Podcasts about Honda

Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest news from Honda. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On essaie leur première moto électrique : moteur, châssis, technologie, équipements, les nouveautés ne manquent pas sur cette machine accessible aux permis A2 et B étonnante à découvrir et à confronter aux concurrentes

This week on Oil & Whiskey, we're joined by Sean Smith of Sean Smith Designs for a conversation that dives into the world of automotive design, custom cars, and the path from OEM design to the custom car industry.Sean shares how he got started working with major manufacturers including Honda, Mazda, and Hyundai, designing everything from motorcycles and concept vehicles to production projects, before carving out his own path in the custom car world. The conversation moves into how design thinking translates from OEM programs to custom builds, how the industry has evolved, and why collaboration between designers and builders could push the craft even further.Along the way the guys get into:Sean's early career in automotive and motorcycle designThe differences between OEM design and custom car buildingCollaboration between designers in the industryCreativity, competition, and why the custom car world is evolvingAnd the usual Oil & Whiskey tangents and storiesIf you're into car design or the creative side of automotive culture, this is a great episode to check out.Grab official Oil & Whiskey gear at oilandwhiskey.com. Good time, bad advice, great shirts.

The 2026 F1 season kicked off with a dramatic race in Melbourne, showcasing new regulations and fierce competition. In this episode, Chief Editor Kevin Turner is joined by Autosport writers Jake Boxall-Legge and Stuart Codling to analyse the race highlights, technical insights, and emerging contenders, giving you a comprehensive breakdown of the first race of the year. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to the 2026 Melbourne GP and race highlights 02:24 - Weekend impressions from trackside reporter Stuart Codling 03:52 - Public perception and driver comments on regulations' impact 05:46 - Race start chaos: battery issues and safety concerns 07:36 - Exciting overtakes and early battles between Russell, Leclerc, and Hamilton 09:44 - Deployments, energy management, and qualifying insights 11:43 - Race pace, tyre longevity, and strategy missteps 13:02 - Safety and reliability of new energy deployment systems 15:02 - Team strategies, mistakes, and potential safety issues 18:08 - Mercedes' performance gap and customer engine concerns 21:04 - End-of-race performances and up-and-coming drivers 25:00 - Strategic calls during virtual safety cars and their outcomes 27:49 - Ferrari's performance and predictions for Monaco and beyond 29:23 - Rookie driver Isaac Hadjar's impressive debut and team progress 32:37 - New teams Audi and Cadillac: performances and future prospects 36:15 - Aston Martin's technical issues with Honda power and future outlook 40:03 - Preview of the China GP and the introduction of the sprint race 41:23 - Final thoughts and season expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Jahre ist es her, dass Honda den Insight als erstes Hybridmodell der Marke auf dem europäischen Markt eingeführt hat. Heute sind alle europäischen Volumenmodelle von Honda elektrifiziert, alles andere wäre auch verwunderlich. Natürlich gilt das auch für den Honda Civic e:HEV Advance, den wir uns heute mal etwas genauer anschauen!  Darum geht es diesmal!Es ist ein Update für ein Erfolgsmodell: Gemeint ist der Honda Civic, der seit Anfang Oktober des vergangenen Jahres mit diversen Designüberarbeitungen am Interieur und Exterieur sowie einer erweiterten Serienausstattung auf und über deutsche Straßen rollt. Dabei können sich Fahrer nach wie vor auf die selbstladende Hybridtechnologie e:HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) verlassen, die in allen Modellvarianten serienmäßig an Bord ist.Das Outfit!Was das Erscheinungsbild des Honda Civic e:HEV  angeht, zeigt sich die Fahrzeugfront nun noch schärfer gezeichnet, zudem ist der neu gestaltete Kühlergrill des Civic schwarz umrandet. Für eine noch hochwertigere und sportlichere Optik sorgen neue Verkleidungen an der Front und den vorderen Scheinwerfern. Der Wegfall der separaten Nebelscheinwerfer – sie sind nun in das überarbeitete, hocheffiziente LED-Lichtsystem integriert - und die nun in Wagenfarbe gehaltenen Spoiler am unteren Stoßfänger sorgen ebenfalls für eine optische Aufwertung. Power und Drive!    e:HEV steht bei Honda für einen Vollhybrid-Antrieb, der beim Civic 135 kW (184 PS) beträgt.  Das maximale Drehmoment liegt bei 315 Nm, die Beschleunigung von 0−100 km/h erledigt der Wagen in 7,8 Sekunden, die Spitze erreicht er bei 180 km/h. Dazu sind – je nach Ausstattung - ein kombinierter Kraftstoffverbrauch zwischen 4,7−5,0  l/100 km und CO₂-Emissionen zwischen 108−114  g/km erforderlich. Natürlich haben alle Civic e:HEV vier verschiedene Fahrmodi. Normal, Econ, Sport und Individual.  Die Kosten!Wer sich beim Honda Civic e:HEV für die Modellvariante Elegance entscheidet, bekommt für 37.900 Euro schon eine ausgesprochen ordentliche Serienausstattung geliefert, die unter anderem Honda CONNECT mit Navigation, Honda SENSING Fahrerassistenzsysteme und eine Zweizonen-Klimatisierungsautomatik ebenso enthält wie Rückfahrkamera, Toter-Winkel-Assistent und die Verkehrszeichenerkennung mit intelligentem Geschwindigkeitsassistenten. Die Ausführung Sport liegt bei 38.900 Euro, für die Topausstattung Advance sind 41.400 Euro fällig. Natürlich bei entsprechender Mehrausstattung.Alle Fotos: © 2025 Honda Motor Europe Ltd.    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

This week on the show I share my struggles trying to register a keyless access control unit in a 2018 Acura RDX. We've done many of these modules on other Honda's and Acura's before with no issues. This car however throws us a curve ball. Listen to here the solution. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/  

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad test-drives the luxurious new 2026 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid three-row SUV, and Chris Teague reviews the adventure-ready 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid. Plus, the two hosts break down the top news stories, including a stunning wave of nine major auto CEOs replaced in just over a year, Scout Motors' possible U.S. launch delay, Canada opening the door to up to China-built EVs, and NHTSA closing its seven-year Stellantis headrest investigation without a recall. The guys welcome special guest Greg Migliore, Editorial Director of AutoGuide.

