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IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen discusses current issues with funding in F1 feeder series and reasons for pursuing Road to Indy.
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Exclusive: IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen discusses Road to Indy and financial problems with F1 feeder series

Feeder series costs are a significant barrier for those trying to enter motorsports like F1, as discussed by IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen. The Danish driver moved to America in 2018 to compete in the “Road to Indy” series. He won championships in US F2000, Indy Pro 2000, and Indy NXT before scoring an IndyCar seat…

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Andrea Stella calls Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty for a Safety Car infringement at the British GP "harsh."
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Stella says Piastri’s penalty at F1 British GP was “harsh”

McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke about Oscar Piastri’s penalty following the F1 British GP. Piastri significantly decreased his speed from 218kph to 52kph behind the Safety Car. As a result, he received a 10-second penalty and two penalty points to his Super License. Stella said in this print media session he found Piastri’s penalty…

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Zak Brown claims Red Bull would be behind VCARB without Max Verstappen ahead of F1 British GP. Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar respond to his comments.
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Zak Brown: Red Bull would be behind Racing Bulls without Verstappen ahead of F1 British GP

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown spoke about Red Bull’s tumultuous season ahead of the F1 British GP — Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar respond. Red Bull’s season has been tension-filled, with midseason driver changes, potential race bans, and rumours of Max Verstappen leaving for Mercedes. Verstappen has scored 155 of Red Bull’s 162…

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Lando Norris tops FP2 at F1 Austrian GP ahead of Oscar Piastri. Norris sat out of FP1 for F2 driver Alex Dunne.
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Norris on topping FP2 at F1 Austrian GP following FP1 replacement by Alex Dunne

McLaren driver Lando Norris returned to the top of the field following FP2 at the F1 Austrian GP. He was followed closely by teammate Oscar Piastri who finished a tenth behind in P2. There continues to be upgrade differences between the cars, with Norris using his suspension upgrade from Canada. Norris predicts closeknit battle for…

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IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen discusses working relationship with teammate Alexander Rossi.
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Exclusive: ECR IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen on learning from established teammate Alex Rossi

IndyCar driver Christian Rasmussen drove his best result at the Indy 500, achieving his first top six finish. For his second year of IndyCar, Rasmussen is partnered with experienced teammate Alex Rossi at Ed Carpenter Racing. Rasmussen spoke exclusively to Pit Debrief about his working relationship with Rossi. Rossi as a “mentor” figure for Rasmussen…

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Pit Debrief exclusively interviewed IndyCar drivers about the busy IndyCar schedule from the Indy 500 to the Detroit GP.

Exclusive: Racing against exhaustion in Detroit — Is the IndyCar schedule feasible for teams?

IndyCar justifies its tight schedule by using the Indy 500 to build an audience for the remainder of the season — but this can leave teams overworked and fighting exhaustion by the time the Detroit GP arrives. The IndyCar Detroit GP was chaotic as usual, with five caution periods and seven DNFs during the race….

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Motorsports drivers on concussion recovery and rebuilding confidence after a crash. Thoughts from IndyCar and WEC stars.
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Exclusive: Motorsports drivers on concussion recovery and rebuilding confidence after a crash

When compared to other elite sports, motorsports have a greater risk of sustaining a concussion, and it was a topic discussed by Pit Debrief with IndyCar and WEC/IMSA drivers.. Research suggests the incidence rate for concussion in motorsport ranges from 6.3 to 25%.  This is something motorsports drivers are all too familiar with. In 2023,…

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Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar Detroit GP after chaos and restart drama.
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Kirkwood believes IndyCar championship hopes still unlikely following Detroit GP win

Andretti driver Kyle Kirkwood took home his second win of the season at the IndyCar Detroit GP. He finished ahead of AJ Foyt driver Santino Ferrucci and teammate Colton Herta, who has started from pole position. This marked the first all-American podium since 2020. Kirkwood discussed his win at a press conference attended by Pit…

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Qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit GP saw Colton Herta take pole position, but it was his teammate Kyle Kirkwood who took home the win, view the full report and results here.
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IndyCar | Race | Detroit GP | Kirkwood takes the win with a damaged front wing

Qualifying for the IndyCar Detroit GP saw Colton Herta take pole position, but it was his teammate Kyle Kirkwood who took home the win, view the full race report and results here. Kirkwood drove a clinical race despite having damage to his front wing. Find out what happened in the report and results below. Andretti…

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