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The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix; Hamilton helps Ferrari to first win in 2026, Mercedes face difficulties whilst the contenders begin to close in.

The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix; Hamilton helps Ferrari to first win in 2026, Mercedes face difficulties whilst the contenders begin to close in.

The 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix; Hamilton helps Ferrari to first win in 2026, Mercedes face difficulties whilst the contenders begin to close in.

Checkered Weekend: Ducati Signs Acosta, Rosenqvist Leaving Meyer Shank & Roush Performance Makes a Surprising Switch

Checkered Weekend: Ducati Signs Acosta, Rosenqvist Leaving Meyer Shank & Roush Performance Makes a Surprising Switch

Checkered Weekend: Ducati Signs Acosta, Rosenqvist Leaving Meyer Shank & Roush Performance Makes a Surprising Switch

Is NASCAR's Testing Ban Setting Rookies Up to Fail?

Is NASCAR's Testing Ban Setting Rookies Up to Fail?

Is NASCAR's Testing Ban Setting Rookies Up to Fail?

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Bruce Jouanny had a wild ride at Pikes Peak in a Ligier JS2 the former Top Gear host is ok

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Bruce Jouanny had a wild ride at Pikes Peak in a Ligier JS2 the former Top Gear host is ok

🎥 @brucejouanny

With straight cut gears the teeth are machined at exactly 0° helix angle which is parallel to the shaft. When two teeth make contact the full load transfers instantly across the entire face, rather than gradually like a helical gear at 15-30°. That instant engagement is why you get the whine and the impact frequency of each tooth contact is what creates the sound.

The pros are no thrust load on the bearings, which means more of the engine’s power actually reaching the wheels. In a road car helical gears are worth the 1-3% efficiency loss because they have to be quieter and smoother than a racecar

With straight cut gears the teeth are machined at exactly 0° helix angle which is parallel to the shaft. When two teeth make contact the full load transfers instantly across the entire face, rather than gradually like a helical gear at 15-30°. That instant engagement is why you get the whine and the impact frequency of each tooth contact is what creates the sound.

The pros are no thrust load on the bearings, which means more of the engine’s power actually reaching the wheels. In a road car helical gears are worth the 1-3% efficiency loss because they have to be quieter and smoother than a racecar

Flavio Briatore gave his thoughts on a recent appearance Franco Colapinto did in his home country of Argentina and his view on a future race there.

Its been a roller coaster with Briatore and Colapinto first he brings the young driver in to replace Jack Doohan, then tries to have him replaced before the 2026 season and now he wants the Argentinian to stay in 2027.

Flavio Briatore gave his thoughts on a recent appearance Franco Colapinto did in his home country of Argentina and his view on a future race there.

Its been a roller coaster with Briatore and Colapinto first he brings the young driver in to replace Jack Doohan, then tries to have him replaced before the 2026 season and now he wants the Argentinian to stay in 2027.

Ducati dropped three massive announcements in the past 48 hours this week. Marc Marquez gets a new deal Tuesday, Bagnaia’s departure confirmed Wednesday morning, and Acosta’s signing follows two hours later. Pedro Acosta joins Marquez at the factory team for 2027 and 2028, the 22-year-old who took the Moto3 title as a rookie, the Moto2 crown in his second season, and has been knocking on the door of a premier class win ever since. Bagnaia heads to Aprilia after eight seasons and 31 wins with Ducati, two of them championship years. 🏍️

Felix Rosenqvist is leaving Meyer Shank Racing at the end of the season weeks after winning the Indianapolis 500 for the organization. Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren are the reported frontrunners for his signature. MSR made a significant counteroffer and couldn’t keep him, and now have two seats to fill heading into 2027. 🏁

Roush Performance, long synonymous with Ford, just announced a partnership with Ram to develop a high-performance truck. Details are limited just a silhouette posted to their Instagram suggesting it could be an enhanced TRX or RHO.

Ducati dropped three massive announcements in the past 48 hours this week. Marc Marquez gets a new deal Tuesday, Bagnaia’s departure confirmed Wednesday morning, and Acosta’s signing follows two hours later. Pedro Acosta joins Marquez at the factory team for 2027 and 2028, the 22-year-old who took the Moto3 title as a rookie, the Moto2 crown in his second season, and has been knocking on the door of a premier class win ever since. Bagnaia heads to Aprilia after eight seasons and 31 wins with Ducati, two of them championship years. 🏍️

Felix Rosenqvist is leaving Meyer Shank Racing at the end of the season weeks after winning the Indianapolis 500 for the organization. Andretti Global and Arrow McLaren are the reported frontrunners for his signature. MSR made a significant counteroffer and couldn’t keep him, and now have two seats to fill heading into 2027. 🏁

Roush Performance, long synonymous with Ford, just announced a partnership with Ram to develop a high-performance truck. Details are limited just a silhouette posted to their Instagram suggesting it could be an enhanced TRX or RHO.