It's the weddings episode of season 10 of Love is Blind! Join me as I get into Devonte taking his Honda and running from Brittany, Ashley girl bosses her way out of marrying Alex, two couples actually get married and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"My name is Honda, but I'm not a car." Met die woorden stelde Keisuke Honda zich voor bij VVV-Venlo. Januari 2008. Een 21-jarige Japanner die in de businessruimte van Stadion De Koel een contract tekent voor drieënhalf jaar. Rechts van hem voorzitter Hai Berden, links zijn zaakwaarnemer. Een Japans persleger op de tribune. En niemand die op dat moment kon bevroeden wat er zou volgen. In de podcast verwijzen Bart en Lars naar: Honda in de Eredivisie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woa7i4MqP4k Honda op drie WK's: https://youtu.be/7kJ54U_rcmM?si=KQ-GE51YPZseQ2d1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Español La Fórmula 1 vive un momento de incertidumbre alrededor de Aston Martin F1 Team tras las recientes declaraciones del legendario ingeniero Adrian Newey. ¿Qué está pasando realmente con el proyecto del equipo y su futuro motor de Honda? En este episodio analizamos el impacto que esta situación puede tener en los pilotos Fernando Alonso y Lance Stroll, así como las consecuencias para el proyecto de Aston Martin en la nueva era de la Fórmula 1. F1 Bandera a Cuadros es un programa dedicado al análisis y la actualidad del campeonato del mundo de Fórmula 1. El canal está presentado por Angel Castillo, con análisis detallados, debates y reacciones sobre las noticias más importantes del paddock. En este episodio especial participa David Moreno como colaborador, aportando su visión sobre la crisis que podría afectar al futuro de Aston Martin. Si te apasiona la Fórmula 1, este análisis te ayudará a entender: el impacto de las declaraciones de Adrian Newey la situación del proyecto Aston Martin-Honda el futuro de Fernando Alonso y Lance Stroll qué puede ocurrir en la nueva era de la F1. Suscríbete a F1 Bandera a Cuadros para más análisis, debates y reacciones sobre la Fórmula 1. #F1 #Formula1 #AstonMartin #FernandoAlonso #LanceStroll #AdrianNewey #HondaF1 #F1Analisis #F1Noticias #F1BanderaACuadros English Formula 1 is facing growing uncertainty around Aston Martin F1 Team after recent comments from legendary engineer Adrian Newey. What is really happening with the Aston Martin project and the future Honda power unit? In this episode we analyze how this situation could affect drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, and what it might mean for Aston Martin's long-term ambitions in Formula 1. F1 Bandera a Cuadros is a Formula 1 analysis show hosted by Angel Castillo, focused on breaking down the latest news, strategies and controversies from the F1 paddock. For this episode, David Moreno joins as a collaborator to discuss the potential Aston Martin crisis and what it could mean for the future of the team. If you love Formula 1, this episode will explore: Adrian Newey's statements and their impact Aston Martin's future with Honda the situation of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll what could happen in the next era of Formula 1. Subscribe to F1 Bandera a Cuadros for more F1 reactions, analysis and debates. #F1 #Formula1 #AstonMartin #FernandoAlonso #LanceStroll #AdrianNewey #HondaF1 #F1Analysis #F1News #F1BanderaACuadros 日本語 伝説的エンジニア Adrian Newey の発言により、Aston Martin F1 Team をめぐる状況が注目されています。特に将来の Honda エンジンプロジェクトに影響があるのかが議論されています。 この動画では、ドライバー Fernando Alonso と Lance Stroll にどのような影響があるのかを詳しく分析します。 F1 Bandera a Cuadros は、F1のニュース、分析、議論を届けるYouTubeチャンネルです。番組は Angel Castillo が司会を務め、今回のエピソードでは David Moreno がゲストとして参加しています。 この動画では以下のポイントを解説します： Adrian Newey の発言の意味 Aston Martin と Honda の将来 Fernando Alonso と Lance Stroll の状況 F1の新時代に向けたチームの可能性 F1の分析と最新ニュースを知りたい方は F1 Bandera a Cuadros をぜひチェックしてください。 #F1 #アストンマーティン #フェルナンドアロンソ #ランスストロール #エイドリアンニューウェイ #ホンダF1 #F1分析 #F1ニュース Visitanos en nuestras redes sociales. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/f1banderaacuadros/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cuadrosbandera Cuentas Twitter del programa y de los integrantes: BANDERA A CUADROS podcast: @cuadrosbandera Ángel Castillo: @acastillomarcos David Moreno: @drizzt699 David Gomez Gallardo: @DavidGmezGall Ruth Aranjuelo: @AranjueloRuth Julio Romero Vargas: @ilovecoches Ricardo Mateos: @Richard_21Javi Alex Rodríguez: @AlexManzaneque Sergio Rodríguez: @sergiorf97 Arturo Silva: @Rennef1

Our special guest Jeff Corsaro (Robot) from ScooterWest / Motorsport San Diego and Pete share their experiences and advice about riding in Mexico. 1. Royal Enfield's First Electric Motorcycle Nears LaunchKey points:$6500~$8000 USDRumored to carry tech roughly on par with a 250–350cc petrol bike's performance. But top speed 70mph62-93 miles on a 5~7.5 kw/h battery https://www.designboom.com/technology/wing-shaped-magnesium-battery-case-electric-motorcycle-ff-s6-off-road-flying-flea-royal-enfield-11-05-2025/#:~:text=S6%20take%20inspiration%20from%20the,music%2C%20and%20other%20connected%20features. 2. Honda Revives Multiple Iconic Models for 2026–2027Key points:Honda announced the return of several classic and niche models across its 2026–2027 lineup.Sportbikes: MSRP reductions of $500–$1,000 on models like the CB500 Hornet, CBR500R, and CBR650R.Technology: The E-Clutch system is expanded to the 2026 CB750 Hornet.Bet you didn't even know they made trials bikes: https://hondanews.com/en-US/powersports/releases/release-a1b87e077480ca5300ff8f02cf07a480-2025-honda-montesa-cota-models-features-and-benefits 3. Harley-Davidson Shifts Homecoming & Partners With SummerfestKey points:Harley-Davidson is reshaping its Milwaukee Homecoming event, making it part of Summerfest which is an annual 9 day music festival. HD will be part of it every 5 years.The moves come as Harley pushes to integrate with larger audience demographics and save $$$ 4. UK Motorcycle Industry Faces EV Incentive “Cliff Edge”Key points:The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) warns the end of the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant (PiMG). Cars continue to get subsidies and discounts. MC's might have to start paying a per-mile road usage fee since they're not buying any taxed-gasoline.  5. Two British Riders Face Legal Case in Iran – Community ReactsKey points:Two British motorcyclists travelling long-distance were detained and charged in Iran.On 3 January, the couple were detained despite having Iranian visas, a guide and an approved itinerary.Are they spies or just future trading-fodder? Would you ride in Iran? Pakistan? Jordan? Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

The upcoming Ferrari Luce battery electric vehicle (BEV) will feature an interior designed by iPhone designer Jony Ive's company, LoveFrom. Their "new" idea is more buttons and knobs, which we like. And to be fair we think LoveFrom is pointing the way toward the car's future cabin design.Steve-0 spotted a 1985 Honda CRX. Honda wowed the automotive world in 1984 with the introduction of four landmark Civic models, the sports car CRX, hatchback, sedan, and wagon. Two years later Honda launched the Accord hatchback and sedan, and the company was on its way to American Automotive Market legitimacy. Our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran discusses the most common injury in car crashes, whiplash. Industry experts are unhappy that whiplash continues to be a problem for passengers, and thankfully progress is being made in this area.Finally, Dr Moran and Steve-0 get into the dream restomods they would like in their garages. #carsoncallpodcast #lovefrom #ferrariluce #traumasurgeonsafety #hondacrx #restomods #saab900 #fordmustang #childhoodcarmemories #autotrends #salesanalysis #collectorcars #cartalkpodcast #automotivepodcast #collectingcarspodcast #automotivetalkshow #carreviewspodcast

- VW Dealers Sue to Block Scout's Direct Sales - Scout Reveals 160K Reservations and Production Timeline - Tesla Workers Reject Union in Germany - U.S. Hits Record Car Loan Debt - Stellantis Sells EV Vans for Same as Diesel - Honda Revives Insight Again, But as Pure EV - Hyundai and Kia Cut EV Models in the U.S. - BYD Makes Big Improvements with Next-Gen Battery

- VW Dealers Sue to Block Scout's Direct Sales - Scout Reveals 160K Reservations and Production Timeline - Tesla Workers Reject Union in Germany - U.S. Hits Record Car Loan Debt - Stellantis Sells EV Vans for Same as Diesel - Honda Revives Insight Again, But as Pure EV - Hyundai and Kia Cut EV Models in the U.S. - BYD Makes Big Improvements with Next-Gen Battery

