Five drivers in four different single-seater series have been stripped of wins already this year. Is anything behind this spate of penalties and disqualifications?
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Formula 1 support series switching to ‘near-carbon-neutral’ fuel this year
Motorsport
Posted onOne of Formula 1’s support series will switch to a synthetic fuel this season, two years before the world championship does the same.
McLaren releases Malukas from contract after missing opening races
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren has released David Malukas from his contract to race for them after he failed to participate in the first three rounds of the championship.
McLaren left reeling after “abysmal” Barber weekend
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren branded their performance in last weekend’s IndyCar race “abysmal” as none of their three cars finished inside the top 20.
McLaughlin and Power put Penske back on top with one-two
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin led Will Power to a one-two finish which will have brought great satisfaction to Penske at the end of a tough week for the team.
McLaughlin denies Power pole position to lead Penske one-two in Barber
IndyCar
Posted onA dire week off-track for Penske took a turn for the better as two of their drivers claimed the front row of the grid for the Grand Prix of Alabama.
Jaguar’s team work gives Evans and Cassidy Monaco one-two
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans took victory in the Monaco Eprix ahead of Jaguar team mate Nick Cassidy after the team mates worked together to hold off the two DS Penskes.
Newgarden admits he “failed my team miserably” over disqualification
IndyCar
Posted onAn emotional Josef Newgarden has apologised to IndyCar, its fans and his team after he was disqualified from the opening round in St. Petersburg.
Formula E unveils 200mph, 4WD Gen3 Evo, boasting 0-60 time 30% quicker than F1
Formula E
Posted onFormula E have unveiled their fastest ever car, the Gen3 Evo, which will be introduced into the all-electric series next season.
Ghiotto gets 11th hour call-up for IndyCar debut at Barber
IndyCar
Posted onFormula 2 race-winner Luca Ghiotto will make a surprise debut in IndyCar this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.
McLaughlin and Power accept penalties over misuse of push-to-pass system
IndyCar
Posted onScott McLaughlin has accepted his disqualification, and Will Power his points deduction, over Penske’s misuse of its push-to-pass system.
Pourchaire sure he’ll get more chances to join F1 after strong IndyCar debut
Formula 1
Posted onReigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire is confident he has “a few more opportunities” to try and get onto the Formula 1 grid.
Two Penskes disqualified from season-opener, O’Ward handed victory
IndyCar
Posted onPato O’Ward has been declared the winner of IndyCar’s season-opening race six weeks ago after two of the three Penske drivers were disqualified.
Pourchaire to make second IndyCar start for McLaren as Malukas’ absence continues
IndyCar
Posted onTheo Pourchaire will make his second IndyCar start for McLaren this weekend following his successful debut at Long Beach.
Dixon sips fuel to win as Newgarden and Herta collide in his mirrors
IndyCar
Posted onScott Dixon won the Long Beach Grand Prix with a fuel-sipping masterpiece of a drive which surprised even himself.
Toyota’s Kobayashi keeps his nerve to deny Porsche Penske Imola win
WEC
Posted onKamui Kobayashi held his nerve under pressure from Kevin Estre over the final hour to claim victory in the Six Hours of Imola for the number seven Toyota.
Rosenqvist beats Penske pair at Long Beach to give Meyer Shank first pole
IndyCar
Posted onFelix Rosenqvist put Meyer Shank on pole position for the Long Beach Grand Prix with his final lap of the qualifying session.
Ferrari lock out top three grid positions for home round at Imola
World Endurance Championship
Posted onFerrari’s trio of hypercars will lead the field at the start of the WEC’s Six Hours of Imola on Sunday after a dominant Hyperpole showing.
F2 champion Pourchaire to make IndyCar debut for McLaren at Long Beach
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren has appointed Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire as its latest substitute driver for this weekend’s IndyCar race.
IndyCar’s packed pit lanes “a good problem to have” with 29-car field
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar won’t cap grid sizes when Prema’s arrival increases its field to 29 cars next year, but president Jay Frye admits it may have to in the future.