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Racing world reacts to the passing of legend Parnelli Jones

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The condolences extend from every corner of motorsports, which is celebration of his versatility and the character of Jones for a life well lived.Jones, who was born in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1933 but spent the majority of his life in…

Canada will put Mercedes' perpetual F1 discourse to the test

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Toto Wolff's post-race analysis is all beginning to sound rather too familiar.After each race weekend, there is a pattern, a moment of reflection followed by disappointment edged with some frustration, as the latest set of upgrades had…

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How Formula E’s open-door approach to manufacturers is paying off

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The news earlier this week that the iconic British brand would commit to Gen4 was something expected by many.Lola only announced in March that it would be returning to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as a powertrain…

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Motorsport Ireland reveals “progressive step” to revive WRC bid

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Ireland tabled a bid to secure a three-year contract to host the WRC from next year, before it was halted in April after failing to obtain the required government funding.The WRC Promoter had approved plans to bring the championship back…

Gilliland re-signs as Front Row Motorsports’ NASCAR Cup team leader

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Gilliland, 24, has led a career-high 101 laps and has shown up near the front in many races this season.“Todd [Gilliland] and his family have been with my family and the team for a very long time," said Jenkins. “We’ve watched him grow,…

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McLaren faces major low-speed test in F1 Canada GP

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For years McLaren has been struggling with grip in long, low-speed corners – coupled with a lack of aerodynamic efficiency, which dented its top speeds.Its much-heralded upgrades in 2023 in Austria and Singapore added plenty of performance…

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Alpine's Doohan stands in for Ocon in F1 Canada FP1

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The decision to run him in Montreal is interesting, because it comes as Doohan eyes an opportunity to step up to a race seat as Ocon’s replacement at the French manufacturer next year.Ocon collided with team-mate Pierre Gasly on the…

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WRC champion Rovanpera set for circuit racing debut

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The two-time world champion is expanding his motorsport horizons this year following a decision to conduct a part-time WRC campaign with Toyota.Rovanpera announced plans in February to contest four of the six Carrera Cup Benelux rounds,…

How Red Bull creates the perfect strategy for Verstappen and Perez

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Devising and implementing the perfect race strategy is a real ‘team effort’ in Formula 1. However, every team has a couple of people who are particularly tasked with determining the right plan of attack.Red Bull Racing has three: Head of…

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What Magnussen needs to fix to retain his Haas F1 seat

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Last year's VF-23 was somewhat peculiar; although it showed great pace in qualifying in Nico Hulkenberg's control, tyre management issues plagued it in the races. The drivers stated that, to make it to the end on conventional strategies,…

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1963 Indy 500 winner Parnelli Jones dies, aged 90

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According to a representative with Borg-Warner who was close to the situation, Jones passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of family members at Torrence Memorial Medical Center in Torrence, California.He was the oldest…

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NASCAR fines Kyle Weatherman $25,000 for Portland incident

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Weatherman, who competes full-time for DGM Racing in its No. 91 Chevrolet, was penalized in violation of Sections 4.4.B&D in the NASCAR Rule Book, which references the sport’s Code of Conduct.The penalty report specifically cited “contact…

Tuesday, Jun 4

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Despite SHR closing, Josh Berry would "do it all over again"

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The Late Model star secured his first full-time Cup ride with SHR’s No. 4 Ford team this year after showcasing his talent in the Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports and as an occasional fill-in driver in Cup.However, Berry is back in the…

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Ghiotto returns to Coyne for Road America, Laguna Seca

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Ghiotto, a former Formula 2 driver, will be back behind the wheel of the Honda-powered No. 51 machine for Dale Coyne Racing for this weekend’s event at Road America (June 6-9) and the following race at Laguna Seca (June 21-23) after a bye…

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Canapino responds to claims of abuse and death threats by fans

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His response comes after Arrow McLaren’s series rookie Theo Pourchaire revealed he was subject to online abuse following their clash in the Detroit Grand Prix.Pourchaire and Canapino collided on lap 60 in the IndyCar round in Motor City…

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The dangers of Red Bull re-signing Perez

