IMS, Andretti, Castroneves, Sato add Unser tributes
IMS, Andretti, Castroneves, Sato add Unser tributes
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Along with tributes from Roger Penske, Rick Mears, Parnelli Jones and A.J. Foyt, several other luminaries sent out messages of sadness after the passing of four-time Indy winner and three-time champion Al Unser.Indianapolis Motor Speedway put out a special vi
Penske, Mears, Foyt, Parnelli Jones pay tribute to Al Unser
Penske, Mears, Foyt, Parnelli Jones pay tribute to Al Unser
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Unser, the younger brother of Bobby Unser who also died this year, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9th at the age of 82. He had waged a 17-year battle with cancer of the liver brought on by his inherited blood disease, hemochromatosis.Al Unser accrued 39 wins
Pirelli fears Qatar repeat on «aggressive» new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs
Pirelli fears Qatar repeat on «aggressive» new Abu Dhabi F1 kerbs
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The Italian company has put an extra focus on kerbs since the Qatar GP, where four drivers suffered similar failures in the race.Pirelli later determined that the failures resulted from drivers consistently running over and back across kerbs during long stint
Wolff vs Horner tensions cooling ahead of ‘Squid Game’ F1 finale
Wolff vs Horner tensions cooling ahead of ‘Squid Game’ F1 finale
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While their respective teams and drivers have gone wheel-to-wheel, Wolff and Horner have fired shots at each other throughout the season. Amid flexi-wing sagas, rights to review, accident reconstructions and threats to protest, it has fuelled what Horner call
Hyundai WRC drivers share tributes to departing boss Adamo
Hyundai WRC drivers share tributes to departing boss Adamo
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Earlier this week Hyundai announced Adamo has stepped down from his role after six years at the helm, citing personal reasons for his departure.Adamo enjoyed a successful tenure at Hyundai, leading the marque to back-to-back WRC manufacturers' titles in 2019
Stewart-Haas lands new primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe
Stewart-Haas lands new primary sponsor for Chase Briscoe
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In an announcement made Friday in Indianapolis, Ind., SHR and Mahindra Ag North America unveiled a new multi-year partnership which will make Mahindra Tractors the new primary anchor sponsor for Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford.The red-and-black livery of the No. 14 M
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri beats Doohan to claim fifth consecutive pole
F2 Abu Dhabi: Piastri beats Doohan to claim fifth consecutive pole
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The championship leader remains on course to wrap up the title in style but was pushed hard during the 30-minute qualifying session at the re-profiled Yas Marina Circuit.It appeared FIA Formula 3 runner-up Doohan was set to secure an eye-opening pole before P
Hamilton, Verstappen back «enjoyable» Abu Dhabi F1 track changes
Hamilton, Verstappen back «enjoyable» Abu Dhabi F1 track changes
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The title contenders topped a practice session each on Friday, Verstappen leading the way in FP1 before Hamilton took over at the top in the second session, with the Mercedes driver setting the quickest time of the day with a 1m23.691s.Since F1’s last visi
Sorensen joins Corvette in second car for Rolex 24 at Daytona
Sorensen joins Corvette in second car for Rolex 24 at Daytona
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The Dane, who won GTE Pro with Aston Martin in the WEC in 2016 and 2019/20, will drive the additional Chevrolet Corvette C8.R the team has now confirmed will take part in the Florida enduro on January 29-30.He will share the car entered in the new GT Daytona
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton fastest from Ocon in second practice
Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton fastest from Ocon in second practice
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In the only practice session to take place in similar conditions to qualifying and the race, FP2 got underway in twilight conditions, with temperatures 10 degrees cooler than in FP1, which Verstappen topped earlier in the afternoon.Kimi Raikkonen led the pac
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi
F1 Grand Prix practice results: Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi
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His title rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull was quickest in FP1 but Hamilton set the fastest time of the day in FP2 at 1m23.691s.Abu Dhabi Grand Prix FP1 results: Verstappen fastest from BottasClaDriverChassisLapsTimeGapIntervalkm/h1 Max Verstappen Red Bull23
Horner: Unusual calls in Abu Dhabi would make «mockery» of F1 stewarding
Horner: Unusual calls in Abu Dhabi would make «mockery» of F1 stewarding
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F1 stewarding has been in the spotlight recently following a number of incidents involving title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, who are tied on points heading into their championship showdown.Verstappen escaped action for his defence against Ha
Red Bull doesn't want Verstappen to change F1 approach
Red Bull doesn't want Verstappen to change F1 approach
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Verstappen is heading in to this weekend's F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi with a clear chance of claiming his first world championship title after a thrilling year-long battle against Lewis Hamilton.But despite a run of stellar results, which has included nin
Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just «speculation»
Binotto says reports linking Todt to Ferrari just «speculation»
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Earlier this week, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that Todt could return to the Maranello squad as a 'super consultant', a position similar to the role the late Niki Lauda had at Mercedes in recent years.The report said Todt, who has been FIA
Sainz: F1 fans «too polarised» as title battle reaches climax
Sainz: F1 fans «too polarised» as title battle reaches climax
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Both drivers have huge fan bases who are active on social media, and as the fight has heated up amid a series of controversial decisions by the FIA stewards, many have expressed negative views about the rival of their favourite driver.Sainz gave his views on
Four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr. dies aged 82
