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Sonsio GP | IndyCar Race | Álex Palou strikes during pit cycle to take commanding victory in Indianapolis

Ewout Albrecht2 days ago2 days ago010 mins

The only race on the IMS Road Course started with a bag of mixed tyre selections, and with Álex Palou and Christian Lundgaard leading the field to green. Braking for turn 1 Palou outbrakes himself, giving Lundgaard the opportunity to pass for the lead. Further back Rinus VeeKay gets tapped by Pietro Fittipaldi, causing lots…

Sonsio GP | IndyCar Qualifying | Álex Palou grabs pole on Indy Road Course as P1 slides out of Power’s hands

Ewout Albrecht3 days ago3 days ago07 mins

Group 1 After two eventful practices the 27 IndyCar-drivers set out for the qualifying on the IMS Road Course. Group 1 contained all three Team Penske-drivers and former winner Rinus VeeKay. Previous race’s winner Scott McLaughlin was the first to set a time with 1:12.1287, but as always the first lap is just part of…

Williams boss James Vowles explains Albon’s struggles and the impact of Sargeant’s crash in F1 Miami Grand Prix

Ewout Albrecht4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Coming off a disappointing Miami Grand Prix Williams team boss James Vowles explained the issues that caused Alexander Albon in both qualifying and the race. In the YouTube series aptly named ‘The Vowles Verdict’ on the team’s official channel, he revealed the Thai suffered extensive floor damage after he hit the same bollard, or what…

Lando Norris pointing his index finger in the air with his eyes closed. Photographers in the background

Lando Norris silences doubters with first F1 win in Miami GP: “A lot of people doubted me along the way, but today we put it all together”

Ewout Albrecht1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

After a convincing first Formula 1-victory Lando Norris was more than elated. In his 110th attempt the young Briton capitalised on a favourable Safety Car, before laying down a tempo that even Max Verstappen in the all-mighty Red Bull RB20 couldn’t match. Crossing the line first there was no-one in Formula 1 that begrudged the McLaren-driver his first Grand Prix-victory.

Abbi Pullin pointing two index fingers in the air after having won

Miami GP | F1 Academy | Race 1 | Abbi Pulling cruises to easy victory in front of a hotly contested final podium spot

Ewout Albrecht1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

With everyone excited for the second weekend of F1 Academy, and with a different driver on pole, the public in Miami had to wait a little longer as there were some fluid spills from the support programme that needed cleaning up. That meant the formation lap started 15 minutes after the planned starting time.

Zhou and Bottas surprised by early Hülkenberg announcement for 2025 F1 seat

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago1 week ago05 mins

Times they are a-changin’ at Sauber. The former Alfa Romeo squad is slowly but certainly transforming into the Audi works team, which will be in effect from 2026 onwards. Part of that transformation is the announcement that Nico Hülkenberg will change the British countryside for the Swiss Alps as he moves from Haas to Sauber for next year.

Remembering Roland: A tribute to Roland Ratzenberger 30 years on from his tragic passing at the F1 San Marino GP

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

It’s the same thing every year: the 1st of May is around the corner and everyone is reminiscing Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian triple world champion passed away after a crash in the seventh lap of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Exactly 30 years ago this year.

Praise for Penske after Scott McLaughlin dominates Barber IndyCar race: “So proud of the execution, the way that the team stuck together”

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago012 mins

Scott McLaughlin converted his pole position at Barber Motorsports Park into a commanding victory, despite a late caution and an agressive strategy choice by his team. Looking back on the race, the Penske-driver was proud of how his team executed the race and how they stuck together.

Scott McLaughlin elated with IndyCar Barber pole position: “A nice little reward” after losing St. Petersburg podium earlier in the week

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Scott McLaughlin grabbed his first pole position of the season yesterday at Barber Motorsports Park, besting teammate Will Power, who for the second race in succession had to settle for second. Crossing the alternate start/finish line the Kiwi was clearly very happy with the result, cheering loudly on the team radio.

Former Formula 2 driver Luca Ghiotto to make IndyCar debut at Barber Motorsports Park

Ewout Albrecht3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

A fresh new face in IndyCar, as Formula 2-graduate Luca Ghiotto is making his debut for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing in Alabama this weekend. The Italian will drive the #51 car in both this weekend’s race at Barber Motorsports Park and the next race at the IMS Road Course.