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By Stef Schrader Apr 17, 2019

This Is How VW Is Modifying Its ID.R Pikes Peak Racer to Set a Nürburgring Lap Record

VW's all-time Pikes Peak record-breaking car will get an F1-style drag reduction system for maximum speed on the long straights.
By James Gilboy Apr 16, 2019

Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Will Retire From Sports Car Racing in 2019, Give Way to New C8.R: Report

Chevy's bellowing C7.R is said to be singing its swan song at Petit Le Mans this year, before the C8.R arrives at the 2020 Rolex 24.
By Jerry Perez Apr 15, 2019

Suzuki's Alex Rins Wins 2019 MotoGP Grand Prix of The Americas, Valentino Rossi Follows in Second

The blue riders of Suzuki and Yamaha were empowered by Marquez's crash, which put Sunday's podium up for grabs.
By Stef Schrader Apr 15, 2019

Dakar Rally Organizers Confirm 2020 Move to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Dakar organizers confirmed this year's rally was the last one to take place in South America after 11 successful years.
By James Gilboy Apr 14, 2019

Lewis Hamilton Coasts to Victory in China for Formula 1's 1,000th Grand Prix

Hamilton reached 75 career wins at this weekend's GP, and his sixth at the Shanghai International Circuit.
By Chris Chin Apr 10, 2019
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McLaren Senna GTR: Up Close and Personal With the $1.4M, Downforce-Crazy Race Car

Watch an in-depth walkaround of Woking's newest track-slaying beast named after Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna.
By James Gilboy Apr 10, 2019

Another Nail Added to Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix's Coffin With New Vote Delay

Miami officials seem to be delaying what is starting to feel like an inevitable "no" to hosting a Formula 1 race.
By James Gilboy Apr 10, 2019

Two-Time F1 Champ Mika Häkkinen Is Making a McLaren Comeback at the Suzuka 10 Hours

Häkkinen will break his sabbatical-turned-retirement with a one-off endurance racing appearance, where he will drive a McLaren 720S GT3.
By James Gilboy Apr 8, 2019

Formula 1: Red Bull's Christian Horner Says Ferrari's Fuel 'Smells Like Grapefruit Juice'

Nothing quite like the smell of fresh-squeezed race gas in the morning.
By Caleb Jacobs Apr 8, 2019

Behold the McLaren Indy Car Fernando Alonso Will Drive at the 2019 Indianapolis 500

’Nando will try again to obtain racing’s “Triple Crown,” and this shall be his chariot at the 103rd running of the oval classic.
By Caleb Jacobs Apr 8, 2019

Takuma Sato Claims Invigorating IndyCar Victory From Pole at Barber Motorsports Park

The 42-year-old veteran took his fourth career IndyCar victory at the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama, and the first since his 2018 win in Portland.
By Stef Schrader Apr 7, 2019

The Dakar Rally Is Probably Moving to Saudi Arabia Despite Its Horribly Oppressive Regime

Hey, Dakar: Maybe you don't want one of the world's toughest rally raids to be used as PR for a brutal authoritarian state.
By Stef Schrader Apr 6, 2019

Why World Rallycross Is Doing Too Little, Too Late With Its New All-Electric Race Series

The racing body now lacks big-time manufacturer support, but this wouldn't have been the case had it made the move when it counted.
By Chris Chin Apr 6, 2019

This Graphic Breaks Down Formula 1’s First 1,000 Grand Prix Races By the Numbers

Over the last 69 years, Formula 1 drivers have completed a total of nearly 200,377 on-track miles—enough to circle Earth eight times.
By James Gilboy Apr 3, 2019

Sebastian Vettel Isn’t Promising to Stay in Formula 1 After Next Year

Vettel isn't sure that F1's coming rule changes will be to his liking, and can't say for sure he'll be around to compete under the new regulations.
By James Gilboy Apr 2, 2019

Take a Look at Mick Schumacher Driving a Ferrari F1 Car for the First Time in Bahrain

Like father, like son. Feeling old yet?
By James Gilboy Mar 31, 2019

Lewis Hamilton Wins Berserk Bahrain Grand Prix After Ferrari Catastrophe

If the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix wasn't a race for the ages, we don't know what is.
By Jerry Perez Mar 28, 2019

Two Aussies Rallying a Mazda Miata and Cursing Up a Storm Will Make Your Day – NSFW

"Do not lift, don't you lift, faster faster, you got another gear you motha******!"
By Stef Schrader Mar 26, 2019

Hell Yeah! Fernando Alonso to Test Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck Built For Dakar Rally: Report

Fernando Alonso proves yet again that he's living out all of our dreams by driving whatever he can get his hands on.
By Chris Tsui Mar 26, 2019

Bentley Continental GT Will Chase the Pikes Peak Production Car Record in 2019

It'll be piloted by none other than Rhys "King of the Mountain" Millen.
By James Gilboy Mar 25, 2019

Mick Schumacher to Make Formula 1 Test Debut With Ferrari in Bahrain: Report

Ready to see Michael Schumacher's prodigious son in rosso corsa?
By Caleb Jacobs Mar 24, 2019

Colton Herta Becomes Youngest-Ever IndyCar Winner at Circuit Of The Americas

A costly late-race caution forced Will Power to surrender the lead and 18-year-old Herta built a gap at the front for his first series victory.
By Caleb Jacobs Mar 23, 2019

2019 Mazda MX-5 Cup ND2 Is a $68,000 Miata Worth Every Penny

The Drive spends time with the newest MX-5 Cup racer and talks with the man who developed it.
By James Gilboy Mar 23, 2019

Sonoma Speed Festival Is Bringing Goodwood-Style Action Stateside

With historic cars like Ferrari 250 GTOs, fine wine, and a racetrack, Sonoma Speed Festival's where Goodwood and Pebble Beach will meet.
By James Gilboy Mar 21, 2019

Listen to the 6 Best Sounding V-6 Engines of All Time

This under-loved engine makes noises that'll curl your toes.