Alpine Set to Hire Steve Nielsen for Senior Role

Alpine set to hire Steve Nielsen for senior role

Alpine is close to finalizing a deal to bring in Formula 1 veteran Steve Nielsen for a new leadership role after the sudden resignation of team principal Oliver Oakes following the Miami Grand Prix. Although Nielsen initially declined the offer, Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has pushed for a revised position focused on operations rather than a direct team principal replacement. Briatore, who worked with Nielsen during their successful years at Benetton and Renault, is confident in his abilities and prefers to work with people he knows and trusts. While no official agreement has been reached, talks are in an advanced stage, and Alpine hopes to confirm the appointment before the summer break, though Nielsen may face a gardening leave delay due to his current F1 role.

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

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Larson rules out Indy-Coke double

Kyle Larson says he has no plans to attempt the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 Double again, calling it logistically too difficult after both races ended in crashes this year. Rain delays disrupted the tight schedule, and Larson admitted the narrow time window between the events made the effort not worth it. He admitted he’ll miss being part of the Indy 500, but after two rough attempts, he has no desire to repeat the challenge. His deal with Arrow McLaren ends this year, and NASCAR’s new rule now takes away playoff points if a driver skips a race for reasons other than injury, so the risk is not worth it.

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

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The enduring appeal of 24-hour racing

Editors often say Formula 1 and IndyCar stories don’t do well, but 24-hour races like Le Mans, Nürburgring, and Spa still get attention, even from people who aren’t motorsport fans. The danger, the history, and the famous cars make these races special, and many big car inventions started there. The atmosphere is also a big part of it; drivers stay awake for hours, and fans camp out, party, and make it a full weekend experience. Most people don’t watch the full race, but they still care about the stories, the crashes, and the wins.

Click here to read the full article by James Gent (carbuzz.com)

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It Takes Two gets tricky

Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are next up for It Takes Two, and it seems they're better off as racing partners than quiz opponents. Each question is divided into two parts, and the easier one comes first. But as they quickly found out, “easy” isn’t always so simple. How do you think they will get on? Click here to watch the video.

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From NASCAR to Le Mans

"NASCAR to Le Mans" takes you behind the scenes of NASCAR's bold move onto the world stage. With support from Goodyear, the show shares personal stories, key moments, and what it took to make it happen. Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Chad Knaus join host Leigh Diffey to talk about the Garage 56 project and NASCAR's historic debut at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.