Why the Indy 500 is “fascinating puzzle” according to ex-F1 engineer David Brown

The 33 cars competing in the Indy 500 have undergone extensive preparation to vie for the championship. To perform their best on the unique 2.5-mile oval track, technical directors focus on factors like drag, balance, and efficiency. David Brown, a seasoned motorsport expert with experience in Formula 1, sheds light on the complexity of optimizing a car’s performance for the Indy 500 at Juncos Hollinger Racing, where drivers Conor Daly and Sting Ray Robb compete. In this high-stakes race, achieving the right balance between downforce and speed is crucial, considering…

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Richard Childress Believes Kyle Busch’s Racing Legacy is Far from Complete

Richard Childress Racing confirmed that their NASCAR Cup Series lineup will remain unchanged for the 2026 season. Austin Dillon will continue to drive the No. 3 Chevrolet, while Kyle Busch has exercised an option in his contract to continue driving the No. 8 until 2026. Team owner Richard Childress expressed excitement about extending Busch’s contract, praising his competitiveness and drive to win races. Childress believes Busch can win a championship with RCR and is optimistic about their future prospects. Despite Busch’s winless streak and challenges since joining RCR, both parties…

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Mastering the Monaco Grand Prix: Norris’ Smart Driving Strategy Wins Pole Position

Lando Norris attributed his Monaco Grand Prix pole result to driving smarter rather than quicker, marking the first satisfactory Q3 run for him since the 2025 season opener in Australia. McLaren opted to give Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri two runs on their final set of tires, allowing Norris to set a new track record with a time of 1m09.954s on his second attempt. This pole position ended a series of disappointing Saturdays for Norris, where he faced criticism for not fully utilizing his car’s potential over a single lap.…

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Unraveling the Verstappen Impeding Incident: Insights from Hamilton in F1 Monaco GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton has discussed the incident with Max Verstappen during Formula 1 qualifying at Monaco Grand Prix, resulting in a three-place grid drop for Sunday’s race. Hamilton was mistakenly informed by his team that Verstappen was slowing down, leading him to impede the Red Bull driver by moving to the middle of the track. Despite qualifying fourth, Hamilton will start seventh after blocking Verstappen into Massenet during Q1, causing the Dutchman to abandon his lap. Both drivers and team representatives were summoned by FIA race stewards post-qualifying, with Verstappen expecting…

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