Want a car meet that feels like a festival and functions like a precision machine? We sit down with Gus Flores of The CarMeet Network to unpack how a free mega show can welcome thousands, run smoothly, and still feel personal. Gus shares the core idea—vibe, connect, grow—and how smart logistics, clear parking sections, and real community-building help people find purpose as much as power. From hot rods to Hondas, WRX clubs to classic Corvette owners, the plan is simple: everyone belongs, and the layout makes every build shine.We break down the big details at Team Gilman's north complex: a 10 a.m.–2 p.m. schedule, recommended preregistration that guarantees your spot, and a live three-hour broadcast from the lot. Then the headline-grabber: six vehicles, two from each store, raffled so winners can buy for $1,000 plus TTL. You must be 18, licensed, present, and registered to enter. It's a bold way to give back and put real keys in real hands, and it's already lighting up club chats across Subaru, Mazda, Acura, and beyond. Add a DJ, street-style dogs and burgers from Sasa Burgers, and the electricity of builders swapping stories, and you've got a meet with momentum.We also zoom out to the long game of ownership. Which brands are most likely to hit 250,000 miles? Toyota and Lexus lead with deliberate engineering and incremental updates, Honda follows with proven powertrains, and Chevy shows up strong via Suburban and Silverado. We contrast that with RAM and Jeep's long-term reliability struggles and Tesla's older-model growing pains—practical takeaways for enthusiasts choosing platforms to daily, mod, and keep. To round it out, we map five bucket-list concours events—Amelia Island, Greenwich, Cincinnati, Pebble Beach, and Ironstone—so you can plan a year long show season that spans grassroots grit and world-class elegance.Bring your ride, your crew, and your appetite. Preregister to lock your spot, tune into the live show on-site, and throw your name in the hat for that $1,000 car opportunity. If this episode sparks a plan, share it with your club, hit follow, and leave a quick review so more enthusiasts can find the show.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Will Aston Martin make it to the start line of the Australian Gran Prix as it begins its crucial Honda partnership in 2026?In this episode of Inside the Piranha Club, we assess the future of Aston Martin as the team builds toward its crucial 2026 works partnership with Honda. With fresh questions already emerging at the start of the season, what's gone wrong on day one — and what does it mean for the team's long-term ambitions?We also examine a growing geopolitical risk facing Formula 1: what happens if instability forces the cancellation of key Middle East races such as the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix?From power unit politics to the financial and calendar consequences, we explore how global events could shape the immediate future of Formula 1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Adrian Newey shifts the focus away from the car...and onto Honda.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a shocking twist, Aston Martin's team principal Adrian Newey conducted a press conference. There he laid his cards on the table and declared his car as unsafe (at least over a set period of laps as said by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll). As a result, the focus has moved considerably! Whilst Honda has to find a solution, primarily, Newey also claims that if that weren't an issue, his car would already be capable of Q3. ALREADY. Sure, it's not winning races but for Aston? That's not bad to start. And in all this? Fernando is the calmest one in the room. How things change.#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda Aston Martin's 2026 Car Is Unsafe!?https://youtu.be/LEgNJ53yXQcGet 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An entire new breed of F1 gets ready to his the Aussi streets, but who will be the winners and losers in this new normal? SHOW NOTES Ferrari's physics-breaking wing McLaren's Honda debacle documented in Grand Prix Driver Extended highlights of the 2026 Daytona 500 The F1 track maps have a lot going on this year Support the show on ⁠Patreon⁠ and get all our bonus episodes! Follow us on ⁠the socials⁠ Email us at shiftf1podcast@gmail.com Join our ⁠fantasy league⁠ with invite code P46XBLLQJ06 New to F1? Check out our ⁠primer episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I got to sit down with Justin Roethlingshoefer - a human performance expert, health strategist, and founder of Own It Coaching. Justin brings over two decades of experience working with elite athletes, executives, and high performers, and in our conversation he shared how taking ownership of your health can transform not just your performance but your purpose.   In this episode, we talked about the health that God gives us and how to honor it correctly. Advice and tips that are applicable right away. Going beyond metrics and diving into mindset, we explore what it really means to steward your body well, lead with intention, and live faithfully between Sundays.   Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode:  Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/   International Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org    Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

- Oil Prices Ease Despite Widening Iran War - Aluminum Prices Up Sharply Due to Iran War - Chinese Car Exports Disrupted by Iran War - February U.S. New Car Sales Mixed - Honda To Ramp Up Fleet Sales - Tesla and IG Metall Headed for A Showdown - Tesla Losing Billions of EV Credits - Stellantis Launches 0% Financing Sales Blitz - GM's CarBravo Battles Carvana For Used Sales

- Oil Prices Ease Despite Widening Iran War - Aluminum Prices Up Sharply Due to Iran War - Chinese Car Exports Disrupted by Iran War - February U.S. New Car Sales Mixed - Honda To Ramp Up Fleet Sales - Tesla and IG Metall Headed for A Showdown - Tesla Losing Billions of EV Credits - Stellantis Launches 0% Financing Sales Blitz - GM's CarBravo Battles Carvana For Used Sales

Big SUVs don't have to drive like buses. We put the 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch through a real week of miles and came away surprised by the steering precision, quiet ride, and how easily the cabin tech fades into the background so you can actually enjoy the drive. From the panoramic roof and bronze 22-inch wheels to a 24-inch driver display and 13.2-inch touchscreen, this full-size three-row blends comfort with capability, towing up to 9,600 pounds while returning honest, real-world fuel economy.We break down what matters for buyers: how BlueCruise and Co-Pilot360 2.0 help on long stints, how the B&O Unleashed 22-speaker audio fills the cabin, and why the second-row captain's chairs and power-folding third row make life easier for families. Then we talk money and matchups. The Expedition's pricing strategy ranges from a value-forward Active trim to the fully loaded King Ranch tested here, so cross-shopping the Chevy Tahoe, Nissan Armada, and Toyota Sequoia is essential. We explain who wins on base price, where hybrids shift the math, and why the Expedition's driving dynamics could be the tiebreaker.Durability fans get a deep dive into longevity. We outline why Toyota and Lexus dominate 250,000-mile lists, how Honda's practical engineering earns consistent high-mile results, and where Chevrolet proves its mettle with Suburban and Silverado. We also call out the pain points that keep RAM and Jeep from climbing the charts and explore why Tesla's older models struggle in used reliability rankings even as newer ones improve.To round out the enthusiast calendar, we map five standout concours events—from The Amelia and Greenwich to Cincinnati, Pebble Beach, and Ironstone—so you can plan your year around the cars that made history. Finally we look at the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross, one of those SUVs that just makes sense. It's compact enough for tight parking spots but roomy enough for groceries, road trips, or the daily commute. The hybrid option boosts fuel economy, the ride is smooth and quiet, and the tech is easy to use. It's practical, affordable, and ready for everyday life without drama. If you love smart car shopping, long-haul ownership tips, and a little dream-garage inspiration, you're in the right place. Hit folBe sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

Arrancamos el Capítulo 2 de la Temporada 3 de Desde el Paddock y viene cargado de información clave para lo que se viene en la Formula 1. Ya está abierto el Fantasy F1 2026, pueden descargar la app oficial, unirse a nuestra liga con el código en pantalla y participar por boletos para el GP de México y más sorpresas. Tienen hasta antes del GP de Miami para entrar, así que es momento de armar su equipo.En lo deportivo, analizamos el previo al GP de Australia, una carrera que podría ser mucho más complicada de lo esperado por las nuevas regulaciones. La regeneración de energía será más limitada que en Bahréin y eso obligará a los pilotos a usar técnicas como el lift and coast o jugar con las marchas para mantener el rendimiento. También explicamos qué es el “Super Clipping”, por qué está en el centro de la conversación técnica y qué ajustes podría considerar la FIA en el corto plazo.Además, hablamos de la situación preocupante de Aston Martin: pocos kilómetros en testing, problemas con el motor Honda, fallas en la transmisión hecha en casa y un panorama incierto rumbo a Melbourne. ¿Podrán salir del hoyo o arrancarán la temporada en desventaja?Cerramos con noticias importantes como los cambios en la medición de la relación de compresión de las nuevas unidades de potencia, la eliminación de la regla de dos paradas obligatorias en Mónaco, el nuevo chasis de Cadillac, ajustes en el reglamento de Parc Fermé en lluvia, nuestras predicciones para Australia, #AlexFacts y el ya clásico #PregúntaleaMemo.Nueva temporada, más análisis y la Formula 1 como se vive en el paddock.

