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[motorsport] Ayrton Senna's 10 greatest Formula 1 races
For many, Ayrton Senna is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, and the passing of years since his death - at the peak of his powers aged 34 in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix - has only strengthened that conviction. To mark the 25th anniversary in 2019, Motorsport.com decided to pick out and rank the three-time world champion's 10 finest race performances. Senna made 161 F1 starts ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Jon Wilde named Editor-in-Chief, Motorsport
New York, April 30, 2024 — Jon Wilde has been named Editor-in-Chief, Motorsport, it was announced today by Mike Spinelli, Head of Content, Motorsport Network. His appointment is effective immediately. Motorsport is the home of racing news and culture for fans worldwide. Wilde joins Motorsport with 20 years of editorial experience, most recently SVP of editorial at Bustle Digital Group ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Jon Wilde named Editor-in-Chief, Motorsport
New York, April 30, 2024 — Jon Wilde has been named Editor-in-Chief, Motorsport, it was announced today by Mike Spinelli, Head of Content, Motorsport Network. His appointment is effective immediately. Motorsport is the home of racing news and culture for fans worldwide. Wilde joins Motorsport with 20 years of editorial experience, most recently SVP of editorial at Bustle Digital Group ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Cup Dover: Hamlin defends from Larson for victory
Hamlin, who led all but 11 of the final 147 laps, was beaten by Larson to the race lead after their final green flag pitstops, but reclaimed it on the ensuing restart which followed after Ricky Stenhouse Jr wrecked during their stops.However, Larson was able to cut Hamlin’s lead to under a second with 40 of 400 laps to go, before a final charge over the last 10 laps.Hamlin just held Larson off ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] A2RL’s cars and teams are what makes It tick
As Yas Marina Circuit readies itself for A2RL’s inaugural event, a world first four car fully autonomous race, special attention needs to be given to two vital aspects of the competition: the car and the expert teams behind them. Each competitor in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League starts with the same vehicle: a Dallara Super Formula car. The car, in its original form, is used in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] A2RL’s cars and teams are what makes It tick
As Yas Marina Circuit readies itself for A2RL’s inaugural event, a world first four car fully autonomous race, special attention needs to be given to two vital aspects of the competition: the car and the expert teams behind them. Each competitor in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League starts with the same vehicle: a Dallara Super Formula car. The car, in its original form, is used in the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] A2RL launches new era of autonomous motorsport in Abu Dhabi
After years of development, A2RL is holding its first race at Abu Dhabi's legendary Yas Marina circuit. On April 27th, A2RL hopes to introduce a new type of motorsport, but also kickstart a new wave of autonomous technology development. A2RL has brought teams of engineers, scientists, and even former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat together to turn a cutting-edge race car into something with a ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] A2RL launches new era of autonomous motorsport in Abu Dhabi
After years of development, A2RL is holding its first race at Abu Dhabi's legendary Yas Marina circuit. On April 27th, A2RL hopes to introduce a new type of motorsport, but also kickstart a new wave of autonomous technology development. A2RL has brought teams of engineers, scientists, and even former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat together to turn a cutting-edge race car into something with a ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Ferrari reprises azzurro blue for Miami Grand Prix
Now, the team is about to bring the colour back on its return to US soil, with a special edition collection from PUMA that is expected to be worn by the star drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, as well as other team members during the race weekend. To mark this occasion, we delved into the history of Ferrari in blue – and this is what we found… Sommer stars in Monaco In 1950 ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Ferrari reprises azzurro blue for Miami Grand Prix
Now, the team is about to bring the colour back on its return to US soil, with a special edition collection from PUMA that is expected to be worn by the star drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, as well as other team members during the race weekend. To mark this occasion, we delved into the history of Ferrari in blue – and this is what we found… Sommer stars in Monaco In 1950 ...Keep readingView the full article
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[autosport] NASCAR Cup Talladega: Reddick escapes chaos for dramatic win
23XI Racing's Reddick led on the penultimate lap, but Brad Keselowski pushed Michael McDowell back out front and into the lead as the field went into Turns 1 and 2.Entering the tri-oval, McDowell blocked Keselowski in the outside lane and Keselowski charge to the inside. McDowell tried to block that move as well but instead his #34 Ford got turned into the wall.As cars scattered throughout the ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] McDowell gets turned, Reddick escapes chaos with Talladega Cup win
