Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires late with power unit failure
Max Verstappen took his first win of 2026 and Red Bull's first with its own power unit, while George Russell's late retirement dealt his title chances a critica
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FIA blames software bug for mass F1 power unit shutdowns that delayed Malaysia race start by 93 minutes
A power unit software glitch caused multiple cars to lose power during wet formation laps, forcing the Bahrain GP in Malaysia to be red-flagged and restarted af
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F1 drivers blast 'horrible' and 'totally unacceptable' Sepang chaos, call for hard look at regulations
Leading drivers including Norris, Verstappen and Hamilton condemned the wet-weather start fiasco and said the 2026 hybrid power unit rules need revisiting.
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Antonelli extends F1 title lead as Russell retirement reshapes championship standings
Kimi Antonelli's second place at Sepang stretched his points advantage while Russell's DNF left his title bid in serious trouble.
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Elfyn Evans wins WRC title as Oliver Solberg crashes two corners from finish in Sardinia
Evans became Britain's first World Rally Champion in 25 years after a final-stage showdown in which Solberg crashed out of a title-winning position.
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Hamilton and Verstappen compare F1's 2026 power units to 'LEGO' after Malaysia glitch
Both champions criticised the complexity of the new engine regulations after electronic failures marred the Sepang race start.
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Russell 'beyond disappointment' as late power unit failure derails his F1 title hopes
Mercedes' George Russell retired under Safety Car with five laps left in Malaysia, with team principal Toto Wolff saying he was massively annoyed by the outcome
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NASCAR community rallies around Samantha Busch after family loss
A 911 call revealed Kyle Busch was coughing up blood the day before his death, as the sport mourned the two-time Cup champion.
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NASCAR Cup Las Vegas results: Hamlin and Toyota dominate South Point 400 field
Denny Hamlin and Toyota controlled the Las Vegas Cup race as the playoff field fought for position in the round's final race.
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Verstappen reflects on first Red Bull power unit win and emotional reaction from father Jos
Verstappen described his Sepang victory as historic for Red Bull's in-house engine project and said it ended the threat of a first winless season since 2015.
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Slick-tire gamble backfires for McLaren and Ferrari in wet Malaysia start
Hamilton joked about not visiting a casino with Ferrari's strategists after the team's slick-tyre call lost him ground, though he recovered to a podium.
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Kyle Larson questions stage points, calls them 'participation awards' in heated points debate
Larson's criticism of the stage-points format drew a response from Joey Logano as the playoff points system came under scrutiny.
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Las Vegas Motor Speedway honors hometown hero Kyle Busch with memorial rock and tributes
LVMS and the adjacent Bullring paid tribute to Las Vegas native and two-time Cup champion Kyle Busch throughout the race weekend.
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Brad Keselowski leaves RFK Racing with a lasting legacy
Keselowski's departure from RFK Racing ends a tenure that reshaped the team's competitive standing in the Cup Series.
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NASCAR disqualifies Brandon Jones after Las Vegas crash
NASCAR handed down a post-race disqualification to Brandon Jones following the Las Vegas Cup event.
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CrowdStrike Racing wins Petit Le Mans and seals IMSA LMP2 title
A slick-tire gamble helped the CrowdStrike by APR crew secure both the LMP2 class win and championship.
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Corey Day wins NASCAR O'Reilly Series race at Las Vegas, Chase wide open
Corey Day's victory tightened the O'Reilly Series championship chase after points leader Sheldon Creed struggled at Las Vegas.
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Winward Racing wins Petit Le Mans to claim third straight IMSA GTD title
Winward capped its season with a first Motul Petit Le Mans victory and a third consecutive GTD championship.
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