Which Formula car looks like the most Which Formula car looks like the most fun to drive?

Which Formula car looks like the most Which Formula car looks like the most fun to drive?

Tempers flared in San Diego between K-Mag in his NASCAR debut and Noah Gragson and the two had some words

Tempers flared in San Diego between K-Mag in his NASCAR debut and Noah Gragson and the two had some words

Which young F1 talent reaches the top first?

Which young F1 talent reaches the top first?

What a race! Layne Riggs gets his 4th win of the season!

What a race! Layne Riggs gets his 4th win of the season!

How will@he do this weekend?

How will@he do this weekend?

Connor Zilisch won ten races in Xfinity last year and arrived in the Cup Series as one of the most hyped rookies NASCAR had seen in years. The results haven’t matched the hype and there is some criticism and concern. But before writing him off, it’s worth asking whether the problem is the driver or the system he was thrown into. We talked to Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, Isabella Robusto and Dale Jr and they gave their thoughts.

The drivers coming in are younger than ever 19 to 22 years old versus the 24 to 27 average before the testing ban. The cars are more complex than anything they have ever driven.

And the first time most of them get laps in a Cup car at full competition speed? Qualifying for the Daytona 500. ARCA driver Isabella Robusto put it simply “We have to learn a lot of it in the race, unfortunately.”

“We get so fixated, we as a sport in its entirety we see what Connor’s doing, he’s winning ten races, give him a Cup ride. And there’s a few of us going, okay, I think it’ll be easy. Just because he’s winning. If he won every race, it’s not going to be easy.” Wallace drew on his own experience too “I had all the confidence in the world and that immediately got shut down. Just how tough the Cup level is.”

Before NASCAR effectively banned open testing in 2015, rookies could spend hundreds of laps learning a car before the season even started. That changed when the restrictions came in to level the financial playing field.

“Not really. I mean, it’s just hard. I feel like Xfinity is pretty easy to be honest with you. Coming here, it’s a big leap. I think kids go out, win two races, and don’t really do anything outside of that they’re gonna get their ass kicked and that’s just how it is.” Gibbs was one of the most scrutinized rookies in recent memory after a crash-heavy debut season. He’s since found his footing and become a competitive presence at JGR.

NASCAR is never going back to unlimited testing but there’s a middle ground the sport hasn’t explored. Mandatory young driver practice appearances, structured rookie orientation across different track types, strict data sharing rules to keep it fair.

Connor Zilisch won ten races in Xfinity last year and arrived in the Cup Series as one of the most hyped rookies NASCAR had seen in years. The results haven’t matched the hype and there is some criticism and concern. But before writing him off, it’s worth asking whether the problem is the driver or the system he was thrown into. We talked to Bubba Wallace, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, Isabella Robusto and Dale Jr and they gave their thoughts.

The drivers coming in are younger than ever 19 to 22 years old versus the 24 to 27 average before the testing ban. The cars are more complex than anything they have ever driven.

And the first time most of them get laps in a Cup car at full competition speed? Qualifying for the Daytona 500. ARCA driver Isabella Robusto put it simply “We have to learn a lot of it in the race, unfortunately.”

“We get so fixated, we as a sport in its entirety we see what Connor’s doing, he’s winning ten races, give him a Cup ride. And there’s a few of us going, okay, I think it’ll be easy. Just because he’s winning. If he won every race, it’s not going to be easy.” Wallace drew on his own experience too “I had all the confidence in the world and that immediately got shut down. Just how tough the Cup level is.”

Before NASCAR effectively banned open testing in 2015, rookies could spend hundreds of laps learning a car before the season even started. That changed when the restrictions came in to level the financial playing field.

“Not really. I mean, it’s just hard. I feel like Xfinity is pretty easy to be honest with you. Coming here, it’s a big leap. I think kids go out, win two races, and don’t really do anything outside of that they’re gonna get their ass kicked and that’s just how it is.” Gibbs was one of the most scrutinized rookies in recent memory after a crash-heavy debut season. He’s since found his footing and become a competitive presence at JGR.

NASCAR is never going back to unlimited testing but there’s a middle ground the sport hasn’t explored. Mandatory young driver practice appearances, structured rookie orientation across different track types, strict data sharing rules to keep it fair.

How would you describe Checo’s Red Bull tenure in 3 words?

How would you describe Checo’s Red Bull tenure in 3 words?

Listening to a V8 improves your sleep schedule

Listening to a V8 improves your sleep schedule

Some pics from George who is at Pocono this weekend working on a new article

Some pics from George who is at Pocono this weekend working on a new article

Not an ideal lap one for Corey Day

Not an ideal lap one for Corey Day

ClipsandPics Pocono Day 1

ClipsandPics Pocono Day 1

Luke @luke__fln went through all 22 seats and mapped out what the 2028 F1 grid could realistically look like. Only four drivers are publically contracted for 2028 right now: Verstappen, Gasly, Piastri, and Leclerc, which means 18 seats are still wide open.

