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9 hours ago
- Automotive
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Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win coming?
Santino Ferrucci is on a roll in the 2025 IndyCar season. The driver of the No. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing Chevrolet secured his second podium in three races and his fourth consecutive top-five finish last Sunday at Road America. It's the kind of run worth celebrating with a beer — as Ferrucci memorably did, catching a Miller Lite tossed by a fan from the grandstands at Turn 1. But, of course, he wants more. And not beers this time, but solid results in the IndyCar Series. Advertisement 'Oh, I'm still very thirsty to get more,' Ferrucci told 'It's really nice to have a string of top-fives like that: superspeedway, short oval, road course, street course. I think it just shows our overall strength and growth. So I'm definitely looking forward to the string of races in July.' 'This was definitely the goal from the beginning of the year. I think we just started off slower than we would have liked. But now that we've hit our stride, this is what I was expecting — especially based on how we finished the 2024 season.' Expectations were high heading into 2025, especially after Ferrucci finished ninth in last year's standings, closing the season with four straight top-10s, including two fourth-place finishes at Milwaukee and a sixth at Nashville Superspeedway. However, the start of this season was rough in terms of results, with an 11th at Long Beach being his best finish prior to the streak that began at the Indianapolis 500. Yet, according to the Connecticut native, the performance was there all along. Advertisement 'We were just a bit unlucky more than anything. The way the Indy GP went, and Barber — even Long Beach — we had pace at all three events. We just had a fuel issue at Barber, hit the wall at Long Beach, which wasn't great. And then at Indy GP, we didn't run any practice or warm-up. We literally just qualified and raced. We had a couple of mechanical issues that were completely out of our control.' Ferrucci confident that he will win Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises Only two drivers have won races so far in the 2025 IndyCar season — Alex Palou with six wins for Chip Ganassi Racing and Kyle Kirkwood with three for Andretti Global. That makes it look tough for others to break through, but Ferrucci believes he's close. Advertisement 'Yes, for sure,' he said when asked if a win feels near. 'I actually thought it was going to happen at Road America with the pace we had. But with the big fuel number we had to hit at the end, it wasn't exactly ideal.' With eight races in two months coming up, Ferrucci has a clear idea of where he sees the best chances to break through. 'I think all the ovals for sure, and then Portland and Laguna Seca. I think Mid-Ohio and Toronto are going to be pretty tough — those are both survival races. But I do like my pace and what we've been learning over the last two years there, so I'll remain hopeful for those as well.' Qualifying pace still a challenge, but not a worry Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi Racing One might argue that Ferrucci needs to improve his qualifying performance to be a true contender. Every race winner in 2025 has started inside the top 10, and six of them from the top three. Ferrucci, however, doesn't seem too concerned about one-lap pace — and he may have a point. His recent hot streak includes starts from 15th, 21st, 19th, and 18th. Advertisement 'The funny thing is I'm not overly focused on it. I was really bummed with my performance at Road America — I drove really well, but we just missed something in the setup. Detroit was more on me, and same with Thermal.' 'Trying to find the limit over one lap is very difficult, as opposed to being perfectly consistent over a race distance, which I actually find easier. So, with the way the series is, I think the races have been really strong and we've been able to pass. So I've been more focused on getting the race cars right to win on Sunday.' Full focus on getting A.J. Foyt Racing back to Victory Lane Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises Santino Ferrucci, A. J. Foyt Enterprises Ferrucci signed a multi-year deal with A.J. Foyt Racing in September 2024 — just a month after his current teammate, David Malukas, joined the team following an opportunity at Arrow McLaren that didn't go as planned, and a partial season with Meyer Shank Racing. Advertisement Since Malukas signed with Foyt, rumors have swirled that the move could position him for a future seat at Team Penske if veteran Will Power, now in the final year of his contract, steps away. Malukas currently trails Ferrucci by ten points and three positions in the championship. When asked if he should also be considered for a top-tier ride, Ferrucci made it clear that his focus is solely on bringing success to A.J. Foyt Racing — which hasn't won a race in 12 years. 'I like to control what I can control. My focus is very much on what we're doing right now,' he said. 'What my teammate is up to is for him to answer — I don't really know how all of his stuff works. But you know, my goal at the end of the day is to deliver. I really want to bring A.J. and Larry their first win in a long time. I'm really happy where I'm at, and I'm very, very comfortable with my engineering lineup and everything else. So right now, my full focus is on my current program.' Advertisement Read Also: How a 'grumpy' Alex Palou ended up thankful for his winning strategy at Road America Winners and Losers from IndyCar's Road America weekend To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
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Ferrari Unveils Crucial Upgrades in Austria: Crucial 2 Weeks Ahead
