In the Weekend Racing Wrap: Snow hits World Rallycross round in Portugal, ‘the big one’ in NASCAR Talladega and more of the weekend’s racing video highlights.
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Crash puts IndyCar title decider in doubt
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onOnly two drivers remain in contention for the IndyCar championship heading into the final race – but one may be unable to race in the finale following a crash at Watkins Glen yesterday.
Punctures hit leaders in IndyCar’s Phoenix return
Weekend racing wrap
Posted onVideo highlights from IndyCar at Phoenix, Euro F3 and WTCC at Paul Ricard, Formula E at Long Beach plus BTCC, V8s and NASCAR.
End of an era for Loeb and Citroen in Qatar
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onAfter 15 years as a works Citroen driver multiple World Rally Champion Sebastian Loeb drove his final race for the French marque in the WTCC season finale in Qatar.
Merhi banned after “dangerous” post-race crash
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onWeekend Racing Wrap: Merhi given ban after huge Formula Renault 3.5 crash • IndyCar action at Milwaukee • WTCC tackles spectacular Vila Real track
Moscow sets up final round Formula E title-decider
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onFour drivers will go into the final weekend of the Formula E championship with a shot at the title. Highlights of their latest race plus IndyCar, NASCAR, WTCC and more.
Nordschleife WTCC & GT action as Indy crashes go on
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onIn the Weekend Racing Wrap: WTCC action on the Nordschleife • More Indy qualifying crashes • Near-miss for Dennis in F3 at Pau • Nurburgring 24 Hours
WEC sizzles at Spa and rain delivers DTM thrills
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onLast weekend’s racing action including a tasty WEC scrap between Porsche and Audi, rain-inspired DTM and F3 battles at Hockenheim, and the usual NASCAR crash-fest at Talladega.
WTCC Argentina, WRC Mexico and NASCAR Las Vegas
Weekend Racing Wrap
Posted onVideo highlights of Citroen’s dominant start to the new World Touring Car Championship, Sebastien Ogier’s third consecutive WRC win and NASCAR at Las Vegas.
F1 may not have a close title fight but these five do
Why you should watch...
Posted onIf you’re looking for a close title battle, now’s the time to cast your gaze beyond F1.
BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse
Posted onBBC F1 are doing a marvellous job in their first year back as F1’s broadcasters in Britain. That much is clear on the live blogs whenever fans outside Britain get a glimpse of BBC’s work and comment on how good it is. But although it’s great to finally see some improvement in Formula 1 broadcasting, … Continue reading BBC F1 is great but motor sport coverage in Britain is getting worse
Eight non-F1 races I won’t miss in 2009
Posted onF1 is great – but it’s only on 17 times a year! On other weekends I look elsewhere to get my racing fix – whether I’m in the stands or on the sofa. Here are the races I’ll make sure to see in 2009 – what are you favourites?
Seat rout the opposition in Curitiba (WTCC)
Posted onThe motor sport fan looking for early season action would have found little reason to come out of hibernation in today’s two WTCC races from Curitiba in Brazil. If Seat’s domination today continues throughout 2009 it’ll be another season to sleep through. The Leon turbo diesels filled the top four places in both races. Reigning … Continue reading Seat rout the opposition in Curitiba (WTCC)
Four mistakes F1 must avoid
Posted onHere are four ideas, which have been tried in other championships to make racing more entertaining, that don’t belong in F1.
Will F1 get DVD box sets like the WRC?
Posted onDuke Video has just brought out DVD box sets of the World Rally Championship season reviews and Le Mans 24 Hours races. They look great and they’re going on my Xmas list. But are we ever going to be able to get past official F1 season reviews on DVD? Formula One Management took until 2003 … Continue reading Will F1 get DVD box sets like the WRC?
Engine rules and the F1 monopoly
Posted onOver at F1 Insight Clive is concerned about possible future F1 engine regulations: The FIA seem to want every engine involved to produce the same amount of power. Where is the logic in that unless what they really want is a spec formula? There are rumours the FIA wants to extend its control over F1 … Continue reading Engine rules and the F1 monopoly
WTCC: Menu leads Huff in Chevrolet 1-2
Posted onChevrolet romped to victory in the second WTCC race at Valencia with Alain Menu converting pole position into victory ahead of race one winner Rob Huff. Andy Priaulx got ahead of Menu at the start but within a few laps the superior pace of the Chevrolet told and Menu molved back ahead. Rob Huff made … Continue reading WTCC: Menu leads Huff in Chevrolet 1-2
WTCC: Huff leads Chevrolet resurgence at Valencia
Posted onAfter a processional few races in South America the World Touring Car Championship put on an entertaining battle at Valencia in Spain. Rob Huff burst through to win in his Chevrolet having escaped a penalty for overtaking pole sitter Yvan Muller at the rolling start. Huff then dropped back to third, but passed the leading … Continue reading WTCC: Huff leads Chevrolet resurgence at Valencia
If Hamilton and Kubica want to race elsewhere they should be allowed to
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Posted onI wouldn’t complain if the F1 calendar grew to NASCAR-like proportions with 30-plus races per year. But given the expense of moving the cars from country to country, it doesn’t seem very likely. But why shouldn’t F1 drivers participate in more races besides Formula 1? In the past week both Lewis Hamilton and Robert Kubica … Continue reading If Hamilton and Kubica want to race elsewhere they should be allowed to
Farfus half-disqualified from Curitiba races
Posted onAugusto Farfus has been stripped of the points he scored in yesterday’s first WTCC race at Curitiba after it was found an engine protection support had been incorrectly mounted to his car. However he has not lost the points he scored in the second race, which suggests that his car was legal in the later … Continue reading Farfus half-disqualified from Curitiba races