Williams can’t shake off cooling problems

Williams can’t shake off cooling problems

Alex Albon admitted that Williams is starting to fall behind in the midfield fight due to ongoing issues like overheating, which have disrupted races and even caused retirements. Despite a strong start to the 2025 season and a big improvement over last year, Albon acknowledged that rivals like Sauber and Haas are improving while Williams struggles to keep up. He confirmed that upgrades are in the works and hopes they arrive soon to help the team return to its earlier form. Carlos Sainz echoed similar frustrations, blaming missed opportunities on bad luck and team mistakes, but he remains confident the car has the pace to fight at the front of the midfield once everything comes together.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Oliver Smith (motorsportweek.com)

‍

NASCAR cracks down on RWR over loose wheel

Rick Ware Racing has been penalized by NASCAR after the right-rear wheel came off Cody Ware's car during the closing laps of the Cup Series race at Sonoma. Ware, who was recovering from a violent crash the previous week in Chicago, managed to finish the race in 34th place despite the incident. As punishment, NASCAR suspended RWR crew members Marquill Osborne (rear tire changer) and De'Quan Hampton (jackman) for two races. NASCAR also fined three Xfinity Series teams for loose lug nuts on the cars of Austin Hill, Dean Thompson, and Brennan Poole.

Click here to read the full article by Nick DeGroot (motorsport.com)

‍

ECR reveals plans for 76,000-square-foot home in Westfield

Ed Carpenter Racing (ECR) will move its NTT INDYCAR SERIES operations to a new 76,000-square-foot headquarters in Westfield, Indiana, by the 2027 season. The facility will include advanced engineering areas, fan engagement features, a public viewing space, a merchandise store, and a Java House café. It will be the only INDYCAR team based in Hamilton County and part of the city's Grand Park District Master Plan, which also includes Westfield's first city-funded parking garage. The team is owned by Ed Carpenter, Ted Gelov, Tony George, and Stuart Reed, and their full-time drivers are Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen.

Click here to read the full article at foxsports.com

‍

Eight straight oval winners set stage for Dover

After two road course weekends, the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Dover, where a different driver has won each of the last eight oval points races. Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing look strong, while Ty Dillon, Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, and John Hunter Nemechek will battle in the semifinals of the $1 million In-Season Challenge. Meanwhile, struggles continue for drivers like Austin Dillon, Noah Gragson, and Daniel Suarez, as they battle poor finishes and slipping playoff positions.

Click here to read the full article by Dustin Long (nbcsports.com)

‍

Button to leave full-time WEC role in 2026

Jenson Button will not race full-time with the Jota Cadillac team in 2026. He said his schedule is too busy with work and family, so he can’t give the team the necessary time. Button still plans to race part-time next year but didn’t say which series it will be. Jota team boss Sam Hignett confirmed Button is leaving but said they won’t name his replacement until after the final race in Bahrain.

Click here to read the full article by Gary Watkins (motorsport.com)