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During Saturday’s DTM race at the Sachsenring, Manthey-Porsche driver Thomas Preining collided while battling for the lead, repeating the incident again during Sunday’s race. Preining initially criticized himself after Saturday’s crash, but felt differently following Sunday’s collision with Jack Aitken, explaining his perspective on the event. Despite Preining’s late braking attempt on Sunday, Aitken defended his position, leading to the crash which resulted in a penalty for Preining. Preining expressed disappointment with the penalty and attempted to discuss the incident with Aitken post-race, only to be rebuffed. Race control deemed…

From 1999 to 2004, Ferrari dominated Formula 1 with six consecutive constructors’ championships and five drivers’ championships, showcasing unparalleled success on the track. The team’s peak performances in 2000, 2002, and 2004, where they won the majority of grands prix, solidified their legendary status. Ferrari’s F2004 car set enduring lap records at various circuits, underlining their technical prowess. During this era, Ferrari faced allegations of cheating from competitors who struggled to keep up with their remarkable achievements, a common theme in the competitive world of Formula 1. McLaren’s recent dominance…

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies dismissed Max Verstappen’s claim that the team won’t win in the 2025 Formula 1 season, citing Hungary as an outlier. Despite Verstappen’s concerns after finishing 9th in the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mekies believes the team’s performance will improve. He highlighted their strong showing at Spa and emphasized ongoing learning opportunities for car development. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko also expressed confidence that Hungary was a one-off struggle. Mekies echoed this sentiment, attributing the issues to track-specific challenges and emphasizing the team’s strength on high-speed circuits.…

The World Rally Championship is planning to add a second Asia/Pacific round to the 2026 calendar, leading to a reshuffle in the schedule of events. Among the changes for 2026, Rally USA and the Central European Rally will no longer feature, with Japan and Italy switching slots in the calendar. Japan will move to late May, while Italy will host the penultimate round in October, providing a better balance between gravel and asphalt events. Discussions are underway with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and China for the addition of a second…

Kyle Larson recently appeared on Julian Edelman’s podcast, Games with Names, where they discussed various topics for more than 90 minutes. Larson, a driver for Hendrick Motorsports, shared insights on his experiences, including the Coke 600/Indy 500 double and secret driver group chats, as well as his views on life on the road and racing idols. During the conversation, Larson revealed that his favorite NASCAR movie is Days of Thunder, a 1990 film starring Tom Cruise that remains a classic among fans. He mentioned that Cruise has expressed interest in…

The defending Supercars champion will be racing in a NASCAR Xfinity race at the Portland road course later this month, driving the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing. Will Brown, who made his Cup debut last year, remains determined despite some setbacks, and is set to return to NASCAR in the August 30th race. Brown, currently second in the Supercars championship standings, has a successful track record, including podium finishes at Mount Panorama circuit. Kaulig Racing has been utilizing various drivers this season, with Brown joining the roster for the…

Josh Williams, the driver of the No. 11 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, has been released from his contract, effective immediately. The team will have multiple drivers fill his spot in the remaining 12 races of the season. Carson Hocevar will replace Williams for this weekend’s Xfinity race at Iowa Speedway. Williams, a veteran of the NASCAR Xfinity Series with over 200 starts, had a controversial moment in the 2023 season when he parked his car on the frontstretch at Atlanta. His performance at Kaulig has been lackluster, with no top-five…

Red Bull, Racing Bulls, and Aston Martin are the only Formula 1 teams to register updates for the Hungarian Grand Prix, as development of the 2025-spec cars slows down ahead of the summer break. The updates submitted to the FIA focused on the specific demands of the Hungaroring circuit, requiring higher levels of downforce. Red Bull introduced a new upper front wing element with a longer chord to enhance front-end load, balanced by the higher-downforce rear wing. Additionally, the team opened up the brake cooling ducts for anticipated higher brake…