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Somehow, the news that Red Bull has re-signed Sergio Perez for another two seasons, taking his tenure at the team to six years, is not a surprise. But perhaps it should be, given the Mexican's performances alongside Max Verstappen.A case…

Perez secures two-year F1 contract extension with Red Bull

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Perez's latest contract extension will see him carry on as Max Verstappen's team-mate for six consecutive seasons, into F1's new regulations cycle.The 34-year-old Mexican started off the 2024 season well alongside Verstappen, taking three…

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NASCAR grants Larson playoff waiver, calls it "uncharted waters"

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Larson attempted to become the fifth driver to attempt to run the Coca-Cola 600 and Indianapolis 500 on the say but bad weather – first in Indianapolis and then in Charlotte – ultimately saw Larson run the 600 but fail to get into his No.…

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The cultural shift behind new-look Haas in F1 2024

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Dissatisfied with the lack of progress, and at odds over the resources needed to move up the order, owner Gene Haas decided not to renew long standing team boss Guenther Steiner's contract last winter.After finishing 10th with a car that…

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Who was really to blame for IndyCar chaos on Detroit’s streets?

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Just seven days on from IndyCar’s fastest and most prestigious race at the Indianapolis 500, the paddock journeyed just under 300 miles northeast to its shortest and bumpiest street track on the schedule.The 1.645-mile Detroit track –…

Liberty got "very lucky" to buy F1 from Ecclestone to exploit untapped potential

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Reflecting on how F1's new American owner had transformed grand prix racing since it took ownership in 2017, its president Greg Maffei claims that some of its advances were helped by there being low-hanging fruit from day one.In particular…

WIN! A VIP Race Weekend Experience in Silverstone

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Sponsored by The MoneyGram Silverstone Dream Weekend competition not only gives one fan and their guest the chance to visit the legendary Paddock Club at Silverstone, it also includes a factory tour at the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team base in…

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What's next for Esteban Ocon in F1 after Alpine departure?

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The Frenchman's five-year stay at the Enstone outfit has yielded a race victory and two further podium finishes, achievements that will ensure that he is coveted by a handful of teams with seats available for next season.Speaking at the…

IndyCar teams condemn Pourchaire death threats for Canapino Detroit clash

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The Formula 2 champion's McLaren entry made contact with JHR driver Augustin Canapino at the Turn 3 hairpin following a restart, one of several incidents triggered by drivers struggling to bring their tyres up to temperature in a race…

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Did the WRC’s shorter sprint-style format work?

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Now that the dust has settled on an event that delivered the joint-closest finish in WRC history, the championship and the FIA will evaluate how the 48-hour, 266.12km format performed.This trial was the latest step the WRC is undertaking…

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F1 driver market: Who could replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine in 2025?

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The announcement that Ocon will be out of his seat comes a week after the Frenchman caused a collision with his team-mate Pierre Gasly during the first lap of the Monaco Grand Prix.Alpine's team principal Bruno Famin warned "there would be…

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Ferrari sees no risk of Hamilton/Leclerc taking points off each other in F1

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The Italian squad is gearing up to get Hamilton on board as Leclerc's team-mate in 2025 for what it hopes will be the start of a new era where it can get back to the top of F1.But having two clear number ones at any team has the danger of…

Monday, Jun 3

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SVG "a long way" from a NASCAR oval win but "getting better"

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The three-time Supercars champion captured his first victory in the Xfinity Series last Saturday at Portland International Raceway, passing Justin Allgaier with three of 75 laps remaining and holding on for the win.The victory locks van…

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Armstrong: First IndyCar podium “a long time coming”

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A 23-year-old New Zealander, Armstrong was in the mix late for a possible win despite starting 19th and being stuck in a multi-car incident that was triggered by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard in Turn 3 on lap 53 of…

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Keselowski takes "good momentum" from another top-three finish

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Keselowski, driver and co-owner of RFK Racing’s No. 6 Ford, bounced back from an early-race pit stop miscue and maximized his pit strategy to finish third in Sunday’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.It’s Keselowski’s third…