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Alonso: Too early to judge if McLaren-Chevrolet is competitive
Fernando Alonso says that running only 29 laps of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Wednesday’s test meant he’s unable to judge whether the McLaren-Chevrolet package will be competitive.
Herta leads rookies, Alonso gets first Indy laps of 2019
Harding Steinbrenner Racing-Honda’s Colton Herta set the pace in the nine-car Rookies and Refreshers segment of today’s test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while Fernando Alonso’s McLaren-Chevy made a faltering start.
Miami scraps downtown F1 plan in favour of stadium-based event
Plans to run the proposed Miami Grand Prix around Biscayne Boulevard and Bayfront Park in the city’s downtown area appear to have been scrapped in favour of a new venue adjacent to the Miami Dolphins stadium, according to the group led by the NFL team’s owner.
Moffat rejoins former Supercars squad with new TCR deal
James Moffat will return to Garry Rogers Motorsport in 2019 as part of the squad's TCR Australia programme.
Sato leads veterans' IndyCar test for Indy 500
2017 Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato put Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing-Honda on top of the speed charts in the veterans’ test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which was heavily disrupted by rain.
Power wants shots in Supercars at Bathurst, NASCAR on an oval
Will Power says he would like a chance to race for DJR Team Penske in Supercars’ marquee event, the Bathurst 1000, as well as compete in a NASCAR race on a 1.5-mile oval.
Roundtable: What to expect with new rules for Talladega
This week on the NASCAR Roundtable, we discuss utilizing the All-Star as a test for future packages and what to expect out of this weekend's action at Talladega Superspeedway.
VW unveils revised I.D. R for Nurburgring record attempt
Volkswagen has officially unveiled its heavily revised I.D. R prototype ahead of an attempt to break the electric car record for the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
Prime Will F1 lose its Netflix innocence?
The Netflix documentary Drive to Survive has been well received by most in Formula 1 circles despite the conspicuous absence of Ferrari and Mercedes. Will the streaming service commission a second series, and what direction could it take?
Giorgio Piola's take on 2019 F1 season so far
Ferrari and Mercedes have already developed their cars extensively in what has been an intriguing start to the Formula 1 season after three rounds so far.
What Wickens (and Hinch) can teach Ericsson about ovals
Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports’ rookie Marcus Ericsson got his first taste of ovals last week with a test at Texas Motor Speedway, and afterward thanked teammates Robert Wickens and James Hinchcliffe for their help and guidance. So what did Wickens tell him about the art of dealing with The Big Left Turn? David Malsher found out.
Sainz "feels" for Schumacher over scrutiny
McLaren Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz says he feels for Ferrari junior Mick Schumacher over the scrutiny he is receiving in Formula 2, having had a similar experience himself.
Promoted: Winfield guides its drivers to podium finishes
The Easter Cups launched the 2019 FIA French F4 Championship from the Nogaro circuit, where drivers flying the Winfield colours enjoyed strong starts to their campaigns, during a weekend where the performance level was particularly high.
Sonic Financial Group proposes to acquire Speedway Motorsports
Speedway Motorsports Inc. has received a non-binding offer from Sonic Financial Corp., a company owned by Bruton Smith and his family, to acquire all outstanding shares of SMI’s common stock.
Improving the Indy 500 – IndyCar’s superspeedway tech tweaks
Tino Belli, IndyCar’s director of aerodynamic development, explains to David Malsher the changes made to the superspeedway version of Dallara’s aerokit ahead of today’s test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the issues the series hopes it has addressed.
Ginetta testing ahead of potential 2019/20 WEC return
Ginetta is targeting a return to the FIA World Endurance Championship next season after resuming testing with its LMP1 contender this week.
Ricciardo "accepts" judgement on current F1 form
Daniel Ricciardo believes short-term judgements on Formula 1 drivers' form are like questioning the quality of a footballer on a brief goalless streak.
Rivals say Aston Martin's long-run pace "very impressive"
Drivers from both BMW and Audi believe that the R-Motorsport Aston Martin Vantage DTM can be a credible threat this season based on its long-run pace in last week's Lausitzring test.
Ten Kate's WSBK return fixed for Jerez
The Ten Kate Yamaha team will make its World Superbike return at June's Jerez round, and has unveiled its colours for the 2019 season at an event in the Netherlands.
Prime The struggling F1 driver dispelling a frustrating myth
Although it goes against conventional logic, a faster car does not always guarantee a better result. One Formula 1 driver's struggles adjusting to new surroundings for 2019 provide proof
Bottas: Lead cars still "controlling" races despite aero changes
Valtteri Bottas thinks lead cars are still able to "control" races because of the aero turbulence their car causes, despite the change of rules for 2019 aimed at helping overtaking.
Lorenzo understands Vinales' recent start woes
Jorge Lorenzo says he can sympathise with Maverick Vinales' recent difficulties during race starts, as he suffered similar problems earlier in his MotoGP career.
Haas signs Deletraz as F1 simulator driver
The Haas Formula 1 team has signed Carlin F2 frontrunner Louis Deletraz as a simulator driver for the 2019 season.
