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IndyCar penalizes Collet and Harvey after Indy 500 inspection failures

IndyCar has announced some post-qualifying penalties involving the No. 4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet entry of Caio Collet and the No. 24 Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet of Jack Harvey. According to IndyCar, "during post-qualifying inspection of car Nos. 4 and 24, IndyCar Officiating discovered modifications to the…

18 May at 02:00 UTC

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Alexander Rossi admits “It’s not often that you are happy with second place” after Indy 500 qualifying

The positive vibes were radiating from Alexander Rossi despite narrowly missing pole for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Rossi set the tone in the Fast Six by going out first and setting the benchmark four-lap average pace of 231.990mph in the #20 ECR Chevrolet. And it was unreachable for everyone, except…

18 May at 01:06 UTC

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It was a good Dover race, but not the NASCAR All-Star Race

Sunday at Dover Motor Speedway would have been a fine race if it were not weighted by the expectations of the All-Star Race name. This was the first race at The Monster Mile with the increased horsepower and reduced downforce package. Combined with a light application of resin from top to bottom and the use of a tire…

18 May at 00:25 UTC

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Hamlin outlasts crashes, Briscoe in All-Star Race

Denny Hamlin edged teammate Chase Briscoe on Sunday to win NASCAR's All-Star Race, which saw several crashes during the first two segments collect more than half the 36-car field.

18 May at 00:04 UTC

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Exotic dancers target Canadian Grand Prix weekend with Montreal strike

A group of exotic dancers has announced a strike coinciding with the Canadian Grand Prix at the end of this month. This is being done with the aim of putting pressure on club owners for improved labour rights as millions of eyes fall on Montreal for the Formula 1 race weekend. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee has…

17 May at 23:25 UTC

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F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit

Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict after Carlos Sainz completed his first laps of the Madring circuit ahead of its maiden grand prix in September. The Williams driver has given fans their first real glimpse of the all-new circuit, driving a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT. While the Spaniard claimed that the 5.4km,…

17 May at 23:20 UTC

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Round-up: Verstappen’s Nuerburging 24hr bid ends in retirement, Palou on Indy 500 pole and more | RaceFans Round-up

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

17 May at 23:01 UTC

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Alex Palou delivers crushing final run to claim Indy 500 pole, Rossi second

Everyone is chasing Alex Palou… still. The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series Champion saved his best for last with a remarkable final run to take pole for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. In a stout Fast Six, Palou, the defending race winner, throttled to four smooth laps to set an 232.248mph in the #10…

17 May at 23:00 UTC

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Denny Hamlin adds to legacy with million dollar win but mad it doesn't count

Sunday marked the 67th time that Denny Hamlin has won a race in the NASCAR Cup Series but not all of them have counted. The official tally is still at 61, even after a career that includes four victories in The Clash/Shootout, and now his second in the All-Star Race, but he really resents this one not counting. He’s…

17 May at 22:59 UTC

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Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff has claimed that the GT racing community was overwhelmingly positive about Max Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, despite logistical concerns. The fan-favourite endurance race was sold out for the first time in its history. The surge…

17 May at 22:57 UTC

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Complete starting lineup for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

For the first time since Helio Castroneves in 2010, the defending winner of the Indy 500 returned to the Brickyard and secured pole position. Alex Palou turned a late qualifying draw at the start of the day into his second pole in IndyCar's crown jewel event. This is Palou's second pole in the Indy 500, with the first…

17 May at 22:47 UTC

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Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races"

As Max Verstappen recounted his sensational victory at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, he branded the wet-weather performance as one of the best drives of his Formula 1 career so far. The Dutchman put on a wet-weather masterclass after a frustrating qualifying session left him lining up on the grid in P17. "A bit of…

17 May at 22:15 UTC

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Denny Hamlin wins $1 million prize in crash-filled NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover

Denny Hamlin now has two wins in NASCAR's All-Star Race, taking victory in a chaotic race at Dover's 'Monster Mile.' He will be awarded the $1 million prize. He started from pole position, and led 103 laps. His Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Chase Briscoe finished second after leading 61 laps, and Legacy Motor Club's Erik…

17 May at 21:20 UTC

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Indy 500 Fast 12 set as Josef Newgarden struggles in qualifying surprise

The first round of the revised qualifying to settle positions 13-33 for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis is in the books. Advancing into the Fast 12 are Felix Rosenqvist (Meyer Shank Racing), David Malukas (Team Penske), Conor Daly, Scott McLaughlin (Team Penske), Rinus VeeKay (Juncos Hollinger Racing with Dreyer…

17 May at 19:06 UTC

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Johann Zarco reveals knee injury after Catalan GP crash

Johann Zarco suffered a “small fracture” to his knee in his terrifying crash at the Catalan Grand Prix on Sunday. The LCR MotoGP rider posted a video from his hospital bed in Barcelona, revealing the extent of his injuries that he suffered after getting tangled up in Francesco Bagnaia’s Ducati at Turn 1. While the…

17 May at 18:02 UTC

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Ryan Preece in flames after huge crash at the start of NASCAR All-Star Race

On the second lap of the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover, a massive crash unfolded at the back of the field as drivers scrambled to make up ground. Ryan Preece was on the outside of a three-wide situation, battling with Todd Gilliland and Kyle Larson. Preece and Gilliland touched, and all three cars got tangled…

17 May at 17:31 UTC

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Why Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Verstappen to return

Daniel Juncadella hinted that the “heartbroken” Max Verstappen may be motivated to return to the Nurburgring 24 Hours, despite his team agonisingly losing victory late on in 2026. The four-time Formula 1 world champion was set for a dominant debut win aboard the #3 Mercedes GT3 he shared with Juncadella, Jules Gounon…

17 May at 16:58 UTC

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Final Catalan GP results as five riders penalised and Mir loses MotoGP podium

MotoGP has published the final results for the Catalan Grand Prix, more than two hours after the race finished, after concluding several technical investigations. Five riders have been penalised for infringing tyre pressure rules, including Joan Mir - who had provisionally scored Honda’s first podium of the year in…

17 May at 16:56 UTC

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Final Catalan GP results as five riders penalised and Joan Mir loses MotoGP podium

MotoGP has published the final results for the Catalan Grand Prix, more than two hours after the race finished, after concluding several technical investigations. Five riders have been penalised for infringing tyre pressure rules, including Joan Mir - who had provisionally scored Honda’s first podium of the year in…

17 May at 16:55 UTC

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Nurburgring 24 Hours agony may motivate Max Verstappen to return – Daniel Juncadella

Daniel Juncadella hinted that the “heartbroken” Max Verstappen may be motivated to return to the Nurburgring 24 Hours, despite his team agonisingly losing victory late on in 2026. The four-time Formula 1 world champion was set for a dominant debut win aboard the #3 Mercedes GT3 he shared with Juncadella, Jules Gounon…

17 May at 16:42 UTC