If you watched IndyCar’s $1 million exhibition race at Thermal Club on March 24, 2024, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d tuned into a glorified advertisement for the California club track. As commentators flaunted the trackside mansions — with their private chefs and Lamborghini-equipped garages — fans had to wonder: Is this live event … Read more
Mohammed Ben Sulayem (right) chatting with Red Bull team principal Christian HornerPhoto: Chris Graythen (Getty Images) FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is under fire for alleged abuses of power as the head of international motorsport’s governing body. A whistleblower within the FIA claims Ben Sulayem told inspectors to fabricate a reason to withhold certification for … Read more
After filing numerous trademarks for different potential naming structures for a Chicago F1 race, fans are buzzing about the possibility of a fourth U.S. F1 circuit, this time in the most populous city in the American midwest. Grand Prix is The Best Racing Film That No One Talks About There have been no statements or … Read more
If you listen to Formula 1 or local officials from Las Vegas and Clark County, you’d probably think November’s inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was a success. Some sources estimated that the city of Las Vegas made over $1 billion in revenue from the event — but there were plenty of complications. Not everyone wanted … Read more
The Las Vegas Grand Prix was a Formula 1 race like no other. The spectacle in the middle of the casino oasis put an extra burden on the drivers and teams for several reasons: the bizarre late-night schedules, the extensive media obligations and the bombastic nature of racing on the Strip. The unique Saturday night … Read more
Image: Williams / Michelob ULTRA If there’s one thing Formula 1 fans love, it’s comparing drivers of different eras to determine who’s better. Of course, in the sport’s 70-year history we’ve seen technology evolve and demands on drivers change, so it’s hard to make any legitimate comparisons. But what if we could directly compare two … Read more
If you’re familiar with the oft-mythologized story of Enzo Ferrari, there are a few things you’ll know about the man. He rarely left Modena, the small Italian town he called home, after he and his wife Laura founded Scuderia Ferrari. He ran the most iconic race team in the world from the comfort of his … Read more
This year, Formula 1 will host 23 races in 20 countries around the world. The calendar is intense for teams and drivers as it packs in back-to-back races, long travel and countless time zones. To unwind during the “hectic” schedule, Alfa Romeo racer Valtteri Bottas has found solace in the saddle and spends hours riding … Read more
Photo: Chris Graythen / Staff (Getty Images) Alfa Romeo Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas just finished competing in the Las Vegas Grand Prix where he came in 17th, butt he’s not going to let a disappointing finish get him down. He’s got more important things to focus on, such as unveiling a nude calendar for … Read more
It’s Monday, November 20, 2023 and this is Racing Recap, your summary of last weekend’s motorsports action. The Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend had a rocky start after a drain cover destroyed a Ferrari, but Max Verstappen emerged victorious after a surprisingly entertaining race. In Qatar, Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia extended his MotoGP points lead with … Read more