Aston Martin's upgrades only working for Alonso, Porsche raises €600k for charity at Le Mans, and other big updates

Aston Martin's upgrades only working for Alonso

Fernando Alonso is finally doing better in 2025 after Aston Martin gave him a stronger car with upgrades at Imola. He now feels more comfortable and has been able to score points again. But his teammate Lance Stroll is still struggling, saying the car feels slow and hasn't improved for him. Aston Martin wants to fix their race pace and tire problems, as they're doing better in qualifying but still not strong enough on Sundays.

Click here to read the full article by John Noble (the-race.com)

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Porsche raises €600k for charity at Le Mans

Porsche raised 600,000 euros for charity at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by completing 1,159 laps with their three 963 Hypercars, donating 500 euros per lap. The money will help fund life-changing surgeries for children through partnerships with Interplast Germany e.V. and Kinderherzen retten e.V. On track, the #6 Porsche finished second, just 14 seconds behind the winning Ferrari, while the other two cars placed sixth and eighth. This brings the total raised by Porsche’s Racing for Charity program to 2.4 million euros since it began in 2023.

Click here to read the full article by Arthur Ling (autogear.pt)

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Can this be Chicago’s last street race?

NASCAR is preparing for its third Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, but the future of the event beyond 2025 remains uncertain as its original three-year deal with the city nears its end. While discussions with Chicago officials continue, reports suggest NASCAR may be exploring a move to San Diego, though neither city has confirmed plans. Despite weather issues, the event brought in $236 million over the last two years, which has pleased the city’s tourism board. Meanwhile, Formula 1 may be eyeing Chicago too, having registered the trademark “Formula 1 Grand Prix of Chicago,” though they haven’t confirmed any plans yet.

Click here to read the full article by Lauren Victory (cbsnews.com)

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Inside Lia Block’s home race weekend in Miami 

Life as an F1 Academy driver might look exciting, and it definitely is. But it also comes with a packed schedule, a lot of pressure, and unexpected challenges like weather or on-track incidents. Follow Lia Block at her home race in Miami to get a behind-the-scenes look at what really goes on during a race weekend.

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Barnicoat talks comeback at Watkins Glen

Matt Yocum sits down with Ben Barnicoat, who drives the No. 14 Lexus for Vasser Sullivan Racing. As he prepares for his return to the GTD Pro Class at Watkins Glen, Ben shares his thoughts on the upcoming race and what it means to be back behind the wheel after some time away from the action.