Motorsport

Sameer Contractor

Dec 28, 2017, 10:37 PM

Mazda Ends Naming Rights Deal With Laguna Seca Race Track After 17 Years

The Mazda Laguna Seca is one of more iconic race tracks in the world and has been synonymous with the Japanese car brand for eternity now. However, the association will now finally see an end as Mazda has decided to not renew its naming contract with the Laguna Seca race track, bringing an to the 17 year association. The name change will take effect from April 1, 2018.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 20, 2017

  Toyota Confirms Return To World Endurance Racing In 2018/19

  The 2018/19 season officially begins with the Prologue on April 6-7, 2018 at Circuit Paul Ricard and the company is yet to announce the driver line-up. In fact that announcement will be made on January 12.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 20, 2017

  Ferrari To Unveil Its 2018 F1 Contender In February

  It's been a decade since Ferrari saw a driver at the top and this year is probably when we see the balance of power tilt in the game. The first race is still more than three months away but the anticipation sure is building up.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 19, 2017

  Jehan Daruvala To Continue With Carlin Motorsport In 2018 Formula 3 Championship

  Indian racing contingent Jehan Daruvala will continue racing in the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin Motorsport. The Mumbai-based racer made his F3 debut earlier this year and an incredible progress in the series has earned him the seat for the second year in a row. The F3 championship is one of the more crucial racing series outside of F1 and Jehan is the first Indian ever to compete in the championship.

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  Pratik Rakshit | Dec 14, 2017

  Hero Motorsports Showcases New Hero RR 450 Rally Bike For Dakar 2018

  This edition is expected to witness participation of 500 competitors from 60 countries who will cover a gruelling stretch of almost 9,000 km.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 5, 2022

  Maserati Could Join Formula E

  FCA Group's Maserati is rumoured to be the next automaker to join the fast-growing Formula E championship, following the likes of Audi, Mahindra, Jaguar and the likes.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 9, 2017

  Gautam Singhania Elected To FIA World Motor Sports Council; Replaces Vijay Mallya

  In a big step up for Indian motorsport, avid racer and industrialist Gautam Singhania has been elected in the FIA World Motor Sports Council (WMSC) during the FIA Annual General Assembly in Paris on Friday. Singhania replaces Indian motorsport body's earlier representative Sahara Force India F1 boss Vijay Mallya, who stepped down from the post in July this year.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Dec 5, 2017

  Rally-Spec Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 Unveiled; Race Debut In 2018

  Volkswagen has finally unveiled the new rally-spec Polo GTI R5 customer car. The car has been built for aspiring drivers, motorsport customer, and even professional teams. The car will be homologated in the summer of 2018, while the first competitive outings, are planned for second half of 2018.

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  Sameer Contractor | Dec 4, 2017

  Sauber Unveils 2018 Alfa Romeo F1 Livery Concept; Ericsson and Leclerc Announced Drivers

  The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has revealed the new livery concept for the 2018 Formula 1 season. The new concept brings the new red and white paint scheme to the car, while also incorporating the team's new title sponsor and technical partner 'Alfa Romeo'. The unveil event in Milan, Italy, for the new livery also saw Sauber announce its driver line-up for 2018, which includes Marcus Ericsson and Charles Leclerc as the new drivers for 2018.

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