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Alpine F1 team considers immediate Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto switch

Alpine is considering switching Jack Doohan with reserve driver Franco Colapinto ahead of Formula 1’s next race in Imola, Motorsport.com understands. Doohan’s disappointing run of results and incidents have moved Alpine’s management to seriously consider whether it should make a driver change immediately rather than hand the Australian rookie more time to make the seat […]

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Alpine is considering switching Jack Doohan with reserve driver Franco Colapinto ahead of Formula 1’s next race in Imola, Motorsport.com understands.

Doohan’s disappointing run of results and incidents have moved Alpine’s management to seriously consider whether it should make a driver change immediately rather than hand the Australian rookie more time to make the seat his own.

Doohan endured a frustrating rookie campaign thus far, showing flashes of one-lap pace that suggests he could do enough to hold down his seat and even outqualifying Pierre Gasly at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. However, summing up the Australian’s season so far, Doohan got involved in a Turn 1 tangle with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, which ended his race on the spot.

Neither driver was wholly to blame for what was deemed a racing incident, but it added to the growing list of on-track issues – including a huge crash in Suzuka practice – which hampered Doohan’s campaign, and with it, Alpine’s too.

The French team has a 2025 car with potential, as evidenced by Gasly’s excellent seventh place at the Bahrain Grand Prix. But other than a Miami sprint race point for Gasly due to three time penalties for his rivals, this was Alpine’s only points finish this year.

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

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In contrast, a ferocious midfield battle saw Williams lead the charge in fifth followed by Haas. Alpine is a disappointing ninth in the standings ahead of only Sauber, which may well force the Enstone squad to reconsider its options.

Ever since 2024 Williams reserve Colapinto was signed by Alpine over the off-season, rumours swirled over Doohan’s longevity with the Enstone squad, noise that Alpine admitted was partly of its own making.

That pressure has only ramped up in recent weeks, with the CEO of Argentinian energy giant YPF Horacio Marin caught saying Colapinto would be in the car “in Imola” after a TV interview, later clarifying it was only wishful thinking on his behalf.

Speaking ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes said: “I think it was a sponsor from Argentina off-camera giving his view on Franco, when he’s going to be in the car. I’m sure there’s a lot of people in Argentina who’d like him in the car this Sunday. We’ve been pretty open as a team that that’s just noise. Jack needs to continue doing a good job. But it’s natural that there’s always speculation there.

When pressed for a black and white answer on whether Doohan will remain in the car in two weeks in Imola, Oakes said Doohan was the team’s driver “as it is today,” leaving wiggle room for interpretation before adding the team is “always evaluating” its line-up.

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“Yeah, as it is today, Jack is our driver along with Pierre,” he said. “We’ve been pretty clear on that. We always evaluate, but yeah – today, that is the case.”

Logistically, making a decision before Imola would make sense as the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on 18 May forms the first race in a triple-header that includes Monaco and Barcelona. But Motorsport.com understands that timing is not a factor in Alpine’s decision.

In any case, Colapinto is well prepared to step in at short notice as part of his reserve duties with a mixture of simulation work and private testing, and it is worth pointing out that the Argentinian made his F1 debut last year in the middle of a Zandvoort-Monza double-header.

Colapinto caused an immediate impact on his nine-race Williams cameo replacing Logan Sargeant, scoring points in Baku and Austin, which led to a brief spell of interest from Red Bull. But the Argentinian’s inexperience also showed in violent crashes in Las Vegas and Brazil, which put Red Bull off his scent before Alpine swooped in over the off-season to add the 21-year-old to its roster of reserve drivers.

Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore, who runs the team alongside Oakes, is reported to be keen on giving Colapinto a chance sooner rather than later. The Argentinian also enjoys considerable backing from his supportive home country, with sponsor Mercado Libre already following him from Williams to Alpine.

