Five drivers started the final race of the IndyCar season with a realistic shot at the title at Sonoma. Catch up on last weekend’s racing action.
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Bizarre ambulance incident disrupts NASCAR race
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Posted onA bizarre incident involving an ambulance almost cost a NASCAR driver a shot at the championship. Also two F1 juniors had strong weekends.
Watkins Glen shock sets up seven-way showdown at IndyCar finale
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Posted onSeven drivers are mathematically capable of winning the IndyCar title in the final race at Sonoma following a dramatic penultimate round at Watkins Glen.
IndyCar crash highlights cockpit safety concerns
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Posted onThe debate over cockpit safety in open wheel racing was given fresh impetus by another alarming near-miss in IndyCar.
F1 juniors star at Zandvoort and Motegi
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Posted onMcLaren and Red Bull junior development drivers Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly enjoyed successful weekends in their respective championships.
Late restart decides NASCAR’s second visit to Michigan
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Posted onAfter thundering around Michigan for 200 laps, a late restart provided the decisive moment in Sunday’s NASCAR race.
Three leaders in last five laps in NASCAR nailbiter at Watkins Glen
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Posted onThree different drivers led during the final five laps as NASCAR’s annual visit to former F1 track Watkins Glen produced a nailbiting finish.
Championship contender loses his cool as Formula E title is decided
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Posted onFormula E’s title-deciding double header provided a case study in how to throw a championship away and featured a bizarre post-race tirade.
One point in it as rookie chases DTM title
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Posted onThe DTM season passed the halfway mark with its Russian round and the drivers left the Moscow Raceway with the top two separated by one point and a rookie in contention for the crown.
Buemi lucks out after skipping Formula E’s New York debut for WEC race
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Posted onFormula E championship leader Sebastien Buemi missed the series’ debut in New York to race in the WEC but his Toyota broke down before the race began.
IndyCar veteran ends three-year win-less streak
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Posted onIndyCar’s ninth different winner in eleven races this season ended a win-less streak which stretched back to 2014.
Late crash decides thrilling Rally of Poland
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Posted onA close scrap in the Rally of Poland was decide when one of the contenders crashed out. Last weekend’s DTM and Euroformula races were also marked by unusual incidents.
WTCC introduces ‘joker laps’ but bizarre practice crash prompts safety questions
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Posted onThe World Touring Car Championship introduced rallycross-style ‘joker laps’ in Portugal but a bizarre practice crash raised safety questions.
Hybrids ‘not ready for Le Mans’ Toyota suggest after latest defeat
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Posted onToyota’s president suggested hybrid technology may be “not yet ready for the long distance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans” after failing to win the race.
Horror BTCC crash leaves trio in hospital
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Posted onOne BTCC driver is in intensive care and two others required hospital treatment after a twelve car crash during qualifying for the BTCC round at Croft.
IndyCar title fight closes up in Detroit
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Posted onThe IndyCar championship battle closed up over back-to-back races in Detroit last weekend. Watch highlights of those races plus more.
Engine failure ends Alonso’s Indy 500 bid
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Posted onFernando Alonso was one of several Honda-powered drivers struck down by engine failure during the Indy 500 – but one of them hung on to win. Catch up on last weekend’s action.
McLaren junior loses Pau Grand Prix win
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Posted onFormula Three’s prestigious Pau Grand Prix was decided when a suspension failure sent the race leader into the barriers.
Five winners from five races ahead of Indy 500
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Posted onIndyCar saw its fifth different winner in five races in the final event before the Indianapolis 500. Formula E, NASCAR and more also raced last weekend.
Close finish in final WEC race before Le Mans
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Posted onThe World Endurance Championship’s dress rehearsal for the Le Mans 24 Hours at Spa produced a close and exciting finish.