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Formula 1

Piastri Wins Qatar Sprint as Verstappen Clinches Third Drivers’ Championship

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
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Oscar Piastri took his McLaren to victory in the sprint race in Qatar, while second place was enough for Max Verstappen to become a three-time World Champion.

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Reigning Kristoffersson King in Killarney

By Ben Huntley
October 7, 2023
3 Mins read
It was business as usual for Johan Kristoffersson who took his fourth victory of the season in South Africa.
Formula 1

Tyre Concerns Force Changes to Lusail Circuit, More Investigations to Come after Sprint Race

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Overnight changes to the Lusail International Circuit were required in a bid to ease concerns about tyres after Pirelli revealed issues on Friday.
Formula 1

Oscar Piastri Leads McLaren 1-2 in Delayed Qatar Sprint Qualifying as Track Limits Affect Many

By Paul Hensby
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in the Sprint Shootout in Qatar in a session that had been delayed to allow a ten-minute additional practice session after overnight changes to the track.
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Ramon Termens, co-driver for Dakar Rally diesel pioneer, passes

By Justin Nguyen
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
Ramón Termens, who called the shots for Miguel Prieto and their Nissan Patrol to finish 9th overall at the 1987 Paris–Dakar Rally and become the race’s first-ever diesel car top-ten finisher, has died.
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iRacing acquires NASCAR simulation console game licence

By Justin Nguyen
October 7, 2023
2 Mins read
iRacing, the sim racer of choice for NASCAR, will do the same for the sport’s console games starting in 2025 after acquiring the exclusive licence from Motorsport Games.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Ryan Newman joins MBM for Homestead Xfinity

By Justin Nguyen
October 7, 2023
1 Mins read
Ryan Newman hopes to run his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2012 when he enters the Homestead round for MBM Motorsports.
NASCAR Xfinity Series

Hailie Deegan graduating to Xfinity Series in 2024

By Justin Nguyen
October 7, 2023
1 Mins read
After three seasons in the NASCAR Truck Series, Hailie Deegan will move up to the Xfinity Series in 2024 with AM Racing.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen leads Russell, Hamilton to secure pole position in Qatar

By Ashley Cline
October 6, 2023
4 Mins read
Max Verstappen took pole position at Lusail International Circuit ahead of Mercedes, while McLaren lost out on top four starting positions due to track limits.
Formula 1

Max Verstappen fastest in First Practice as Formula 1 returns to Qatar

By Jamie Partis-Nelson
October 6, 2023
3 Mins read
Max Verstappen’s weekend got off to the perfect start as the Dutchmen topped the timesheets in first practice at the Losail Circuit.
World Rally-Raid Championship

Century Racing reveals CR7 T1+

By Justin Nguyen
October 6, 2023
3 Mins read
Century Racing has unveiled the CR7 T1+ car that will enter this weekend’s South African Rally-Raid Championship round Renergon 400 before tackling the Dakar Rally.
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Toby Price re-ups with Red Bull KTM for 2024

By Justin Nguyen
October 6, 2023
2 Mins read
Toby Price will continue with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing for the 2024 Dakar Rally and World Rally-Raid Championship.
Formula 1

Lawson Aiming to ‘Make the Most’ of AlphaTauri Chance Despite Missing out on 2024 Seat

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
4 Mins read
In what is likely to be his final race with AlphaTauri for the time being, Liam Lawson is looking to maximise his result and show what the team will miss in 2024.
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Formula 2 Frontrunner Bearman to Make Formula 1 Practice Debut with Haas in Mexico City

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Oliver Bearman will get a first taste of Formula 1 machinery in first practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix later this month with Haas.
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McLaren Sign Formula 3 Champion Bortoleto to their Driver Development Programme

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
1 Mins read
Brazilian racer Gabriel Bortoleto has joined the McLaren Driver Development Programme on the back of his Formula 3 championship winning season.
Formula 1

Pierre Gasly: “It’s important to come out the blocks quickly and be comfortable with the car”

By Paul Hensby
October 5, 2023
2 Mins read
Pierre Gasly started on the front row for the first time in his Formula 1 career in the Qatar Grand Prix of 2021, with the Frenchman also aiming for a competitive outing this weekend.
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2024 NASCAR schedules revealed

By Justin Nguyen
October 5, 2023
6 Mins read
36 points races, including a return to Iowa Speedway, make up the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule. Xfinity will support Cup at all but 1 date, while Trucks run 23 rounds.
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