All posts by Joey Barnes

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Aston Martin Red Bull Racing has unveiled their challenger for the 2018 Formula One season – the RB14. Along with the mandatory halo, the car is seen with a unique livery of blue and silver on a dark blue camouflage-type concept, which is distinctly different from the traditional red and dark blue colors. However, the team reaffirmed it is a “special edition” and the primary livery will be presented at preseason testing in Barcelona next week. Other differences can be seen with the sidepods, which areRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Williams became the second Formula One team to showcase images of its 2018 car, with the launching of the FW41. The newest challenger has substantial changes to the 2017 version – FW40 – with updated sidepods, barge board and sleeker engine cover. Overall, the new aerodynamic focus is one that brings hope to challenge the likes of Force India and Red Bull Racing in the constructor’s standings, having finished fifth last season. The full team release can be seen below. — WILLIAMS MARTINI RACING has revealedRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Haas became the first team to unveil its challenger for the 2018 Formula One season, with rendering showcasing the VF-18 on Wednesday. In addition to the halo, the evolution of the new car is also without the shark fin, which was on its predecessor but banned for the upcoming season. Guenther Steiner, team principal of Haas F1 Team, stressed the focus of implementing the halo, while also creating a more stable platform. “The biggest part of the car’s evolution was the addition of the halo,” saidRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Gene Haas has shed light on the comments on his team signing an American talent made by team principal Guenther Steiner. Last month, Steiner told Autosport that placing an American in a race seat at Haas F1 Team was not among the list of priorities and that he did not feel that anyone representing the flag was ready to step into Formula One. The comments drew the ire of several, including F1 and Indy car champion Mario Andretti, as well as IndyCar pilots Graham Rahal andRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Fans of Formula One in the United States will watch coverage on ESPN and ABC courtesy of Sky Sports in 2018. The two American network channels will use Sky’s services for all 21 of the scheduled races this season. The move brings back a bit of nostalgia as ABC was the first channel in America to broadcast an F1 race in 1962. The coverage that can be expected for Americans will come from a variety of former F1 drivers, including Martin Brundle, Damon Hill, Johhny Herbert,Read More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Andretti Autosport announced on Friday that Ruoff Home Mortgage has returned and will be the primary sponsor for the No. 98 Andretti-Herta Autosport Honda entry for two Verizon IndyCar Series events this upcoming season. Marco Andretti will carry the sponsor’s blue, green and white colors at the season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg and in July at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The return comes after Takuma Sato (now with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) drove the sponsor into Victory Lane in last year’s Indianapolis 500Read More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief AVONDALE, Arizona — Matheus Leist led Verizon IndyCar Series rookies during testing on Thursday at ISM Raceway. The 19-year-old Brazilian put the No. 4 ABC Supply Chevrolet for AJ Foyt Racing on top of the timesheets with a speed of 184.236 mph (19.9700 seconds) around the 1.022-mile oval. A rookie in Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires, the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy development ladder, Leist came away pleased with his first trial with an Indy car on an oval. “Not at all,”Read More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Andretti Autosport revealed that U.S. Concrete will be the primary sponsor for Marco Andretti at six events in the Verizon IndyCar Series this season. Entering his 13th season, Andretti will carry the colors on the No. 98 Honda beginning at Long Beach, followed by the Indianapolis Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, Texas Motor Speedway, Pocono Raceway and the season finale at Sonoma Raceway. “I’m really happy to welcome U.S. Concrete to the Verizon IndyCar Series and our Andretti family,” said Andretti Autosport CEO Michael Andretti, via a teamRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief Chip Ganassi Racing announced that PNC Bank will be the primary sponsor the No. 9 Honda, driven by Scott Dixon, for the upcoming Verizon IndyCar Series season. The announcement brings an ease to lingering questions about sponsor woes, which began after longtime partner Target left their Indy car involvement with the team at the end of 2016. The full release can be seen below. — PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR), today announced an agreement designating PNC as the primary sponsor of the Chip GanassiRead More

By Joey Barnes, Editor-in-Chief The 56th edition of the Rolex 24 at Daytona was rough on those from Formula 1. Although Fernando Alonso had everyone’s attention during his stints in the No. 23 United Autosports Ligier LMP2 early on, it was Lance Stroll that put up the best result among F1 regulars. The 19-year-old Canadian finished 15th overall and 11th among prototypes in the No. 37 Jackie Chan DCR JOTA ORECA LMP2, which endured a frequent number of right rear tire failures throughout the endurance classic. Stroll, who teamed withRead More