Category: motorsport

He’s already a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with over 200 wins across the three national divisions of the sport, but there are two things Kyle Busch has yet to accomplish that remain at the very top of his bucket list. The first is winning the Daytona 500, which he is currently 0-20 in attempting to achieve. However, number two on that list is competing in the Indianapolis 500, which has yet to happen. His older brother Kurt did the 500 in 2014, driving for Andretti and earning Rookie of…

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The first trailer for Netflix’s new docuseries, ‘F1: The Academy,’ was unveiled on Tuesday, offering a sneak peek into the seven-part sports documentary centered around the all-female junior racing series, F1 Academy. Produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, the show follows the success of ‘Drive to Survive,’ bringing F1 to broader audiences. Although lacking F1’s intense rivalries, the trailer suggests a focus on the personal and professional challenges faced by young women off the track. Managing director of F1 Academy, Susie Wolff, highlights the opportunity for the 15 female drivers…

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The Month of May is synonymous with the Indianapolis 500, where 34 drivers vie for 33 spots on the grid in a series of practices leading up to qualifying and race day. There are eight former race winners and four rookies from 14 different countries set to compete in this iconic event. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, so fans can catch all the action from practice to qualifying on various dates leading up to Race Day. The competition spans from May 13 through May 25, with…

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Williams team principal James Vowles supports Carlos Sainz Sr’s potential FIA presidential campaign, believing he would be a good fit due to his vast experience in motorsport. Sainz Sr, father of current Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz, is considering running against incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem for the FIA presidency. Despite concerns about a conflict of interest because of his son’s F1 career, Sainz Sr’s hands-off approach to his son’s choices eases worries. Vowles trusts that any potential impact on his son’s racing career could be managed effectively if Sainz Sr…

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Formula 1 has released colorized footage of its very first world championship race at Silverstone 75 years ago. On 13 May 1950, the British Grand Prix featured 21 cars on the grid, including Alfa Romeos, Maseratis, Talbot Lagos, Altas, and ERAs. Ferrari did not participate, focusing on the Monaco race, and Alfa dominated with a 1-2-3-4 in qualifying, and the same in the race. The colorized footage shows the four-car front row of Alfa Romeo, including Giuseppe Farina and Juan Fangio. The race saw Alfa Romeo finish 1-2-3, with Fangio…

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The best-looking F1 cars are a highly debated topic and it’s subjective, depending on individual preferences and eras. Fans tend to be attached to different cars from various periods. Liveries also play a significant role in the discussion, adding to the fun argument. Motorsport.com curated a list of the best-looking cars, trying to showcase variety across constructors and eras. Some periods, like the ‘skinny’ era from 2009-2016, were excluded. The iconic Ligier JS11/15, featuring the Gitanes livery, made an appearance due to its French flair and distinct design with a…

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Iron Lynx, the Mercedes World Endurance Championship squad, will showcase a special livery at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours to commemorate Mercedes’ triumph in the 1989 race. The three Mercedes GT3s will sport the iconic Silver Arrows scheme used during the manufacturer’s dominant 1-2 finish at Circuit de la Sarthe 36 years ago. This celebratory gesture marks Mercedes’ return to Le Mans after a 26-year hiatus, following Iron Lynx’s switch from Lamborghini to Mercedes in 2025. CEO of Iron Lynx, Andrea Piccini, expressed immense honor in partnering with Mercedes-AMG…

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