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Spire Motorsports sparks unexpected WNBA-NASCAR crossover with Carson Hocevar involved

Carson Hocevar’s new livery for this year’s NASCAR All-Star Race is a slam dunk. Earlier this week, Hocevar – who was recently caught flipping the bird at an opponent during a race – debuted a paint scheme promoting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. The No. 77 Chevrolet driver will don the unique look in the […]

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Carson Hocevar’s new livery for this year’s NASCAR All-Star Race is a slam dunk.

Earlier this week, Hocevar – who was recently caught flipping the bird at an opponent during a race – debuted a paint scheme promoting the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. The No. 77 Chevrolet driver will don the unique look in the Cup Series All-Star race, which is slated to feature a promoter’s caution and altered format.

A large WNBA All-Star logo will be visible on the hood of Hocevar’s car alongside the words “Indy 25.” This year marks the first time that Indianapolis will play host to the annual event, with the All-Star Game, STARRY 3-Point Contest, and Skills Challenge all set to take place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse – home of the Indiana Fever – from July 18-19.

The out-of-the-blue partnership between Spire Motorsports, Gainbridge, and the WNBA is intended to draw more attention to women’s sports while bringing together motorsports and basketball fans.

“Carson driving a WNBA All-Star paint scheme is an opportunity to cross-promote two properties in our sponsorship portfolio,” Gainbridge Chief of Sponsorship Strategy Mike Nichols said in an official press release. “The scheme highlights our commitment to investing in women’s sports.”

Mel Raines, CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, added: “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Spire Motorsports and Gainbridge to highlight AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 during NASCAR’s All-Star Race.”

Hocevar, for one, is thrilled to be able to represent the WNBA. “It’s really cool to showcase the WNBA All-Star Game on our car for the NASCAR All-Star Weekend,” he said. “I had the chance to visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse in January and it’s definitely worthy of hosting the game.

“Gainbridge has been a great partner for Spire Motorsports and done a lot to promote and expand women’s sports, so it’s exciting to see that support open new doors for those teams and athletes.”

This surprisingly isn’t the first time that NASCAR and the WNBA have intertwined. During last year’s Brickyard 400, Josh Berry paid tribute to Fever superstar Caitlin Clark by featuring a lifesize photo of the Iowa product on the hood of his No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

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Addressing the touching gesture, Clark told reporters at the time: “Never did I ever think I would appear on a race car, honestly I grew up watching NASCAR…I was kind of a big fan growing up and now to be on a car, is super cool.

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh! Is this real? I want to drive the car. So, sometime maybe I have to take a spin, but it’s super cool… Hopefully, it brings good vibes and we get the dub.”

Berry was more than happy to represent one of the WNBA’s best players, stating: “It really is a great opportunity, to have her on the hood of our race car. The amount of reach and popularity she’s gained over the last couple of years has been really, really amazing to watch.

“How it’s transcended women’s basketball, right? Obviously, being a girl dad, I guess, you don’t necessarily put the two together right now, but as she grows older, I’m sure it’ll be a cool thing to look back on, as she continues her career.”



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INDIANAPOLIS — As preparations are made for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, Purdue University will have an outsized presence inside the garages at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thanks to the university’s renowned mechanical and motorsports engineering programs in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, dozens of Boilermakers are powering teams in the 33-car field […]

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INDIANAPOLIS — As preparations are made for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500, Purdue University will have an outsized presence inside the garages at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Thanks to the university’s renowned mechanical and motorsports engineering programs in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, dozens of Boilermakers are powering teams in the 33-car field of this month’s race, such as current leader and defending IndyCar season team champion Chip Ganassi Racing, 20-time Indianapolis 500 champion Team Penske, Andretti Global, Arrow McLaren, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and many more.


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NASCAR’s Ross Chastain promotes seat belt safety at East Syracuse Minoa high school

EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain made a pit stop in Central New York to emphasize the importance of seat belt safety as part of New York’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Chastain, known for driving at speeds of 200 miles per hour and wearing nine seat belts every Sunday, visited East […]

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NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain made a pit stop in Central New York to emphasize the importance of seat belt safety as part of New York’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Chastain, known for driving at speeds of 200 miles per hour and wearing nine seat belts every Sunday, visited East Syracuse Minoa High School to engage students in a hands-on seat belt safety experience.

