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Audi AG showed off their new sportscar prototype contender, the Audi R18 TDI, at the Audi Sportpark in Ingolstadt, Germany today. The new closed coupe will be the car they hope will allow them to score their tenth victory at the 24 Hours of Le ...

December is traditionally the time to reflect on the past Formula One season, a season that started with a boring race in Bahrain, but ended on a high with no less than four competitors from three teams fighting for the title during the very last...

Former racing driver and team principal Tom Walkinshaw died today, December 12, at the age of 64, after fighting a battle with cancer. He was born at Mauldslie Farm, near Penicuik, Midlothian, Scotland on November 17, 1946. Tom ...

It is with sadness that we at Motorsport.com have to report the loss of a very fine gentleman who will be missed in the endurance racing paddock. Sebah Racing team principal, and founder of Sebah Automotive, Hugh Hayden died on Saturday, October...

Former Formula One driver, 2004 American Le Mans Series champion and two-time Le Mans 24 hour winner JJ Lehto was injured in a boating accident in southern Finland early Friday morning, in a crash that resulted in the death of another ...

Another step has been taken to clarify the long-awaited rules for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and its associated series in 2011. The focus was on regulations for hybrid entries, which will be brought into compliance with fuel-powered cars by limiting...

Schumacher still loves horses, driver rivalry - what else is new, Ecclestone and his girlfriend. Schumacher still loves horses Although Michael Schumacher has left the famous Italian prancing horse stable in 2006, he and his wife Corinna still...

Partying in Monaco, Mr. Innocent is back in the paddock, More surprises on Sunday? Partying in Monaco Ex-Formula One Ferrari driver and now Citroen rally driver Kimi Raikkonen is present in Monaco, where he spends time with his friends on his...

2010 Race of Champions lived up to past events and the stars put on a show in Germany. The annual Race of Champions (ROC) was held in Dusseldorf, Germany this year following up on last year's ROC in Beijing, China held in the famous 'birds nest'...

FIA announces new regulations, Reactions on lifting the team order ban, Lotus saga reaches boiling point. FIA announces new regulations Formula One's governing body, the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), has published the 2011...

During a Audi phone conference today, Frenchman Alexandre Premat commented on his horrific crash during the penultimate round of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) at the Adria circuit in northern Italy. On the start-finish straight his blue...

Speed, endurance and luck all played major roles in the always intense battle for the GT2 crown at this year's edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Although the name of Porsche often plays a role, this year the 911 GT3 RSR of Felbermayr-Proton...

The promoters of the Austin Grand Prix, Full Throttle Productions (FTP), has been given the green light by the Travis County Commissioners to begin grading work on the site south-east of Austin. The plans for the project have not yet been approved...

Reflections on Walkinshaw's greatest achievement in Formula One With the passing of Tom Walkinshaw last Tuesday, following a battle with cancer, motor racing will remember him as one of the most prominent figures within the sport over the past...

In the end, the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP proved to be fast but fragile compared to the Audi R15 TDI "plus" that added another victory for the German manufacturer from Ingolstadt at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. ...

A mock-up of next year's Honda engine for the new LMP1 category -- a 2.6-liter V-6 twin turbo -- was on display in front of the pits of Highcroft Racing during the first two days of practice and qualifying at Le Mans. Not only is the mock-up an ...

Sochi to host Russian Grand Prix, The Russians are in, who's out?, Silverstone construction on schedule Sochi to host Russian Grand Prix Both little big bosses FOM Executive Bernie Ecclestone and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin have...

IZOD IndyCar Series and Texas Motor Speedway Race Back to the Future The IZOD IndyCar Series has taken steps over the last month to insure that it moves into the future of open-wheel racing with the announcement of a new chassis, engine and aero...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Richmond Lived Fast, Died Young by Jonathan Ingram Was Tim Richmond ever really understood or appreciated by the NASCAR community -- the fans, the participants in the garage or the sanctioning body? Tim ...

In a press conference at the Museum of the 24 Hours in Le Mans the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) announced their plans to bring the Le Mans magic to most continents around the world. By creating the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC), a new ...

