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The world’s best all-around racer: F1’s Max Verstappen or NASCAR’s Kyle Larson?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The world’s best all-around racer: F1’s Max Verstappen or NASCAR’s Kyle Larson?

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. After winning the Knoxville Nationals – the world’s biggest sprint car race – for the third time in four years, mild-mannered NASCAR star Kyle Larson made a surprising claim. GO DEEPER Prime Tire: F1 trends ahead of the Dutch GP; a primer on Kyle Larson's Verstappen comments First of all, …

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4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender
1 year, 6 months ago

4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — It is hard to be an introvert among the bodacious characters of Arrow McLaren Racing. But Felix Rosenqvist, who readily admits he “was closed as a shell” when he joined McLaren for the start of the 2021 season, is having a blast with firecracker teammate Pato O’Ward and wild-card boss Zak Brown as they rebuild the team’s brand …

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O’Ward’s 2nd place leads stout Indy 500 for Arrow McLaren SP
2 years, 6 months ago

O’Ward’s 2nd place leads stout Indy 500 for Arrow McLaren SP

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Pato O’Ward stood crestfallen for another year on pit road as a second straight potential Indianapolis 500 victory fell just out of reach. O’Ward had Marcus Ericsson in sight but failed after 12 minutes on pit road to figure out how to get the jump off the final restart on the Indy 500 champion. O’Ward finished second in …

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Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Indy 500 does its best to shine as show goes on in pandemic

The Hindu  

The Indianapolis 500 has been stripped almost to the bone for the 104th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The iconic test of man and machine is too important to new owner Roger Penske to cancel in the year of the coronavirus pandemic. The Indy 500 was cancelled only during World War I and World War II and Penske’s …

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All-male Indy 500 field puts spotlight on racing's gender diversity
4 years, 4 months ago

All-male Indy 500 field puts spotlight on racing's gender diversity

The Hindu  

Beyond the empty stands and coronavirus-induced delay, this year's Indianapolis 500 will see another profound change at the famed Brickyard on Sunday -- for the first time in 21 years, there are no female drivers on the starting grid. “If we just quietly pretend the problem is not happening, the problem is not going to go away,” said Pippa Mann, …

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Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’
4 years, 4 months ago

Roger Penske to Indianapolis 500 fans: ‘I wanted you here’

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske will not pretend he is not disappointed he can’t open the gates to spectators for his first Indianapolis 500 as steward of the iconic event. Without fans roaming the property and celebrating at downtown Indianapolis establishments, the buildup to Sunday’s race has lacked the energy that elevates the Indy 500 into a world-class event. but given …

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Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt
4 years, 4 months ago

Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt

The Hindu  

His steering wheel has been secured and the car is the proper color, two signs Fernando Alonso has a far better shot this year at the Indianapolis 500. READ | “I had a very nice feeling, a nice surprise of how well the team is organized and prepared and I think it’s going to be a good 500 for us.” …

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Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt
4 years, 4 months ago

Alonso confident in team prep for another Indy 500 attempt

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — His steering wheel has been secured and the car is the proper color, two signs Fernando Alonso has a far better shot this year at the Indianapolis 500. “I had a very nice feeling, a nice surprise of how well the team is organized and prepared and I think it’s going to be a good 500 for us.” …

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Fernando Alonso cleared for Indy 500 after U.S. visa hurdle
4 years, 4 months ago

Fernando Alonso cleared for Indy 500 after U.S. visa hurdle

The Hindu  

Two times Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is clear to compete in this month's Indianapolis 500 after resolving a U.S. visa hurdle, McLaren F1 team boss Zak Brown said on Saturday. READ | Alonso told reporters last month he was “having issues even to travel to the United States.” The Spaniard, who will return to Formula One with Renault …

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