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It's the eve of the 2026 season (Seasonmas Eve?) and 10 teams are poised to launch into 2026 with new cars, with new aero and engine regulations, but wait... Who's that clunking round at the back with bits falling off the car at half the speed of everyone else? It's the new Aston Martin Honda powered donkey!As we all wait in anticipation for the start of the latest new era of F1, good old Honda have done it again, they've managed to create an engine that vibrates itself practically to pieces and has done so, so many times that they've run out of spare parts and it looks like they might only make the first few laps when when the season opens in Melbourne this weekend!This week on the pod we take a brief look back at the 3 testing sessions that took place in Barcelona and Bahrain where, as usual, we learnt next to nothing over who is going to be quick and reliable, but did learn who isn't!Bit of a hurridly thrown together show this week, but we've still managed to cram as many tangents in as possible, along with the launch of this season's Prediction League and Official F1 Fantasy League too.And if you want to join in with the chat during the races (along with testing, practice and qualifying) head over to our ⁠Discord⁠ where there's always a great crowd of people to watch along with. And on the socials we've got our ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠BlueSky⁠ & ⁠Twitter (or is it X)⁠ and Paul's attempts at Sim Racing on our ⁠Twitch⁠ channel. And if you want to support us you can donate to our ⁠Patreon⁠ as well from as little as £/$/€ 1 per monthEnjoy

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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1282: Honda leads the nation in fuel economy, destination charges quietly climb to $1,600 per vehicle, and a new Gallup report shows staffing shortages may be holding back customer experience across retail.If you had to guess the most fuel-efficient automaker in America, who would you pick? According to the EPA's newly released 2025 Automotive Trends Report, Honda just claimed the top spot—blending hybrids, smart engineering, and affordability into a winning formula.Honda posted a 31.0 mpg “real-world” fleet average for 2024—3.8 mpg higher than the industry average among full-line brands.The EPA ranking looks at automakers offering a complete mix of gas and electrified vehiclesHonda's efficiency dominance isn't new. The Civic topped the EPA's very first fuel economy rankings back in 1976.The average Honda transaction price in 2025 was $35,060—roughly $10,000 below the industry average.Honda also set a third straight annual electrified sales record, surpassing 400,000 units, led by CR-V, Accord, and Civic hybrids.There's a new line on the Monroney that's getting a second look: destination charges. These once-overlooked shipping fees are quietly adding billions to vehicle costs without technically raising MSRP.Buyers spent more than $26 billion on destination charges this year, an average of $1,600, according to Edmunds.Some increases are steep: F-150 fees jumped to $2,595, Tahoe rose to nearly $2,000; Toyota Sequoia's fee is up more than 50%.Automakers say the hikes reflect higher fuel, logistics, heavier SUVs and trucks—and now tariffs. Stellantis alone expects $1.9B in tariff costs in 2026.The charge is the same whether the vehicle traveled 10 miles or 1,000, and courts have ruled consumers shouldn't be surprised that it includes profit.John Morrill, Massachusetts dealer: “It's a way to raise prices that is, shall we say, less transparent to the consumer. Carmakers have raised them a lot, certainly faster than they've raised prices.”A new Gallup report highlights a growing gap in retail and beyond: employees feel deeply responsible for customer experience—but don't believe their companies can actually deliver on promises. And staffing cuts appear to be the biggest culprit.43% of workers strongly agree they feel responsible for customer experience (up from 38% last year), but only 23% believe their organization consistently delivers on its promises.Leadership is 10 points more confident than frontline employees that promises are being kept.Staffing is the top barrier to service, cited by 37% of workers—more than training, tools, or unclear standards combined.Today's show is brought to you by iPacket Value. From accurate MSRP validation to smarter merchandisJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

1) No juzguen: Judas Iscariote sí trató de arreglar lo que hizo. Se fue a confesar ante aquellos sacerdotes del sanedrín. Ni siquiera pudo con su remordimiento. Puedo animarme a decirte que Judas hizo la confesión más grande, sincera y auténtica que ningún otro apóstol hizo. “He derramado sangre inocente” y entregó las monedas… Hasta devolvió las 30 monedas de plata. Pocos cristianos piden perdón y restituyen. No solo pidió perdón, sino que también restituyó. Pero los “saboteadores de la gracia” no lo perdonaron, porque siempre aparecen esos saboteadores de la gracia que lo único que aprueban es el legalismo. Judas no fue más pecador que el resto de los discípulos que se escaparon muertos de miedo el Jueves Santo. Capaz que Judas el error que cometió es que, en vez de ir a la cruz, fue a la institución. Porque hay gente que busca paz en la institución y no en Jesús. Hay gente que, en vez de buscar la gracia de Dios, busca a los policías de Dios. Sé que puede sonar fuerte esto, pero creo que es necesario recordar que uno vino a buscar gracias para ir al cielo, no a buscar aduaneros institucionales.2) Condenen: La condena siempre está; la condena social y hasta religiosa, como también la familiar. Pero, como dice el dicho “No se trata de ganar, sino de no abandonar el camino”. Por eso, no dejes que aquellos que te condenan y te señalan con el dedo o aquellos que dicen que todo lo haces mal te hagan perder tu mirada a la felicidad o en si a la eternidad. Vos tenés mucho por hacer y aprender y, lo que no se logró con esperanza, te lleva a lograr adquirir experiencias.3) Ustedes: Cuenta la historia japonesa que Honda fue rechazado por Toyota. Y recordó que el valor no se encuentra en vencer, sino en permanecer fiel al camino, incluso cuando nadie observa. Honda no discutió ni se victimizó, aceptó el golpe y siguió caminando. Hizo su fábrica. La Segunda Guerra Mundial le destruyó su fábrica y perdió todo menos su disciplina. Actuó sin enojos ni miedos ni excusas, porque Honda no pensó en lo que perdió, sino en lo que iba a hacer en ese momento. Volvió a fabricar motores imperfectos y, con el correr del tiempo, fue haciéndose cada vez más prestigioso, llegando a ser uno de los primeros motores menos ruidosos del mercado. Siempre decía que no buscaba ser el mejor sino “mejor que ayer”, porque el camino del guerrero no promete el éxito, pero sí te asegura el carácter y quien no abandona el camino tarde o temprano llega. Por eso, Honda antes de morir marcó una disciplina, por lo que incluso sigue la empresa trabajando sin su presencia, porque quien actúa con disciplina deja cosas en las personas que lo rodean. Algo bueno está por venir.

E' andata come ci si aspettava con l'Aprilia di Bezzecchi dominante...ma non fino a questo punto! Quattro moto nei primi cinque posti con Bez, Raul Fernandez, Martin e Ogura, con solo Pedro Acosta con la KTM fra di loro è stata una sorpresa.Una sorpresa, ma fino ad un certo punto, lo è stata la tattica di gara di Marc Marquez, piuttosto attendista, fino a che un problema di pressione alla gomma posteriore, od un salto su un cordolo - la ricostruzione non ci convince - ha determinato la piegatura del cerchio posteriore ed il ritiro.Era il 21° giro ed in quel momento Marc era in quarta posizione, ma era il più veloce in pista e stava attaccando. Il podio era sicuramente alla sua portata, forse anche il secondo posto, ma le gare sono così.Ma la classifica la trovate dovunque: Paolo, Carlo e Matteo analizzano la gara, danno le loro opinioni e gettano anche uno sguardo sulla situazione Honda e Yamaha. Soprattutto quest'ultima in crisi ed in silenzio stampa, anche se Paolo Pavesio ci ha messo la faccia.Divisi con il pubblico se Ducati stia per affacciarsi ad una crisi, oppure si sia semplicemente trattato di una gara sfortunata.Una Live con oltre 2600 'membri' in diretta a commentare, dire la propria, chattare fra loro, assentire o dissentire con il terzetto di punta di GPOne.

