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Palou, Rossi to Test IndyCar's IR-28

Palou, Rossi to Test IndyCar's IR-28

The IndyCar Series is taking its first major step into the future with the upcoming validation test of the next-generation IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The test, scheduled for Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, will feature Palou and Rossi behind the wheel of the new chassis, marking a significant milestone in the development of the next-generation IndyCar. catcross.biz

Fifa could draw US Congress inquiry over ‘smash-and-grab scam’, top Democrat warns

Jamie Raskin targets football body’s proposed commercial sell-off and links to Trump administration

Fifa could face a sweeping US congressional investigation into its expanding financial and political ties to Donald Trump and his family if Democrats reclaim the House of Representatives in November, a senior party figure has warned.

Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, accused global football’s governing body of a “smash-and-grab scam of colossal proportions” after it proposed a multibillion-dollar privatization of its commercial operations.

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Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff holiday photos fuel fresh Mercedes speculation

Max Verstappen and Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff have been photographed together on holiday during the first week of the summer break, sparking fresh paddock speculation regarding the four-time champion's long-term future.
Images have been circulating across social media showing the Dutchman and his partner Kelly Piquet with Wolff and his wife, F1 Academy managing director ...Keep reading

In brief

‘Outstanding leader’ Fleming backed to find calm among the chaos for England New Zealander has won the County Championship and makes those around him better but is also not averse to mind gamesWith two games of the 2005 season remaining Nottinghamshire, under the captaincy of Stephen Fleming, were sitting precariously at the top of the County Championship, still needing to visit their

Jeff Hafley: Dolphins players and coaches want to win, no one is talking about a rebuild New Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley says his team isn't rebuilding, and good players wouldn't want to to be part of a rebuilding team.

FIFA's $20bn World Cup gambit: Private equity, profiteering 'against real essence of football' Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome James Reade, Professor of Economics at the University of Reading. He argues that FIFA's reported proposal of private equity involvement in the FIFA World Cup represents far more than a financial restructuring. It raises fundamental questions about ownership, governance, and the very …

Justin Marks admits road blocks, but "wouldn't count out" Max Verstappen for future NASCAR start Justin Marks recently spoke about Trackhouse Racing's Project 91 program, a part-time entry that features various star drivers from around the world and offers them the opportunity to take on NASCAR.2007 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and most recently Kev…

Fernando Mendoza embracing current "following role" with Raiders Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak made it clear that Kirk Cousins is the team's starting quarterback entering training camp, with rookie signal-caller Fernando Mendoza part of the group that will push the veteran.

¿Cómo le afecta a la RFEF la medida de la UEFA de retirarse de los Mundiales? La UEFA acaba de comunicar a la FIFA su negativa a participar en sus competiciones que organiza el máximo organismo del fútbol mundial como medida de presión y ante la negativa de la confederación europea a la propuesta de transferir la propiedad de la Copa Mundial y otras competiciones de