Alexander Rossi sees benefits in the McLaren’s unique combination of Formula 1 and IndyCar programmes, having joined the latter operation for 2023.
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Alesi appointed as new president of Paul Ricard circuit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alesi becomes Paul Ricard circuit president • Mercedes junior on course for title • F1 tests ‘an off-season thing’ for IndyCar pair
Ericsson “still a bit p****d off about the ending” after 2022 IndyCar title defeat
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ericsson “still p****d off” over IndyCar title defeat • Marko joins critics of FIA’s politics clampdown • Barnard gets F3 seat
IndyCar team changes car’s number to avoid “reprehensible associations”
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar team Foyt has changed the number that one of its cars will use this year due to “ideologic and symbolic references”.
Wickens confirms interest in return to IndyCar after spinal injury
IndyCar
Posted onRobert Wickens, who suffered spinal injuries in an IndyCar crash five years ago, has confirmed his interest in returning to the series.
Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso to join Aston Martin’s Pirelli tyre test next month • Chadwick continues with Williams • Power pulls out of race due to wife’s health
Coyne signs Indy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb after losing Sato
IndyCar
Posted onIndy Lights runner-up Sting Ray Robb will step up to IndyCar this year, driving for Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing.
Two-time Indy 500 winner Sato joins Ganassi for oval races
IndyCar
Posted onTwo-times Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato has moved to Chip Ganassi Racing for 2023, downscaling his IndyCar presence to an oval-only programme.
Why motorsport’s love of esports has been bad news for simracers
Gaming
Posted onMax Verstappen’s unhappiness over his disconnection from the Le Mans Virtual race isn’t the only cloud hanging over the simracing world.
Michael Andretti: IndyCar champion turned team boss – and future F1 entrant?
News Focus
Posted onIt took three attempts for Michael Andretti to get on the F1 grid as a driver. Will it be a case of ‘third time lucky’ again as a team owner?
McLaren to run NASCAR champion Larson in 2024 Indy 500 ‘double’ attempt
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren will run 2021 NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson in next year’s Indianapolis 500 as he attempts a ‘double-header’ by contesting another race on the same day.
Argentinian touring car champion Canapino gets full-time IndyCar drive
IndyCar
Posted onMultiple Argentinian Super TC2000 champion Agustin Canapino will join the IndyCar grid this season with Juncos Hollinger Racing, the team have announced.
The forgotten story of the first time F1 snubbed Michael Andretti in 1986
F1 history
Posted onMichael Andretti’s chance of a Formula 1 debut in 1986 was thwarted when the sport’s governing body refused to give him a superlicence.
Twelve of the best ‘true’ single-seater passes of 2022
Other motorsport
Posted onWho says the art of overtaking is dead? Here are 12 of the best single-seater passes of 2022 – without a single DRS press between them.
Helmet rows, hot mics and more forgotten motorsport stories from 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onAnother dramatic and often controversial season of Formula 1 meant these curious and noteworthy stories from it and beyond tended to get overlooked.
FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: FIA criticised for “absurd” rule barring drivers from speaking out • Schumacher and Vettel reunite for RoC • IndyCar to disappear from iRacing
IndyCar ‘pauses’ switch to 2.4-litre engines but still plans hybrids for 2024
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar has changed plans for its new engine formula again, but says it remains committed to introducing hybrid power units in 2024.
Ganassi signs Armstrong to drive road and street IndyCar races in 2023
IndyCar
Posted onChip Ganassi Racing have announced they will hire Marcus Armstrong to race for them in 12 of next year’s 17 IndyCar races.
IndyCar champion Power breaks ribs in kart crash
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar champion Will Power has revealed he broke multiple ribs when he flipped a go-kart in a recent crash.
Palou gets McLaren F1 reserve driver role for 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar champion Alex Palou has been named as a reserve driver for the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2023 world championship.