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Canada/Azerbaijan Grand Prix Technical Analysis
Canada and Azerbaijan’s highly power dependent circuits were a major test for the wider, more drag inducing 2017 F1 cars, yet some significant changes to the wings was able to trim drag while maintaining high loads, producing lap times noticeably quicker than last year. In addition,
Read MoreBrittny Ward topless for GirlsonSwim promotional campaign, girlfriend of Jenson Button, former F1 champion
If you scrolled through Instagram today, you might have stopped at Brittny Ward’s post. She’s a former Playboy playmate and the current girlfriend of former Formula One World Championship winning driver Jenson Button. Tongue twister.
The posts are a changing of the time.
Read MoreF1 Constructors Championship payments revealed from 2016 season
View the chart below that highlights 2016 F1 payments in full. These are the payments made to F1 teams at the conclusion of the previous season.
F1 is the most expensive form of motorsport. That budget has to come from somewhere.
Read MoreFernando Alonso passes Indianapolis 500 rookie test at IMS
INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 3, 2017) — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso needed about an hour of track time today to pass the Indianapolis 500 Rookie Orientation Program, clearing the way for him to compete in the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil.
Read More2017 Fernando Alonso INDYCAR livery revealed
Now it’s getting very real for Fernando Alonso.
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso reached an important milestone in his journey toward his first Indianapolis 500 start, as his initial test in a Verizon IndyCar Series car and on an oval track gets underway this morning at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreTWO-TIME F1 CHAMPION ALONSO TO COMPETE IN 101ST INDIANAPOLIS 500
The Indianapolis 500 has attracted another world champion to its driver field. A Fernando Alonso Indy 500 entry has been announced.
McLaren announced today that Fernando Alonso, Formula One’s two-time champion and three-time runner-up, will compete in the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on May 28.
Read MoreMcLaren is Looking for a New CEO
Ron Dennis led McLaren for 35 years. In that span of time he led the team to 10 F1 drivers championships as well as 7 constructors championships. As of Tuesday, Ron Dennis is the ‘former’ Chief executive and chairman at McLaren Technology Group.
Read MoreStrakka Racing 2017 Blancpain GT Series Entry with McLaren GT – British SportsCar Team Cancels WEC
Strakka Racing 2017 Blancpain GT Series competition. View photos of the Strakka Racing 2017 McLaren GT car below.
Established British sportscar team Strakka Racing has forged a substantial long-term partnership with McLaren GT,
Read MoreIs Apple Buying McLaren F1 and McLaren Automotive? – Possibly
It’s a bit of a leap to go there but it’s possible that Apple is buying McLaren. I think it’s possible something big is in the works. If they are interested in a takeover, it’s likely for the McLaren Applied Technologies division of the automotive company.
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2016 McLaren Honda F1 Car Photos Released
The 2016 McLaren Honda F1 car photos released. A brand-new Formula 1 challenger, the MP4-31, ahead of the first all-team test, which will begin in Barcelona tomorrow.
The striking and innovative 2016 McLaren Honda F1 Car MP4-31 chassis integrates the new Honda RA616H power unit,
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Jenson Button and wife Jessica Michibata Split After a Year of Marriage
Jenson Button and wife Jessica Michibata have split. The conformation came from a representative of the F1 driver.
Jenson Button is now 35. He is the 2009 F1 World Champion but he scored just 19 points in 2015.
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Kevin Estre Moves to Porsche 911 RSR
In 2016, Frenchman Kevin Estre will take a vitally important step in his career. After two seasons at McLaren GT crowned with pole positions, victories and records he will become a works driver for German manufacturer, Porsche. His programme will include the North American Endurance Championship,
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iRacing McLaren-Honda F1 Car Released with Nürburgring and Southern National Motorsports Park in Sim Racing Update
Today, iRacing gets some major features and updates. The new McLaren-Honda F1 car is available for purchase. The online racing simulation service is also releasing the classic Nürburgring circuits. Short track fans will enjoy the release of Southern National Motorsports Park.
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McLaren MP4-X photos and specs released. McLaren’s vision of the future of F1.
The McLaren F1 Team has released their vision for the future of F1. View photos and details of the modern McLaren MP4-X below.
Modelling the future is something we do every day at McLaren.
Our Formula 1 race strategists think many laps ahead when planning a grand prix pit stop,
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Ron Dennis says the Lifestyle of Lewis Hamilton Wouldn’t be Allowed At McLaren F1 Team
The Lewis Hamilton lifestyle wouldn’t be allowed at the McLaren-Honda F1 team says team boss Ron Dennis. Lewis Hamilton spent his early racing career driving for McLaren and debuted in F1 with the McLaren team in 2007.
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Teo Martin Motorsports and McLaren 650S Claim 2015 GT Open Title
Teo Martin Motorsports, McLaren GT customer team, secured the International GT Open Championship title after a dominant weekend in Barcelona, which also saw the first victory for the McLaren GT Young Driver Programme.
A hard-fought double podium finish for factory driver Alvaro Parente and teammate Miguel Ramos in car #2 secured the championship,
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McLaren 650S Can Am Photos Below
The McLaren 650S Can Am honors the awe-inspiring and fearsome Can-Am race cars that first took to the track in 1966. See photos of the McLaren car here.
Known to race fans simply as ‘Can-Am’, the Canadian American Challenge Cup of the mid ’60s and early ’70s remains one of the most spectacular motorsport categories of all time.
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