Fred Lorenzen becomes first known NASCAR driver diagnosed with CTE, at Stage 3
The posthumous diagnosis of the Hall of Famer is the first confirmed CTE case in stock car racing, sharpening questions about head trauma and NASCAR's response,
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Kimi Antonelli arrives in Austin with title permutations for a record-youngest F1 crown
The Mercedes driver holds a 102-point lead and could clinch the 2026 championship at the United States Grand Prix, which would make him F1's youngest world cham
ESPN · +11 outlets
Christian Horner memoir reveals Red Bull talks with Hamilton and Russell before his sacking
Horner's book Drive details a secret meeting with Lewis Hamilton's camp years ago, a late approach to George Russell's management, and new claims about the 2021
ESPN · +14 outlets
FIA approves rule closing F1 cost cap loophole on non-F1 staff working on cars
The World Motor Sport Council moved to stop teams using non-F1 personnel and facilities on grand prix projects, tightening enforcement of the spending rules.
Motorsport · +12 outlets
F1 to restore full race distances in 2028
The change reverses the shortened-race approach and returns grands prix to their traditional full-length formats from the 2028 season.
Gulf News · +14 outlets
JGR seeks nearly $150 million from Spire in NASCAR espionage lawsuit
Spire's disclosure puts a figure on Joe Gibbs Racing's claims in a case that has become one of the most expensive legal fights in NASCAR history.
RACER · +2 outlets
Zane Smith fined $50,000 for ramming Carson Hocevar's car after Phoenix race
NASCAR officials explained the penalty on Hauler Talk, saying they are helping Smith understand the limits after his postrace hit on Hocevar drew wide criticism
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Talladega Chase weekend set with rules package changes aimed at fuel-saving racing
NASCAR has altered the superspeedway rules package again as the playoff field heads to Talladega for a Chase race that could reshape the championship picture.
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Denny Hamlin and seven drivers within striking distance as NASCAR Chase tightens
NASCAR's revised points format has compressed the margin among contenders, with Blaney, Logano and Reddick among those still able to change the title race.
NASCAR.com · +11 outlets
NASCAR TV ratings for Phoenix draw troubling numbers
Viewership for the Phoenix Cup race came in below expectations, adding to concerns about the series' audience trend during the playoff stretch.
Heavy.com · +2 outlets
Mercedes unveils one-off blue livery for United States Grand Prix
The special MANUFAKTUR-developed scheme arrives in Austin as Mercedes hopes Antonelli can clinch the drivers' title on Sunday.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Norris vows better decisions after fresh McLaren talks over Piastri clash
McLaren moved to draw a line under the Singapore collision between its drivers, with Norris conceding his title defence has fallen short of expectations.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Porsche motorsport boss Laudenbach unhappy with how IMSA handled 2026 season
Laudenbach voiced dissatisfaction with series management in 2026, in remarks widely read as criticism of Balance of Performance decisions.
Motorsport · +3 outlets
NASCAR official discusses possible Phoenix dogleg changes for 2027
Series officials are weighing modifications to the Phoenix layout after drivers reported physical strain from the current dogleg configuration.
NASCAR.com · +2 outlets
Family of passenger in Greg Biffle plane crash alleges driver hired unqualified pilot
The claim adds a new legal front to litigation over the 2025 crash that killed the former NASCAR driver and others aboard.
WOWT · +1 outlets
Richard Petty joins Trump onstage at North Carolina rally after Air Force One flight
The NASCAR Hall of Famer urged voters at the campaign event, marking another high-profile political appearance by a sport figure.
WBTV · +9 outlets
Hockenheim in talks with F1 over potential return despite near-zero public funding
Track management confirmed discussions with Formula 1 but described any German GP comeback as still largely theoretical.
Motorsport
Kaden Honeycutt and Gio Ruggiero extended by Tricon Garage for 2027 Trucks
The team locked in two of its young drivers for the 2027 Craftsman Truck Series season.
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