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Why Penske push-to-pass scandal presses all the wrong buttons for IndyCarOn track, the IndyCar Series offers the most competitive open-wheel racing on the planet, including one of its greatest races in the Indy 500. Off track, it’s an absolute basket case and its appetite for self-harm has reached a new level.The storm that blew up around Team Penske last week is just the latest in a string of dysfunctional mishaps to roll your eyes at. While exploiting grey areas in ... Keep readingSource: Why Penske push-to-pass scandal presses all the wrong buttons for IndyCar
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Arrow McLaren releases David Malukas from IndyCar contractMalukas has been the focal point of drama since suffering an injured left wrist that required surgery after a mountain bike accident on 11 February, less than a month before the season started on 10 March.Arrow McLaren cited the reason “due to him being unavailable for the entirety of the season to date, with no confirmed return date” behind its call to drop Malukas, which had put it in a ... Keep readingSource: Arrow McLaren releases David Malukas from IndyCar contract
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Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at BarberAfter starting 19th, Lundqvist was put into a unique three-stop strategy that began on lap 7, switching off from the harder primary tyre and running on the softer alternates for the remainder of the 90-lap race.Through the strategy and timing of cautions, the 25-year-old Swede was able to cycle up to the lead for four laps, showcasing enough pace and poise to hold polesitter – and eventual race ... Keep readingSource: Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at Barber
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Miller "struggling" to get luck turning his way after Spain MotoGP exitWhile both team-mate Brad Binder and GasGas Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta have finished on the podium this year, Miller has only managed one finish inside the top five in the opening four rounds of the season.Miller was running in 11th position on the factory KTM on lap 17 in Sunday's grand prix at Jerez when Pramac rival Morbidelli made a futile overtaking attempt going into Turn 5, sending both ... Keep readingSource: Miller "struggling" to get luck turning his way after Spain MotoGP exit
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Why it’s time to embrace Jerez as MotoGP’s MonacoAs the day’s sunlight has barely crept up on the horizon, the banks surrounding the Angel Nieto Turn 8 and Peluqui Turn 9 are already buzzing with life. It can only be MotoGP Sunday at Jerez.MotoGP visits a lot of iconic venues where so much of the series’ 75-year storied history has been told. But few seem to elicit the same emotional response for so many as Jerez. Speak to many in the ... Keep readingSource: Why it’s time to embrace Jerez as MotoGP’s Monaco
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Marquez hopes Jerez MotoGP podium ‘start of my second life’ after 2020 injuryThe Gresini rider scored a first pole on the Ducati at Jerez last weekend and was leading the sprint race before crashing out.In the 25-lap grand prix, he battled his way back from dropping to fourth early to fight with reigning double world champion Francesco Bagnaia on the factory Ducati for the victory.Ultimately coming away with second, it was a result that meant a lot to the eight-time world ... Keep readingSource: Marquez hopes Jerez MotoGP podium ‘start of my second life’ after 2020 injury
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Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at BarberAfter starting 19th, Lundqvist was put into a unique three-stop strategy that began on lap 7, switching off from the harder primary tyre and running on the softer alternates for the remainder of the 90-lap race.Through the strategy and timing of cautions, the 25-year-old Swede was able to cycle up to the lead for four laps, showcasing enough pace and poise to hold pole-sitter – and eventual race ... Keep readingSource: Lundqvist explains unique strategy for maiden IndyCar podium at Barber
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Drivers react to “mad” mannequin moment at Barber IndyCar raceA race full of action featured a bizarre moment that caught everyone off-guard after a mannequin called 'Georgina' –? installed by eccentric track owner George Barber in 2016 – fell from the pedestrian bridge on to the grass at the side of the track near Turn 8 on lap 52 of 90.A.J. Foyt Racing’s Santino Ferrucci, running fourth at the time, could be heard over the radio shouting: “That ... Keep readingSource: Drivers react to “mad” mannequin moment at Barber IndyCar race
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Palou strategy “screwed” after believing he’d win Barber IndyCar race “by seconds”The reigning champion started down in 10th place, after a mystifying slump in pace in the second round of qualifying on Saturday, but looked well set with a shot for victory after making his first pitstop under caution.But he was then coerced into make the second of his two-stop strategy under another yellow, after Sting Ray Robb’s AJ Foyt Racing car lost its steering and crashed at Turn 1.That ... Keep readingSource: Palou strategy “screwed” after believing he’d win Barber IndyCar race “by seconds”
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IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin beats Power in sprint to finish for Penske 1-2After starting on pole in the No. 3 Chevrolet, McLaughlin made the best of a three-stop strategy to lead a race-high 58 of 90 laps around the 2.3-mile, 17-turn road course, beating Power, who underwent an engine change after the morning warm-up, by 1.3194s.Chip Ganassi Racing rookie Linus Lundqvist delivered an impressive drive to finish third – the first podium of his career.Meyer Shank ... Keep readingSource: IndyCar Barber: McLaughlin beats Power in sprint to finish for Penske 1-2
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