Argentina has emerged as a potential host for IndyCar’s first race outside of North America since 2013. With Ricardo Juncos, an Argentine IndyCar team owner, showcasing the sport’s potential in the country through demonstration runs last November, there is growing interest in bringing a race to Argentina. However, if the race does happen, it is
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Sargeant, the American rookie driver for Williams, has been making waves in the Formula 1 world. However, his performance has been marred by a series of unfortunate crashes since the summer break. These incidents have not only resulted in costly damages to his car but have also overshadowed his steady improvements on the track. Since
The recent wave of wheel-related incidents involving Gen3 wheel nuts has raised serious concerns in the motorsport community. Highlighted by Garth Tander’s mishap at the Sandown 500, where the wheel detached from his Grove Mustang while running in fourth position, these incidents have led to a reevaluation of the Gen3 nut and spindle systems. As
McLaren celebrated its first double podium finish of the season at the Suzuka circuit, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing in second and third place respectively. The team’s strong performance demonstrated the impressive development of the MCL60. After a challenging start to the season, McLaren has emerged as the second-best car on the grid,
In a thrilling qualifying session at the Buddh International Circuit, it was Valentino Rossi’s outfit that came out on top. Despite a challenging start to the weekend, Rossi’s protege Marco Bezzecchi clinched his third pole position of the season. This achievement marks a significant comeback for Bezzecchi since his last pole position at the British
In a surprising move, McLaren Racing has officially announced the signing of Ryo Hirakawa as a reserve driver for its Formula 1 team. This decision reflects McLaren’s commitment to bolstering its driver development programme, and the addition of Hirakawa brings a new dimension to the team. With his extensive experience across multiple racing disciplines, Hirakawa
British racing driver George Russell has had a transformative year, where he has undergone a change in mindset. Instead of focusing on playing “the long game” and accumulating points, Russell has adopted a more aggressive approach that prioritizes going all out for big results. This shift in attitude has propelled him to take risks and
When it was announced that Ben Keating would join United for a full season in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, it marked a significant shift in his racing career. Keating, currently racing for Corvette Racing in the WEC, had previously hinted that he would not continue in the series as it transitions to GT3 cars. Although
Takaaki Nakagami, the Japanese rider, made his debut in MotoGP with LCR in 2018 and has been a consistent presence in the team since then. However, his position has been somewhat uncertain in recent years due to the emergence of young Japanese talent, Ai Ogura, who has been linked to a potential move to LCR.
Porsche Penske Motorsport took the lead right from the start in the #6 entry, with a brilliant move by Jaminet to squeeze past the sister #7 car at the opening corner. It was a promising start for the team, showcasing their skill and determination. However, their advantage was short-lived when the Porsches failed to follow
In the Turkish Grand Prix, Sergio Perez found himself in controversy after colliding with Alexander Albon in the closing stages of the race. Perez, who was driving for Red Bull Racing at the time, made an aggressive move on the inside of Albon, resulting in contact between the two drivers. This incident led to a
Max Verstappen, the defending two-time world champion, faced a challenging qualifying session at Marina Bay. The ongoing struggles with the RB19 machines were evident as Verstappen described his car as “undriveable.” The car’s bottoming out issue not only impacted its performance but also left Verstappen lacking confidence, especially under braking. Throughout the qualifying session, Verstappen