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World Rally-Raid Championship

BAIC ORV loses all W2RC points for not entering enough races

By Justin Nguyen
October 13, 2023
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BAIC ORV has been docked all 100 points earned in the 2023 World Rally-Raid Championship for not running the minimum 4 races. The Chinese manufacturer only entered the first 3 rounds.

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World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Rallye du Maroc: Audis set the tone, Howes bows out of Prologue

By Justin Nguyen
October 13, 2023
2 Mins read
Skyler Howes did not have the start to his Honda tenure that he hoped after crashing in the Rallye du Maroc’s Prologue. On the flip side, the Audis finished the stage 1–2.
Formula 1

McLaren’s Andrea Stella: “We must remain with our feet on the ground” after double podium in Qatar

By Ashley Cline
October 13, 2023
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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflects on a “very strong” weekend in Qatar, with a double podium result and record-breaking pit stop.
NASCAR Truck Series

Matt Mills to race full-time for Niece in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
October 13, 2023
1 Mins read
Matt Mills will replace the Cup-bound Carson Hocevar in Niece Motorsports’ #42 for the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series season.
Dakar

Toby Price departs Mitsubishi as he contemplates Dakar 4-wheel switch

By Justin Nguyen
October 13, 2023
2 Mins read
While still content with running the Dakar Rally on a bike, Toby Price is no longer a Mitsubishi factory driver after failing to convince them to revive their Dakar programme for a potential switch.
IndyCar

Larson, other Indy 500 rookies ready for 2024 following rookie orientation program

By Gabe Perrin
October 13, 2023
2 Mins read
Kyle Larson completed the program with relative efficiency, clearing all three phases and posting a fastest lap of 217.898 mph.
World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Rallye du Maroc: Kevin Benavides sitting out Morocco to focus on Dakar

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2023
1 Mins read
While his injury recovery has gone smoothly, Kevin Benavides will skip the Rallye du Maroc so that he could be at 100% for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
World Rally-Raid Championship

2023 Rallye du Maroc: Joaquim Rodrigues out after shakedown crash

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2023
1 Mins read
After crashing during the final day of testing and injuring his shoulder, Joaquim Rodrigues will not race the Rallye du Maroc.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Lukas Lauda on W2RC debut: "I expect not much but (will) try to learn a lot and finish"

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2023
2 Mins read
Lukas Lauda, the oldest son of Niki Lauda, didn’t follow in his dad’s driving footsteps but has dabbled in rally raids since 2022 and will race the World Rally-Raid Championship’s Rallye du Maroc.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri: Qatar “was definitely the hardest race I’ve had in my life”

By Ashley Cline
October 12, 2023
2 Mins read
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured a double podium at the Qatar Grand Prix after withstanding hot conditions and “flat-out” running strategy.
Dakar

Andre Thewessen returning to Dakar Rally in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2023
1 Mins read
After skipping 2023, André Thewessen will enter his second Dakar Rally in 2024 with Dmytro Tsyro as his co-driver.
Dakar

After shoulder injury, Henk Lategan focused on recovering for Dakar

By Justin Nguyen
October 12, 2023
1 Mins read
Henk Lategan dislocated his shoulder in last weekend’s South African Rally-Raid Championship Renergen 400, and his main goal now is to heal up in time for the 2024 Dakar Rally.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Sheldon Creed departing Childress after 2023

By Justin Nguyen
October 11, 2023
1 Mins read
After two seasons in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Richard Childress Racing, Sheldon Creed will enter free agency for 2024.
NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

EuroNASCAR returns to Raceway Venray in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
October 11, 2023
1 Mins read
Perhaps the defining feature of the 14-race 2024 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series calendar is a return to oval racing at Raceway Venray.
Formula 1

Pirelli to Analyse Tyres and Supply Information to FIA after 'Demanding' Qatar Weekend

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
1 Mins read
Pirelli thanked the FIA, teams and drivers for allowing temporary solutions to be found to counter the tyre integrity issues identified during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend.
Formula 1

‘Difficult’ Sunday in Qatar for Sergio Pérez as Track Limit Penalties Restricts him to Tenth

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
3 Mins read
Sergio Pérez finished only tenth in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix in a race affected by three separate five-second track limit time penalties.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen: “My hunger for winning hasn’t stopped since winning the Championship”

By Paul Hensby
October 11, 2023
2 Mins read
Max Verstappen is now a three time Formula 1 World Champion but his hunger for race wins remains, as was shown during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix.
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