During Lap 67 of the NASCAR Cup race in Michigan, Alex Bowman of Hendrick Motorsports collided with Cole Custer, causing him to slam into the outside wall at 150mph, ending his race. Bowman, who labeled it as one of the biggest hits of his career, has a history of injuries, including a concussion in 2022 and a back injury in 2023. Despite these setbacks, Bowman has been cleared to race in Mexico City this weekend. Hendrick Motorsports has Anthony Alfredo on standby for Bowman at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez as a…
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Revving Up Excitement: Your Guide to the 2025 NASCAR Mexico City Race Weekend
Round 16 of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season will be at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, marking the first points-paying Cup race outside the U.S since 1958. William Byron leads the regular season standings ahead of Kyle Larson, with Denny Hamlin as the most recent winner. Ram is returning to NASCAR Truck Series, and discussions for a fifth manufacturer are underway. The weekend schedule at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez includes NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series practices, along with races from the NASCAR Mexico Series. The Xfinity race will feature…
BővebbenRevving Up History: Daniel Suarez’s Iconic Helmet for NASCAR’s Mexican Milestone
Daniel Suarez, hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, stands out as the sole foreign-born driver to secure a championship in one of NASCAR’s three national levels, clinching the 2016 Xfinity Series title. Making history, he is the only Mexican driver to triumph at the Cup level, notably capturing his inaugural victory at Sonoma Raceway in 2022 and seizing another win in a thrilling three-wide photo finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2024. This weekend, all eyes will be on Suarez as the Cup Series debuts at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, where he will…
BővebbenCautious Contender: Isack Hadjar Expresses Hesitation Towards Red Bull F1 Move
Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar has shared that he doesn’t feel prepared for a driving role at Red Bull’s main Formula 1 team yet, preferring to continue his progress at the junior side for now. Despite being a standout driver in the 2025 F1 season and potentially in line for a Red Bull promotion in the future, he believes it’s beneficial to gain more experience before the leap. With possibilities of an earlier debut due to lead driver Max Verstappen’s situation, Hadjar remains focused on his current development. The 22-year-old…
BővebbenRevving Up for Redemption: Lance Stroll’s Grand Return at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix
On this episode of The Outlap, Mark Mann-Bryans and Ben Hunt cover Lance Stroll’s comeback after a wrist injury for his home race, along with Felipe Drugovich’s continued absence from his F1 debut. This week, they delve into Max Verstappen’s potential race ban, the contrasting personalities of the McLaren drivers, Lewis Hamilton’s challenges at Ferrari, and MMB’s fun segment, “A Stroll down memory lane…” Tune in to find out if Lance Stroll will make a powerful comeback at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix! Tovább a cikkhez
BővebbenSteering Through Controversy: Mohamed Ben Sulayem Makes Bold Moves in FIA’s Political Game
The FIA General Assembly has approved amendments to the governing body’s statutes and ethics code, viewed as a win for President Mohamed Ben Sulayem but criticized for lowering governance standards. These changes include deadlines for presidential candidates, increased president’s influence on FIA Senate, and aligning committees’ terms with the president’s term. Ethics code revisions include provisions to block candidates with integrity questions. The amendments were passed with an 83.35% majority for statutes and 88.83% for ethics code changes, aiming to enhance corporate governance policies and electoral process rigour. Ben Sulayem’s…
BővebbenThe Need for Speed: Mathieu Jaminet Leads the Charge for Porsche at Le Mans 24 Hours
Mathieu Jaminet from Porsche Penske Motorsport led Free Practice 3 ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a lap time of 3m24.717s. There was a brief evacuation of the circuit’s media center due to a fire alarm during Jaminet’s fast lap, which created a temporary disruption. Cadillac Jota secured the second and third positions with drivers Earl Bamber (#38) and Will Stevens (#12) closely behind Jaminet’s Porsche. The majority of the session was topped by the #51 Ferrari driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, but ultimately dropped to fourth place. The…
BővebbenRacing Beyond Limits: Andre Lotterer’s Unforgettable Journey in Adapting to LMP2 at Le Mans
Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer shared his challenges in adapting to LMP2 machinery for his class debut at Le Mans. Lotterer is driving the #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 for IDEC Sport in partnership with Genesis Magma Racing for their Hypercar plans in the future. Facing Le Mans rookies and a replacement driver situation, Lotterer struggled in qualifying due to limited testing time with the LMP2 car. Despite his vast experience, Lotterer confessed to pushing too hard and needing to adjust to the car’s capabilities. He acknowledged the differences…
BővebbenRacing Minds: Driver Perspectives on Qualifying at Le Mans
Opinions are split on the importance of grid position at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with 15 Hypercars ready for Hyperpole this Thursday. Only 15 out of 21 Hypercars qualified will participate in the Hyperpole sessions, with the top 10 cars competing for the best grid positions in two phases. Starting at the front for a 24-hour race is not a top priority for many teams, as last year’s polesitter, despite claiming pole, finished fourth. While it’s nice to start at the front for the rhythm, the focus remains on…
BővebbenSurviving the Crash: Iron Lynx Overcomes Adversity with Mercedes Chassis Change at Le Mans
The Iron Lynx team had to change the chassis on its #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 after a significant crash during the opening practice of the Le Mans 24 Hours due to Stephen Grove. The crash occurred at the Dunlop Chicane about 75 minutes into the session, causing the Mercedes to miss Wednesday’s qualifying and the night-time FP2 session. The heavy front-end damage necessitated a chassis change to the one used in the European Le Mans Series. The repair work was successful, allowing the #63 car, shared by Grove, Brenton Grove, and…
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