Kimi Antonelli to miss Mexico City GP media day with viral illness as title looms
The championship leader skips Thursday media duties in Mexico City, where he can become F1's youngest champion this weekend.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Sergio Perez set for 300th F1 start at home Mexico City GP with Cadillac
Perez becomes the seventh driver to reach 300 F1 starts, celebrated by Cadillac as he returns to race in Mexico City.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Alonso doubles down on 'low quality' F1 driver field criticism as rivals hit back
Alonso stands by his claim that the back of the grid lacks quality after his Austin clash with Albon, drawing rebuttals from Albon, Leclerc, Sainz and others.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
NASCAR Cup Series title fight shifts to Martinsville for penultimate race
Kyle Larson arrives 73 points ahead of Denny Hamlin as the series heads to the historic Virginia short track for the Xfinity 500.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Mexico without scoring a point
With a large points cushion, the Mercedes driver's championship math may be settled before the checkered flag even falls.
Grande Prêmio · +14 outlets
Larson wins first Talladega race in dramatic overtime finish
The overtime victory extends Larson's points lead over Hamlin and reshapes the Championship 4 picture ahead of Martinsville.
Motorsport.com · +14 outlets
George Russell: 2026 season 'won't break me' as title slips to Antonelli
Russell says his career will not be defined by losing a title he entered the year favoured to win, and claims 12 to 15 more years in F1.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Larson can clinch third Cup Series title a week early at Martinsville
Several clinch scenarios and rival eliminations frame the weekend, with analysts debating whether an early title would undercut playoff drama.
RACER · +13 outlets
FIA president vows crackdown after 13,000 death threats against F1 driver
The FIA plans action over online abuse targeting an F1 driver, renewing focus on fan conduct and driver safety.
SPEEDWEEK.com · +3 outlets
NASCAR to make superspeedway fuel saving 'Project Number One' in offseason
Series officials say adding a stage or modifying fuel cells is on the table to address the much-criticised fuel saving at Daytona and Talladega.
Motorsport · +5 outlets
Ten F1 drivers including Verstappen, Norris and Russell to miss Mexico FP1
Mandatory young-driver practice runs mean several front-runners hand over their cars in the first Mexico City session.
Sky Sports · +14 outlets
Porsche wants unified 2030 sports car rules framework by Christmas
Porsche's motorsport boss says a clear regulatory foundation is needed before it commits to a Le Mans decision.
Motorsport · +6 outlets
Leclerc says he is not obsessed with P2 as Ferrari readies stand-in for baby's birth
Leclerc insists he will not miss a race for his first child's birth, though Ferrari reportedly has a stand-in lined up.
Motorsport · +1 outlets
Ricciardo open to Le Mans return with Verstappen, reveals pain of F1 exit
The eight-time grand prix winner discusses a possible Le Mans comeback alongside Verstappen and reflects on leaving Red Bull for Renault.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
NASCAR defends decision not to partner with Fred Lorenzen family on CTE study
The sanctioning body faces questions over its approach to brain injury research involving a late Hall of Famer.
FOX8 WGHP · +2 outlets
Russell warns Ferrari's smaller turbo could be a major advantage at high-altitude Mexico
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez sits above 2,200 metres, where turbo sizing becomes a key performance variable.
Motorsport · +2 outlets
F1 drivers not demanding cancellation of Qatar and Abu Dhabi races
Drivers say scheduling decisions at Middle East rounds are not theirs to make, as MotoGP riders also accept racing in Qatar despite safety concerns.
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MotoGP riders resigned to racing in Qatar despite safety concerns
The series' commercial rights holder is committed to staging the rescheduled Qatar Grand Prix next weekend.
Motorsport · +1 outlets