Chastain, a watermelon farmer from Florida and a professional race car driver, is set to compete for a million-dollar prize at NASCAR’s All-Star Race on Sunday. However, he said his priority is promoting road safety through his “Protect Your Melon” campaign.

“I want to be part of the prevention of accidents on the road, which aren’t actually accidents,” Chastain said. “People are crashing on the roadways, unbelted, just like we crash on NASCAR tracks, but I would never be unbelted. I have nine seat belts, a ton of safety gear.”

Chastain’s “Protect Your Melon” truck will be visible at Watkins Glen in August, but his current focus is on reminding New Yorkers that seat belts save lives as the state kicks off its “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

“I’ve hit the wall head-on at 140 miles an hour before,” Chastain said. “So, it’s something that I feel like I can speak to. Some people might be a little surprised to see a NASCAR driver talking about safe driving, but there’s nobody better.”

Emma DeBerjeois, East Syracuse Minoa’s class president, shared her personal experience with the importance of seat belts. Last year, she was involved in a car crash where her vehicle flipped twice after being T-boned.

“I went to go make a left turn and I was T-boned, which resulted in my car flipping twice and hitting a little small brick wall in Fayetteville,” DeBerjeois said. “And I was stuck upside down, like on the top of my car, kind of dangling.”

Thanks to her seat belt, DeBerjeois emerged with barely a scratch. She believes sharing such experiences can help teenagers understand the dangers of driving.

“I think it definitely will help teenagers realize, like, the reality of how dangerous driving can be,” she said. “Some people don’t have a story that connects with them, but when you have so many people and so many experiences around, I feel like it will definitely help children understand more.”

Chastain hopes that by positively reinforcing the importance of seat belts and showcasing the safety gear in race cars, the message will become ingrained in students’ everyday lives.

“I feel like that if you just keep positively reinforcing it, showing them the race car, letting them see what’s inside and the safety gear we have, hopefully when they leave for the day, the kids and the others, the building just becomes part of their everyday life,” Chastain said. “And then everything about it again, it’s always on.”

Through the experiences of Chastain and DeBerjeois, students learned that buckling up can indeed protect their “melon.”



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Fans on Reddit Once United to Sponsor NASCAR Underdog Josh Wise Into the All-Star Race Using Dogecoin

Racing in NASCAR can be expensive for a lot of reasons. From building a competitive car to managing team operations, even the smallest things can add up quickly. Having a strong car and a solid list of sponsors doesn’t guarantee wins, but it sure helps. There have been plenty of times when talented drivers never […]

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Racing in NASCAR can be expensive for a lot of reasons. From building a competitive car to managing team operations, even the smallest things can add up quickly.

Having a strong car and a solid list of sponsors doesn’t guarantee wins, but it sure helps. There have been plenty of times when talented drivers never reached their full potential because they lacked sponsorships in NASCAR.

One of those cases was Josh Wise. Despite having real talent, he struggled to land sponsors. That changed when NASCAR fans — and Dogecoin — made history by raising money for the underdog driver.

Josh Wise’s Dogecoin Sponsorship

While driving the No. 98 car for Phil Parsons Racing, Wise spent most of the 2014 season without a main sponsor.

He didn’t make headlines that year, but part of that came down to driving for an underfunded team.

He showed flashes of talent, but nothing really stuck — until fans took notice. His situation started trending on the NASCAR subreddit (r/NASCAR).

That led users to reach out to the Dogecoin community on Reddit. The crypto group had already backed a few causes, including some in sports.

When asked for help, they started a fundraiser for Wise. In just eight days, the campaign brought in nearly $55,000. The average donation? Around $41.

A crypto platform called Moolah jumped in to support the effort, offering the best exchange rate for the campaign. The funds were enough to get Wise’s car to Talladega. The internet even chose the car’s color scheme.

Excited by the support, Wise said, “I can’t thank the dogecoin and Reddit community enough for the support.”

The birth of the Ford Fusion Dogecar became one of the most iconic moments in NASCAR. The black, gold and white car, covered in the “Doge” meme, finished 20th in the race.

