Motor Sports

3/15/2023 |  Vegas Formula One VIP Packages Rev Past the Million-Dollar Mark (Sportico) The inaugural Formula One Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix is still nine months away, but it’s already promising to be a high-roller event based on its VIP packages—some of which are going for well over $1 million for the three-day November event.

3/15/2023 |  NASCAR Hands Out Penalties Post-Phoenix Race (Spotrac News) Hendrick Motorsports
NASCAR has assessed penalties to Hendrick Motorsports for unapproved parts modifications at Phoenix Raceway. In total, Hendrick Motorsports was fined $400,000, docked 400 team points (100 per team), docked 300 driver points (100 per team excluding No. 9 car), and 40 playoff points (10 per team). The $400,000 fine is the largest to one organization in NASCAR history.

3/15/2023 |  NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports fined record $400,000 for making modifications to cars (United Press International (UPI)) March 15 (UPI) -- NASCAR announced a record penalty against Hendrick Motorsports on Wednesday, fining the team $400,000 for making prohibited modifications to its cars.
 

3/3/2023 |  Hamilton cleared to race in Bahrain after jewelry inspection (Associated Press (AP)) SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton was cleared to race in the first practice session of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday after having his jewelry inspected.

3/3/2023 |  Formula 1 driver Lando Norris 'confident' as season begins, looks forward to U.S. races (USA TODAY) At the age of 23, Lando Norris is already a Formula 1 veteran. With six podiums on his resume, he is entering his fifth season with McLaren Racing.
Norris — who hails from Bristol, England — became the youngest British driver to race in Formula 1 when he made his debut at the age of 19. This year, he will be stepping into a leadership role with rookie Oscar Piastri taking the place of veteran Daniel Ricciardo. Piastri, 21, has made history of his own as the first driver to win a three-peat of Formula series championships.