Category: motorsport

Rain affected Wednesday’s practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, delaying Tony Kanaan’s veteran refresher test to Thursday. Despite interruptions, drivers managed almost three hours of practice time. Championship leader Alex Palou topped the speed charts, with Will Power and Josef Newgarden following closely. Scott Dixon and Conor Daly completed the top five in practice speeds. Santino Ferrucci expressed frustration with his performance, while Kyle Kirkwood led the no-tow speeds. Helio Castroneves stood out for completing the most laps on Wednesday, reflecting a challenging but eventful day of practice at the iconic…

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Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup champion and former IndyCar driver, will drive the IndyCar two-seater with NFL legend Tom Brady at the Indianapolis 500. This specially designed two-seater has hosted VIP guests like Alex Rodriguez, Lady Gaga, and Mark Wahlberg in the past. Johnson and Brady will lead the parade laps for the 109th running of the Indy 500. Johnson shared his excitement, stating that the ‘500’ has an unmatched energy and he’s honored to be a part of the event. After their Indy 500 appearance, Johnson will head…

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FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is reportedly pushing for changes to the motorsport governing body’s statutes to potentially limit competition in presidential elections. The BBC has disclosed that revised protocols are up for consideration at the upcoming FIA General Assembly. Proposed alterations include an earlier deadline for presidential candidates to declare their intentions, potentially affecting Carlos Sainz Sr’s bid for election. These adjustments aim to uphold candidates’ professional integrity and minimize conflicts of interest, potentially impacting Sainz Sr’s candidacy due to his son’s Formula 1 involvement. Williams boss James Vowles…

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The FIA has revised the penalties in Appendix B of its International Sporting Code, reducing fines for drivers swearing and introducing mechanisms for suspended penalties and mitigating circumstances. In January, the FIA updated its sporting code to include steward guidelines on driver misconduct, covering offensive language, assaults on officials, and incitement to such actions. Controversies arose over the new rules, with backlash from World Rally Championship drivers supporting Adrien Fourmaux’s fine for swearing at Rally Sweden and complaints about unclear language breach criteria. Measures like the reduced base fine from…

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Despite closing the gap to Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton remains unsatisfied at Ferrari, his goal being victory rather than just outperforming his teammate. Hamilton’s performance in Miami showed promise, yet challenges persist in achieving success due to the team’s overall performance. While facing disappointment within Ferrari and from the public, support for Hamilton remains strong among the tifosi. The excitement surrounding Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari has somewhat waned, with the focus shifting to the team’s performance rather than Hamilton’s individual results. Even in Italy, there is understanding that Hamilton needs…

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