Month: May 2025

Shakeup in Penske Racing: Departures Follow Indy 500 Qualifying Controversy

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Three senior figures at Team Penske IndyCar squad have left amid consequences from the Indy 500 qualifying scandal unfolding. The team was fined $200,000, as drivers Josef Newgarden and Will Power had to start from the rear due to illegal modifications found on their cars. Team President Tim Cindric, after 26 years with the organization, is among those departing post scans. Managing Director Ron Ruzewski and General Manager Kyle Moyer are also leaving after 21 and 11 years, respectively. Penske is set to announce more personnel changes ahead of the…

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The Rise of a British Racing Star: Uncovering Verstappen’s Secret GT3 Test

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Last week, during a GT3 test at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, ‘Franz Hermann’ gained attention, who turned out to be F1 champion Max Verstappen testing a Ferrari 296 GT3 for Emil Frey Racing. Verstappen, under the Verstappen.com Racing banner, aimed to keep a low profile while testing at the ‘Green Hell.’ Team Redline sim racer, Chris Lulham, shared driving duties with Verstappen that day, although he remained largely anonymous until the subsequent GT World Challenge event. Despite his extensive sim racing background, Lulham found the real Nordschleife track experience incomparable. Having…

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Unleashing the Potential: Daniil Kvyat’s Insight on the RB21’s Fierce Title Contention in F1

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Former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat believes Red Bull’s car is still very fast and capable of challenging championship leaders McLaren, despite the current point deficit. Red Bull, currently third in the standings, is 148 points behind McLaren and has only secured two victories compared to McLaren’s five. Kvyat acknowledges Red Bull’s struggles to match McLaren’s pace in several races but remains optimistic about their championship prospects, emphasizing the narrow sweet spot the car needs to perform optimally. He points out the significant consequences of deviating from this sweet spot,…

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Rising Star Christian Lundgaard Sets Sights on 2025 IndyCar Championship

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Christian Lundgaard has had a strong start to the 2025 IndyCar Series season, securing three podium finishes in the first five races and currently sitting in third place in the championship standings, trailing leader Alex Palou by just one point. Despite a significant gap to Palou, Lundgaard remains confident in his ability to compete for the championship this season, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of racing and the potential for shifts in the leaderboard. Lundgaard expressed his focus on controlling what he can in races and not getting caught up in…

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Penske’s Purge: Tim Cindric and Executives Axed for Rules Breach

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Following Team Penske’s Indy 500 qualifying scandal, the repercussions are still emerging days later. Josef Newgarden and Will Power have been relegated to the rear of the field, the team has incurred a $200,000 fine, and the race strategists for both drivers have been suspended. In a significant move, Penske has announced the departure of IndyCar team president Tim Cindric, who has been with the organization for 26 years. Cindric had already taken a step back from his leadership role in January due to a prior scandal. Apart from Cindric,…

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Exclusive Interview with Chris Lulham: The Runner Alongside Greatness

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Last week, Max Verstappen, disguised as “Franz Hermann,” garnered attention while testing a Ferrari 296 GT3 at the Nurburgring Nordschleife with Emil Frey Racing. He aimed to avoid attracting fans to the pit lane by using the alias. Alongside Verstappen was Chris Lulham from Team Redline, who remained anonymous despite driving the car throughout the day and sharing the experience. Despite his success in sim racing, Lulham found driving the Nurburgring for the first time to be an unparalleled experience. The test was aimed at logging miles on the track…

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