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Formula E

McLaren's Ian James: "The performance has fallen well short of our expectations"

By Nick Golding
April 27, 2023
2 Mins read

NEOM McLaren failed to score any points in the Berlin double-header, resulting in them losing touch with the top five in the standings.

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Formula 1

Alpine’s Matt Harman shares short-term car development plans: “What we have for Baku, Miami and Imola is a reasonable step”

By Ashley Cline
April 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman lays out the team’s upcoming development plans for A523, with new elements being introduced at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Dakar

Frederic Chesneau to pilot Century CR6 at 2024 Dakar Rally

By Justin Nguyen
April 27, 2023
1 Mins read
After racing a T4 at the 2023 edition, brothers Frédéric and Stéphane Chesnau will move up to T1 for the 2024 Dakar Rally in a Century Racing CR6.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Kyle Larson joins Kaulig for Darlington Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
April 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Kyle Larson has joined Kaulig Racing for the NASCAR Xfinity race at Darlington.
Formula 1

Alonso Keen to see Aston Martin ‘Keep up the Development Push’ to Maintain Strong Start

By Paul Hensby
April 27, 2023
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Fernando Alonso wants Aston Martin to maintain its development push to ensure they stay in contention for podium finishes in 2023.
Off Road

Brandon Walsh switching to UTV for Baja 500

By Justin Nguyen
April 27, 2023
1 Mins read
After seventeen years in a truck, Brandon Walsh will trade his Toyota Tacoma for a Polaris RZR Pro R starting at the Baja 500. HE will compete in the Pro UTV Open class.
Formula 1

Franz Tost to Relinquish AlphaTauri Team Principal Role at end of 2023 Season

By Paul Hensby
April 27, 2023
2 Mins read
Franz Tost will leave his role of Team Principal at AlphaTauri at the end of the 2023 Formula 1 season, with Laurent Mekies being brought in as his replacement.
World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Sonora Rally: Loeb wrecks out, Sanders all out in Stage 3

By Justin Nguyen
April 27, 2023
3 Mins read
FIA overall leader Sébastien Loeb’s Sonora Rally ended with a crash in Stage 3, while Daniel Sanders bolstered his FIM lead on two wheels.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “We just need to try and get a good start into the weekend”

By Paul Hensby
April 27, 2023
2 Mins read
Both Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez have high hopes for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, although both know they will need to maximise their running in the one and only practice session on Friday.
Formula 1

Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “The car will continue to evolve in the coming weeks”

By Paul Hensby
April 27, 2023
2 Mins read
Mercedes have been busy between the Australian and Azerbaijan Grand Prix trying to extract more performance from their W14, according to Toto Wolff.
NASCAR Truck Series

Toni Breidinger making Truck debut at Kansas

By Justin Nguyen
April 27, 2023
1 Mins read
Toni Breidinger’s first NASCAR Truck Series start will come at Kansas for TRICON Garage.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon anticipates Sprint weekend in Baku: “We’ll have to be on the pace straight away”

By Ashley Cline
April 27, 2023
2 Mins read
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly discuss new upgrades for Baku and the impact of the new Sprint weekend format.
NASCAR Cup Series

Alex Bowman fractures vertebra in sprint car crash

By Justin Nguyen
April 26, 2023
1 Mins read
Alex Bowman is the newest Hendrick Motorsports driver to suffer an injury that will sideline him for multiple NASCAR Cup races. Like with Chase Elliott, Josh Berry will fill in.
Formula E

René Rast endures miserable home E-Prix after being 'just not quick enough'

By Nick Golding
April 26, 2023
3 Mins read
René Rast failed to score any points in his home E-Prix, as both McLaren drivers had collisions with a driver from NIO in Berlin.
Formula 1

Formula 1’s Sprint format receives update ahead of Baku

By Ashley Cline
April 26, 2023
2 Mins read
Significant changes to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship Sprint format have landed in time for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with…
Dakar

Laurent Lichtleuchter killed in Morocco Desert Challenge accident

By Justin Nguyen
April 26, 2023
1 Mins read
Laurent Lichtleuchter, a 3× Dakar Rally T2-winning navigator, died instantly in Wednesday’s Morocco Desert Challenge stage when his and Patrice Garrouste’s car was T-boned and caught fire.
Formula E

Mahindra's Frederic Bertrand admits one point 'doesn't feel satisfactory'

By Nick Golding
April 26, 2023
1 Mins read
Mahindra claimed just one-point at the Berlin double-header, which resulted in them dropping to eighth in the standings.
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