In dieser Folge Backstage Boxengasse mit Ralf Schumacher und Peter Hardenacke sprechen wir über die sportlichen Herausforderungen vor dem Australien‑GP: vom Energiemanagement unter den neuen FIA‑Regeln über mögliche Fahrfehler bei jungen Piloten bis hin zu den technischen Problemen bei Honda, die durch starke Vibrationen die Saison beeinflussen könnten. Dazu schauen wir auf die logistischen Schwierigkeiten durch die Lage im Nahen Osten, die Teams, Material und Crew teils zu Umwegen über Singapur oder Bangkok zwingen. Außerdem ordnen wir ein, wie Audi aktuell dasteht, welche Fahrer überraschen könnten und welche Teams in Melbourne sportlich vorne erwartet werden.

Naszym Partnerem jest IMPULS-LEASING Polska (współpraca): https://impuls-leasing.pl/promocja/#Formula1 - CoDrive #100 - a w nim Robert Kubica o nadchodzącym sezonie i wielkich zmianach w Formule 1. Co na gorsze, co na lepsze? Jak zawsze niuanse F1 rozebrane na czynniki pierwsze przez naszego najlepszego kierowcę w historii!Antonelli pokona Russella w pierwszym wyścigu sezonu? Red Bull pozytywnym zaskoczeniem - Max ponownie faworytem do mistrzostwa? Nowa Formuła 1 to antyteza ścigania - dlaczego kierowcy będą musieli uczyć się jej od nowa!Wojenki o regulamin - czemu rywale zaatakowali Mercedesa... politycznie.Wciskanie przycisków ważniejsze niż umiejętności na torze? Fernando Alonso nie dokończy sezonu? Honda funduje Astonowi Martinowi problemy, z których ciężko będzie wyjść!Super starty Ferrari!Czy wielkie zmiany przyniosą wielkie problemy - Robert Kubica nie demonizuje nowej formuły technicznej! Startuje sezon WEC - jedna ważna zmiana dla wszystkich zespołów!Weź udział w konkursie IMPULS-LEASING Polska: https://impuls-leasing.pl/typuj-podium-wyscigow-2026/Tu znajdziesz AUDIOBOOK ze Skarbem Kibica Formuły 1 2026 (od 3 marca, promocja własna): https://cezarygutowski.pl/shop

Honda just proved it will not sit back and repeat the mistakes of 2015.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn a very open and frank information drop, Honda Racing talked in detail about what went wrong with their power unit during Bahrain testing. The cause? The battery system got shook to bits. What exactly caused it? They're not sure...except it wasn't to do with their engine but something else to do with the car?Either way, Aston Martin may have some part in this but instead of playing the blame game, Honda is wishing to work together to solve the issue that could make 2026 a VERY long year...and prevent a lazy meme tidalwave!#f1 #fernandoalonso #adriannewey #formula1 #maxverstappen #lancestroll #formulaone #f12026 #formula12026 #astonmartinf1 #astonmartin #f1news #adriannewey #f1latest #f1teams #f1drivers #f1updates #f1drama #hondaracing #hondaf1 #honda Honda REFUSES to be Aston Martin's scapegoathttps://youtu.be/avkZYwWYNc0Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   ASTON MARTIN ALREADY PONDERING... THE SEASON IS ALL BUT A WASH! WILL MERCEDES PASS A COMPRESSION TEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE? FERRARI MUST KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN MELBOURNE. AND… FERNANDO COULD BE IN F1 FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST:  ADRIAN ZAUGH AND F1W LISTENER BURAQ SARTAG FROM TURKEY! Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Alex Palou picked up right where he left off in 2025, opening the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Palou won his third consecutive and fourth overall series championship last season by a whopping 196 points, an advantage of more than three races, and he and Chip Ganassi Racing showed the same swagger on a sun-splashed Sunday in Florida. SEE: Race Results Reigning event winner Palou, from Spain, cruised to his 20th career victory in just his 99th start, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 12.4948-second victory over the No. 3 DEX Team Penske Chevrolet of NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin. “This team keeps on improving, keeps on making new changes, and they just keep on raising the bar,” Palou said. “It's pretty impressive. It's a long season in front of us, but what a great way to start the season.” Christian Lundgaard, who started 12th, rallied to complete the podium finishers in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood dropped from second late in the 100-lap race to finish fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda fielded by Andretti Global. Pato O'Ward put two Arrow McLaren cars into the top five after finishing fifth in the team's No. 5 Chevrolet. This was the first race in which INDYCAR rules mandated the use of at least two sets of the softer Firestone Firehawk alternate tire with red sidewalls, throwing an additional strategic element into the racing mix. And, as usual, Palou and longtime strategist Barry Wanser made all the right calls. The decisive moment of the race came on Laps 36 and 37. Team Penske called leader McLaughlin to the pits at the end of Lap 35, with Marcus Ericsson assuming the lead from second in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Andretti Global summoned Ericsson to the pits at the end of Lap 36, with Palou taking the top spot. But instead of calling Palou to the pits on the next lap, Wanser and Palou decided to stay out until the end of Lap 38 on their original set of alternate tires in an “overcut” strategy. It worked. Palou blended back on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit in front of McLaughlin and Ericsson. Once the rest of the leaders cycled through their pit stops, Palou found himself out front by Lap 42. He would only surrender the top spot during pit stop cycles to finish the race, leading 59 of the 100 laps. There was a bit of suspense when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 67 with a 14-second lead on McLaughlin. Palou had used the required two sets of Firestone alternate tires in his first two stints and opted for the harder, but slower, Firestone primary tires for his final run to the finish. Kirkwood and McLaughlin made their final stops at the end of Laps 65 and 68, respectively, both taking the softer but faster Firestone Firehawk alternate tires. That tire choice offered a glimpse of hope that Palou could be reeled in after he took the lead on Lap 70, but Kirkwood never got closer than 5.5 seconds in his pursuit despite the more grippy tires. Palou, who started fourth, then pulled away at an astonishing rate over the closing laps to win by the largest margin in the 23 editions of this event. “Those Firestones were like everlasting,” Palou said. “They would just keep going. I had an amazing car today.” There was drama in the final 10 laps as McLaughlin and Lundgaard both took advantage of fresher tires to pass Kirkwood for the second and third positions on Lap 94. “Our Chevy was fast, but it's just a mixed bag on what tire you start on,” McLaughlin said. “Maybe we come back here again, and maybe you start on reds (alternate) and just get them out of the way. Overall, made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximized our day.” Dennis Hauger, who qualified an impressive third, was the top finisher among the three rookies in the race, 10th in the No. 19 Ault Block Chain Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO UNVEILS LIVERY FOR 2026 F1 ACADEMY CAR AMRTC, Silverstone, 24 February 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has officially revealed its F1 ACADEMY car livery, which will be driven by German talent Mathilda Paatz in her debut year of the all-female series.   The sleek design features the signature Aston Martin racing green and mirrors the team's elegant AMR26 livery, proudly carrying the Aston Martin Aramco identity on the F1 ACADEMY grid. Mathilda, who represents Aston Martin Aramco as a member of its Driver Academy, drove the liveried F4-spec car operated by PREMA Racing during the first official F1 ACADEMY test, which took place at Shanghai International Circuit between 11-13 February. Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY and Aston Martin Aramco Academy Driver: “Seeing the Aston Martin Aramco livery on the car for the first time was really special - it looks incredible and instantly made me feel part of the team. Driving the car for the first time during pre-season testing in Shanghai, I learned a lot. It was something new for me to adapt to, and I'm working well with the team at PREMA to become more familiar with the car. There were challenging moments across those three days, but as a team, we're pushing hard in preparation for the first race in China. By day three, I was already becoming more comfortable on track, and so I'm keen to get racing next month. I'm not setting my expectations too high, but I'm feeling confident - my goal is to do my best and have a clean weekend that I can be proud of.” Mathilda Paatz Biography Mathilda, 17, from Cologne, Germany, joined the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy in November 2025, and was announced as the team's F1 ACADEMY representative for the 2026 season, competing with PREMA Racing. In addition to her full-season debut with Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY this year, which gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit on 13-15 March, Mathilda continues to compete in the Formula Winter Series and F4 CEZ Championship, showcasing her adaptability and dedication across categories. Mathilda brings an impressive racing background. She began karting in 2019 at age ten, swiftly showing promise with third place in the 2020 ADAC Kart Masters - Mini category. In 2022, she claimed victory in the ADAC Kart Masters - Ladies Cup and finished third overall in the standings. Stepping into single-seaters, she became the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior program in 2024 with ADAC Formel Junior Team in F4 France. She built further momentum in 2025, securing four wins in the E4 Championship - Trophy Woman and multiple class podiums in the competitive Italian F4 Championship. Her F1 ACADEMY debut came as a Wild Card entry in Montreal in June 2025 with Hitech TGR, following a solid F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship campaign where she achieved a podium (second place at the Red Bull Ring) and finished eighth overall with several top five finishes. This progression positions her as the second F4 CEZ graduate to enter F1 ACADEMY, highlighting her rise on the international stage.  Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket     INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race. Featuring the winning driver on the next year's “500” ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948. Spain native Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers. He opened the DHL packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. “I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket,” Palou said. “It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.” Designed in house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, the ticket celebrates the excitement of Palou's first “500” victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year. Palou will defend his victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 24 in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers. Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports. SEE: Race Results “I can't thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It's a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape's first win in INDY NXT. I can't wait to see all my friends and family.” Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson. Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car. Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish. “It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.” Caution periods ended up being Johnson's biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts. Perhaps Taylor's best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful. “All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.” Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead. The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39. “Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start. “The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”

