabi season finale tied on points with Lewis Hamilton at the top of the drivers' championship after a controversial battle in Jeddah last weekend.Verstappen was hit with a five-second time penalty during the race for
Redding completes first test with BMW's WSBK bike
Redding completes first test with BMW's WSBK bike
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While still under contract with Ducati until the end of the calendar year, Redding got an early chance to test the BMW M1000RR this week as he ramps up his preparation for his third season in WSBK.The test followed an earlier run on the road version of the S1
Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi F1 title decider live on free-to-air
Channel 4 to show Abu Dhabi F1 title decider live on free-to-air
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Under the current agreement between the UK's two F1 broadcasters, Channel 4 only shows the British Grand Prix live each year, with a highlights package for every other race.But as Lewis Hamilton goes in search of a record eighth world championship in Abu Dhab
Abu Dhabi signs new 10-year F1 contract as season finale
Abu Dhabi signs new 10-year F1 contract as season finale
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The Yas Marina Circuit joined the F1 calendar in 2009, and has hosted the final round of the season each year since 2014. Sunday’s grand prix is set to be its fourth championship decider following showdowns in 2010, 2014 and 2016.In an announcement on Thurs
Masi warns F1 title rivals of possible points deduction in Abu Dhabi
Masi warns F1 title rivals of possible points deduction in Abu Dhabi
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are heading in to the final race of the F1 season tied on points, with the driver that finishes ahead on Sunday claiming the drivers’ crown.However, under F1’s countback rules, if neither driver finishes the race, either
Seidl: Messages between FIA and F1 teams shouldn't be broadcast
Seidl: Messages between FIA and F1 teams shouldn't be broadcast
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In Jeddah, a conversation between FIA race director Michael Masi and Red Bull's team manager Jonathan Wheatley over Max Verstappen giving back a position to title rival Lewis Hamilton sparked plenty of controversy in a race already rife with it.Verstappen wa
Stoker eyes F1 Envoy appointment if he wins FIA election
Stoker eyes F1 Envoy appointment if he wins FIA election
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Stoker is going up against Mohammed ben Sulayem in the vote on 17 December to become the successor of Jean Todt.With the final countdown underway to the election, Stoker has outlined his vision for how he wants the FIA to approach F1 if he triumphs.His outlin
Alesi calls early TOM'S SUPER GT promotion «surreal»
Alesi calls early TOM'S SUPER GT promotion «surreal»
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On Monday, the son of ex-Formula 1 racer Jean was named as Sho Tsuboi’s new partner aboard the #36 TOM’S Toyota GR Supra in Toyota's 2022 motorsport presentation, replacing Yuhi Sekiguchi.The announcement came a little more than a week after Tsuboi and Se
2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix session timings and preview
2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix session timings and preview
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It's a winner-takes-all scenario in the championship battle, with both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen tied on 369.5 points.The driver who finishes ahead of the two will become the 2021 champion, although there are certain scenarios where this rule won't ap
Why Abu Dhabi's F1 track changes are about more than just overtaking
Why Abu Dhabi's F1 track changes are about more than just overtaking
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Following repeated complaints that the Yas Marina layout was far from ideal in delivering a good F1 spectacle, track bosses gave the go-ahead earlier this year to an extensive overhaul.The end result is alterations made at three key points of the circuit, a r
Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
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With the three sprint race experiments this year at Silverstone, Monza and Interlagos deemed to have been a success, F1 is looking at running sprints at six venues in 2022.As revealed last weekend, F1 chiefs have indicated to teams that their preferred track
Mostert adds condition to Monza offer
Mostert adds condition to Monza offer
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Brown, a co-owner of the Walkinshaw Andretti United Supercars team, yesterday made a public offer to Mostert to drive the ex-Alan Moffat Chevrolet Monza sports sedan that’s in his extensive car collection.The offer was made a reward for Mostert and Lee Hold
Fittpaldi to continue as Haas F1 test and reserve driver in 2022
Fittpaldi to continue as Haas F1 test and reserve driver in 2022
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Fittipaldi, 25, first linked up with Haas at the end of 2018, and made two F1 appearances at the end of 2020 when he deputised for Romain Grosjean following his Bahrain accident. He recorded a best finish of 17th in the Sakhir Grand Prix.Fittipaldi has attend
Sargeant handed F1 test debut with Williams in Abu Dhabi
Sargeant handed F1 test debut with Williams in Abu Dhabi
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Sargeant, 20, linked up with Williams’ young driver academy in October, and made his Formula 2 debut in Jeddah last weekend with HWA.The American youngster has now been confirmed for the end-of-season running in Abu Dhabi, which will take place next Tuesda
SUPER GT evaluating timed races at Fuji and Suzuka
SUPER GT evaluating timed races at Fuji and Suzuka
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Japan's premier sportscar racing series revealed its 2022 calendar in the summer, with eight races planned across six different tracks and no international races, as was the case this season.However, the series has yet to confirm next year's race formats, des
Supercars confirms CEO Seamer's resignation
Supercars confirms CEO Seamer's resignation
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As expected Seamer will depart the stint mid-next year off the back of what by that point will be a four-and-a-half year stint in the sport.Seamer arrived ahead of the 2018 season as a replacement for outgoing series boss James Warburton.His time at the helm
