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LMP2 bosses hit out at "weak" Le Mans penalty for illegal laser use

United Autosports team principal Richard Dean and WRT founder Vincent Vosse criticised the 20-minute stop-and-hold penalty to be taken by six P2 teams in opening free practice for his weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours round of the World Endurance Championship round.

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How Bandoh, Yokohama ended seven-year SUPER GT win drought

Bandoh pair Yuji Kunimoto and Sena Sakaguchi finished second on the road when Sunday's race was abandoned after a horrifying crash involving Nissan driver Tsugio Matsuda on lap 59 of 77, but were promoted to what many felt was a rightful win after a penalty for the NDDP Racing Nissan.

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How well did Miami weather the second year F1 blues?

The biggest challenge for any new Formula 1 promoter is always its second race. A brand-new event on the calendar always attracts a huge buzz and fans can be in a rush to get hold of tickets for the latest grand prix on the schedule.

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What to expect from SUPER GT’s Fuji Golden Week classic

The paddock was greeted by warm, sunny weather on Tuesday ahead of the start of track action for SUPER GT’s traditional midweek fixture on Wednesday, and forecasts indicate that both days of running will be completely dry - which would be a welcome change after two days of tempestuous weather…

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WRT didn't know Spa WEC LMP2 win was on until 12 minutes to go

The Angolan prevailed in the #41 WRT ORECA-Gibson 07 alongside Louis Deletraz and Robert Kubica thanks to a four-second shorter final pitstop than erstwhile leader Tom Blomqvist's #22 United Autosports ORECA.

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Supercars parity concerns revived at Albert Park

Pre-season concerns over parity between the Gen3 Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro had been eased to some extent following the season-opener in Newcastle last month.

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New Yokohama wet tyre "very bad" in heavy rain, strong in damp

The minimalistic tread pattern of the new tyre appears to take inspiration from the design that rival tyre manufacturer Michelin used to dominate the only wet race of the 2022 season at Sugo.

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Chevy, Honda complete test at Indy for 2024 IndyCar engines

Chip Ganassi Racing’s six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon was driving for Honda, while Team Penske’s two-time and reigning champion Will Power took the wheel for Chevrolet, around the 14-turn 2.439-mile course.

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Toyota's struggling Super Formula veteran showing signs of recovery

Long-time Toyota driver Oshima is going into his fourth season with the one-car Rookie squad, which failed to score points in 2022 and finished at the bottom of the teams' standings.

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JLOC Lamborghini team set for mid-season Evo2 upgrade

Lamborghini gave the new Huracan GT3 Evo2 its debut in January's Rolex 24 at Daytona, and as well as the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, examples of the car are also set to race in GT3-based series such as the DTM and GT World Challenge Europe this year.

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The divide that could mar MotoGP's sprint race revolution in 2023

Announced last year, MotoGP will implement half-distance sprint races to the grand prix schedule on the Saturday of every round of the 2023 season.

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What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the Bahrain GP

Fernando Alonso hogged the headlines at the end of Friday practice for the Formula 1 2023 opener, but looking a little closer it wasn’t hard to spot the standout performers. Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are in a threatening position going into the Bahrain Grand Prix, but can Aston Martin…

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FIA issues clarification to F1 drivers over political statement clampdown

The FIA has clarified its clampdown on political and personal statements to Formula 1 drivers, making clear what will and will not be tolerated at grand prix events.

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Will off-season change help or hinder McLaren’s push for F1 momentum?

McLaren will celebrate 60 years since Bruce McLaren founded the team when it unveils its new Formula 1 car, the MCL60, later today at Woking.

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Bird admits he 'let Jaguar down' after Evans FE clash in Hyderabad

Sam Bird has taken full responsibility for taking out Formula E teammate Mitch Evans from the inaugural Hyderabad E-Prix, saying he is feeling “low” for letting Jaguar down.

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BMW's Spengler has "a lot to learn" in SUPER GT switch

DTM champion Bruno Spengler says he has 'a lot to learn' as he takes on a partial SUPER GT season with BMW Team Studie this year.

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Vandoorne: "Hard to judge" how long DS recovery will take

Stoffel Vandoorne feels it is “hard to judge” how long it will take for DS to return to the front in Formula E after a trying start to the 2022-23 season.

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Ford, Red Bull On Verge Of Announcing F1 Partnership In 2026: Report

We could have an official word on Friday.

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Acura aces hope Rolex 24 1-2 changes Honda's Le Mans outlook

Acura aces Tom Blomqvist and Filipe Albuquerque have expressed optimism that the marque's 1-2 in the Rolex 24 at Daytona could encourage Honda to enter the car in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2024.

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NASCAR driver injured and brother killed in Mexico wreck

‘His huge smile and polite demeanor will be my greatest memory of him,’ reporter says of 17-year-old

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Magnussen: Previous pressure in Formula 1 felt "very scary"

Kevin Magnussen has found Formula 1 “easier to enjoy” since returning in 2022 after a year away, admitting his previous mindset led to pressure that felt “very scary.”

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Grosjean upbeat ahead of Lamborghini debut in Rolex 24

Romain Grosjean has expressed his satisfaction with the build-up to this weekend's Rolex 24 at Daytona, which will mark his first outing as a factory Lamborghini driver.

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Winward Mercedes replaces injured Auer with Morad for Rolex 24

Lucas Auer will sit out the Rolex 24 at Daytona after suffering back injuries in practice and will be replaced by GT4 racer Daniel Morad at Winward Mercedes.

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LC500h GT300 feels like "step forward" compared to Prius

The new apr-built Lexus LC500h SUPER GT contender feels like a 'step forward' compared to the Prius GT300 car it replaces, according to the team's new signing Kazuto Kotaka.

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No in-car roll bar adjustment for Gen3 Supercars

Drivers won't have access to an in-car anti-roll bar adjuster when the Gen3 Supercars debut in March.

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