F1 Commission delays decision on new points system
A proposed new points system in Formula 1 will receive further analysis before a decision is taken by the F1 Commission following its latest meeting.
The topic of expanding the number of drivers who score points in a grand prix from 10 to…
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These are the fastest-selling new cars of 2024
Automakers finally appear to be back on their feet after a few years of severe instability, but that hasn’t helped all of them in the sales department. iSeeCars recently released its study on the fastest- and slowest-selling new vehicles…
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The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is a G Wagen first, an EV second
Who is the electric G Wagen — the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology — for? Pricing hasn't been announced yet, but it's going to be expensive. Range hasn't been announced yet, but it gets 294 miles on the European test cycle and…
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F1 Academy champion Garcia to test Formula E with ERT
Inaugural F1 Academy champion Marta Garcia will drive for ERT in Formula E’s rookie test following the Berlin E-Prix next month.
It will be Garcia’s first time in a Formula E car, and will also mark the first time a female driver has taken…
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McLaughlin responds to St Petersburg disqualification
Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin wants to clear the air after he was disqualified from March’s IndyCar Series season-opener in St. Petersburg, where he stood on the podium in third place.
He and his race-winning teammate Josef Newgarden in…
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2025 Ram 1500 RHO: Lighter in weight, price and power vs TRX
As Stellantis phases out its line of Hemi V8s, both garden- and hellish-feline-variety, Ram is losing its completely outrageous TRX. But that doesn't mean it's done with intense off-road machines. While it lacks the outright power of the…
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2025 Ram Rebel X and Warlock join the Hurricane-powered Ram 1500 range
The big news in off-road 2025 Ram 1500 pickups is, of course, the new RHO with its TRX body and suspension, but lower price and Hurricane engine. But it's not the only Ram 1500 that has just been revealed with a penchant for dirt. It…
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NASCAR releases names of first 18 drivers locked into All-Star Race
In rolling out the format for next month’s NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway, it was also revealed there are 18 drivers already locked into the event.
To be eligible for the event, a driver must have: won a Cup Series race…
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The RACER Mailbag, April 24
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We can’t guarantee that every letter will be published, but we’ll answer as many as we can. Published questions may be edited for length…
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COTA offers $350 buyback for F1 U.S. Grand Prix early bird passes it sold for $299
Not only do you not see this often, we don't recall seeing this ever. Last year, the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) sold more than 10,000 general admission tickets for this year's U.S. Grand Prix that happens Oct. 18-20. The early bird…
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