Seamer to resign as Supercars CEO
Seamer to resign as Supercars CEO
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The series boss will walk away from the sport mid-next year following a four-year stint at the helm.He is expected to continue in the CEO role for another six months before joining his family, who have already relocated, in he United States.Seamer's resignati
Phillip Island to host two Shannons rounds in 2022
Phillip Island to host two Shannons rounds in 2022
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The events will be partially funded by the federal government as part of the Recovery for Regional Tourism programme.They will take place on March 18-20 and June 25-26.The categories for each event are yet to be locked in, however the March event has been ear
The beer that helped Holdsworth win the Bathurst 1000
The beer that helped Holdsworth win the Bathurst 1000
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The likeable 38-year-old achieved a lifelong dream on Sunday evening when, after 18 starts, he finally conquered the Mountain.He and Chaz Mostert combined for a devastating Bathurst 1000 win aboard the lead Walkinshaw Andretti United Holden, the pair untoucha
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways on IndyCar TV comms
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways on IndyCar TV comms
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The 2003 Champ Car title winner’s commentary role was acting as analyst along with fellow ex-IndyCar racer Townsend Bell, alongside host Leigh Diffey. The trio was renowned for its chemistry and enthusiasm, even when Diffey played devil’s advocate and ent
The ten closest finishes from the 2021 NASCAR season
The ten closest finishes from the 2021 NASCAR season
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10. Austin Cindric vs. Brett Moffitt - Daytona Xfinity - 0.104sCindric started his title defense on the right foot with a win in the season-opener at Daytona, controlling the final few laps of the race and denying Moffitt his first victory in the Xfinity Seri
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways
NBC and Paul Tracy go their separate ways
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The 2003 Champ Car title winner’s commentary role was acting as analyst along with fellow ex-IndyCar racer Townsend Bell, alongside host Leigh Diffey. The trio was renowned for its chemistry and enthusiasm, even when Diffey played devil’s advocate and ent
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton F1 title showdown a «dream scenario»
Ricciardo: Verstappen-Hamilton F1 title showdown a «dream scenario»
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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
Wolff urges ‘common sense’ after Marko’s F1 stewards comments
Wolff urges ‘common sense’ after Marko’s F1 stewards comments
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Title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were caught up in multiple incidents last Sunday in Abu Dhabi that led to the stewards handing Verstappen two penalties.After being told to give Hamilton a position back after an off-track pass earlier in the rac
Red Bull's 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 dominance means little, says Mercedes
Red Bull's 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 dominance means little, says Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are heading in to the final race of the season tied on points, with the driver that finishes ahead on Sunday set to take the crown.While Mercedes is coming off the back of three consecutive wins, Red Bull is well aware that i
Rossi has fondness for all his “special” MotoGP rivalries
Rossi has fondness for all his “special” MotoGP rivalries
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Nine-time grand prix motorcycle racing world champion Rossi called time on his illustrious career at the end of last month’s Valencia Grand Prix finale, the conclusion to his 26th season.Rossi’s career was defined by the numerous intense rivalries he had
Shwartzman to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test
Shwartzman to drive for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi post-season F1 test
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The Ferrari Drivers’ Academy member, who is currently second in the FIA Formula 2 drivers’ standings, will drive the SF21, splitting driving duties with the team’s specialist simulator driver, Antonio Fuoco. Shwartzman has already driven a Ferrari
Ocon: Alpine will be «very dangerous» to F1's top teams
Ocon: Alpine will be «very dangerous» to F1's top teams
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Alpine had a slow start to the 2021 season and did most of its scoring in a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix, which yielded Ocon's maiden F1 win.After the summer break Alpine suffered from a lack of consistency, but on the good days it managed to score big, notab
Baguette headlines Nissan SUPER GT ‘shootout’ test line-up
Baguette headlines Nissan SUPER GT ‘shootout’ test line-up
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The test took place on Monday, the day after the launch of the new ‘Z’ model that replaces the GT-R as Nissan’s GT500 base model for the 2022 season at the same venue.Last week, Baguette announced that his tenure as a Honda driver would be coming to an
Verschoor replaces injured Fittipaldi in F2 Abu Dhabi finale
Verschoor replaces injured Fittipaldi in F2 Abu Dhabi finale
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Verschoor drove for MP Motorsport in the first six rounds of 2021, but was replaced by Jack Doohan for the final two events due to “financial issues.”But he will join Charouz in place of Fittipaldi, who continues his recovery from a startline shunt with T
Analysis: Could Todt be poised for shock Ferrari F1 return?
Analysis: Could Todt be poised for shock Ferrari F1 return?
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But after a career that has included success in rallying, sportscars and F1, plus three-terms at the helm of motor racing’s governing body, it was unlikely he would simply walk away from the sport.A report in Corriere della Sera on Wednesday pointed, howeve
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
