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By James Gilboy Jan 19, 2022

This Four-Rotor, Rear-Drive Mazda3 Will Shriek Up Pikes Peak With 1,200 HP

♫ The hills are alive with the sound of BRAAAAAApAAAAAApAAAAAAAp ♫
By Hazel Southwell Jan 18, 2022

Pirelli Thinks It Has Fixed F1's Tire Issues for 2022

Hopefully this will prevent dramatic, high-speed blowouts like at last year's Baku or Qatar GPs.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 14, 2022

Porsche’s New LMDh Prototype Sounds Nasty During Track Testing

The Penske-operated prototype is putting in laps at Porsche's development circuit.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 13, 2022

FIA Won’t Rule on Abu Dhabi Investigation Until First F1 Race of 2022

We won't know the outcome until March 18, but we do know that Race Director Michael Masi's job is on the line.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 13, 2022

W Series Coming to America to Find Next Generation of Racing Talent

W Series' latest talent search event will be held in Arizona to seek out more U.S. drivers.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 10, 2022

Maserati Returns to Racing by Joining Formula E

Reinventing Maserati has been a long project, but luckily, motorsport is part of the plan.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 7, 2022

The Reigning F1 and IndyCar Champs Are Facing Off at Virtual Le Mans on Jan. 15

The 24-hour sim race packs a field you'd never get to see in real life.
By Peter Holderith Jan 7, 2022

Toyota’s Bringing a Mysterious Race Car Concept to the Tokyo Auto Salon

That's a long hood.
By Hazel Southwell Jan 3, 2022

Here’s Why F1 Could Be Even More Unpredictable in 2022

Massive regulation changes and another exhausting race calendar have a lot to do with it.
By Jerry Perez Dec 29, 2021

Lewis Hamilton's Social Media Break Since F1 Finale Continues

Hamilton's brother claims the F1 champ "is fine," but also that "social media can be a toxic place."
By Hazel Southwell Dec 24, 2021

The Most Interesting Moments of the 2021 F1 Season

There was more to the 2021 F1 season than just an absolutely bonkers finale.
By Jerry Perez Dec 22, 2021

Mick Schumacher Could Race for Ferrari F1 in 2022—Just Like His Father

As Maranello's reserve driver for 11 races in 2022, Schumacher will be one step closer to racing for Ferrari should Leclerc or Sainz get sidelined.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 21, 2021

Nicholas Latifi Doesn’t Deserve Death Threats Over Abu Dhabi GP Crash

Something has happened to F1 fans since the season finale and it's ugly as hell.
By Caleb Jacobs Dec 20, 2021

NASCAR Isn’t Giving Up on Horsepower, But It Is Cutting Back

Some tracks will feature more power than before, but max output is down for road courses.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 20, 2021

Alex Zanardi Released From Hospital 18 Months After Paracycling Crash

The racing champ and paralympic legend will spend the holidays at home, surrounded by family members he hasn't seen since early 2020.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 17, 2021

The FIA Has a New President. Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal

He's replacing Jean Todt at the head of motorsport's biggest international body.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 17, 2021

Formula E Will Seriously Limit How Much Teams Can Spend

The electric series' new cost cap is roughly 10 percent of what F1 teams are allowed to spend.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 16, 2021

F1 Cars Won’t Have an MGU-H in 2026 to Lower Costs, Lure New Teams

A new cost cap will also apply to tech partnerships and any power unit development.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 16, 2021

Mercedes Will Not Appeal F1 Title, Verstappen Confirmed Champion

The team says it will still hold the FIA accountable and is seeking further answers regarding the Abu Dhabi grand prix.
By Robb Holland Dec 15, 2021

How F1 Race Director Michael Masi’s Bad Calls Decided the Championship

There's one giant issue I have with Michael Masi and it's this: inconsistent rule enforcement.
By Jerry Perez Dec 15, 2021

Mercedes' New F1 Aero Wheel Covers Look Like Steelies

They're not, but picturing the world's most advanced car fitted with the world's most basic wheels is rather funny.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 13, 2021

Max Verstappen Is Your 2021 F1 Champion. Here's Why People Are Mad

The best F1 championship fight in decades boils down to bickering and even lawyers.
By James Gilboy Dec 10, 2021

Valtteri Bottas on Leaving F1's Top Team With Unfulfilled Dreams and Real Hope

We talk with the popular Finn about his desire to win the F1 championship—and how some things just aren't meant to be.
By Hazel Southwell Dec 10, 2021

What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s 2021 F1 Season Finale

There's more to it than the closest title fight in 47 years.
By Caleb Jacobs Dec 10, 2021

Al Unser Sr., 4-Time Indy 500 Winner and Family Patriarch, Dead at 82

Figurehead of the racing Unsers and Indianapolis Motor Speedway hero passed away after fighting cancer.