🏎 Denny Denies the Contact

FIA takes their time with 2022 cost cap investigation

July 26, 2023

Good morning! Now that everyone has had a chance to calm down a bit, let’s break down some of the pandemonium from the weekend over a nice cup of Four Sigmatic: Denny is still denying making contact, Austin Dillon says he should wreck more people, Newgarden proves that the title fight isn’t over just yet and Lewis Hamilton secures his first pole in 33 races! All this and MORE! Let’s get started:

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F1

More Cost Cap Chaos

The Formula 1 cost cap 🧢 investigation is in no rush, says the FIA, despite swirling rumors and requests for expedited results. 🕒 While F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has expressed his desire to finalize the investigations, stating it's the best way to quell speculation - "Control is in the hands of the FIA.", the FIA emphasizes the importance of thoroughness over speed. 🕵️‍♂️

Many teams were asked about their cost cap spending 💰 last week, but Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, praised this as evidence of a robust process: "It's good. Strong auditors are beneficial for F1...".

Domenicali suggests sporting penalties, not financial sanctions, for any team breaching the cost cap: "You can't go in other directions." So, until the audits are concluded, speculation is the only winner here. 🏆

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NASCAR

Post-Pocono Powwow

Pocono Raceway saw a flurry of incidents this weekend and it seemed that everyone was pretty much mad at everyone… 😡 NASCAR officials aren't taking these issues lightly. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR's SVP of Competition, mentioned on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that officials will engage in chats with drivers Austin Dillon, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Preece, and Corey LaJoie. However, no penalties are expected. Sawyer has already spoken with Joey Logano about his grievances related to delayed towing after a flat tire incident.

Series officials backed Denny Hamlin's racing tactics against Kyle Larson, who finished 20th as Hamlin went on to win. 🏁 Commenting on this, Sawyer said, "We have two of the greatest race car drivers...they're future Hall of Famers, and we're seven laps to go and they're both doing everything they can to win the race."

Logano, meanwhile, has suggested equipping safety vehicles with spare tires,🛞 but Sawyer noted the idea is "pretty far down the priority list" due to practicality issues.

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IndyCar

Bring Back the Bullrings

IndyCar fans are longing for more short-oval stops. The return to Iowa Speedway in 2023 was a hit, with its intense 250-lap races triggering fond memories of IndyCar's golden age. In '93, 25% of the season was spent on short ovals like Phoenix, Milwaukee, and Richmond. Fast forward to today, and we're left with only two: Iowa and St. Louis.

"We need more ovals. But the right ovals," said Bud Denker, Penske Corporation president. "The oval piece is what differentiates us from anything else in the racing world."

Rumor has it that Milwaukee Mile might make a return, and the World Wide Technology Raceway could host a doubleheader. 🔄 With more regional promotional partners like Hy-Vee and GM, these classic thrills might come roaring back.

"Give me 10 more event partners like GM and Hy-Vee, and we can leverage this model and replicate it elsewhere." Denker added. Is it time for a short-oval revival? 🔄🔁🏁

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GLOBAL MOTORSPORT

Take a trip to far away motorsport lands

🏁 Le Mans results confirmed following six-car technical investigation: The final classification of the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours has been published after a post-race scrutineering of six cars, with no changes to the top positions.

🔧 WRC Sunday format tweak, new points structure under discussion for 2024: The World Rally Championship is considering a revamp of its Sunday format and points system for next season, with a possible return of the Power Stage bonus points.

⏱️ Super GT tightens up pit stop windows for 450km races: The Super GT series has announced a new rule that limits the pit stop window for the longer 450km races, aiming to increase the strategic variety and unpredictability.

⚡ Porsche extends Formula E commitment until end of Gen3 cycle in 2026: Porsche has confirmed that it will continue to compete in the Formula E championship until at least the end of the Gen3 era in 2026, following Audi’s decision to quit the series.

🤝 2024 LMGT3 field starting to take shape: Several manufacturers have revealed their plans to enter the new LMGT3 class that will replace the current LMGTE Pro and Am categories in the World Endurance Championship from 2024.

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