Forget, Toyota, Honda, Chevy, Dodge, BMW, or any of the automakers, self driving tech is barreling toward us with an insane vulnerability. I also talk about how Chevy now lets you build your own motor, with a catch or two, and why your car's tire pressure monitoring system can be used to track you. That AND I make the case for entering Spec Miata into the Olympics in a bid to save the games. That and more on this weekly edition of the show!If you like cars, this is the automotive podcast for you!Get your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

Send a textIn F1 news today and F1 updates Max Verstappen slams F1 2026 cars!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction06:04 Aston Martin Finger-Pointing12:13 Rules Context Set19:16 Verstappen: Not Fun26:52 Ferrari Sandbagging Claims45:05 Compression Ratio Votewhere to find me -Twitter:   / cxmeroncc  Tiktok:   / cxmeroncc_  Facebook:   / cameronf1tv  carlos sainz / nude project -   • Sobrevivimos a una Carrera a los Karts con...  peter windsor battery interview -   • The battery problems facing Honda with Gav...  Business Email : cxmeronf1@gmail.com#f1 #formula1 #f12025 #f1news #verstappen #maxverstappen #lewishamilton

Transcordilleras Nonstop es una carrera de ultraciclismo que cruza Colombia por las tres cordilleras de los Andes. 900 kilómetros, 20 mil metros de altitud acumulada, 130 horas para poder terminar, sin ayuda externa. Este podcast documental sigue la carrera desde el sonido de tres personajes: Nicole, Adrián Alexis y Rafael. Cada uno con maneras distintas de resistir, pero el mismo objetivo: atravesar Colombia en bicicleta.En esta primera parte está el origen de la historia: el registro en Anapoima, el equipaje obligatorio, la lógica del GPS y lo que significa arrancar una ruta sin ayuda externa. La carrera bajará por trocha hacia el Valle del Magdalena, pasando por cruces de tierra caliente como Cambao, hasta llegar a Honda, Tolima, el primer punto de control en el km 151. Desde ahí la ruta cambiará de inmediato: deja el calor del valle y se encamina a la Cordillera Central, rumbo a San Félix. Allá llegará la primera noche de la carrera y un encuentro inesperado.Créditos:Realización: Isaac Vargas.Edición de guion: Santiago de Narváez.Grabación de campo: Isaac Vargas y David de Salvador.Gráfica: Isabella Londoño.Una producción de 070 Podcasts, Transcordilleras Gravel Series y el borde.

Send a text.A round up of our original insights and takes over the years. If you were on the patreon you would get the scoop on a new fake motogp sponsor conspiracy. but you probably arent. sucks to be youbest bike in the world this week: 2026 Honda CBR650RWorst bike in the world this week: The Wimbledon BikeSupport the showSend emails to contact@nocomotopodcast.com, it doesn't have to be important. Check out our Patreon Or join the Discord Check out these other awesome Motorcycle Podcasts Creative Riding- Our Sister Show on the Moto1 Podcast Network! Moto Hop - Our friends Matt and Missy make T shirts, stickers, and this quality podcast. They are quick to point out our inaccuracies. Thanks guys. Cleveland Moto - Probably the most knowledgeable group of riders with a podcast. When it comes to motorcycles anyway. You're Motorcycling Wrong - Remember Lemmy from Revzilla? Of course you do, you could never forget. He and his friends make this awesome show. Motorcycles and Misfits - A podcast starring Bagel

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This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield's Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: New Aventon Ramblas ADV e-bike brings 100Nm torque and 90-mile range to the trails Xtracycle Swoop ASM launched as cargo e-bike that fits the ENTIRE family New California bill to require license plates for electric bikes That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle Honda unveils new electric moped cheaper than gasoline equivalent, no motorcycle license needed Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/U7k8C4wMs6U

This Friday episode begins with an apology from Andy after a missed opportunity to discuss Kevin Roy (and his dad, Patrick) as part of our preview of The Cognizant Classic. Brendan moves things along to an early check-in at the South African Open where George Coetzee withdrew after a poor start, ending his run in this week's Game Within a Game. Another Game Within a Game participant is Ernie Els, who Andy claimed "looked a little husky" on the range. This Ernie discussion ushers in a brand-new Champions Tour Minute after Andy and PJ heard from a well-placed source that the "next big thing" on the senior circuit is not Tiger Woods or Zach Johnson, but another 50-year-old waiting to make his debut. The bulk of this episode focuses on some comments from pre-tournament press conferences at The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. Shane Lowry believes that the overseed course setup by the Tour's Championship Management has dramatically altered this event from a tough test to now something that looks green on television. Billy Horschel tried to shift the blame off the Tour and to the resort at PGA National, but Andy and Brendan aren't giving them the benefit of the doubt. This issue with the setups is even further exemplified at this week's KFT event at the Jockey Club, with Andy saying that the Tour has "completely ruined so many places." Ryan Gerard, the betting favorite at this event, also had some things to say before he teed off. Gerard has been a focus of the Tour's marketing efforts this week and Brendan thinks this can be a model for future "PGA-B" events potentially making stars. Gerard shared a story about playing with Scottie Scheffler and how Scottie manages to bridge the gap between clubs by playing a high-launching shot. Gerard has been chasing that shot and believes he has it, hoping that it'll lead to success at the majors this year. Brendan then shares a Flashback Friday segment on the 1991 Honda Classic, won by Steve Pate. This story has it all, including a legendary overclub challenge by Paul Azinger and a scorekeeper finding a lost ball. A Golf Advice email about guarding Michael Jordan in a JV basketball game closes out this show - send your own stories to sgsgolfadvice@gmail.com for an upcoming showcase episode! Visit ⁠Cobalt⁠ and use code "FRIEDEGGPOD15" for 15% off: https://cobalt-golf.com/discount/FRIEDEGGPOD?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fdiscountable-products

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In this Q&A episode, I respond to thoughtful questions submitted on Instagram and Facebook, covering everything from parenting and politics to marriage, therapy, and spiritual growth. I share how to navigate difficult conversations about faith and politics with your teenagers to how to love your spouse well during conflict by being quick to apologize.  Following Jesus isn't just about what happens on Sunday morning. It's about the conversations at the dinner table, the arguments we work through, the doubts we wrestle with, and the small, faithful choices we make every day.  That's what Life Between Sundays is all about. Real faith for real life, in all the ordinary, messy moments.   Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode:   First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/   Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/   Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

Do preseason testing results make a difference? Kind of. I talk about the riders' opinions of their own chances heading into the 2026 MotoGP season, then rank the manufacturers. Plus - we discuss minimum rider salaries.The Rundown:- MotoGP News:- Minimum Salaries - the riders deserve it- Preseason Testing:- Results from Thailand and Buriram- Ducati and Aprilia - set for a showdown?- KTM is in transition, but Acosta still has something to race for- Honda hits a plateau - how long will it take to move past it?- Yamaha has a LOT of work to do- My manufacturer rankings heading into the seasonOne more to go before the season starts! Check back for my ThaiGP Preview tomorrow!Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

Mark Hamilton sits down to recap the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain and talk about the latest news in the world of F1. Hit that subscribe button and tune in for the full, unfiltered breakdown! You don't wanna miss this!

