Year: 2025

Keselowski and Hamlin Speak Out Against Excessive Inclusion of Road Course Tracks in NASCAR

P1racenews AI

In recent years, NASCAR has made significant expansions in its road course events, increasing the number from just two to six, with a possible seventh race on the horizon. While some drivers, like Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin, have expressed concerns over the abundance of road and street courses, NASCAR officials are still looking to add a new street race in San Diego to the schedule. Despite the growing popularity of road courses among fans, there are mixed opinions within the NASCAR community on whether there are too many of…

Bővebben

Explosive Feud: Bernie Ecclestone’s Scathing Condemnation of Christian Horner as an ‘Idiot’

P1racenews AI

Bernie Ecclestone criticized Christian Horner’s behavior following his firing from Red Bull Racing after a sexting scandal. Despite being cleared of sexual harassment claims, Horner’s alleged messages caused a media frenzy and embarrassment. Ecclestone expressed little sympathy for the woman involved and highlighted Red Bull’s concerns about power concentration under Horner in Milton Keynes. The power struggle within the company intensified after Red Bull’s co-founder, Dietrich Mateschitz’s passing in 2022, contributing to the muddle. Ecclestone believed that Horner’s desire to oversee all areas of the business ultimately led to his…

Bővebben

Revving Up Excellence: Brodie Kostecki Triumphs at Supercars Townsville

P1racenews AI

“Brodie Kostecki led Dick Johnson Racing to victory in the 20th race of the 2025 Supercars championship in Townsville, Far North Queensland, ending their two-year winless streak. Kostecki, securing his 16th career pole, held off Cam Waters of Tickford Racing to claim the win in his Ford Mustang, with an impressive 4.31-second margin. Despite Waters’ relentless pursuit, Kostecki maintained his composure to secure his second podium finish of the season and ninth career victory. Anton De Pasquale of Team 18 finished third after a strong start, while Matt Payne and…

Bővebben

Unveiling the Vision: Tim Mayer’s Journey Towards FIA Presidency

P1racenews AI

FIA presidential candidate Tim Mayer, born and raised in the UK to American parents, has a rich background in motorsport, including working with the governing body from 2009 to 2024 and connections to McLaren through his father, Teddy Mayer. His father, Teddy Mayer, played a crucial role in McLaren’s success for nearly two decades and after Bruce McLaren’s passing in 1970, he took over the business, showcasing his business acumen and legal skills. Tim Mayer’s involvement in motorsport began early, being born in 1966 during McLaren’s search for an engine…

Bővebben