F1 The F1 world is abuzz with news from Maranello as Scuderia Ferrari prepares to roll out significant performance upgrades, starting with this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. The Italian publication first reported the details of a revised floor upgrade, a development confirmed to be far from minor and squarely aimed at curing Ferrari's nagging inconsistency that has plagued their F1 2025 campaign since the season opener in Australia. Advertisement Also Read:: F1 Power Rankings 2025: Top 10 Entering Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg This new floor is merely the first salvo in a broader offensive, with a more extensive upgrade scheduled for the British Grand Prix next weekend. Silverstone will also witness the debut of significant tweaks to Ferrari's rear suspension. These enhancements were reportedly delayed due to logistical hurdles, making circuits like Monaco and Montreal unsuitable for their introduction. Ferrari's objective is clear: salvage what's left of their 2025 season. Despite this goal, Ferrari acknowledges that the Austrian package alone is not significant enough to turn the tide in their favor. The true litmus test, and potentially the season-defining moment, will come at Silverstone, particularly as the team's long-term focus already turns to 2026 and new F1 regulations. The team's new tech chief, Loic Serra, has been instrumental in charting a new development direction, according to the publication report. Serra's approach has been described as more conservative, yet perhaps more importantly, more functional. With no wins so far in 2025, and Lewis Hamilton notably struggling to adapt to the SF-25 despite a sprint race win in China, these coming two weeks are pivotal. The pressure is mounting, particularly on team principal Frederic Vasseur, amidst circulating rumors about his job security. All eyes will be on the red machines to see if these upgrades can finally deliver the consistent performance Ferrari so desperately needs. Advertisement Related: 'Ferrari is 2025's biggest disappointment,' former F1 driver says Related Headlines
Fox News
a day ago
- Automotive
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2025 NASCAR Atlanta qualifying: Order for Quaker State 400
The NASCAR Cup Series is set to take on the EchoPark Speedway for yet another race in the 2025 season. Catch the race on Saturday on TNT at 7 p.m. ET. Qualifying starts Friday on truTV. Check out the 2025 NASCAR Atlanta qualifying order below.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
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Angel Reese Sends 3-Word Message to Teammate After Chicago Sky Post
Angel Reese Sends 3-Word Message to Teammate After Chicago Sky Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky lost 93 to 80 on Sunday against the Atlanta Dream. This gives them a 3-10 record during the 2025 WNBA season and places them 11th in the league standings. Advertisement Ariel Atkins led the team in scoring with a season-best 29 points, and veteran center Elizabeth Williams also chipped in a season-high 16 points. Angel Reese recorded her seventh double-double of the year with 10 points and 19 rebounds. Chicago has now lost six of its last seven games, including three straight by seven points or more. On Monday, however, they brightened the news by posting about Williams' birthday on all their social media platforms. Williams has been with the Sky since 2023, and she was there when they selected Reese with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She was a strong veteran presence for Reese last season despite playing in just nine contests and averaging 10.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. Advertisement After Chicago posted about Williams' birthday on Monday, Reese took the time to send a quick message to her veteran teammate. "happy birthday EWEEZY," Reese wrote. Angel Reese sent a message to Elizabeth / Instagram Reese is averaging 10.8 points and a league-leading 11.5 rebounds per game during the 2025 season. Williams has come back strongly from injury in her 11th WNBA season, scoring 7.2 points and grabbing 3.7 rebounds per night in just over 17 minutes played per game. Chicago's next contest will take place on Tuesday against the 4-10 Los Angeles Sparks. The Sky will host their Western Conference foe at Wintrust Arena in Chicago for an 8:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Advertisement A win would propel the Sky into 10th place in the WNBA standings ahead of the Sparks and just behind the Washington Mystics. But a loss would put them in danger of dropping behind the Dallas Wings into 12th place. Related: Satou Sabally Had Seven Words for Hailey Van Lith Related: Chicago Sky Star Had Message for Teammate After 10th Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
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Fever star Caitlin Clark dedicates new Nike Kobe 6 sneaker debut to her dog
The post Fever star Caitlin Clark dedicates new Nike Kobe 6 sneaker debut to her dog appeared first on ClutchPoints. On Saturday afternoon, Caitlin Clark returned from her injury absence in epic fashion, scoring 32 points to go along with nine assists and eight rebounds in the Indiana Fever's blowout win over the New York Liberty. The win handed New York their first defeat of the season and also evened out the Fever's record at 5-5 for the 2025 season. Advertisement During the game, some fans took note of the unique pink and orange colored shoes that Clark was wearing, and now, it has been unearthed that the kicks were actually a special tribute. 'Caitlin Clark debuts her the Bellas' Nike Kobe 6 Protro PE, dedicated to her dog, Bella,' reported B/R Kicks on X, formerly Twitter. Fans in the comment section were thrilled at the footwear selection. 'If that isn't the cutest thing,' wrote one user. 'Dude these are sweet,' chimed in another. An epic return for Caitlin Clark © Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Caitlin Clark had missed multiple weeks with a left quad injury but didn't appear to have any rust during Saturday afternoon's epic performance vs the Liberty. Advertisement At one point in the game, Clark hit three consecutive three pointers within the span of a minute, sending the Fever crowd into a frenzy and continuing to cement her status as one of the biggest starts of sports right now in any league. As previously mentioned, the Fever's win evened out their 2025 record to 5-5, which isn't bad considering the chunk of time that Clark was forced to sit out due to the injury. Clark also was helped out by 22 points from teammate Kelsey Mitchell, who did a strong job of holding down the fort in her absence to open up the month of June. The Fever will look to get back above the .500 mark when they next hit the floor on Tuesday evening at home against the Connecticut Sun. That game is slated to tip off at 7:00 PM ET. Related: Fever's Caitlin Clark remains 'confident' in Pacers' NBA Finals hopes despite Game 4 breakdown Related: Aari McDonald breaks silence on emergency contract life after Fever release
