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McLaren's departure will hurt Formula E - but not as much as Mercedes' exit did

After three seasons, McLaren has elected to pull the plug on its Formula E project, citing the need to focus its resources on its incoming Hypercar project for 2027's World Endurance Championship. Thus, the team is set to occupy its fourth guise having started out as HWA Racelab in the…

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Nature is taking over Vietnam’s abandoned $600m F1 Hanoi street circuit

Before the world had considered the word “lockdown” or the thought of hosting a family quiz on Zoom had crossed anyone’s mind, Formula 1 had lofty plans for 2020. The season was set to see F1 return to the Netherlands for the first time in 35 years and the series…

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How Malcolm Wilson’s FIA swearing sanctions agreement will impact the WRC

It has been quite the week for the FIA and the World Rally Championship and one which could have a lasting impact on both.

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McLaren to exit Formula E in order to focus on WEC entry

McLaren will withdraw from Formula E at the end of the current 2024-25 season, following its recent announcement that it would be entering the World Endurance Championship's Hypercar class in 2027.

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Fabio Quartararo: “It’s clear you need a V4 to be fast” in MotoGP

Yamaha’s 2021 MotoGP world champion Fabio Quartararo has said the Japanese manufacturer is right to developing a V4 engine, following the first European test of the V4 at Valencia last week.

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Mexico GP set for F1 contract renewal

The Mexican Grand Prix is set for a renewal to its Formula 1 race contract with a deal understood to be announced in the coming days, according to Mexico City's head of government Clara Brugada.

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Sebastian Vettel's case to take over from Helmut Marko as Red Bull's young driver boss

Succession planning trips up many business leaders. Captains of industry, along with politicians and monarchs, naturally see themselves as irreplaceable – and, indeed, regard potential successors as threats to their eternal dominion.

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KTM's struggle to survive is very much bleeding into its racing

After declaring insolvency, and a restructuring, the company was supposedly saved. But recent events have casted doubt on the marquee’s future.

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Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller join Porsche line-up for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Porsche Formula E drivers Pascal Wehrlein and Nico Muller will join the German manufacturer’s factory Penske line-up for the Spa round of the World Endurance Championship next month.

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MotoGP bikes are faster than F1 cars, mostly

At certain tracks that both utilize, MotoGP’s motorcycles achieve faster top speeds than Formula 1’s cars

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Jeff Gordon shares how Dr. Petty helped him in his NASCAR career

Over the course of five decades, neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty was a constant presence in NASCAR, helping drivers navigate difficult injuries throughout their careers. Sadly, he passed way earlier this week at the age of 90.

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Takuma Sato reveals 94G impact in 233mph Indy 500 testing crash

As a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 in both 2017 and 2020, Takuma Sato is one of the most experienced drivers at IMS. This year, the Japanese driver is aiming to make his 16th start in the crown jewel event, again driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

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Kendall Jenner's brand to partner with NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger

Toni Breidinger is currently embarking on her rookie season in the NASCAR Truck Series, driving the No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota. And on Thursday, it was revealed that Breidinger will have a new partner in 818 Tequila. The company was founded by Kendall Jenner and is entering the world of motorsports sponsorships for the…

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Scott McLaughlin fastest as speeds top 232mph in Day 2 Indy 500 open test

IndyCar teams spent most of the morning performing mock qualifying runs around the 2.5-mile speedway with Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin running the single fastest lap as the Kiwi reached 232.686mph.

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Daniel Suarez on his future at Trackhouse and NASCAR coming to Mexico

Daniel Suarez has been busy in Mexico promoting NASCAR's first-ever Cup race in the country, while also unveiling his own paint scheme for the race, featuring sponsorship from Telcel-Infinitum. The Trackhouse Racing Team driver is the only Mexican to win at the Cup Series level, and the only foreign-born driver to ever…

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F1 Commission discusses solutions for lagging 2026 engines and grass fires

Formula 1 teams agree to the general idea of having catch-up mechanics for power unit manufacturers in 2026

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Ryan Preece hopes for a solution to airborne wrecks "sooner than later"

As part of a longer, exclusive interview with RFK Racing's Ryan Preece, Motorsport.com wanted to get his thoughts on the ever-present threat of airborne accidents in NASCAR. Unfortunately, he has some first-hand experience with that, especially with the current generation of car.

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FIA: No plan to change WRC Rally1 rules for 2026 amid Hyundai uncertainty

The FIA has revealed “it is not the plan” to change the World Rally Championship Rally1 regulations next year amid the current uncertainty surrounding Hyundai’s involvement beyond 2025.

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MotoGP riders say controversial tyre pressure rules must stay

Leading MotoGP riders are unanimous that the controversial current tyre pressure rules will have to remain in place, most likely until 2027.

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Ryan Sparks to replace Rodney Childers as Justin Haley's crew chief

Rodney Childers' abrupt exit from Spire Motorsports shocked the NASCAR garage and left a vacancy atop the pit box for Justin Haley and the No. 7 Chevrolet. Childers has over 20 years of experience as a crew chief, winning 40 races and the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship with Kevin…

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Aleix Espargaro “more like a cyclist than a MotoGP rider” ahead of Spanish GP wildcard

Retired from full-time MotoGP competition since last year, Aleix Espargaro will return to racing this weekend at Jerez as a Honda test rider. Clad in unfamiliar HRC colours ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, he revealed that his life has become very different since his last race for Aprilia…

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Jorge Martin to return to Spain on Saturday on a medical flight from Qatar

Jorge Martín has spent the last 11 days in Doha following the pneumothorax he suffered after crashing in the MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix.

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Five races in: How the F1 rookies are faring in 2025

If 2025 was supposed to be a learning year for Antonelli before firing on full cylinders when F1's new regulations come online, then the 18-year-old has definitely been drinking from a firehose of information over the past five races, trading more messy weekends with races where he has shown his…

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Indy 500 open test red flagged again due to Takuma Sato wreck

The two-time Indy 500 winner followed Kyle Larson's suit, crashing just minutes after the first incident of IndyCar's two-day practice sessions

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Kyle Larson hits wall, crashes during Indy 500 open test

The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion is attempting to run his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 while also striving to finally complete the rare 'Double' in May. On Wednesday, he clocked in 11th on the time sheets and ran 67 laps without issue.

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