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IndyCar said late yesterday that a post-race technical inspection penalty occurred for entry No. 14 of A.J. Foyt Enterprises (Santino Ferrucci with an, ahem, Chevrolet engine) following Sunday’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear after it was found to be under the required driver ballast weight following the 100 lap run through a concrete barrier race downtown. Also during inspection, IndyCar found the weight of car No. 14, itself, was 10 pounds over the minimum weight for road and street circuits of 1785 pounds and competed over the minimum weight requirement on-track. These are the latest examples of an IndyCar technical inspection process that violates the rules of integrity and fairness in AutoInformed’s view. The Foyt Team acknowledged and accepted the penalty, saying they are working closely with its technical team to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.
“This rule is in place to equalize the weight of varying-sized drivers so there is no advantage based on the weight of the driver. Post-race weight determination, as implemented by IndyCar, is a common practice after every event and in nearly all forms of motorsports to ensure an equal playing field,” IndyCar said.* Continue reading
Annals of Marketing – Hilfiger Joins Cadillac Formula 1®
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Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] and Cadillac Formula 1® Team (NYSE: GM) today announced a multi-year partnership “with Tommy Hilfiger as the team’s official apparel partner and lifestyle sponsor.” The partnership includes team kits using the brand’s signature design and iconography, with the Tommy Hilfiger logo displayed on the car, driver suits and helmets. Fanwear collections will also launch, fusing Tommy Hilfiger’s “Prep Made Modern” aesthetic with the performance-driven codes of Cadillac Formula 1® Team. (Read AutoInformed.com on: Cadillac Formula 1 Team to Run in 2026, and General Motors via Cadillac F1 Bound in 2026)
“Two icons. One vision. A bold new era of American motorsport,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “We’re proud to continue our Formula 1® story alongside TWG Motorsports and Cadillac. We share a vision to honor the heritage of F1® while pushing it forward – celebrating where we come from, and re-imagining where we can go. As the sport’s presence around the globe continues to soar, there’s never been a better time to dream big, and show the world what an American team can bring to the grid.” Continue reading →