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World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Trouble strikes leaders in Stage 3

By Justin Nguyen
March 2, 2023
3 Mins read

The Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge turned upside down in Stage 3 as Nasser Al-Attiyah wrecked while leading, knocking him out of the race, and Pablo Quintanilla was penalised after winning the Bikes.

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Formula E

Nissan Heading in 'right direction' despite 'frustrating' podium loss

By Nick Golding
March 1, 2023
2 Mins read
Nissan almost had their first podium of the Gen3 era, until Sacha Fenestraz crashed on the final lap in Cape Town.
Formula E

Sacha Fenestraz: Last lap crash 'a hard pill to swallow'

By Nick Golding
March 1, 2023
2 Mins read
Sacha Fenestraz crashed on the final lap in Cape Town, ending his hopes of a maiden Formula E podium at what was a record-breaking weekend for him.
Formula 1

Pirelli’s Mario Isola discusses new six-compound tyre range, redesigned C1 tyre

By Ashley Cline
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli is set to bring the C1, C2 and C3 compounds to the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Yuki Tsunoda: “We’ll be working to keep this momentum going into next week”

By Paul Hensby
March 1, 2023
2 Mins read
Yuki Tsunoda and Nyck de Vries talk about their pre-season testing and where they feel AlphaTauri could end up in 2023.
Formula 1

McLaren ‘Made Steps in terms of Performance’ during Bahrain Test – Andrea Stella

By Paul Hensby
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Despite issues with the car during testing, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has confidence of a strong start the 2023 season for the team.
Formula 1

Lando Norris: “We’re in a reasonable place heading into race week”

By Paul Hensby
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Lando Norris feels McLaren are in a reasonable place with its MCL60 despite a under par pre-season test in Bahrain last week.
Extreme E

Ganassi signs RJ Anderson, Amanda Sorensen for 2023 Extreme E

By Justin Nguyen
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
RJ Anderson will return to Chip Ganassi Racing for the 2023 Extreme E season, while Formula DRIFT and UTV racer Amanda Sorensen will be his team-mate.
Formula 1

Aston Martin Missed Stroll’s Presence, Knowledge During Pre-Season Testing – Alonso

By Paul Hensby
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Fernando Alonso feels Aston Martin would have learned more about its AMR23 had Lance Stroll been able to test last week in Bahrain.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Max McLaughlin to make Xfinity debut with FRS

By Justin Nguyen
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
“Mad Max” McLaughlin will race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the first time at Watkins Glen in August for the upstart FRS Racing. He won at The Glen in what is now ARCA East in 2019.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Leland Honeyman set for Xfinity debut at Phoenix

By Justin Nguyen
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Leland Honeyman’s maiden NASCAR Xfinity Series race will come at Phoenix on 11 March.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Red Bull Can-Am fined for missed W2RC registration payment

By Justin Nguyen
March 1, 2023
3 Mins read
Red Bull’s Can-Am team has received a €1,000 fine for missing the 1 February deadline for paying the 2023 World Rally-Raid Championship entry fee and repeatedly changing their explanation.
Formula 1

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari “made some good steps forward” on set-up during testing

By Ashley Cline
March 1, 2023
1 Mins read
Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc reflects on Bahrain testing, where the team focused on trying out set-ups and furthering their knowledge on SF-23.
World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: Heat intensifies in Stage 2

By Justin Nguyen
February 28, 2023
3 Mins read
Stage 2 of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge entered marathon mode for bikes, though everyone but those like Mattias Ekström and Luciano Benavides struggled through the rising temperatures.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri: “I think we’re in reasonable shape for next week”

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Oscar Piastri has confidence McLaren can have a strong opening weekend of the season in Bahrain despite the team appearing to struggle during pre-season testing.
Formula 1

Aston Martin’s Tom McCullough: “We are looking forward to getting the new season underway”

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Aston Martin’s Tom McCullough feels everyone at the team should be proud of their efforts after a strong looking showing during pre-season testing in Bahrain last week.
Formula 1

Fernando Alonso: “I think we are in a decent place heading into next week”

By Paul Hensby
February 28, 2023
1 Mins read
Despite a strong looking pre-season test in Bahrain, Fernando Alonso will only believe the hype surrounding Aston Martin if they deliver on track on race weekends.
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