How McLaren could seal title in Baku

How McLaren could seal title in Baku

McLaren is first in the 2025 F1 constructors’ championship with 617 points and could beat Red Bull’s 2023 record if it keeps its current pace. There are eight grands prix and three sprint races left, and a 1-2 in each could push them over 1000 points. To win the title at Azerbaijan, McLaren must finish ahead of Ferrari by nine points or get a 1-2. A strong result there would give McLaren its second straight constructors’ championship.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Boxall-Legge (www.motorsport.com)

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NASCAR warns teams over post-race dirt tricks

NASCAR told teams not to go into the dirt after races to make cars heavier before inspection. Chastain, Van Gisbergen, and Logano were seen at World Wide Technology Raceway. Officials said it goes against the rules. Next time, teams could face penalties or disqualification.

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NTT Data ends Arrow McLaren partnership

Arrow McLaren will lose sponsor NTT Data after 2026. The deal was first made with Alex Palou linked, but he stayed with Chip Ganassi and won three titles there. NTT Data then used an exit option because they missed the attention from Palou’s wins. Now McLaren needs new sponsors to replace them.

Click here to read the full article by Cian Brittle (www.blackbookmotorsport.com)

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Feeney set for IMSA debut at Indianapolis

Broc Feeney will race in the Battle On The Bricks at Indianapolis from September 20 to 22 after the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. He will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Kenny Habul and Mikael Grenier in the GTD Pro class. The six-hour IMSA race will have 53 cars, with drivers from Australia and New Zealand like Matt Campbell, Josh Burdon, Scott Andrews, Tom Sargent, Earl Bamber, and Hunter McLerea also racing. Former F1 driver Logan Sargeant will join in LMP2.

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No room for 12th team

F1 boss Stefano Domenicali says the sport cannot add a 12th team soon because there is no more space. Cadillac will join in 2026 as the 11th team with Ferrari engines and later their own. Some tracks, like Monaco, are too small for more cars. Andretti’s team was rejected, but Cadillac’s plan is accepted and helpful for F1.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Delaney (f1i.com)