Spire acted before NASCAR issued penalties, benching its own driver for the season finale after Martinsville incidents, an unusual team-level sanction in the Cup garage.
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NASCAR penalized multiple Cup drivers and a team for on-track conduct at Martinsville, with Hocevar drawing a $100,000 fine and a one-race suspension.
Haas will not run Ocon again this season, handing Brazilian F2 leader Camara an early home Grand Prix debut as the team reshapes its 2027 line-up.
Dodge's Charger will rejoin the Cup Series at the 2028 Daytona 500 cycle beginning in 2027, ending a 14-year absence and adding a fourth manufacturer via Kaulig Racing.
Antonelli's maiden title at 20 ends a 73-year Italian drought and settles Mercedes' intra-team hierarchy ahead of the Brazil round.
A first-lap Ferrari collision and a disputed speed limit are drawing scrutiny over how the team manages its drivers.
Toyota will field two teams and two Rally1 models next season, bringing two champions back to the World Rally Championship.
Beyond Antonelli's title, Red Bull's race execution and leaked commercial photos of Verstappen dominated paddock talk.
Ed Carpenter Racing secured a Dynisma DMG-1 simulator for its Indianapolis facility, betting on in-house simulation ahead of IndyCar's 2028 car.
NASCAR outlined the paths to the title at Homestead, where Larson leads and Hamlin needs a near-miracle to contend.
The upgrade signals McLaren is already steering development toward next season's regulations.
The three-time Truck champion comes out of retirement for the 2026 season finale at Homestead-Miami, adding a veteran presence to the field.
The three-time champion says he is focused on surviving the final rounds amid unresolved problems with Ducati's GP26.
The reigning champion will keep racing after signing a multiyear extension, stabilizing a veteran seat in the Xfinity Series.
The report calms speculation about a broader shakeup as Cadillac F1's ownership picture is assessed.
The Aprilia rider trails Marc Marquez but says the championship is not settled with rounds remaining.
JR Motorsports confirmed its driver roster for the 2027 season, a significant organizational move ahead of the championship race.
Four years into the NextGen car, tire and aero changes have helped at Martinsville but drivers say the product is not yet where they want it.
The Texas-based team expands beyond its Endurance Cup role, adding Hodenius and Roe for a full WeatherTech Championship GTD season.
Aston Martin's weekend unraveled early, raising reliability questions about Honda's power unit.
NASCAR's post-race content recapped Byron's dominant Martinsville drive as the championship picture narrows toward Homestead.
The Gresini rider had the procedure after a season hampered since a May crash in Barcelona.
Paddock speculation points to a possible manufacturer change in DTM for the Lamborghini stalwart team and driver.
After a mixed IMSA endurance season, the young American is reassessing his options with an Indy 500 comeback in view.
The Sao Paulo round anchors the season's closing stretch, with scheduling and fan-guide coverage framing the weekend.
Analysis pieces examine the technical and mental edge behind Antonelli's championship and the overlooked champions of F1 history.
The indoor dirt event adds Cup-adjacent star power to its December lineup.
The tie-up extends F1's fashion-merchandising push into the Las Vegas Grand Prix market.
Collectible Formula 1 machinery continues to appreciate as heritage assets for the sport's wealthiest stakeholders.