Four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser Sr. dies aged 82
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IMS president Doug Boles stated on Friday that Unser had «died peacefully in his beloved Chama [New Mexico, ed.] home after a 17-year battle with Cancer.»As part of the Unser dynasty, «Big Al» was a fixture at the Indy 500 for three de
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen outpaces Mercedes duo in FP1
Abu Dhabi GP: Verstappen outpaces Mercedes duo in FP1
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Championship leader Verstappen started the race weekend on the right foot as he finished ahead of Mercedes duo Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in FP1, lapping almost two tenths of a second clear.Opening practice on Friday afternoon marked the first opportu
F1 «worried» about 2022 calendar as COVID restrictions return
F1 «worried» about 2022 calendar as COVID restrictions return
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The sport has successfully run 22 events this year after juggling the calendar to take account of race cancellations.An easing of restrictions in recent months, notably concerning UK red zones that impacted returning personnel, helped to smooth the path for t
Alonso: Verstappen ‘one step ahead of everyone’ in F1 this year
Alonso: Verstappen ‘one step ahead of everyone’ in F1 this year
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Verstappen and Hamilton will enter the final race of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit tied on points, setting up a winner-takes-all finale at the end of the 22-race campaign.Verstappen is chasing his first F1 world title, while Hamilton is aiming to becom
Paul Ricard to hold fire on track changes until F1 2022 rules impact is clear
Paul Ricard to hold fire on track changes until F1 2022 rules impact is clear
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The current home of the French Grand Prix had considered making several tweaks to its layout in a bid to improve overtaking opportunities, but those plans were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.Now, as the French GP heads to 2022 for the final year of
F2 Abu Dhabi: Points leader Piastri sets the pace in practice
F2 Abu Dhabi: Points leader Piastri sets the pace in practice
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The championship leader surged to the top of the times in the final third of the 45 minute session, courtesy of a 1m36.800, set on the medium tyres.It proved to be a hotly-contested session with only 0.035s separating the top three as rookie Jack Doohan emerg
Everything you need to know about Toyota’s new WEC hope
Everything you need to know about Toyota’s new WEC hope
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For keen followers of Japan’s two premier categories, SUPER GT and Super Formula, the move won’t come as a big surprise, as Hirakawa has established himself as one of the elite performers on the domestic stage. But for those less familiar with Japanese ra
Super Formula Lights champion Natori gets F2 test chance
Super Formula Lights champion Natori gets F2 test chance
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Natori's participation in the three-day test on December 16-18 was announced by his sponsor Buzz, which previously backed him when he raced in FIA Formula 3 with Carlin in 2019.“This year I joined the Buzz Driver Management Program and moved to a new team t
Verstappen: My views on Mercedes/Hamilton have changed for the worse
Verstappen: My views on Mercedes/Hamilton have changed for the worse
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As a tense battle between Red Bull and its Brackley-based rival comes to an end in Abu Dhabi this weekend, Verstappen has suggested that he is not comfortable with how events have played out this year.Amid the backdrop of incidents such as the on-track collis
Laguna Seca to be resurfaced in 2022
Laguna Seca to be resurfaced in 2022
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The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has approved funding for significant renovations to take place in the next 18 months as part of the five-year Capital Improvement Program at the legendary 2.238-mile circuit first opened in 1957.A press release from th
F1: Ricciardo facing two-week quarantine on Australia return
F1: Ricciardo facing two-week quarantine on Australia return
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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
Everything we know about the 2022 F1 season: drivers, cars, tracks & more
Everything we know about the 2022 F1 season: drivers, cars, tracks & more
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Once the 2021 Formula 1 season draws to a close, attention will immediately turn to preparations for 2022’s all-new rules.F1 will receive one of its biggest technical overhauls for next season, with a seismic shift in the aerodynamic regulations, which shou
Kimi Raikkonen: Friendships are what I’ll miss from F1
Kimi Raikkonen: Friendships are what I’ll miss from F1
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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
The most controversial F1 deciders: 1990 Japan, 1994 Australia & more
The most controversial F1 deciders: 1990 Japan, 1994 Australia & more
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Autosport has already picked out the top 10 F1 title deciders and the race could be a candidate for that list…But the tension is also reminiscent of the darker days in F1 history, when the title has been decided or marred by controversial clashes. Her
Peregrine Racing switches to Lamborghini, hires Megennis
Peregrine Racing switches to Lamborghini, hires Megennis
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Westphal, the 2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge champion, achieved a sixth place finish in the IMSA WeatherTech Sprint Cup Championship with Peregrine’s Audi R8 in 2021, while Megennis spent the season adding IMSA experience with Vasser Sullivan Racing to
What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton's F1 press head-to-head before finale
What we learned from Verstappen and Hamilton's F1 press head-to-head before 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
Karam, Ferrucci join Dreyer & Reinbold for Indy 500
Karam, Ferrucci join Dreyer & Reinbold for Indy 500
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Karam will be aiming to make his ninth start in the Memorial Day Weekend classic, his eighth with Dennis Reinbold’s Carmel, IN-based team, while for Ferrucci it will be a fourth Indy entry.Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has entered and qualified 43 cars in th
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