Luke @luke__fln went through all 22 seats and mapped out what the 2028 F1 grid could realistically look like. Only four drivers are publically contracted for 2028 right now: Verstappen, Gasly, Piastri, and Leclerc, which means 18 seats are still wide open.

Which trophy would you rather have in your trophy cabinet

Which trophy would you rather have in your trophy cabinet

Denny Hamlin dominated at Michigan, winning by 11.11 seconds for his second straight victory and third of the season. The win ties him with Kyle Busch for ninth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list and moves him closer to Tyler Reddick in the championship standings. After the race when Hamlin openly discussed retirement, admitting he is already preparing for the day his eyesight, reactions, or body finally begin to slow him down. With a contract through 2027 JGR have young prospect Brent Crews waiting in the wings to take over the famed 11 car.

The 2026 Pro Motocross season opened at Hangtown and Jett Lawrence wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s considered one of the best riders in the world. Returning from an offseason ankle injury, Lawrence topped qualifying and swept both motos while beating brother Hunter Lawrence each time. In Moto 2, Hunter closed the gap and looked ready to challenge before Jett responded with a blistering sprint that instantly stretched the lead back out.

Mercedes-AMG announced a surprise leadership change as motorsport boss Christoph Sagemuller will leave the company at the end of June. Simon Wilbers, who has overseen the marketing and commercial side of the program since 2018, will take over as head of motorsport beginning July 1. The transition comes during a strong period for Mercedes-AMG, with victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Bathurst 12 Hour, along with a lead in the DTM championship standings. Wilbers now inherits the challenge of guiding the next generation GT3 program while managing the ongoing restructuring of Mercedes-AMG’s racing operations.

Denny Hamlin dominated at Michigan, winning by 11.11 seconds for his second straight victory and third of the season. The win ties him with Kyle Busch for ninth on NASCAR’s all-time wins list and moves him closer to Tyler Reddick in the championship standings. After the race when Hamlin openly discussed retirement, admitting he is already preparing for the day his eyesight, reactions, or body finally begin to slow him down. With a contract through 2027 JGR have young prospect Brent Crews waiting in the wings to take over the famed 11 car.

The 2026 Pro Motocross season opened at Hangtown and Jett Lawrence wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s considered one of the best riders in the world. Returning from an offseason ankle injury, Lawrence topped qualifying and swept both motos while beating brother Hunter Lawrence each time. In Moto 2, Hunter closed the gap and looked ready to challenge before Jett responded with a blistering sprint that instantly stretched the lead back out.

Mercedes-AMG announced a surprise leadership change as motorsport boss Christoph Sagemuller will leave the company at the end of June. Simon Wilbers, who has overseen the marketing and commercial side of the program since 2018, will take over as head of motorsport beginning July 1. The transition comes during a strong period for Mercedes-AMG, with victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and Bathurst 12 Hour, along with a lead in the DTM championship standings. Wilbers now inherits the challenge of guiding the next generation GT3 program while managing the ongoing restructuring of Mercedes-AMG’s racing operations.

Not a great rookie season for the phenom makes you think maybe NASCAR should bring back testing so rookies aren’t thrown to the wolves. What do you think?

Not a great rookie season for the phenom makes you think maybe NASCAR should bring back testing so rookies aren’t thrown to the wolves. What do you think?

How has Kyle Larson been in 2026?

How has Kyle Larson been in 2026?

I fear I would spend 90% of my paycheck on this

🎥 @b4dcowboy

I fear I would spend 90% of my paycheck on this

🎥 @b4dcowboy

At this point in their young careers who do you think is the better driver skill wise? And to think they are in the top series of their respective Motorsports after karting against each other 10 years ago

At this point in their young careers who do you think is the better driver skill wise? And to think they are in the top series of their respective Motorsports after karting against each other 10 years ago

What win or iconic performance immediately comes to mind when you hear the name Kyle Busch?

What win or iconic performance immediately comes to mind when you hear the name Kyle Busch?

Everyone loves a good V8 🔥

Everyone loves a good V8 🔥

Max Verstappen gave his thoughts on oval racing, hopefully one day he can put his 4500 oval irating to the test 😂

Max Verstappen gave his thoughts on oval racing, hopefully one day he can put his 4500 oval irating to the test 😂

Jean Girard has 10 championships in this series

Jean Girard has 10 championships in this series

WHAT A FINISH!

WHAT A FINISH!

Clean or dirty racing?

Clean or dirty racing?

He was FLYING!

He was FLYING!

Open lobbies irl

Open lobbies irl

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