Joe Newgarden, the 32-year-old Tennessee native, recently emerged as the victor of the prestigious Indianapolis 500. The event, held at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis, showcased Newgarden as the centrepiece. Accompanying this momentous occasion, sculptor Will Behrends crafted a sterling silver image of Newgarden, as he has done for every winner of the Indy 500
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Since taking over as McLaren’s F1 team principal, Andrea Stella has proven himself to be an exceptional leader. Stella inherited the role following the departure of Andres Seidl, and in a remarkably short period, he has made a significant impact on both the team’s performance and its culture. Under Stella’s guidance, McLaren has experienced considerable
Honda, known for its dominance in the world of motorcycle racing, has made a bold move to revive its struggling team. The Japanese manufacturer recently announced that it has signed Luca Marini, currently racing for VR46, on a two-year contract. This surprising decision breaks with Honda’s tradition of offering only one-year contracts and marks a
The world of motorsports is no stranger to the name Josef Newgarden. This talented driver, who conquered America’s biggest open-wheel oval race, is now setting his sights on a new challenge: the Daytona. In his first bid for overall class honors, Newgarden will be joining forces with Porsche Penske Motorsport to compete in one of
Upon watching Ferrari, one cannot help but notice the talented cast and their impressive performances. Adam Driver, in the lead role as Enzo Ferrari, delivers a thoughtful and compelling portrayal of the flawed genius known as Il Commendatore. Penelope Cruz shines as the grieving and embittered wife, Laura, while Gabriel Leone captivates with his stellar
Williams Racing has recently welcomed Pat Fry to their team, a move that has raised hopes for the future of the struggling Formula 1 outfit. Fry, who has previously worked with Benetton, Ferrari, and McLaren, has a wealth of experience and technical expertise that will be crucial in turning around Williams’ fortunes. While Fry’s main
In 2023, McLaren experienced a stunning turn of events as they implemented a series of mid-season upgrades that transformed their MCL60 car into a contender for the podium. This astonishing surge in form was made possible by a technical restructure led by the team’s new principal, Stella. As a result, McLaren was able to surpass
The Intercontinental GT Challenge finale was a rollercoaster of emotions for Alexander Rossi and his teammates, Nick Yelloly and Dries Vanthoor. The trio had been leading the race comfortably until disaster struck with a pedal box failure during a pitstop. The resulting slow pitstop cost them crucial seconds and forced their shorter co-drivers to adapt
Iron Lynx, the team behind the new prototype, recently had an impressive showing during its test session in the United States. The prototype not only topped the GTP timesheets but also completed a remarkable 1,150km over the course of two days. This successful test marks an important milestone for Iron Lynx as it prepares to
The 2023 DTM season has been a challenging one for Porsche, with only one team committed to continuing in the series next year. Team Bernhard has made the difficult decision to step down from GT3 racing due to the high costs involved, while Toksport WRT is still in discussions with Porsche regarding their participation in
When Andreas Seidl left McLaren to lead Audi’s 2026 entry with Sauber, he left behind a team that needed a fresh perspective to continue its journey towards success. Andreas Stella took over as the new Team Principal last winter, and one of his first major decisions was to restructure the technical departments. This article delves
Formula 1 racing is not only a thrilling sport but also one that poses significant risks to the drivers. The recent Qatar Grand Prix highlighted the importance of prioritizing driver safety, especially in extreme weather conditions. The FIA has acknowledged the need for rapid solutions to prevent incidents like severe heat exhaustion from occurring again.
In 2020, the racing world witnessed the debut of Alex Marquez in MotoGP. The young rider entered the premier class with the factory Honda squad, replacing the legendary Jorge Lorenzo. Marquez had already achieved success in the Moto2 championship, clinching the title in 2019. However, his journey to MotoGP was not without its hurdles. In
Formula 1 is no stranger to controversy, but the recent developments involving Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, and his wife, Susie Wolff, the managing director of the F1 Academy, have sent shockwaves throughout the sport. Concerns have been raised about the couple’s access to privileged information and the potential conflict of interest it
Rumors have been circulating about a potential partnership between former Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso and current Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the prestigious Le Mans endurance race. Both drivers have expressed their interest in participating in the event, but their motives and timelines differ. In this article, we analyze the possibility of
In an unexpected turn of events, Porsche has announced significant changes to its factory LMDh line-up for the 2024 season. The most notable change is the swapping of drivers between the Porsche Penske Motorsport team’s IMSA and World Endurance Championship (WEC) entries. This decision sees Dane Cameron moving to the IMSA squad, while Matt Campbell
The recent announcement that the new-for-2024 IndyCar power unit will be equipped with a 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine and upgraded with hybrid components has left some drivers like Pato O’Ward feeling frustrated. While the addition of the hybrid technology will provide up to an additional 150 horsepower when deployed, O’Ward believes that a new chassis
The fallout from the high-profile split between McLaren and IndyCar driver Alex Palou continues, as both parties are now embroiled in a legal battle over the damages claim. Palou, who had previously signed contracts with McLaren to race in the IndyCar Series and act as its reserve Formula 1 driver, made a U-turn last summer,