The response was so strong that fans pushed to see the Dogecar in the All-Star Race. Once the fan vote opened, users rallied hard and got Wise a spot in the race. He finished 15th — a big deal in his career.

The Dogecar’s buzz didn’t end there. Wise drove it in another race, and they even launched merch that sold out fast.

Later, the Dogecar was added to the NASCAR ’14 video game, cementing its place in NASCAR pop culture.

Two years after the Dogecar moment, Wise retired from racing and moved on to other things, though he’s still involved with the sport in different ways.





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Tony Kanaan gets back on track at Indianapolis, perhaps for the final time in storied career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years… INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years to accept it was time to retire and find something else to do outside a […]

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It took Tony Kanaan a dozen tries to win the Indianapolis 500, and, much later, four years to accept it was time to retire and find something else to do outside a racecar.

His 2023 start in the Indy 500 was supposed to be the last of his career and perhaps will ultimately go down as his final appearance in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

But that final 500 led to a full-time job with Arrow McLaren Racing, where in under two years Kanaan has been promoted to team principal and the man in charge of making the decisions while McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown focuses on Formula 1.

And, in a worst case weather scenario May 25, Kanaan might just find himself back in the field of 33 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After two days of rain delays, Kanaan on Thursday completed the veteran refresher course required for him to be the emergency replacement driver for Kyle Larson should Larson have to leave Indianapolis early to make it back to North Carolina for the the Coca-Cola 600.

A long rain delay in Indy last year ruined Larson’s attempt to complete motorsports 1,100-mile “Double” and he never turned a lap in Charlotte. NASCAR made clear to Larson and Hendrick Motorsports that the Coca-Cola 600 must be his priority or it will cost him dearly in the Cup Series championship race.

Although Kanaan said the refresher course rekindled his passion for Indianapolis, he would prefer not to replace Larson and race again at age 50. He’d have to start last if Larson leaves Indianapolis before the race begins.

“My retirement, I think my biggest fear was how much I was going to miss this,” Kanaan said. “But not sure I want to start 33rd and try to pass everybody and suffer for 2 1/2 hours. I did go out on my own terms and I don’t have the need to go back and run this race again.”

Kanaan will be on Larson’s timing stand during the race and cannot replace him in the car once the race begins.

His acceptance of being a retired racer comes from the massive responsibility he’s been given by Brown. With Brown based in England, Kanaan is the day-to-day boss at Arrow McLaren and thriving in the new role.

“The team loves him, I haven’t had that since I started the IndyCar team. He leads by example. He’s a workaholic. He’s motivated, and that rubs off on people,” Brown told The Associated Press. “None of that surprises me. What did surprise me about TK is the dude can talk and listen at the same time. He takes a lot of advice, which is a bit unusual. He talks to our board members all the time — probably more than me — and he knows what he doesn’t know and doesn’t want to make mistakes, he’s decisive, and he ain’t scared.

“If I tell him to do something — and it’s something unpleasant — Tony’s like ‘OK, I’ll do it.’ Then 10 minutes later he calls me and tells me its done.”

Adjusting to a new role

Kanaan doesn’t look at his new job as the guy tasked with doing Brown’s dirty work — and there was a lot of it last year as the IndyCar team had a slew of driver hiring and firings.

He said he understands the difficult business side of motorsports and noted Michael Andretti fired him in 2010 despite an existing contract over a loss of sponsorship. It was then he truly understood the brutal nature of the sport and has carried it with him into his role as leader at Arrow McLaren.

“I think the way I want to run the team, Zak and I think the same. It’s not that he doesn’t want to do it, it’s that I’m in charge and I should do it,” Kanaan said. “If he’s going to do everything for me, why am I here? When you’re being honest, good or bad, it’s going to be uncomfortable.

