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.
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.
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.
Red Bull, Toro Rosso get major Honda engine upgrade for Baku
Honda will introduce its first upgraded engine of the 2019 Formula 1 season at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, following the discovery of a quality control problem.
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.
Virtual lap of Vietnam GP circuit revealed
Formula 1 track designer Tilke has revealed what the new Vietnam Grand Prix track will be like from the cockpit, with the release of an onboard simulator lap.
Williams needs to develop at "double or triple" rivals' rate
The Williams Formula 1 team must outdevelop its rivals at “double or triple the rate” to make up for its current disadvantage, George Russell believes.
Justin Haley to make NASCAR Cup Series debut at Talladega
NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Justin Haley will tackle double duty this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Chase Elliott: How teamwork “changed the game” at superspeedways
While manufacturer and team coordination has become a key to success recently on NASCAR’s superspeedways, Cup Series star Chase Elliott is not a fan.
Michael Schumacher would have managed Mick in F1 - Weber
Michael Schumacher's former manager Willi Weber believes the seven-time world champion would have returned to Formula 1 in a management role with son Mick, were it not for his 2013 skiing accident.
Daly unveils U.S. Air Force fighter jet livery for Indy 500
Andretti Autosport-Honda’s fifth driver for the Indianapolis 500, Conor Daly, has revealed the #25 car’s livery which pays tribute to fighter jets from the U.S. Air Force's past and present.
Jacques Villeneuve, Ellen Lohr set for NASCAR Euro Series debuts
The NASCAR Euro Series starts its 11th season on April 13 in Valencia, Spain with two new names expected to be listed on the entry list joining former NASCAR Cup Series champion Bobby Labonte.
Canadian Raphael Lessard adds K&N race to schedule
Raphael Lessard makes his NASCAR Trucks Series debut this weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, and will also compete at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in the K&N Pro Series.
Jason Hathaway: "I know I can get the job done"
Jason Hathaway decides after stepping back from full-time competition in 2016 the time is right to return to the NASCAR Pinty’s Series this season.
Perez: Stroll has stronger race pace than Ocon, Hulkenberg
Sergio Perez says Lance Stroll is already closer to him on race pace than any of his previous teammates, despite a relative lack of experience.
Marc-Antoine Camirand set to return to Pinty’s Series in 2019
Marc-Antoine confirms return to compete full-time this year along with sponsor GM Paillé in NASCAR Pinty’s Series.
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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.
F1’s iconic cars: Brabham BT52 by Giorgio Piola
The depth and breadth of the illustrative archive of Giorgio Piola really knows no bounds, with the legendary Formula 1 illustrator having captured 50 years of the sport’s technical endeavors. Join us as we continue to take a look at some of his favourite cars and this time venture into the excess and decadence of the 1980s – this time, the Brabham BT52.
Gallery: How F1 teams made their front wings legal
As the FIA continues to refine its vision of the 2019 aero regulations, three Formula 1 teams have been forced to alter their front wing designs.
Chinese GP: Latest F1 tech updates, straight from pitlane
Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images bring you the Formula 1 technical updates on show in the Shanghai pitlane at the Chinese Grand Prix, giving insight into the relentless development undertaken by the teams in pursuit of more performance.
Mercedes introduces new front wing endplate for Chinese GP
Mercedes has brought further updates for the Formula 1 grand prix in China, debuting a brand new endplate design for the third race of 2019.
Tech review: The final word on Bahrain GP updates
We cast our eye over the technical developments made by the teams up and down the pitlane in Bahrain, while also marveling at some of the innovations that are otherwise unseen during a race weekend. The amazing illustrations of Giorgio Piola also takes our understanding to a new level, click through the images below…