Tristan McKee, 16, becomes youngest pole winner in NASCAR history at Martinsville
McKee's Martinsville Truck Series pole sets a new benchmark for youth in a national NASCAR series and reshapes the weekend storyline.
USA Today · +11 outlets
Charles Leclerc tops Mexico City GP FP1 as 10 rookies take part
Leclerc's pace in a rookie-heavy opening session sets the tone for a weekend where several teams are evaluating new drivers.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Kimi Antonelli could clinch F1 title in Mexico and become youngest champion ever
Antonelli needs only two more points at the Mexico City GP, putting a historic title within reach this weekend.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Kyle Larson can clinch 2026 NASCAR Cup title early at Martinsville
Larson arrives at Martinsville with the championship within reach, and the Joe Gibbs trio needs a strong result to keep the fight alive.
Motorsport · +14 outlets
Antonelli, Perez and Bottas ill as health concerns hit Mexico City GP paddock
Illness among multiple drivers, including title contender Antonelli, raises questions about the impact of the calendar on the paddock.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
Alonso's 'low quality' driver claim draws backlash from F1 grid
Alonso doubled down on criticism of the lower third of the grid, prompting pushback from rivals including Albon and Gasly.
The New York Times · +7 outlets
NASCAR defends refusal to join Fred Lorenzen family's $1M CTE research initiative
NASCAR's rejection of a CTE research proposal tied to the late Lorenzen family draws criticism over the sport's brain-injury stance.
Athlon Sports · +1 outlets
IndyCar confirms Barcelona race for 2027 and plans European hub
IndyCar's Barcelona race anchors an effort to build a European presence, with Palou tapped to lead marketing and promoters questioned in Mexico.
Motorsport · +4 outlets
Hamilton says he is 'built differently' and plans to race into the 2030s
Hamilton rejects retirement talk, signaling he intends to remain in F1 for the foreseeable future if he stays competitive.
Motorsport · +11 outlets
Bottas handed Mexico City grid penalty after power unit changes
Bottas will take a grid drop in Mexico after his Cadillac team changed power unit components.
Formula 1 · +4 outlets
Bearman says Haas contract delay is 'not in my hands' amid 'absolute nonsense' rumours
Bearman addressed speculation over his F1 future, saying he wants to stay at Haas while the team weighs its 2027 lineup.
Motorsport · +2 outlets
Timmy Hill steps back from NASCAR team ownership
Hill's departure marks another ownership change in the NASCAR garage during the 2026 season.
RacingNews.co · +3 outlets
Sergio Perez to skip Mexico City GP fan forum because of illness
The Cadillac driver remains expected to take part in Friday practice despite feeling unwell at his home race.
Motorsport · +12 outlets
Colton Herta secures F1 super licence after Mexico drive, amid Cadillac 2027 links
Herta's super licence qualification clears a path to a potential F1 seat as Cadillac weighs its 2027 pairing.
MotorBiscuit · +6 outlets
Carson Kvapil takes third career Truck Series pole at Martinsville
Kvapil's pole headlines a Martinsville Truck qualifying session otherwise defined by McKee's record run.
NASCAR.com · +14 outlets
Rookie lineups: 10 drivers get FP1 outings for F1 teams in Mexico City
Teams used the Mexico City opening session to give young drivers mandatory practice running, including debuts for several prospects.
PlanetF1 · +14 outlets
Audi F1 team loses key Sauber-era figure
The departure comes as Audi continues restructuring its F1 operation ahead of its works entry.
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Red Bull says new F1 wind tunnel will not be operational until 2027
The delayed facility leaves Red Bull relying on existing infrastructure through the next regulatory cycle.
Motorsport