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Spanish Grand Prix: Max v Lewis and other stories

The race for the Formula 1 title has quickly become a two-man show, and it´s not expected to change when the circuit goes to Barcelona this week for the Spanish Grand Prix. At a track all teams know well, Me... Read More...

FILE - In this May 30, 1968, file photo, Bobby Unser celebrates winning the 52nd running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser has died. He died of natural causes at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was 87

Indy legend Bobby Unser has died

American Indy legend Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and one of the only pair of brothers to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” has died. He was 87. He died Sunday at his home in Albuqu... Read More...

Indycar Texas Doubleheader: O’Ward and Dixon win

Pato O'Ward felt calm while he enjoyed the ride in the closing laps in Texas, getting his first IndyCar Series victory at the track closest to the Mexican-born driver's hometown Sunday. "It's really cool to ... Read More...

Mario Andretti: I am lonely

Mario Andretti is the loneliest at night time when he's home alone in his sprawling Pennsylvania mansion, and there's no one to talk to but Gonzo, his 34-year-old Amazon parrot. One of the greatest racers of... Read More...

Indycar Barber: Palou takes first win in style

Spanish driver Alex Palou celebrated his move to Chip Ganassi Racing with his first career IndyCar victory by beating a pair of series champions to win Sunday's season-opening race at Barber Motorsports Park.... Read More...

Indycar Barber: O’Ward fastest, Grosjean seventh

Pato O'Ward ran three blistering laps around Barber Motorsports Park to win the pole for IndyCar's season-opening race and make good on his promise to become a headache that series veterans must deal with all... Read More...

Vettel: I don’t think it’s an age thing

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel is feeling optimistic about his new Formula 1 career with the team that morphed from Racing Point as he turns the page on a miserable last season with Ferrari. Things wen... Read More...

Bottas: Absolutely I believe I can fight for the F1 title

After finishing even further behind his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton last season, Valtteri Bottas took stock and realized, if he ever wants to really challenge for the Formula 1 championship he needs a st... Read More...

Hamilton: Will I enjoy it as much?

If Lewis Hamilton wins an eighth Formula 1 title, he will stand alone among the sport's greats and that might be the perfect time to walk away from the pinnacle of the sport for good. The Mercedes driver's d... Read More...

Jackie Stewart: There will never be another Murray Walker

Following the passing of legendary Formula 1 commentator, Sir Jackie Stewart declared “there will never be another Murray Walker” to aptly sum up the sentiments of everyone in motorsport. The passing of Gra... Read More...

NASCAR: Bell snags first Cup victory in another surprise Gibbs win

Give him good cars and Christopher Bell will win races. But in his second NASCAR Cup Series race? With a new team? That seemed unlikely. Bell defied the odds Sunday and earned his first career Cup series vic... Read More...

Daytona 500: Penske boys blow 1-2 on last lap, McDowell wins

Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski's bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500. Joey Logano was the leader, the laps were winding down and yet no one had the nerve to pull... Read More...

Daytona 500: The fans powering on through the pandemic

RV’s, shirtless fans and copious amounts of booze. The Daytona 500 is one of the greatest sporting spectacles for spectators. But in the midst of a pandemic, how will it compare? The AP looks into the party i... Read More...

Brazil’s most popular channel replaced as F1 broadcaster

Brazil's fourth most popular TV channel said it has reached an agreement to broadcast Formula 1 until the end of 2022, a deal that could reduce the sport's reach in Latin America's biggest market. TV Band said... Read More...

Rio de Janeiro authorities end plans to build new F1 circuit

Rio de Janeiro authorities have halted plans for the construction of a new circuit where a company hoped to host the country's Formula 1 Grand Prix. Eduardo Cavaliere, Rio city hall's environment secretary, ... Read More...

Daytona 24H: Jimmie Johnson’s case of nerves ahead of stint

A case of unexpected nerves hit Jimmie Johnson as he waited on the starting grid ahead of the 2021 Rolex 24 at Daytona, the first stint his duty. The seven-time NASCAR champion is beginning a new chapter of ... Read More...

Rolex 24 at Daytona is the place to be for racers

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is once again stacked with superstars - Kevin Magnussen fresh out of Formula One, reigning IndyCar champion Scott Dixon and Chase Elliott, two months removed from his first NASCAR titl... Read More...

Female-led Paretta Autosport to tackle Indy with Silvestre

Beth Paretta and Simona de Silvestro will be teaming up to put another woman on the Indianapolis 500 starting grid this May. They'll also be getting some help — from other women and IndyCar's most successful... Read More...

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