The Australian Grand Prix stewards have taken the rare step of cancelling a penalty which was issued during a race.
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Hadjar loses sprint race win to Stanek after penalty for causing start crash
Formula 2
Posted onIsack Hadjar has lost his victory in today’s Formula 2 sprint race after being blamed for causing the crash at the start of the race.
Red Bull junior Hadjar ends luckless run with sprint race win
Formula 2
Posted onIsack Hadjar ended a torrid run of bad luck with a commanding victory in the sprint race at Albert Park despite being involved in a first-lap crash.
Stenshorne holds off Lindblad for first F3 win in sprint race
Formula 3
Posted onHitech driver Martinius Stenshorne successfully held off Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad to take victory in the Albert Park sprint race.
Vettel to test Porsche 963 hypercar next week as he considers Le Mans bid
WEC
Posted onFour-times Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will test Porsche’s race-winning 963 hypercar next week.
Hauger denies Antonelli first pole in Albert Park, Bearman 16th on return
Formula 2
Posted onDennis Hauger secured his first Formula 2 feature race pole position by beating Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a crash-strewn qualifying session at Albert Park.
Fornaroli pips Mini in late scramble for pole after Meguetounif crash
Formula 3
Posted onLeonardo Fornaroli secured pole for the feature race for the F3 round at Albert Park in a late scramble to set times after Sami Meguetounif crashed.
F3 driver given three-place grid drop for retaliatory collision which put rival in wall
Formula 3
Posted onFormula 3 Nikola Tsolov was given a three-place grid drop for tomorrow’s sprint race after causing a rival to crash into a barrier during practice.
“Exceptional” spate of problems with new F2 car makes no sense – Marti
Formula 2
Posted onCampos Formula 2 racer Pepe Marti suggested his team are not to blame for the technical problems their cars experienced in the first two rounds.
IndyCar drivers unsure if “phenomenal” Thermal track will produce good racing
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar drivers praised the track they will race on for the first time this weekend but are unsure how easy it will be to overtake.
IndyCar will judge fan reaction before committing to more Thermal Club races
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar’s CEO says the series will heed the reaction of fans to its first event at the Thermal Club this weekend before deciding whether to hold more.
How IndyCar’s no-points, million-dollar ‘made-for-TV race’ will work
IndyCar
Posted onThere are no points on the table for the IndyCar drivers this weekend but there is a huge cash purse in what the series calls a “made-for-TV racing exhibition.”
F1 shows why NASCAR will struggle to recreate yesterday’s ‘Canada 2010’ drama
News Focus
Posted onNASCAR’s crazy Cup race at Bristol on Sunday left fans, drivers and crew chiefs eager for more. But F1 shows soft tyres are no silver bullet.
“Extreme” peloton racing “starting to get a bit silly” says Jaguar’s Barclay
Formula E
Posted onJaguar Formula E team principal James Barclay blamed Nick Cassidy’s crash in the Sao Paulo Eprix on Formula E’s peloton style of racing.
Bird snatches Sao Paulo win from Evans in final lap thriller
Formula E
Posted onSam Bird stole victory in the Sao Paulo Eprix from Mitch Evans to take McLaren’s first win in the all-electric series.
Ilott to stand in for injured Malukas at non-championship Thermal Club race
IndyCar
Posted onCallum Ilott will stand in for the injured David Malukas at McLaren in next week’s non-championship event at the Thermal Club.
Newgarden claims commanding win in IndyCar season-opener
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden controlled proceedings from start to finish in the IndyCar season-opener at St Petersburg.
Newgarden on pole for season-opener, champion Palou 13th
IndyCar
Posted onJosef Newgarden will start the first race of the new IndyCar season from pole position after a close qualifying session at St Petersburg.
Pin loses win to Pulling after penalty for taking chequered flag twice
F1 Academy
Posted onDoriane Pin has lost her race two victory after a post-race time penalty for taking the chequered flag twice.
Stunning double pass seals feature race win for Fittipaldi
Formula 2
Posted onEnzo Fittipaldi took a memorable victory in the Jeddah feature race after a stunning pass on two rivals to take the lead.