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The 2025 Formula 1 season is nearing its climax, with just three races left to run. While the constructor’s championship has already been secured by McLaren, the much prized driver’s title is still up for grabs. These next three rounds could therefore be make-or-break events. Such stakes will undoubtedly please the promoters for this weekend’s…
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There was no shortage of heated debates, drama and controversy at the 2005 United States Grand Prix, making for one of the strangest races in Formula 1 history. About The United States Grand Prix In 1959 Formula 1 went Stateside. The inaugral United States Grand Prix was held at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida.…
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Will Power stormed to victory last time out in Portland to become the fifth different winner in 2025. Alex Palou wrapped up the Championship in style with a breath-taking battle all the way until the end. This time around in Milwaukee, the gloves were well and truly off with nothing to lose and everything to…
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Dennis Hauger and Caio Collet duelled one another for victory last time out in Portland. But it would be a brand new face at the front of the field in Milwaukee where we also saw the crowning of a brand new Indy NXT Champion. Here are your key takeaways from Indy NXT in Milwaukee. Dennis…
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Myles Rowe is a name that many of you reading this will probably know. For those of you who don’t, keep reading to find out why you should. Motorsport Origins Born in the state of Georgia in the United States, Myles Rowe made his motorsport debut back in 2017. He competed in the Lucas Oil…
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Last time at Road America, Caio Collet clinched victory as he attempted to hunt down Dennis Hauger in the Indy NXT Championship. Would he be able to do the same again as the series headed to Mid-Ohio? Not if Dennis Hauger had something to say about it. Hauger Back on Top View this post on…
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Team Penske’s 2025 IndyCar campaign has stumbled badly – plagued by underperformance, internal upheaval, and regulatory scandals. Can Penske salvage anything from this season? “It’s not even a story anymore it’s just normal.” – Will Buxton on Team Penske before the Mid Ohio race had even begun. Truer words haven’t been spoken by Will Buxton…
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We’re just past the halfway point of the 2025 IndyCar season, and with it comes the inevitable rendition of IndyCar Grid musical chairs. As always, what you’ve done lately (and who’s paying your bills) often matters more than career highlights or reputation. Let’s all remember, you’re only as good as your last race. Glimpses into…
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IndyCar has just come off the back of a double header weekend with the Bommarito and Road America Grand Prix. These are two notoriously different circuits and both provided us with vastly varying, but equally enjoyable entertainment. One thing that did stay the same though was the identity of the two race winners. Once again,…
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Indy NXT in Road America never disappoints. Last year it saw Jamie Chadwick take her maiden victory in the series as she duelled with Louis Foster for the lead. 2025 once again saw a great battle for the win and a new victor for only the third time this season. Here’s what you need to…
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IndyCar Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Qualifying took place as the sun began to set on Saturday. With the series racing at only its second oval of the season, all eyes were fixed on who would be able to take the fight to Alex Palou. Here’s everything you need to know from qualifying. Are Team Penske…
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Scott McLaughlin has had a rollercoaster season so far in 2025. With three top five finishes, including a podium result at Alabama, the New Zealander somehow sits in only eighth place in the Championship. With 164 points to his name, only 45 points separate him from third place overall. But it’s an extra 12 points…
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Last time out, we saw Alex Palou take not only his first Oval win, but his first Indy 500 victory. Last weekend’s IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix saw the Spaniard struggle however as a myriad of drivers rose to the occasion to try and beat him. In the end, the victor was a familiar face –…
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It’s been a few weeks since we last saw the Indy NXT drivers out on track, battling for the win at the Sonsio Grand Prix. But last weekend, they were back out in force for the Detroit Grand Prix. Once again, Championship Leader Dennis Hauger was the man that everybody wanted to beat. But would…
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The 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 took place last weekend. Right from the start and up until the very end, it was an unpredictable, chaotic and frantic race. All thirty three drivers were also attempting to win this fabled race in front of a sell out crowd. Alex Palou won not only his first…
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Kyle Kirkwood knows what it takes to win on the Streets of Long Beach. It was the site of the 26 year old’s first IndyCar win back in 2023. Coming off the back of a challenging 2024, Kirkwood has finished the opening two races of the 2025 season inside the top ten. Heading into this…
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IndyCar returned to the Thermal Club last weekend for the second round of the 2025 Season. With both Arrow McLaren’s locking out the front row in Qualifying, it looked liked the Papaya outfit would dominate the Grand Prix. But would they be able to stop the reigning IndyCar Champion, Alex Palou? The short answer, was…
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Takuma Sato is back. IndyCar team Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have announced that the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato will return to the team for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Will Buxton: ‘IndyCar is motorsports’ best kept secret’ IndyCar History Takuma Sato first joined the American racing series back in 2010…
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Courtney Crone, born and raised in California is gearing up to make her debut in F1 Academy as Haas’ representative in 2025. The 23-year-old American driver has been confirmed as Haas’ representative for the upcoming season.
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The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…