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Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: “We will put all our energy in making further steps forward”

By Paul Hensby
March 31, 2023
2 Mins read

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. reflect on their Friday running at Albert Park as both placed inside the top six in both free practice sessions.

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Formula 1

'It was a good Friday': Fernando Alonso Makes Strong Start Down Under

By Nick Golding
March 31, 2023
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Fernando Alonso topped FP2 and set the second-fastest lap on the opening day in Melbourne, in what was a rain-affected day.
Formula 1

Live Tyre Information Problem Identified as cause of Albert Park GPS System Drop Out

By Paul Hensby
March 31, 2023
1 Mins read
A problem with Formula 1’s live tyre information was the cause of the black out of track data on pit wall during the opening free practice session in Australia.
Dakar

Franco Caimi departs Hero MotoSports

By Justin Nguyen
March 31, 2023
2 Mins read
After two years as a Hero MotoSports factory rider, Franco Caimi has parted ways with the Indian bike manufacturer.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Jean-Loup Lepan skipping Sonora Rally

By Justin Nguyen
March 31, 2023
1 Mins read
Despite being second in the World Rally-Raid Championship Rally2 standings, Jean-Loup Lepan will take “a short break” and miss the Sonora Rally before returning for the Desafío Ruta 40 in August.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso Hits Top Spot in Rain-Affected Second Practice at Albert Park

By Paul Hensby
March 31, 2023
2 Mins read
Fernando Alonso hit top spot early in second practice for the Australian Grand Prix before rainfall prevented anyone from beating his time.
Formula 1

Verstappen Leads Twice Red Flagged First Practice Session in Australia

By Paul Hensby
March 31, 2023
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen led the way in first practice for the Australian Grand Prix despite a spin, with the session disrupted twice by red flags.
Formula 1

Haas' Guenther Steiner: "I think we are in the midfield, the upper end of it, but every race could see a change where each team is"

By Jamie Partis-Nelson
March 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner has spoken on how he expects to face another tough battle in the midfield to secure points at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Nyck de Vries on Start to 2023 Season: “I look at myself and I feel like we’re progressing”

By Paul Hensby
March 30, 2023
4 Mins read
Nyck de Vries believes he and AlphaTauri are making progress despite a slow start to the 2023 Formula 1 season for both.
Off Road

MAO Truck Series set to kick off inaugural season

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
2 Mins read
MidAmerica Outdoors’ new MAO Racing Truck Championship Series will kick off in one month with a 4-round schedule.
DakarWorld Rally-Raid Championship

Student-run Ahuja Racing plans Dakar Rally entry

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
1 Mins read
Ahúja Racing, a team consisting of university students, will race the in CERTT, European Cross-Country Bajas, and the Rallye du Maroc before ultimately the Dakar Rally with Fidel Castillo and Marc Solà.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon prepared to take on “technically and physically” challenging Albert Park Circuit

By Ashley Cline
March 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are motivated to maximize their results at the demanding Australian Grand Prix.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Shaun Richardson plans SST Long Beach return

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
1 Mins read
If he can put together the funding, Shaun Richardson plans to run the Stadium Super Trucks season opener in Long Beach.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

After parking episode, Josh Williams, DGM acquire Parking Guidance Systems sponsorship

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
1 Mins read
In a very clever deal, Parking Guidance Systems has partnered with DGM Racing for multiple races, on the heels of DGM driver Josh Williams being suspended by NASCAR after parking his car on the track at Atlanta in protest.
Off Road

Team Australia tops San Felipe 250 qualifying

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
2 Mins read
Paul Weel and Toby Price, ahead of their first race with a new Trophy Truck, led the way in qualifying for the SCORE season opener in San Felipe.
Extreme E

Hydro X Prix racing at Glenmuckloch coal mine

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
1 Mins read
The 2023 Hydro X Prix will take place at the former Glenmuckloch coal mine, which plans to be converted into a hydropower plant, in Scotland.
Off Road

TRANSCRIPT: TCF Interview with Kelly Kuether

By Justin Nguyen
March 30, 2023
9 Mins read
The full transcript of The Checkered Flag’s interview with IODA president Kelly Kuether.
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