F1 announced Las Vegas as its latest venue. The new race will debut in November 2023. Vegas will be its third US race location, tapping into F1’s growing US fanbase. For many years, professional sports avoided Las Vegas, fearing the prevalence of gambling might mar their integrity. But with the […]
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F1 Dumps Russian Grand Prix, Haas Cuts Russian Sponsor and Driver
Formula One (F1) cancelled the 2022 Russian Grand Prix on Feb. 25. Days later, F1 terminated its contract with the Russian Grand Prix promoter. Meanwhile, the Haas F1 Team ended its contract with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and the team’s title sponsor, Uralkali. F1 is a truly international sport, which […]
Verstappen Earns Pole Ahead of Hamilton at Abu Dhabi in Race for Formula One Championship
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will enter the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tied on points heading into the final race for the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship. But Verstappen will enjoy a slight edge on Sunday after earning pole position for the critical race in Saturday’s qualifying. Verstappen posted a […]
Recent WNBA Purchases are Latest in Red Hot Sports Franchise Market
Two more pro teams, the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream, recently changed hands. The WNBA purchases are further evidence of a hyperactive sports franchise market. Even as professional sports continue to lose money due to the pandemic, teams are getting snapped up for top dollar. Predictably, billion-dollar sales […]
Lewis Hamilton Back in Action and Favored Again in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a result that will allow the seven-time world champion to race in this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton missed out on the Sakhir Grand Prix last weekend after testing positive for the coronavirus on the Monday before the race. Russell Nearly […]
Lewis Hamilton Out of Sakhir GP After Testing Positive for COVID-19
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, meaning he will have to miss the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain this weekend. Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, tested negative three times ahead of this past Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, which he won. Hamilton Dominant Yet Again That […]
Romain Grosjean Miraculously Walks Away from Fiery F1 Crash (VIDEO)
After 32 long seconds engulfed in flames, Romain Grosjean emerged from a horrific first-lap crash. After hitting the ArmCo barrier in turn three of the Bahrain Grand Prix, Grosjean’s car broke apart and the fuel tank exploded. Miraculously, he emerged with minor injuries. Veteran F1 fans described it as “bone-chilling” […]
More F1 Pain: No Spectators at Bahrain and Homeless Italians
Formula 1’s 2020 season is hanging by a thread after Saturday’s decision to bar spectators at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and a quarantine in northern Italy. As a truly international sport, F1 is on the front lines of the coronavirus threat. It’s been one step forward and two steps back […]
Hamilton and Mercedes F1 Favorites After Preseason Drama
As Formula 1’s preseason tests conclude, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are still the favorites going into the 2020 season. Although the odds are predictable, F1’s preseason drama — including a secret settlement and the threat of more race postponements — has been jarring. Usually, Formula 1 racing saves its drama […]
How Many Wrecks Before Formula Racing Bans Sausage Curbs? (VIDEO)
Australian driver Alex Peroni hit a raised “sausage” curb in the closing stages of a race at Monza track in Italy on Saturday, sending his Formula 3 car skyward. Amazingly, he walked away from the wreck with only minor injuries. But, calls to remove the controversial barriers have intensified. Race […]
F1 Partners with Sportradar to Create In-Play Live Race Betting Offering
Formula 1 has announced that it will partner with Sportradar to create a live odds platform that will allow for comprehensive in-race betting on F1 races around the world. The agreement will see Sportradar work hand in hand with Interregional Sports Group (ISG), the sponsorship and data rights partner of […]
IndyCar Driver Robert Wickens Confirms Paralysis Below Waist in Instagram Post
IndyCar driver Robert Wickens, who had been injured in a serious crash on Aug. 19 at Pocono Raceway, confirmed via Instagram on Thursday night that he is paralyzed from the waist down. The crash saw Wickens’ car spin into a wall and go spiraling into the air, leaving the car […]
W Series Formula 1 Racing League Revs Up Supporters, Critics of Women-Only Circuit
Can women drive successfully at the Formula 1 level? A new league called the W Series is out to prove that they can. The women’s only competition was proposed last year, and is set to begin in 2019. The drivers will be using a 2018 Tatuus Formula 3 car, with […]
Spanish Grand Prix Brings the F1 Circus Back to Europe With Lewis Hamilton as the Betting Favorite
It’s been a wild start to the Formula 1 season, and there’s nothing that the sport’s defending champion would like to see more at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix than a nice, boring race. Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team believe they have the fastest car in the field. However, […]