Reddick led on the white flag lap, but Brad Keselowski pushed Michael McDowell back out front and into the lead as the field went into Turns 1 and 2.Entering the tri-oval, McDowell blocked Keselowski in the outside lane and Keselowski dove to the inside. McDowell, just a step slow, tried to block that move as well but instead his No. 34 Ford got turned into the wall.As cars scattered throughout ...Keep readingView the full article
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'I'm all in' — Michael Jordan on Tyler Reddick's victory at Talladega and what it means to win
Michael Jordan spoke with Jamie Little to discuss Tyler Reddick's win and his role as the co-owner of 23XI racing. View the full article
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NASCAR Cup Series: Geico 500 Highlights | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the greatest moments from the Geico 500 in Talladega! View the full article
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FINAL LAPS: Tyler reddick wins Geico 500 | NASCAR on FOX
Check out the final laps of Tyler Reddick's victory at the Geico 500. View the full article
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[motorsport] Jones 'sore but alright' in wreck that eliminated majority of Toyotas
A group of seven Toyota Racing drivers were the first to hit pit road with 36 laps remaining to make their final green flag stop for fuel to make it to the end of the race.Tyler Reddick was leading a group of seven drivers in a single-file line when a bad push entering Turn 3 sent Jones head-on into the inside wall. His Legacy Motor Club teammate John-Hunter Nemechek was also involved.23XI ...Keep readingView the full article
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Erik Jones believes he could still make playoffs with improved performance | NASCAR on FOX
Erik Jones is 38 points behind the current playoff cutoff and believes he could still point his way into the playoffs with improved performance. View the full article
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Bubba Wallace enters Talladega 39 points ahead of the current cutoff
Bubba Wallace enters Talladega 39 points ahead of the current cutoff. A year ago, he was in a deep hole and after 10 races was 49 points behind a spot — and rallied to make the playoffs. He obviously feels better this year. View the full article
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[motorsport] Evans: New points system offered “zero reward” from “mega” WRC battle
The Toyota driver has been among the most critical of the new points system and again brought the subject back into question after finishing second behind team-mate Sebastien Ogier.Evans scooped 19 points from the weekend, picking up 15 for finishing second on Saturday before claiming three from the Super Sunday classification and one from the Power Stage.His tally matched title rival Thierry ...Keep readingView the full article
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Kyle Busch on racing for stage points while being on the playoff bubble | NASCAR on FOX
Kyle Busch currently is on the playoff bubble, but is he at the point where at a race such as Talladega, he might have to consider racing for stage points as something pivotal. View the full article
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[motorsport] Neuville: WRC Croatia not a “disaster” after final day error
The Hyundai driver took a 4.9s lead into the final day after winning nine of the 16 stages up to that point, in what was an intense battle with Toyota’s Elfyn Evans.However, both Neuville and Evans hit trouble in stage 18 on Sunday morning, which effectively ended the pair’s victory hopes.Neuville drifted into a grass bank following a late pacenote call, costing him 23.3s while causing ...Keep readingView the full article
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NASCAR live updates: Top moments from GEICO 500
The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season heads to Talladega Superspeedway for the GEICO 500 on Sunday. Here are the highlights! View the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Ogier victorious after final-day drama for Evans, Neuville
Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais triumphed following an incident-filled Sunday that saw the pair inherit the lead after Hyundai driver Neuville and Toyota’s Evans both crashed in stage 18 of 20.Ogier took the first win of his 2024 partial campaign from Evans by 9.7s, while Neuville had to settle for third [+45.9s] after his costly error. The battle for victory developed into a three-way ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] WRC Croatia: Ogier takes shock lead as Neuville, Evans crash
Ogier started the morning 11.6 seconds adrift of Neuville but similar accidents for both Neuville and Evans have pushed the eight-time world champion into a 9.1s lead over Evans.Evans and Neuville both reached the end of stage 18 with damaged cars - with the latter, who started the day leading by 4.9s, now dropping to third, 10.2s in arrears.Hyundai’s Ott Tanak survived a moment in stage 18 to ...Keep readingView the full article
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[motorsport] Jesse Love scores first NASCAR Xfinity win in overtime at Talladega
Love passed Parker Kligerman at the start of the first overtime, but a multi-car wreck triggered by several drivers running out of fuel sent the race into a second two-lap overtime.After taking the white flag, Love briefly raced side-by-side with Leland Honeyman but eventually powered past him and held off Riley Herbst by 0.141 seconds to earn the win, his first in just his ninth start. Love, a ...Keep readingView the full article