“I had to do a few things these with people that were my friends,” he continued. “It’s not about that. We run a company now. It’s also my reputation and how I want this team to be perceived to be successful. If people are not able to separate the friendship to the professional, then too bad. I think it’s just a choice that I made. I think I’m a fair person. I think I try to run the team as fair as I can. If you’re lacking, I will tell you. Or if you’re doing good, I’ll tell you. I will never forget, Zak told me one day, ‘You don’t need a title. If 10 people walk in the room, they should be able to pick who the boss is.’”

The drivers’ view

Arrow McLaren fields three full-time entries for Pato O’Ward, Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel, and a fourth car at Indy for Larson. O’Ward has embraced the feedback he receives from his new boss because Kanaan “still thinks he’s a racing driver.

“I think it drives everybody forward. Obviously, always has a good spirit, lots of energy,” O’Ward said. “I always like to hear the negative feedback more, I would say, than the positive because I feel like the positive, it’s always very dependent on just results. But I feel like behind the results, there’s a lot of things that happen, and you always learn more from the things that you’re doing maybe not optimal. I always welcome it.”

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Previewing the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

The NASCAR All-Star Race brings the NASCAR Cup Series to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 18. No points are on the line, but $1 million is up for grabs for the winner along with the pride of joining the list of All-Star winners. Date: May 18, 2025Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, North Carolina)Time: […]

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The NASCAR All-Star Race brings the NASCAR Cup Series to North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 18. No points are on the line, but $1 million is up for grabs for the winner along with the pride of joining the list of All-Star winners.

Date: May 18, 2025
Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, North Carolina)
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (All-Star Open), 8:00 p.m. ET (All-Star Race)
TV: FS1
Defending Winner: Joey Logano

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Fri., May 16

4 p.m. ET

Practice

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Fri., May 16

6 p.m. ET

Qualifying/All-Star Pit Crew Challenge

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Sat., May 17

5:10 p.m. ET

All-Star Heat Races

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5:30 p.m. ET

All-Star Open

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8 p.m. ET

All-Star Race

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All-Star Qualifying Also Crowns Pit Crew Challenge Champion

Christopher Bell's pit crew in action as they win the pit crew challenge during qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The NASCAR All-Star Weekend features a unique format different from any other race of the season. From the qualifying procedure all the way to the checkered flag, several twists and turns await.

First, the qualifying session is three laps, including a mandatory four-tire pit stop. The driver and team with the fastest combined time from the green flag, through the pit stop and to the checkered flag (barring any penalties) will win the pole for either the All-Star Open or the first All-Star Heat Race.

The team with the fastest pit stop during the qualifying session will also be crowned the champions of the Pit Crew Challenge. The Pit Crew Challenge results will also be used to determine pit stall selection order.

The Heat is On for Saturday

Ty Gibbs (54) and Alex Bowman (48) lead the field on a restart during the All Star Open race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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For the 20 drivers locked into the All-Star Race, Saturday brings a pair of heat races to set the starting lineup for Sunday’s main event.

Each heat race is 75 laps, with a competition break at or around Lap 30. There will be one attempt at a NASCAR Overtime finish if necessary.

The results from the first heat race will set the inside line for the starting lineup in Sunday’s All-Star Race. The second heat race will set the lineup on the outside line for the All-Star Race.

The Stars Shine Brightest on Sunday

 Denny Hamlin (11) and Ryan Blaney (12) drive for position during the All Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

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The build-up all leads to Sunday’s All-Star Race festivities. First, a field of 18 drivers will have a last chance to join the All-Star Race through the All-Star Open.

The All-Star Open is 100 laps, with a competition break at or around lap 50. The top two finishers in the Open, plus the All-Star Fan Vote winner, will transfer to the All-Star Race and start at the rear of the field.

The All-Star Race starts at 8 p.m. ET, with the race extended to 250 laps for 2025. There will be a competition break at or around lap 100. An additional “promoter’s caution” can be utilized before lap 220, and cannot be used if there is a naturally occurring caution after lap 200.

The cautions may be new and foreign to even regular NASCAR viewers, but the end goal is straightforward. Win the All-Star Race. Claim the $1 million grand prize. There are no points, no stage breaks, no playoff implications. Only winning matters, which is why the All-Star Race is must-watch every year.



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