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King Richard Petty in pain as Jimmie Johnson invades

It's all about the Daytona 500 in the USA today, and in the background, two legends of the sport - Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson - are involved in an intriguing saga that transcends NASCAR and a fascinatin... Read More...

Gasly: It’s a new beginning for me

Pierre Gasly says he's feeling reinvigorated as part of a French driver lineup at Alpine after spending all of his Formula 1 career to date as part of the Red Bull organization. Gasly partners fellow French dr... Read More...

Hamilton: Nothing will stop me from speaking

Lewis Hamilton insisted he will not be silenced by offseason rules, made public by the FIA in December, that prohibit Formula 1 drivers from speaking out on social causes and political issues, insisting he wo... Read More...

Norris: It doesn’t feel it’s been five years

Lando Norris is becoming a Formula 1 veteran at the age of just 23 as he enters his fifth season with McLaren, but it doesn't feel that way. The British driver has always had more experienced teammates - first... Read More...

Alonso: We won' be happy with fourth, third, or second

Alonso: We won’t be happy with fourth, third, or second

Two-time Formula 1 Champion Fernando Alonso said Monday his new Aston Martin team would "not be happy with second" as it tries to build toward a title challenge in future years. Alonso joins as a replacement... Read More...

Albon: I’m much stronger than people can imagine

Williams driver Alex Albon intends to show the more steely side to his personality in Formula 1. The affable Albon is one of the most popular drivers but thinks that also comes with some misperception. “I feel... Read More...

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...

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