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STRONG START TO PAUL RICARD WEEKEND FOR OMAN RACING WITH TOPFOUR IN PRE-QUALIFYING

June 2, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3 racer Ahmad Al Harthy says the Oman Racing team is in good shape ahead of round three of the Blancpain Endurance Cup at Paul Ricard in France later today, Saturday, 2nd June, having lapped fourth fastest in Pre-Qualifying. Going into this morning’s final qualifying session for the big six-hour race […]

SPORTSCAR

POLE FOR PAUL MILLER RACING IN DETROIT

June 2, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Friday afternoon on the streets of Belle Isle, Bryan Sellers and the No. 48 TOTAL Lubricants/UIS Lamborghini Huracán GT3 clinched the pole position for Saturday’s Chevrolet SportsCar Classic on Belle Isle. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD class points leader set a new track record, setting a 0.448 second gap over the next competitor. In […]

SPORTSCAR

PIPO DERANI SECURES POLE POSITION AT DETROIT FOR ESM

June 2, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Following two challenging practice sessions at the Grand Prix of Detroit, Tequila Patrón ESM secured the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Challenge overall pole position Saturday on Belle Isle. The No. 22 Nissan Onroak DPi, driven by Pipo Derani set a fast lap time of 1:22.273, winning the top qualifying position by seven tenths of a second […]

SPORTSCAR

NUGARA DOES THE DOUBLE IN PHILLIP ISLAND THRILLER

June 2, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Rio Nugara has won both CAMS Australian GT Trophy Series races at Phillip Island following a thrilling finale to Race 2. A stunning performance in the opening race of the day saw the EAT Furniture Audi R8 LMS Ultra race home more than seven seconds clear of Nick Kelly in the Industrie Audi R8 LMS […]

SPORTSCAR

KARIM OJJEH SCORES MAIDEN BLANCPAIN GT SPORTS CLUB WIN AT PAUL RICARD

June 2, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Boutsen Ginion’s Karim Ojjeh (#2 BMW M6 GT3) dominated the Paul Ricard Main Race to take home his first ever Blancpain GT Sports Club victory, as Klaus Dieter Frers (#3 Artega Rennsport Ferrari 488 GT3) capped-off a perfect round with another Iron Cup victory. Completing the overall podium was Qualifying Race-winner Luigi Lucchini (#7 BMS […]

FORMULA 1

Simone Resta is the new Technical Director of the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team

May 28, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Frédéric Vasseur, CEO of Sauber Motorsport AG and Team Principal of Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team:“Simone Resta has the best profile to take on the role of Technical Director. His arrival at Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team marks a significant step ahead of a long term project that aims at strengthening the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team in order to achieve ambitious results.”

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2018 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix – Race – Sunday

May 27, 2018 RNW Staff 0

This weekend’s hard work by the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team in Monaco was seen during today’s race with both drivers delivering a consistent and strong performance. On the demanding city track of Monte Carlo, the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team drivers were fighting in the midfield, with Charles Leclerc in P12 followed closely behind Marcus Ericsson in P13. They were managing the race well with a solid pace when, just a few laps before the chequered flag was waved, Charles Leclerc had to retire following a collision with the car ahead (Brendon Hartley) caused by a brake disc issue on his car. Marcus Ericsson made his way forward step-by-step, ultimately finishing the Monaco Grand Prix in P11.

RALLY

In Pictures: Portugal

May 26, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Blue skies, breath-taking jumps and passionate fans make Vodafone Rally de Portugal one of the more spectacular rallies of the year and makes for spectacular photos.

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Veteran Kanaan leads final practice before 102nd Indianapolis 500

May 25, 2018 RNW Staff 0

INDIANAPOLIS – If there’s one thing known following the final practice prior to the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, it’s that no one knows for sure what is going to happen in Sunday’s iconic race.

RALLY

Porter’s Insight

May 25, 2018 RNW Staff 0

WRC All Live presenter Julian Porter reflects on Thursday’s shock decision from Citroën Racing to axe Kris Meeke from its 2018 FIA World Rally Championship line-up.

RALLY

WRC celebrates volunteers

May 25, 2018 RNW Staff 0

WRC teams, drivers and officials came together at Vodafone Rally de Portugal to recognise the importance of volunteers to the championship as part of the FIA Volunteers Weekend.

FORMULA 1

2018 Monaco Grand Prix – Thursday

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport have some work to do for Saturday in Monte Carlo Lewis finished the morning session in P3 with Valtteri in P7 In the afternoon, Lewis came home in P4 with Valtteri in P6 Driver Chassis No. FP1 FP2 Lewis Hamilton F1 W09 EQ Power+/01 34 Laps 1:12:480 P3 UltraSoft, HyperSoft 34 Laps 1:12.536 […]

RALLY

Meeke axed by Citroën

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

Kris Meeke has been dropped by Citroën for the remainder of the season following his massive accident at Vodafone Rally de Portugal last weekend.

FORMULA 1

Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix – Practice – Friday

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has completed the first day of free practice sessions at the Circuit de Monaco ahead of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. It was the first time for Monegasque rookie, Charles Leclerc, to experience the streets of his hometown in the cockpit of a Formula 1 car. It was a productive day for Marcus Ericsson as well. Both drivers worked in preparation for the race on the city circuit of Monaco where the track layout is particularly challenging for the team; despite the track demands with high levels of downforce, they are optimistic for tomorrow’s sessions, with the gaps between all competitors being very close.

RALLY

Portugal debrief: part 2

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

In the second part of our lookback at Vodafone Rally de Portugal, we reflect on another disappointing weekend for a WRC star and breathe a sigh of relief following a monster accident.

RALLY

The ride of a lifetime

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

A WRC+ All Live subscriber enjoyed the thrill of his life at Vodafone Rally de Portugal after winning a passenger ride alongside Teemu Suninen during the pre-event shakedown.

FORMULA 1

Axitea becomes Official Partner of the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team

May 24, 2018 RNW Staff 0

As a global security provider, Axitea will deliver its advanced cybersecurity services to the Team, with the goal of protecting the digital assets that increasingly represent a critical element for both corporate strategy and all competition-related activities and initiatives.

NASCAR

Davey Allison, Alan Kulwicki united in NASCAR glory after tragedies 25 years ago

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff 0

By Pat DeCola NASCAR.com May 23, 2018 at 9:01 pm CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A quarter century ago, tragedy struck the NASCAR world twice in a span of a few months. Things came full circle Wednesday, as Davey Allison and Alan Kulwicki joined Jeff Gordon, Jack Roush and Roger Penske as inductees into the NASCAR Hall […]

NASCAR

Jeff Gordon reacts to Hall of Fame selection

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff 0

By Staff Report NASCAR.com May 23, 2018 at 7:25 pm Throughout his racing career, Jeff Gordon has been at the right place at the right time, achieving four Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championships and 93 victories in the process. In sharing his thoughts and emotions after it was announced he was one of five […]

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Five legends named to 2019 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class

May 23, 2018 RNW Staff 0

By Official NASCAR Release NASCAR.com May 23, 2018 at 6:03 pm DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2018) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The five-person group – the 10th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Davey […]

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