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Ford to return to F1 with Red Bull in 2026

As we reported earlier, Ford will return to Formula 1 as the engine partner for Red Bull Racing in a partnership that begins with immediate technical support this season and engines in 2026. Red Bull powertr... Read More...

Rolex 24: Castroneves wins for Meyer Shank driving Acura

Acura dominated the debut of hybrid engines in North American sports car racing with a 1-2 finish Sunday at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where Helio Castroneves and the automaker won the prestigious endurance rac... Read More...

Seven out of nine hybrids still going at Rolex 24

Rolex 24: Seven out of nine hybrids still going

New hybrid engine technology held up over the first seven hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, where a new era of sports car racing began as IMSA became the first North American series to use the technology. Th... Read More...

Jenson Button to compete in Le Mans 24 hours in June

Jimmie Johnson, Mike Rockenfeller and Jenson Button will drive the special Garage 56 car that will race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR champion, has lobbied hard for a spot in... Read More...

FIA: Remarks in archived website from 2001 don’t reflect president’s beliefs

Motorsport governing body the FIA responded to reported sexist comments made by its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on his personal website in 2001 by saying they “do not reflect his beliefs.” Ben Sulayem was... Read More...

IMSA first North American racing series to go hybrid

The Cadillac growls, while the Porsche and BMW scream. The Acura sounds like an Indy car, and for fun, turn your back to the track and listen carefully as the cars roar around Daytona International Speedway i... Read More...

Andretti keeping busy as he waits on F1

So long as he can't get Andretti Global onto the Formula 1 grid — seemingly a long shot at this stage — Michael Andretti has turned his attention to other areas for his expanding motor sports program. First ... Read More...

Penske dream of Le Mans victory closer to reality

American racing legend Roger Penske believes in goals, even when his to-do list is pretty well covered, the one hole in the Team Penske trophy case can only be filled by the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Winning the ... Read More...

Andretti and Wayne Taylor Racing partner for IMSA

Andretti Autosport have widened their substantial racing portfolio by partnering with perennial contenders and multiple champions - Wayne Taylor Racing - to tackle the IMSA sports car series from 2023 onwards... Read More...

Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package to cost $5-Million

Las Vegas Grand Prix VIP package costs $5-Million

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment is offering what may be the most extravagant guest package for next year's highly anticipated Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix at a whopping $5-Million. The luxury "Emperor Pac... Read More...

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Ferrari count on Vasseur’s experience and familiarity

In search of their first Formula 1 drivers' title in 15 years, in the wake of Mattia Binotto's departure, Ferrari are counting on experience and familiarity by hiring Frédéric Vasseur as team principal. Vass... Read More...

2023 Chinese Grand Prix will not take place

Formula 1 confirmed today what has been expected for some time now, the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023, making it the fourth year in a row the race has been canceled because of COVID-19. F1 h... Read More...

Palou: Excited to be a McLaren reserve F1 driver in 2023

Alex Palou was confirmed as a Formula 1 reserve driver for McLaren Racing on Thursday, bringing to an end a prolonged battle for the IndyCar champion and the F1 team. The Spaniard, who won the 2021 IndyCar c... Read More...

Sargeant earns Super License, set for Williams seat in 2023

Logan Sargeant earned the Super License he needed to race for Williams in Formula 1 and will become the first American on the grid since 2015 when he makes his debut next season. Sargeant needed to finish at l... Read More...

Few talking points from Formula 1's 2022 season finale

Few talking points from F1’s 2022 season finale

Two drivers are level on points ahead of the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi. This time it's only for second place. Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez are both on 290 points going into the final race Sund... Read More...

Red Bull: As a team, we made mistakes in Brazil

Red Bull conceded in a statement that mistakes were made when they handled team order in the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil, asking Max Verstappen to give his position to Sergio Perez. Formula 1 Champio... Read More...

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix one year thereafter…

Formula 1 returns to the scene of one of its most embarrassing Championship deciders in history with little on the line one year later. The Formula 1 Drivers' Championship and Constructors' Title have long bee... Read More...

Checo is not a legend anymore?

Max Verstappen needed only four words for Sergio Perez after his Red Bull Racing teammate dutifully held up Lewis Hamilton in last year's Formula 1 season finale. “Checo is a legend,” Verstappen radioed last... Read More...

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