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Castroneves signs IndyCar extension with Meyer Shank for 2023

Four time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will compete in the series in 2023 after signing a one year extension with Meyer Shank Racing.

The 47-year-old will race in his 17th full season in the IndyCar Series with the Meyer Shank team – the team with which he won his fourth Indy 500 in 2021. Castroneves currently runs 18th in the drivers’ standings this season with a best finish of seventh in the championship’s marquee event.

“I’m super optimistic for an amazing season because of everything that we have built this season – all the positive data and positive energy,” said Castroneves.

“I can’t thank Mike and Jim enough and of course all of our partners. There is no question that we are all super excited to continue this amazing partnership.”

Silverstone track invasion protesters appear in court

Six climate change protesters arrested after staging an on-track protest during the opening lap of the British Grand Prix have appeared at Northampton Crown Court.

The six protesters broke onto the Wellington Straight as the British Grand Prix started wearing orange clothing with the slogan “Just Stop Oil”. By coincidence, the race was immediately red flagged due to the horrific accident involving Zhou Guanyu, but several cars passed the protest at a reduced speed.

All six have been charged with conspiracy to cause public nuisance with two of the six remanded in custody ahead of a later hearing on 3rd October.

Masi set to take on Australian Supercars role

Former FIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi will reportedly step into the role of chairman of the Australian Supercars commission.

Masi was relieved of his duties as Formula 1 race director following the controversial finish to last year’s championship deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In investigation by the FIA determined that Masi had acted in “good faith” but had made an “error” in applying the Safety Car rules. The FIA recently confirmed that Masi had left the organisation to return to his native Australia.

As reported by the Herald Sun, Masi is in line to replace Neil Crompton as chairman of the Australian Supercars commission, which is involved in developing rules and regulations in the popular touring car championship.