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Markelov's father arrested in Sochi
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 17:00
Valery Markelov, father of Formula 2 driver Artem Markelov was arrested in Sochi this weekend as part of an investigation and crackdown on a corrupt high-level multi-billion dollar bribe. Crime Russia, quoting an unnamed...
TV Ratings: NASCAR Roval a hit
Racer - 2 Oct 2018 16:38
NASCAR’s great experiment last Sunday with its first “roval” race on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s infield (...)
F1 benefits from $27m Singapore tax windfall
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 18:30
Newly released documents reveal that F1 is set to receive $27m in tax money previously withheld by the Singapore government. 'In January 2018 agreement was reached with the Singapore tax authorities regarding the refund ...
Fresh pastures
Moto GP - 2 Oct 2018 11:02
Nick Harris shares his memories of heading to new circuits with the MotoGP™ paddock as the inaugural Thai GP beckons
F1 shouldn't change qualifying format - De Ferran | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 2 Oct 2018 01:01
In the round-up: F1 shouldn't change qualifying format - De Ferran • Mick Schumacher needs a year in F2 - Brawn • F1 will have to go electric in 10 years - Agag
Early Overtakes 'On the Limit' but Seventh Place Feels 'Amazing' - Leclerc
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 00:00
Charles Leclerc was pleased with the result of the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday, with the Monegasque racer bring home six more points for the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team after finishing an excellent seventh. Leclerc made s...
Mercedes use of team orders 'no surprise' - Christian Horner
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 23:20
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says it would have been more of a surprise if Mercedes hadn't used team orders in Sochi, and insists he would have done the same. Mercedes was widely criticised for asking Valtter...
Grosjean – I was happy, then I realised I was only eleventh
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 23:00
Romain Grosjean was happy with his performance in the Russian Grand Prix until he realised that despite remaining in front of Marcus Ericsson and battling with the two Renault Sport Formula One Team cars, he was out of t...
Esteban Ocon – We hoped for more at Sochi
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 23:00
Racing Point Force India F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon has said that the team had 'hoped for more' after the Russian GP. The Frenchman finished ninth, while his team-mate Sergio Pérez finished just behind in tenth. Ocon w...
NASCAR to remove restrictor plates at Daytona and Talladega
Miami Herald - 2 Oct 2018 22:43
NASCAR will use two primary rules packages next season and race at Daytona and Talladega without restrictor plates for the first time since 1987. The rules packages revealed Tuesday will …
Podcast: The Week in IndyCar, Oct. 2, with Mike Hull
Racer - 2 Oct 2018 22:39
Chip Ganassi Racing managing director Mike Hull visits Marshall Pruett’s The Week in IndyCar podcast to discuss the signing of (...)
Force India not able to show true pace in Russia – Otmar Szafnauer
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 22:10
Racing Point Force India F1 Team‘s Otmar Szafnauer believes Esteban Ocon and Sergio Pérez could have finished better than their ninth and tenth place after losing out at the start of the Russian Grand Prix. After qual...
Perez frustrated the team couldn't maximise point scoring finish in Russia
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 21:50
Sergio Perez was left frustrated after only managing finish the Russian Grand Prix in tenth position, just behind team-mate Esteban Ocon. Since their rebirth, Racing Point Force India F1 Team have fought back to build up...
Would Hamilton be a tainted champion after Sochi?
ESPN - 2 Oct 2018 20:56
Our experts discuss the main talking points from the Russian Grand Prix, including the controversial incident on Lap 25 and whether the Sochi Autodrom deserves to be on the F1 calendar.
Interview: Eli Tomac
Racer - 2 Oct 2018 20:52
Talking with Eli Tomac the eve of the season-ending 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Series last May at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vega, (...)
Verstappen did 2018's best recovery drive yet - in eight laps | 2018 Russian Grand Prix stats and facts
F1 Fanatic - 2 Oct 2018 20:34
Max Verstappen finished 14 places higher than he started in Russia - the biggest gain for any driver so far this year - and he did it in just eight laps.
FIA considering change to grid penalty system after Sochi farce
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 20:30
The FIA is considering a change to the grid penalty system after the farce which left spectators with reduced action on Saturday. Just 10 cars ran during Q2 as a result of the penalties dished out. When cars required new...
Brawn advises Mick Schumacher to go into F2 first
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 20:00
Ross Brawn has suggested Mick Schumacher should move into F2 if he is serious about copying his fathers' footsteps in F1. Brawn, who probably watched Mick grow up, is excited about the prospect but is keen to ensure he g...
NASCAR announces revised Cup rules package for 2019 [UPDATED]
Racer - 2 Oct 2018 19:49
NASCAR announced that the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series rules package will include aero ducts and tapered spacers, similar to that (...)
When is the Japanese GP? Start time, TV channel
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 19:30
Lewis Hamilton is closing in fast on a fifth Drivers' title as F1 heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. The British ace now leads Sebastian Vettel by a massive 50 points after Ferrari were again left ...
Honda to run dyno tests before Japan decision
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 19:30
Honda will run dyno tests on their new spec engine before making the call on whether to race it in Japan. Although Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley both ran the new specification Honda engine during Friday's practices in...
Whiting: Zandvoort has potential
Total F1 - 2 Oct 2018 19:10
While hopes of a race through the streets of Copenhagen have been dashed, Miami is delayed until (at least 2020) and Vietnam has still to be confirmed, Charlie Whiting has given a provisional thumbs up to a home race for...