Category: motorsport

Valtteri Bottas, currently the Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver, has emerged as a strong candidate to join the Cadillac team in the upcoming season, with senior figures of the team preparing to attend the British Grand Prix next month. Meetings at Silverstone will involve discussions with drivers’ management, aiming to secure the first driver contract in a few weeks, potentially stretching negotiations for the second driver into September. While Sergio Perez was initially a frontrunner, his absence from recent talks has opened up opportunities for other experienced drivers like Bottas,…

Reigning Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi is hopeful that Toyota’s partnership with the Haas Formula 1 team could lead to fulfilling his dream of testing grand prix machinery. Tsuboi’s success last year has positioned him as a likely candidate for Haas’s TPC programme, which involves testing of previous-generation F1 cars. The Toyota TOM’S team driver has solidified his reputation as a top driver in Japan by winning both the Super Formula and SUPER GT titles. The collaboration between Toyota and Haas has already seen Ryo Hirakawa participate as Haas’s reserve…

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package that debuted at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Canada to address rear tyre surface overheating issues encountered with its W16 Formula 1 car this year. Following challenges in Imola, Mercedes omitted the revised geometry in Monaco and Spain to collect comparative data on its performance. Reintegrating the suspension for Montreal, Mercedes navigated track temperatures nearing 50C at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve conveniently devoid of high-load corners, aiding tyre management on softer compounds. While the impact on George Russell’s win and Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s podium…

Spire Motorsports will team up with Jordan Taylor for the NASCAR Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park, marking the first time a national division of the sport races at this Connecticut road course. Australian Supercars star Cam Waters is also set to compete in the event, alongside other skilled drivers. Taylor, a 34-year-old racer, will make his Truck Series debut driving the No. 7 Spire Chevrolet Silverado, showcasing his stock car racing experience earned from past Cup and Xfinity Series appearances. His impressive track record includes wins at prestigious…

This weekend, NASCAR will be racing at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta with 40 Cup cars set to compete in what promises to be an exciting event at the Georgia track. The Cup Series has seen 40 entries only twice this year before Atlanta, with those occasions being crown jewel events. Included in those were the Daytona 500 where 41 cars started due to Helio Castroneves taking the Open Exemption Provisional and the Coca Cola 600 where Ross Chastain made history by winning from 40th place. Atlanta will have four open…

Alex Palou won the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America after leading just six laps, including the final three of the 55-lap race, marking his sixth win of the 2025 IndyCar season. The race saw strategic pit stops under cautions, with Palou making key tire and fuel strategy decisions that paid off in the end, despite initial disagreements with his strategist, Barry Wanser. The crucial decision to pit on Lap 23 and change to alternate tires for the second stint helped Palou secure the win, as he managed fuel consumption…

Chase Briscoe secured his first win with Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono, while 23XI Racing faced a disappointing race. With nine races left in the regular season and only five playoff spots remaining, the competition is heating up. Despite a pit stop mistake, Briscoe handled the pressure and emerged victorious. On the other hand, Brad Keselowski made unusual errors while leading, impacting his final position. Prime Video impressed with their five-race broadcast and set a high standard for NASCAR coverage. Meanwhile, 23XI Racing struggled at Pocono with mechanical issues and…