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Then as now, brushing the barriers is key to being quick in Monaco
May 22, 2013, 12:18 PM EDT
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At 2.075 miles long the Monte-Carlo circuit in Monaco is by far the shortest track on the Formula One calendar. But much of its length is bordered on both sides by unyielding barriers. F1 drivers notice a stark difference between it and modern circuits built to the FIA’s exacting standards, with flat curbs and vast…
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Adrian Sutil says Force India’s 2013 car is the best he’s had during his F1 career. “I think so, yes,” said Sutil when asked if the VJM06 was better than the other F1 cars he has driven. “Wherever we have gone so far the car has looked competitive – and that includes some very different…
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Michael Schumacher said thank you to thousands of his fans with a demonstration lap in a Mercedes Formula One car at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Schumacher toured the track on Sunday ahead of its annual 24-hour race. The 15.769-mile circuit, one of the longest ever used for a Formula One race, held Germany’s round of the…
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Felipe Massa has the unfortunate distinction of being the only driver to have started the Monaco Grand Prix for pole position in the last nine years without winning it. But that doesn’t sour his view of the uniquely challenging Monte-Carlo street circuit. “Monaco is a very special track, completely different to all the other venues…
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NBC Sports Network analyst Townsend Bell races Sunday in the Indianapolis 500 in the No. 60 Sunoco / “Turbo” the Movie Panther Racing Chevrolet. NBC Sports Network Formula One pit reporter Will Buxton rode along with Bell in an IndyCar two-seater prior to Buxton’s coverage of qualifying from pit road over the weekend. Suffice to…
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F1 Flashback: Spa returns to the Grand Prix calendar (VIDEO)
May 22, 2013, 8:00 AM EDT
While we look ahead to this weekend’s race at one of F1′s classic circuits, 30 years ago today another of the great grand prix tracks got a new lease of life. The dauntingly fast layout of the original 8.7-mile track was gone, along with it the terrifying Masta Kink. But the new 4.3-mile layout retained…
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NBC Sports to feature 19.5 hours of Monaco coverage, with race live on NBC
May 22, 2013, 7:00 AM EDT
For the first time, Formula One’s famed Monaco Grand Prix will air live on network television Sunday, May 26 at 7:30 a.m. ET on NBC. NBC Sports Group will present a total of 19.5 hours of Monaco coverage from Thursday to Sunday, May 23-26, across NBC, NBC Sports Network and NBC Sports Live Extra. Race day, Sunday…
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This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Parnelli Jones’ win in the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Although he’s 79, ‘ol Rufus doesn’t look or sound anywhere near his actual age. NBC Sports Network reporter and IndyCar insider Robin Miller sits down with Parnelli to chat about his seven 500 starts and his place in Indianapolis, and…
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The entry list for the 90th anniversary 24 Hours of Le Mans was first revealed in February, with a 56-car grid split between four classes: LMP1, LMP2, GTE Pro and GTE Am. On Tuesday, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) put out the latest update, with the driver lineups for each car all but set.…
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Michael Annett cleared to return after injury suffered at Daytona
May 21, 2013, 6:00 PM EDT
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Michael Annett has been cleared to return after he broke his sternum in a crash at Daytona International Speedway to open the season. Annett wrote on Twitter, “Pumped to announce I’ll be making my return to the #43 car this weekend at Charlotte. Can’t wait to get back in the seat!!!”…
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If Honda can find the race pace and fuel mileage gains similar to what propelled it to victory in last year’s Indianapolis 500, there’s a number of its teams that could pull off a surprise. When you think Honda, you immediately think of Target Chip Ganassi Racing. The other teams in Honda’s stable include two…
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To win the Coca-Cola 600, you have to go through Kasey Kahne. Kahne has threatened to usurp the title of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s master driver from Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson with his performance in the nightcap of Memorial Day Sunday. Johnson has more wins in total at the track (six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series…
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Diffey answers Twitter questions ahead of NBC’s live Monaco coverage
May 21, 2013, 3:00 PM EDT
As part of our preparation for NBC’s live broadcast of the Monaco Grand Prix (which you also can watch online), this Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET, Leigh Diffey took to our Formula One on NBC Sports Twitter handle (@F1onNBCSports) to answer fan questions ahead of the race. Monaco kicks off the single greatest racing day…
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Over Indianapolis qualifying weekend, Michael Pena, star of DreamWorks Animation’s new film “Turbo,” was named as honorary starter of this Sunday’s 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. In “Turbo,” Pena portrays Tito, an entrepreneur who enters a super-fast snail in the Indy 500. The film races into theaters everywhere July 17. From DreamWorks Animation, and…
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Helio Castroneves wants a Stingray in his driveway (VIDEO)
May 21, 2013, 1:00 PM EDT
As you’d expect, there are many perks that go with winning the Indianapolis 500 such as the traditional wreath, the glass of milk, and having your name and face added to the Borg-Warner Trophy. But there’s also another longstanding prize for the victor. Since the 1930s, it has been a tradition to award the winner…
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Three new sponsors have joined the fold for the Indianapolis 500 in the past few days. On Monday, Angie’s List, an Indianapolis-based connection service provider, confirmed it would partner with Katherine Legge’s effort in the No. 81 Schmidt Peterson Pelfrey Motorsports Honda. Legge made the race after her deal came together on Pole Day Saturday.…
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McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh said it was crucial for the team to agree a new engine deal with a car manufacturer. The team announced last week it will reunite with former engine supplier Honda in 2015. “McLaren needs to be supported and teamed in a full works effort with a major automotive manufacturer,” said…
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BMW says there is no substance to comments made by Bernie Ecclestone suggesting they could be about to return to Formula One. “I think they could come in… it makes sense for them to return,” said Ecclestone yesterday. But BMW motorsport director Jens Marquardt told Autosport: “I don’t know with whom Bernie spoke.” He said…
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Bernie Ecclestone says the Williams team are still blocking efforts to allow Formula One teams to use old chassis from other manufacturers. Williams sees the introduction of so-called “customer cars” as a threat to them as they could be beaten to a larger share of the prize money by other teams using year-old chassis from…
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The Monaco Grand Prix has traditionally been a “one-stop” race but Pirelli expect drivers will have to make more than one visit to the pits on Sunday. Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery said “strategy will become even more important than usual” at Monaco because of the difficulty of overtaking on the narrow, two-mile track. All…