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber demonstrated Red Bull's dominance in Singapore night practice on Friday, outdistancing their competition in preparation for Sunday night's Formula One race on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. "The most important...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Iron Man Felton Returns by Jonathan Ingram Sometimes the kid who can only dream of being a racer becomes a racer. And the rest is history. Gene Felton at a 2001 Road Atlanta Vintage event in his Pontiac Grand ...

Briatore makes the impossible possible, the 2011 race calendar - twenty is plenty, McLaren talent Nyck de Vries crowned 2010 Kart World Champion Briatore makes the impossible possible Ousted ex-Renault team principal Flavio Briatore was again...

In a shock announcement today, it was revealed that the FIA Formula One championship would be returning to the calendar in 2012, but not in New York City or Indianapolis, as might have been expected, but in Austin, Texas. Bernie ...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Team Tactics Hurt The Sport by Jonathan Ingram Is motor racing a team sport? It's a question that was brought up in three major series over the past weekend -- and a situation still yet to be given a rest as the Formula...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Gentleman Jimmie Wins Again by Jonathan Ingram Top Ten reflections on Jimmie Johnson's fifth straight Sprint Cup championship aboard the Lowe's Chevy of Hendrick Motorsports. Championship victory lane: NASCAR ...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Short Tracks Loom Large by Jonathan Ingram There was a time when every race weekend in NASCAR's premier series had enough story lines to compose a saga, each driver's career was like a novel in progress -- including those...

Anthony Davidson spearheaded a Peugeot attack for the Petit Le Mans pole position, leading a front-row lock from the French works team for tomorrow's American Le Mans Series race. ...

Le Mans Notebook: Friday Is Audi playing hide and seek at Le Mans? Peugeot has overshadowed Audi in all practice sessions for the 24 Hours of Le Mans by being dominating in every session. This while Audi had built a completely new car over the...

Pirelli concludes November testing, What's in a name, Dutch drivers back in Indy car racing in 2011? Pirelli concludes November testing Formula One's new tyre supplier, the Italian Pirelli company, has concluded its November testing program.

2010 Hungarian GP preview For round twelve of the FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) Formula One World Championship the trucks of the Formula One teams have arrived at the Hungaroring in Hungary. The Hungarian circuit, which ...

Sebastian Vettel conquers Berlin, No changes at Ferrari, FIA announces 2011 entries Sebastian Vettel conquers Berlin Freshly-crowned Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel continued his championship celebrations in his home country Germany this...

FIA officials visit Austin, no retirement for Ecclestone, HRT is ready for 2011 FIA officials visit Austin Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Senate President Nick Craw, who is also president of the Automobile Competition...

It has been one year and six days since Peter Windsor and Ken Anderson officially announced their plans for US F1, an all-American effort to enter the hallowed tracks of Formula One. Subsequently accepted by the FIA (Federation Internationale ...

At Zandvoort today, in front of a 43,000 strong crowd, Valtteri Bottas (ART Grand Prix) became the first man in history to win the Masters of Formula 3 title for the second time, the first of four drivers who have attempted to defend their title...

2010 Brazilian Grand Prix Preview For the penultimate round of the FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) Formula One World Championship teams have arrived at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace near Sao Paulo in Brazil. As a tribute ...

Scott Dixon turned a lap at 226.971 mph to top the speed charts in what became the first practice day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway uninterrupted by weather. Dixon came close to setting the fastest lap of the event, missing the mark set on the...

Yeongam circuit gets FIA seal of approval, Red Bull Racing's luxury problem, Big in Japan: Kamui Kobayashi Yeongam circuit gets FIA seal of approval The FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) has confirmed the Korean Yeongam circuit...

In the world of Leh Keen, competing in this year's Le Mans 24-hour is another step in a fast-moving parade. After getting a victory at the Sebring 12-hour in the GT Challenge class aboard a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, Keen co-drove to a runner-up ...

In a surprising turn of events, Audi has taken the overall lead in the 78th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans after the No. 2 Peugeot had to retire at 7am (just past the end of the 16th hour). While Franck Montagny had a comfortable lead with the...

