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Lewis Hamilton demands action not ‘empty words’ to promote F1 diversity

Lewis Hamilton has demanded that F1 and its teams take genuine action against racism and to promote diversity, saying that older voices are holding the sport back.

Mixed WTCR emotions as Bjork returns to “Baby Macau”

Thed Björk has recalled one of the standout moments of his WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup career ahead of the series returning to Vila Real this weekend. Björk was caught up in the multi-car crash at the start of Race 1 at WTCR Race of Portugal in 2018. But after his Cyan-assisted YMR team worked through the night he was able to qualify on pole for Race 3 and promptly took victory to complete a dramatic transformation of fortunes.

Why Vila Real is WTCR racer Coronel’s “extra plus”

Tom Coronel plans to capitalise on previous street race heroics when the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup returns to Vila Real after a gap of three years. The challenging street circuit hosts WTCR Race of Portugal for the third time this weekend and Coronel can’t wait to take to the 4.790-kilometre circuit aboard his Goodyear-equipped Audi RS 3 LMS.

Hamilton pushes back against 'old voices' over racism

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that Formula One should ignore “old voices” and reject racism as it focus on becoming more inclusive, even as reigning world champion Max Verstappen said his “father-in-law,” should not be banned from the F1 paddock.