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On this day in motorsport
- Born today in 1959: Andrea de Cesaris, who held the record for longest Formula 1 career without a grand prix victory, until Nico Hulkenberg surpassed it in 2024
- 45 years ago today Gilles Villeneuve won the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari by passing Alan Jones, while Nelson Piquet crashed out of the lead. Michele Alboreto made his F1 debut
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Man files lawsuit against COTA, F1 race organisers over watch theft during USGP (KVUE)
‘Austin police arrested a group of suspects who they say worked together to steal from two victims pricey watches worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This new lawsuit was filed against COTA and Liberty Media on behalf of the victim in the second theft.’
Detroit Grand Prix qualifying highlights (IndyCar)
McLaren would consider becoming F1 power unit manufacturer with proper V8 formula (Sports Business Journal)
”If you got an engine formula that was financially viable then, yeah, we would consider it and the technology,’ replied Brown, when asked about the possibility during an interview at the Indy 500 last weekend. ‘That being said, we couldn’t be happier with Mercedes (High Performance Powertrains), so yeah, if something is presented to us that first financially makes sense, then we’ll have a look at it.”
Markham race tickets on sale to public now (IndyCar)
‘Two-day tickets for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham start at $90, with taxes included. Fans have a choice to purchase either reserved grandstand seating or to roam the grounds with general admission tickets.’
Spa Francorchamps round three race one (Formula Regional European Championship)
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