NASCAR’s decision to include a Mexico City Cup race in the 2025 season is a significant move in their global expansion strategy. The logistics involved, such as transporting 80 haulers over 2,000 miles from Michigan International Speedway to Mexico City, make it a massive undertaking. This marks the first time in over 25 years that the Cup Series will race outside the U.S., with the last points-paying championship event held outside the country dating back to 1958. While Mexico City was chosen, options like Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada,…
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Breaking Barriers: NASCAR’s Global Expansion
Including Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is a significant development for the sport, marking a return to international racing after decades. The decision reflects NASCAR’s ongoing efforts to expand its global presence and attract a broader audience. The inclusion of Mexico City follows earlier considerations for races in Montreal, Canada, and ambitions for expansion in Brazil. International interest in hosting NASCAR events is growing, with cities like Sao Paulo expressing enthusiasm for future races. This move not only enhances the sport’s diversity but also provides…
BővebbenSuperbike legend Toprak Razgatlioglu signs with Pramac for 2026 MotoGP debut
Double world Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is set to make his MotoGP debut in 2026 riding for Pramac Yamaha. This move was confirmed by Yamaha Motor in an early statement released on Tuesday. Razgatlioglu will join Yamaha’s satellite squad after a successful eight-year stint in the Superbike World Championship, where he secured titles in 2021 and 2024. Yamaha expressed their excitement about Razgatlioglu’s return and highlighted his impressive career achievements in WorldSBK. The Turkish rider’s switch to MotoGP presents a new challenge and an opportunity to showcase his talent at…
BővebbenCadillac’s High-Stakes Gamble: Racing Towards Victory or a Potential Pitfall at Le Mans?
Cadillac will have the most LMDh prototypes in the Hypercar class at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans. Porsche will also have four 963s, including one from the customer team Proton. The American force by Cadillac is operating as a unified front. The Cadillac V-Series.Rs run by Jota in WEC will be joined by IMSA outfits of Whelen and Wayne Taylor Racing with open data-sharing. However, the shared platform may lead to information overload and challenges in filtering and prioritizing. The partnership with Jota required a significant amount of…
BővebbenMexican Racing Phenom Rubén Rovelo Set to Light Up the Track in Xfinity Debut at Mexico City
This weekend, when NASCAR races at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City, the Xfinity Series field will include three Mexican drivers, including Daniel Suarez and Andres Perez De Lara. In a late addition to the entry list, Rubén Rovelo will also be competing in this significant event, driving the No. 35 Chevrolet for Joey Gase Motorsports for his first start at the Xfinity level. Rovelo, a veteran of the NASCAR Mexico Series, has a successful track record with 26 career wins and the 2020 championship, making him a well-known name…
BővebbenRevving Up the Excitement: F1’s Canadian Grand Prix Faces Off Against the Indy 500 Every Five Years
The clash between Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 will only occur once every five years, according to Motorsport.com sources. This clash was confirmed after F1’s announcement of a 24-race calendar for the next year, with Monaco moving two weeks back and Canada taking its spot on 22-24 May. The overlap of the two prestigious races is a disappointment for motorsports enthusiasts, but it is expected to be an exception rather than the norm. Montreal is set to run the weekend before the Indy 500 in…
BővebbenRevving Towards the Future: FIA Embraces Innovations with Updated WRC 2027 Bodywork Rules
The 2027 technical rules for the World Rally Championship are nearing completion after the FIA approved refined bodywork regulations. Discussions on the regulations took place at the World Motor Sport Council in Macau. Changes to the regulations include requirements for sustainable materials, homologation criteria, and design flexibility for bodywork. The regulations aim to attract more manufacturers by allowing different body types on a common chassis. The 2027 cars will be cost-capped at €345,000 and use Rally2 engines with an open chassis construction. The FIA has ratified the bodywork changes, allowing…
BővebbenThe Ultimate Showdown: Former F1 Legends Unite on the Landmark 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Hypercar Grid
The lineup for the 24 Hours of Le Mans often showcases the connection between Formula 1 and endurance racing, with several former F1 drivers transitioning to WEC. Some, like Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg, have made pit stops at Le Mans before returning to Formula 1. In the upcoming 2025 edition, a number of ex-F1 drivers will participate in the Hypercar class, with varying roles within their teams. Antonio Giovinazzi, racing for Ferrari AF Corse in car #51, won the 2023 Le Mans and aims for another victory this year.…
BővebbenRed Bull’s Rising Star: Arvid Lindblad Secures Coveted F1 Superlicence Approval from FIA
The FIA approved Red Bull’s request for Arvid Lindblad to receive an FIA superlicence before he turns 18. Typically, Lindblad would have had to wait two more months until he reaches the minimum age requirement for the licence. Red Bull utilized a clause in the FIA’s International Sporting Code to seek an exemption for the talented F2 driver. The request was approved at the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau. Lindblad’s approval allows him to be an additional F1 reserve driver for Red Bull and Racing Bulls ahead…
BővebbenRevved Up: Formula E Unveils Action-Packed 2025-26 Race Calendar with 18 Thrilling Events
Formula E has unveiled its largest calendar for the 2025-26 season consisting of 18 rounds, commencing with the opener in Brazil. The championship will start in Sao Paulo on 6 December and wrap up in London at the ExCeL Arena on 15-16 August following a contract extension. Two rounds are still pending confirmation for next season’s calendar, approved by the FIA’s World Motorsport Council in Macau. Formula E will return to Mexico City and visit Miami for the third round at the Miami International Autodrome on 31 January. The series…
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