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Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Daniel Ricciardo missed the opportunity to make a statement in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix as questions swirl over his Formula 1 future. Ricciardo and RB looked strong in Friday practice but the Australian was unable to progress through Q1 — he will start Sunday’s race from 16th on

In this article TSLA GOOGL MSFT NVDA 2330-TW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk is on a mission to build new supercomputers. As the CEO of Tesla and his new artificial intelligence startup xAI, the tech titan has big plans for how artificial intelligence can help to supercharge his businesses. In January, he

Open Extended Reactions SINGAPORE — Fernando Alonso has urged Aston Martin not to get distracted by 2026 and the arrival of Adrian Newey, calling on the team to “shake things up a little bit” to improve its current car. Formula 1 design legend Newey will join Aston Martin in March next year, primarily to focus

Alphabet ‘s self-driving car unit Waymo is finally shifting into high gear. After years of heavy investment and losses, Waymo ridership is picking up momentum in its existing West Coast markets, and the company just inked an expanded partnership with Uber to bring its robotaxi service to the ride-hailing giant’s app in Atlanta and Austin,

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 20, 2024, 07:52 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions The stewards of the Singapore Grand Prix have ordered Max Verstappen to “accomplish some work of public interest” after he used a profanity during an FIA press conference on Thursday. The three-time

Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 6, 2024.  David Swanson | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a federal judge to sanction Elon Musk if he

Open Extended Reactions The FIA have asked McLaren to modify the design of their controversial rear wing amid ongoing intrigue from rivals. Footage from last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix appeared to show part of McLaren’s rear wing flexing upwards on the straight. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The FIA has been investigating closely after rivals raised

An employee does final inspections on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class at the Mercedes-Benz US International factory in Vance, Alabama. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Mercedes shares fell more than 8% Friday after becoming the latest carmaker to cut its guidance this year as sluggish demand in China and trade disputes weigh on the sector.

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 19, 2024, 10:34 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton is sixth in the F1 drivers’ championship. Clive Mason/Getty Images Lewis Hamilton raised concerns over FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem comparing Formula 1 drivers swearing on team radio to “rappers,” saying there was a

In this article F STLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT UAW president Shawn Fain and members and workers at the Mopar Parts Center Line, a Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan, picket outside the facility after walking off their jobs at noon on September 22, 2023. Matthew Hatcher | AFP | Getty

Open Extended Reactions Sergio Pérez was involved in a crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan GP. SIMON WOHLFAHRT/AFP via Getty Images SINGAPORE — Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz cleared the air after their crash at last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in an “awkward” 20-minute conversation while sat next to each other at the circuit’s medical

Combinations showing Entrepreneur Elon Musk (L) and Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes (R) Reuters (L) | Getty Images (R) Elon Musk’s X faces steep daily fines in Brazil for allegedly evading a ban on the service there, according to a statement from the country’s supreme court on Thursday. The fines, imposed by Brazil’s

Marshall Pruett, Racing columnistSep 18, 2024, 04:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Álex Palou claimed his third IndyCar championship in four years on Sunday in Nashville, establishing himself among the series’ all-time greats. Penske Entertainment: James Black He arrived from Spain by way of Japan and rocked American open-wheel racing. In five fast years, Álex Palou

Open Extended Reactions Max Verstappen ‘s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will step up into a more senior role at Red Bull as part of a restructure to replace outgoing sporting director Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley will join Sauber as team principal in early 2025, a year before it becomes Audi. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Red Bull

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 18, 2024, 02:25 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Mercedes’ livery has been described as incredible by Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes Mercedes will run a one-off livery at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. The car will be predominantly green in recognition of the

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 03:36 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes rivals McLaren could still face “confusion” and “headaches” over team orders before the end of the season. McLaren unseated Red Bull at the top of

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 05:41 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Preseason testing for the 2025 Formula 1 season will take place in Bahrain across three days in late February next year. For the first time since 2020, Bahrain will not host the

In this article STLA STLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT United Automobile Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024.  Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT — The United Auto Workers union on

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 16, 2024, 06:06 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Lando Norris said an “unfair” yellow flag during qualifying ruined his entire Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend and cost him crucial points in his title battle with Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver recovered

In this article .FKRX300 GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, and Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, during the signing of an agreement between the two companies to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas. Courtesy image DETROIT — General Motors and Hyundai Motor

Associated Press Sep 15, 2024, 05:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LEBANON, Tenn. — Álex Palou easily drove to his third IndyCar championship in four years when challenger Will Power‘s seatbelt came loose minutes into the season-deciding finale Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway. Colton Herta, who earlier this year moved to Nashville, won the Music City

In this article RIVN VOW3-DE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Electric truck maker Rivian’s $5 billion deal with Volkswagen Group nets Rivian some much-needed cash. But it also gives Volkswagen a path to a future in the auto industry it has struggled to gain on its own. In its short lifespan, Rivian has enjoyed

Sep 15, 2024, 02:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Oscar Piastri hailed his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory as his best yet after soaking up relentless pressure from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to put McLaren top of the Formula 1 standings. Passing pole-sitter Leclerc on the 20th lap in Baku, the 23-year-old Australian defended lap after lap

Ted Cannis, chief executive officer of Ford Pro, speaks during an interview in New York, on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — The head of Ford Motor‘s highly profitable “Pro” commercial and fleet business will retire at the end of this month, the company said Thursday. The

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 14, 2024, 01:41 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Alpine driver Pierre Gasly has been excluded from the qualifying results for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after it emerged his car exceeded the permitted fuel flow rate during Saturday’s session. Gasly qualified

 Jeep Wagoneer S Trailhawk EV concept Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Stellantis‘ Jeep brand is well known for scaling tough terrains, but its latest challenge of achieving 1 million vehicle sales domestically by 2027 will be a steep hill to climb. Jeep, a coveted brand in the automotive industry, has been in a U.S.

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorSep 14, 2024, 02:11 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions George Russell escaped a grid penalty at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the stewards investigated a potential yellow flag infringement involving the Mercedes driver during qualifying. Russell qualified fifth for Sunday’s race

By the end of October, the European Union will make a final decision on what some analysts call the biggest EU trade case against China in more than a decade. But automakers and countries are divided over whether to place tariffs — so far of up to 36.3% — on Chinese electric vehicles. A German

Sep 13, 2024, 07:28 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Sergio Pérez suggested he could benefit more than teammate Max Verstappen from any fix to the car issues that have slowed Formula One champions Red Bull. The Mexican driver also told reporters ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that the problems might have been masked by

In this article GOOGL UBER Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle sits parked at an EVgo charging station in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2024. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Uber announced Friday it is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Waymo to offer robotaxi