Latest developments ahead the 2011 season - Lotus, Williams, Sauber, young driver tests in Abu Dhabi, Formula One seats are in hot demand Latest developments ahead the 2011 season - Lotus Over a month ago Lotus Racing owner Malaysian...

The seven member freshman class of the 94th Indianapolis 500 represents six nations and wide variety of motorsport disciplines. Six of the seven rookies made successful four lap qualifying runs at the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, joining...

The organizers of the Formula One United States Grand Prix have released detailed plans of the circuit which will be built on a site located southeast of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas. The promoter of the race, Full Throttle ...

More problems for Briatore, teams happy with Cosworth, dreaming of an American-Italian marriage, and F1 returns to the United States in 2012 More problems for Briatore Once again ex-Renault team principal Flavio Briatore is in the middle of ...

The countdown to the media day of the MSA Dunlop British Touring Car Championship continues. This will take place at Brands Hatch on the March 23rd; however, the pre-season has been dominated by speculation and false statements rather than...

Today the Renault Formula One team announced a long-term deal with Group Lotus, the sports car manufacturer owned by Malaysian car manufacturer Proton. French car company Renault have sold their remaining stake in the Renault Formula One team to...

Ecclestone still dreams about Danica Patrick, Virgin Racing not giving up on Formula One, Rotterdam City Racing Ecclestone still dreams about Danica Patrick The only thing that's still missing in the life of Formula One's ringmaster Bernie ...

Ingram's Flat Spot On Ambrose's Agony by Jonathan Ingram Pity the poor Marcos Ambrose. No matter how one chooses to describe it, losing the lead under the final caution in the Sprint Cup race at the Infineon Raceway is likely to follow him...

Porsche considering F1 return, the long road to the Austin GP, GP2 drivers in Formula One Porsche considering F1 return During the Paris Motor Show new Porsche chairman Matthias Mueller revealed Porsche is considering a return to Formula One...

Introduction It was always the wish of former FIA president Max Mosley to get some fresh blood in Formula One, he predicted that the manufacturer teams would leave Formula One as a result of the economic recession, and unfortunately he was right.

Korean Grand Prix again in doubt, Lotus doesn't want Lotus to become Lotus Korean Grand Prix again in doubt Once again doubts have been raised about the Korean Grand Prix, this time FOM executive Bernie Ecclestone was the one to provide food...

She grips your hand with a man's shake: rock-solid and firmer than any twenty-one-year-old you have ever met before. Simona De Silvestro, HVM Racing. Photo by Andy Sallee. Her face is pleasant but all business, as lean as the rest of...

Cypher Group abandons F1 plans, who is Kamui Kobayashi?, Formula One world slams Schumacher Cypher Group abandons F1 plans After the French ART GP team led by Nicolas Todt, son of FIA President Jean Todt, announced they had revoked their bid...

2011 Regulations for Formula One At the beginning of this week Formula One's governing body the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), has published the 2011 Sporting and Technical Regulations. Again the FIA has clarified and improved...

Sauber announces 2011 launch date, Marussia Motors, who are they, Silverstone earns its wings Sauber announces 2011 launch date The Swiss Sauber Formula One team was the first team to announce the launch of their 2011 car last week. The new ...

Newly crowned V8 Supercar Champion James Courtney didn't hold back his tears as he celebrated an emotional end to the 2010 season, which has been plagued with ownership troubles within the Dick Johnson (Jim Beam) Racing camp and Courtney's alleged...

Singapore Grand Prix - Alonso wins night race while Webber still leads the championship Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won the Singapore Grand Prix for the second time in his career, and scored his fourth victory of the season, and reduced the gap to...

Helio Castroneves stretched his last tank of fuel 53 laps to win the Kentucky Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway. It was Castroneves' second victory of the season and his first on an oval. He won at Barber Motorsports Park outside Birmingham, Alabama...

The last laps of the race proved to be the sting in the tail of the Spanish Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel again had to deal with fading brakes, and Lewis Hamilton had the same kind of accident as Heikki Kovalainen had two years ago when he drove...

After an action packed beginning, middle and end to the first Formula One Korean Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso managed to avoid the crashes and not let either the weather or safety car conditions hamper his race result, as he drove his way to the...