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Engines are exploding before 100,000 miles - mechanics are furious

A growing number of drivers are facing catastrophic engine failures long before they ever expected major repairs. Mechanics are reporting blown engines, excessive oil consumption, bearing failures, ...
The New York Times

Lando Norris’ blown engine changes things. And sorting Carlos Sainz’s frustration

Prime Tire Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s twice-weekly F1 newsletter. Sign up here to receive Prime Tire directly in your inbox on Tuesday and Friday. ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Welcome back to ...
Athlon Sports

Scary Start for NASCAR Drivers on Mexico Trip as Blown Engine Forces Aborted Takeoff

The Mexico City race weekend was a date many fans and industry members circled when NASCAR announced last year that the Cup Series would be racing internationally in a points-paying event for the ...
Autoblog

A Blown BMW B48 Engine Shows What Happens When You Don’t Check Your Oil

Curious to see the damage caused by running on low oil? This teardown of a blown BMW B48 engine shows what goes wrong and the ugly aftermath. The BMW B48 engine is sturdy but demands meticulous ...
The Indianapolis Star

Scott Dixon turns to 5th engine, future penalties aside, for Indy 500: 'Best I've felt for a while'

Scott Dixon lost one engine prematurely in preseason testing and another after Day 2 of Indy 500 testing, meaning he'll soon face a rash of grid penalties for unapproved engine changes. Lucky for ...