Marco Bezzecchi is staying put. Marc Marquez will, too. After that - nearly everone else is on the move in what promises to be a crazy Silly Season. But do riders know what they are getting into for 2027? I analyze all the rumors, and talk about who is headed to the right place to start the 850cc MotoGP era.The Rundown:- Silly Season - this time, it will truly be silly!- Into the unknown: 2027 brings opportunity, but also uncertainty about which bikes will be best- Confirmed: Marco Bezzecchi is married to the idea of Aprilia- Confirmed: Marc will be with Ducati - but is he hedging for Honda, or retirement in the future?- MotoGP Silly Season Rumors:- Pedro Acosta - nobody is surprised, Ducati gets what they are looking for- Pecco Bagnaia doesn't want Yamaha money, Jorge Martin does - Fabio Quartararo could be Honda's secret weapon- KTM and a pair of riders set to take a big chance on each other. There is still more to come! Tuesday we talk testing and manufacturer prospects heading into 2026, and Wednesday look for a preview of theThaiGP!Find all of the latest episodes at Motoweek.net, follow on Bluesky and Instagram – and you can support the show on Patreon!Thanks for listening!

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   FERNANDO AND THE HONDA CURSE, LAWRENCE STROLL SELLS ASTON MARTIN NAMING RIGHTS FOR 50 MILLION POUNDS. FERRARI ON THE OTHER HAND SHOW OFF NEW SPINNING REAR WING AND, LOOK VERY COMPETITIVE ! MCLAREN AND MERCEDES ARE NOT FAR BEHIND… RED BULL IS STILL A QUESTION MARK?…AND FERNANDO WILL NEED HIS CAMPING CHAIR AS THE GP2 ENGINE THAT FAILED HIM AT MCLAREN, THAT WENT KABLAMO IN THE INDY 500 AND LOOKS TO HAUNT ALONSO FOR ANOTHER LONG SEASON!! STAY TUNED FOR SOME GREAT ONE LINERS FROM MACHISMO… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: MARCUS ERICSSON, MARTIN BRUNDLE, AND MIKI MONRAS DE ESPANA…! Indianapolis 500 Veteran Hucul Dies at 79   INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Feb. 20, 2026) – Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79. Hucul made three consecutive starts in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Canada McLaren/Offenhauser that Hucul bought after Johnny Rutherford drove it to victory in the 1976 “500.” Hucul completed 72 laps before being sidelined by gearbox problems. He qualified on Bump Day for that race despite touching the wall in practice the previous day and suffering two engine failures during the Month of May, a significant pitfall for his low-budget team. Hucul's best qualifying spot was 18th in 1979, his final “500” start. The small-town driver from northern British Columbia learned his craft by racing stock cars and modified sprint cars at local tracks. He then began racing modifieds and supermodifieds in the Pacific Northwest against drivers that included eventual Indianapolis 500 winner and INDYCAR SERIES champion Tom Sneva and his brother Jerry Sneva. Hucul made 24 total USAC and CART starts between 1977-81, with eight top-10 finishes. Hucul's best finish in the standings was 11th in 1979, when he started the season by placing fifth at Ontario Motor Speedway and a career-best fourth at Texas World Speedway. In 1996, Hucul became a paraplegic after an automobile accident when crossing black ice on a highway in British Columbia. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Hucul remained active, managing his farm and mentoring many drivers in the area. He was inducted into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame for his lifetime contributions to auto racing. Hucul is survived by his son, Kelly, and daughter-in-law, Sylvie; daughter, Michele, and many grandchildren. 2026 BAHRAIN TESTING - WEEK 1, DAY 3 MAX VERSTAPPEN “Looking at the test overall, the Team got in a good number of laps on the first day so we were happy with that. We completed a lot of things that we wanted to test with the new Power Unit and the car in general. Today it was a continuation of that plus also trying to explore a little bit more with the car; you go through so many test items that it continues to change and evolve with everything that you are testing. In general, it is all so new that we are still learning a lot, but the car was good. We also have new tyres, so we spent some time looking at different sets and understanding what we need to improve and be better at. With the power unit, looking at the laps we got on the board, the start that we have had is good. That's exactly what we wanted to do and it was not a given. Whether it will be enough to win races, we don't know, we will just focus on ourselves and try to do the best we can, but there is still massive room for improvement. Finally, with the car, we learnt a lot about what worked and what didn't. Our runs also gave us even more ideas for the afternoon with Isack and then for next week, where we can continue to try new things and different set ups.” ISACK HADJAR “The first week here in Bahrain has gone well. Of course, I had to wait a little before getting in the car after Barcelona, but once I did, we were able to put it to the test and really work through what we need ahead of next week and Melbourne. There are so many things to look at, but we're staying on track with our programme so far. True performance and pace are always hard to judge in pre-season, but we can be happy with the reliability we've had from the power unit this week. There are still things to work on in terms of balance and tyre management, but that's completely normal for this time of year. We're working through it together as a Team to get where we want to be for Australia. I've known the people here for a while now, but it's great to be working with them again in an environment like this." ASTON MARTIN The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team concluded its testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit today, with Lance Stroll returning to the cockpit of the AMR26 for the final time before the Australian Grand Prix. Lance did not get on track until late in the morning session due to a battery-related issue that had impacted Fernando's running yesterday. Honda carried out simulations on the test bench at HRC Sakura before the car returned to the track. Due to a shortage of power unit parts, the run plan was very limited and consisted only of short stints. Lance Stroll “It's been a challenging couple of weeks here in Bahrain, and today's limited running wasn't the way we wanted to finish the second test. It's clear the car isn't where we want it to be performance-wise, and we know there's a lot of work ahead in the coming weeks and months. There's a long season ahead, and we'll keep pushing flat out to unlock more performance. I want to say a big thank you to everyone trackside and back at the AMRTC for the work that's gone in so far. It's not where we want to be right now, but I know how determined this team is. We'll stick together, rise to the challenge and keep working until we deliver the performance we are looking for.” WILLIAMS F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing – Day 3 James Vowles, Team Principal: Another solid day of running and mileage. It's great to see that across the last six days of testing, we've been predominantly tyre and time limited, and able to complete the full programme that we wanted. That's just a testament to the hard work of the teams, both here and in Grove, making sure that we made up for lost time. 
 No one truly knows where all the performance lies. That's what Melbourne is all about, so I can't wait to go there, to gain a further understanding of where we are. What I know for sure, though, is we have work to do. There's no doubt about it. We've put ourselves on the back foot. But my assurance to everyone is that we have an aggressive programme lining up in front of us in order to make sure that we extract as much performance in this car as possible over the forthcoming months. Carlos Sainz: The past six days of testing in Bahrain has been one of the most interesting and challenging tests that I've been part of, given the new regulations and number of things we had to learn. The progress from day one has been significant, although there are still going to be things to understand and solve at the start of the season. We go into the first half of the year with lower expectations than 2025 knowing that we'll be starting slightly on the back foot. However, I'm really looking forward to getting started and focusing on improving the cars through the year to become more competitive. Bring on Melbourne! Alex Albon: It's been a relatively smooth test here in Bahrain. We got some good mileage under our belts and tested everything we wanted to get out of the car, so I'm feeling more ready for Melbourne. There's still a lot we need to understand and plenty of performance left on the table that we need to extract, but I'm glad the tests went to plan. It's now all about maximising the next few days to prepare for the first race of the year! THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKI MONRAS... Miki Monrás on battling Bottas and Ricciardo in the late 2000s and the rising cost of junior racing In the late 2000s, Miki Monrás was one of Spain's brightest prospects on the junior single-seater ladder, trading blows with the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas and António Félix da Costa in Formula Renault and GP3. But while his rivals pushed on towards F1 or careers in GTs, the Spaniard's single-seater journey came to an abrupt halt in 2011. Feeder Series caught up with Monrás to reflect on the times he rubbed shoulders with greatness, the challenges of racing in the post–financial crisis era, and life beyond motorsport. By Anabelle Bremner Back in the noughties, the path from karting to Formula 1 looked nothing like it does today. There was no standardised Formula 4, no carefully managed ladder – just a patchwork of championships that rewarded those brave enough, and wealthy enough, to dive straight in. Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 was as deep as it got: 40-car grids stacked with future stars, the proving ground where Pierre Gasly, Nyck de Vries and Lando Norris would come to cut their teeth. But before all of them, it was Monrás in the thick of it. He made his single-seater debut in late 2007, the result of years spent chasing speed. His first taste of racing, in fact, came on two wheels – on a motocross bike, inspired by his father, who had raced professionally in Spain and Europe. At the age of eight, Monrás joined a motocross camp, and it wasn't long before karting came calling. “After the first race, I really enjoyed it,” he recalls. “I remember it was Christmastime and I asked for a motocross scooter and for a go-kart. So I finally got the go-kart, and that's the way I started. Then I started racing in Catalonia, and I just moved through Spain and Europe and all the world championships until formula.” Single-seater racing, however, would prove a unique beast. Shortly before turning 16, Monrás moved straight from karting into Formula Renault 2.0, in which the competition was fierce. “Normally at that age you'd go before to a category not straight to 2.0,” he said. “My first year I was racing with Bottas, I was racing with Ricciardo, I was racing with [Andrea] Caldarelli – really good drivers.… I was racing against people that were already racing for two years in single-seaters. That was a big difference.”His first Eurocup campaign, in 2008, proved a challenging one. He was scoreless for his first five rounds with the Hitech Junior Team (no relation to the current Hitech) before a switch to SG Formula brought him six points in the final two rounds. Valtteri Bottas, then of Motopark Academy, went on to claim that year's title after a close fight involving Ricciardo, Caldarelli and Roberto Merhi. The next year brought Monrás a decidedly better season and three podiums with SG Formula, owned by Mercedes Junior Team advisor Stéphane Guerin. He wound up fifth overall in a season dominated by a fierce three-way fight between Félix da Costa, Jean-Éric Vergne and Albert Costa – the last of whom ultimately took the title. Racing against so much talent at such a young age left Monrás with plenty of perspective on what might have been. “Ricciardo was my teammate. Jean-Éric Vergne was my teammate. I raced with Da Costa, Bottas, with Magnussen, so many people that have been racing each other and winning races,” he said. “[I] think if I changed something at that point, maybe I would be in Formula 1, but who knows. Maybe yes, maybe no. “But at that time, it was really difficult times because it was 2010, '11, '12, where there was also a big crisis in the world, especially in Europe. It was really difficult for Spanish drivers to get the sponsors and the money to race.” The financial squeeze triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis left Monrás and many of his peers in a precarious position. Several teams, such as SG Formula, shut their doors in the wake of the crisis amidst an already shifting landscape in junior racing. “It's been changing a lot from that time until now. When I was racing Eurocup 2.0, one time we were like 48 drivers, I remember. 2008 at Spa. It was a massive level and so many drivers wanted to go in,” he said. “Eurocup was really high level, I would say maybe [comparable] to Formula 4 about the car and the lap times. “Motorsport has changed a lot in the last few years. It's more expensive. At that time, Eurocup was also expensive, but I think Formula 4 is around €700,000 more or less, maybe more now. It's quite expensive. Back then, I think Eurocup was around €300,000 or €250,000, so there was a massive difference. A lot more people could race at that time.” After two and a half years competing in various Formula Renault series, Monrás stepped up to GP3 in 2010. The inaugural season, won by eventual F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez, came with another steep learning curve. Monrás managed two podiums and a 10th-place finish in the standings, but the step up exposed the limits of what talent alone could achieve in a field packed with hungry, well-backed drivers. “When I raced GP3, that was the first year of the championship, so it was a new championship for all of the teams. I also raced with Arden, which was a new team in the category, so it made it a bit difficult,” he said. “During testing, I remember I was flying in GP3, and then suddenly in some races there was such a huge difference with some other cars and drivers. It was difficult sometimes. … I think this is always present in motorsport in all categories. You will find some kind of differences within cars and teams. It just will always be there.” Challenging as it was, that season had its highs for Monrás. A recovery drive in Spa's characteristic rain remains a fond memory for the Spaniard. “I had a really bad qualifying because there were some yellow flags,” he explained. “Because there were 30 cars, it was easy to find yellow flags if you're waiting for the last minutes in qualifying. I finished [ninth in] race one, and in race two it started raining really heavily after five laps. I went from P10 to P3, nearly fighting for the win in the last lap against Rossi and Tambay. That was a really good race.” After a season in GP3, Monrás moved up a rung on the ladder to Formula Two. At the time, the feeder series landscape was fragmented. GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 offered established paths to Formula 1, while the MotorSport Vision's FIA Formula Two Championship, which first ran in 2009, aimed to do the same with a more affordable package. “Formula Two at that point was very competitive, economically speaking,” Monrás said. “It was a lot cheaper to race in Formula Two than race in GP2 at that moment or 3.5 because it was like all one team. All the cars were one team with different engineers, and that made it low cost for the time. “A lot of drivers went to it because of that. They were racing in the best tracks, same as World Series and similar to GP2, and the car was competitive. Maybe not as competitive as GP2 or 3.5 because it was a bit slower, but it was really competitive and really fast, on the straight especially.”  “In that time, what they were saying was it was very equal. You had one engineer for three cars, you were sharing data with these three cars, and it was all under the same team. You can always find differences in motorsport. Maybe not a difference to make one car win and one car P15, but you can still always find two-tenths difference in similar cars, and two tenths, sometimes it's a lot of time,” he said. “The cars were on the same team, but each engineer was doing the set-up for his driver. The set-up I was using and maybe the set-up Bortolotti was using, he had won the championship maybe from our different set-ups. Every race, you changed engineers. Every weekend, you were rotating engineers so at the end of the season, everybody worked with everyone.” By 2012, the funding had dried up. Monrás was left sponsorless and unable to compete in Formula Two. He sampled GT racing in the Blancpain Endurance Series and tested with both Audi Sport and Atech GP, but no program materialised. From there, Monrás transitioned into driver coaching and team management – mostly with the AV Formula team owned by his manager, Adrian Vallés – and eventually “moved on” from motorsport around 2017. “I was working also with McLaren Automotive, but it was not motorsport. It was automotive, developing road cars, really competitive cars. After that I decided to stop because I wanted to follow a new career professionally, and I moved onto real estate which I have always been [involved with] because of my family, so that's why I decided to move over,” he said. “I now work in a real estate company which I own with some partners, and that's my day-to-day nowadays.” After years climbing the ladder in lockstep with some of the sport's future stars, Monrás has found a new rhythm – one that's decidedly less fast, but no less his own. Yet his career remains a reminder of the talent that defined an era: a Spaniard who went wheel to wheel with the likes of Ricciardo, Bottas, and Vergne, racing in some of the deepest junior grids of the 2000s and 2010s. In the story of that generation, Monrás may no longer be on track, but he's never far from the memory of it all.

One more test and we're going IndyCar racing in 2026. Conor Daly is out west at Phoenix International Raceway on site to check out IndyCar's two-day test ahead of the series' return to the famed oval in March. He fills listeners in on the overall speed charts, which are filled with the usual suspects as well as some surprise results. In other news, Dale Coyne Racing finally went official with "TBA" and IndyCar continues to make wise moves for their future with Chevy and Honda.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.