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Audi unveils R18 prototype, plans DTM future car

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:52:55 +0000

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 Mans. ... Keep reading

The ten most embarrassing 2010 Formula 1 moments

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:19:52 +0000

The ten most embarrassing moments of 2010 in Formula One 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 race in Abu Dhabi. German Sebastian Vettel took the crown, and last week the ... Keep reading

Tom Walkinshaw loses fight to cancer

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:25:28 +0000

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 Walkinshaw. Photo by Chris Von Wieldt ... Keep reading

Tribute to a classic gentleman - Hugh Hayden

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 01:27:55 +0000

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 23rd of a suspected heart attack. ... Keep reading

JJ Lehto injured in boating accident

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:29:38 +0000

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 person. JJ Lehto. Photo by Eric Gi ... Keep reading

Rules guidelines issued for Le Mans 2011

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:12:49 +0000

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 the capacity of the electric output and storage, reducing the fuel tank size to account for dual motive power and limiting the motivation to ... Keep reading

Formula One - On and Off track week 28

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:26:07 +0000

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 love horses. The German couple lives in Switzerland and is the proud owner of the CS (Corinna Schumacher) Ranch, located at the Westside of ... Keep reading

Albuquerque, Schumacher and Vettel take ROC glory

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:21:32 +0000

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' stadium which had been built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Mattias Ekstrom won the 2009 ROC Drivers' Cup in Beijing, while Team ... Keep reading

Saturday in Monaco: From the paddock to the parties

Sun, 16 May 2010 15:45:06 +0000

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 33 meter yacht "The Iceman". Vijay Mallya tops the charts with his 95 meter super yacht "The Empress of India", without a doubt the biggest ... Keep reading

Formula One - On and Off track week 50

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:19:25 +0000

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 Technical and Sporting Regulations, which contain numerous changes for the 2011 season. The most notable technical chance is the introduction of ... Keep reading

Premat undeterred after horrific DTM crash

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:55:47 +0000

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 Audi veered off the track after a collision with Mauro Engel and went sideways into the barrier, and rolled over a few times before what was ... Keep reading

Felbermayr-Proton brings Porsche back to top

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:59:11 +0000

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 pulled off an upset by replacing the Risi Competizione Ferrari on the top step of the podium. ... Keep reading

Formula One - On and Off track week 51

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:07:16 +0000

Austin Grand Prix a step closer, Luca di Montezemolo's annual thunder speech, Formula India. Austin Grand Prix a step closer 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 by the ... Keep reading

Formula One - Full Throttle: Reflections on Walkinshaw

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:51:55 +0000

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 30 years. A man of steely determination and character, his understanding of the requirements necessary to win saw his famous ... Keep reading

Audi takes 9th Le Mans win with 1-2-3

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:35:06 +0000

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. #9 Audi Sport North America Audi R15: Mike Rockenfeller, Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas. ... Keep reading

Le Mans Notebook: HPD reveals 2011 engine

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:57:44 +0000

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 advertisement for privateers who may want to lease the engine next year to compete in the LMP1 category, it's also a confirmation that HPD and ... Keep reading

Formula One - On and Off track week 42

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:20:03 +0000

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 inked a seven-year deal for a Russian Grand Prix, to be held at the Russian seaside resort Sochi, located at the eastern shores of the Black ... Keep reading

IndyCar and TMS race back to the future

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:37:22 +0000

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 design. Texas Motor Speedway has taken steps to attempt to take the series back in time when the Texas legends of open-wheel racing like ... Keep reading

Ingram's Flat Spot On: Richmond lived fast, died young

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:24:44 +0000

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? ... Keep reading

ILMC will spread Le Mans magic around the world

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 22:12:57 +0000

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 worldwide endurance racing series ACO will use the best races of all associated Le Mans Series around the world, with the legendary 24 Hours ... Keep reading