The Mercedes driver clinched the 2026 title in Mexico, becoming the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953 and prompting debate about his ceiling and Wolff's future.
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Spire Motorsports parked Hocevar for Homestead-Miami before NASCAR added a 25-point penalty, and Josh Berry was also penalized as the sport reckoned with Martinsville's brake-checking controversy.
Haas confirmed Ocon will not race again for the team after a row, handing the Brazilian F2 leader an early home debut at Interlagos with potential Las Vegas outings to follow.
Dodge's Charger return adds a fourth manufacturer and raises questions about charter expansion and which teams will field the cars, with Kaulig linked to the program.
Kyle Larson enters the championship race as the points leader, with Denny Hamlin needing a miracle and a full 40-car field confirmed for the finale.
Toto Wolff admitted the team let Russell down after a technical issue ruined his front-row start within seconds, contrasting with Antonelli's title-clinching drive.
Ferrari's drivers fought hard for the lead on the opening lap, with pundits and former drivers calling for consequences over the on-track feud.
Wolff said his long-term evaluation of the Mercedes role is ongoing after crowning the youngest champion in F1 history.
The owner of Cadillac's F1 entry is reportedly weighing a stake sale while not shopping its other teams, as the new squad locks in a driver through 2029.
The owner of the Boston Red Sox and RFK Racing is reportedly examining an F1 investment, tying together two of its racing interests.
NASCAR competition VP Elton Sawyer explained the penalties to both drivers for brake checking, with the No. 60 RFK Racing team also penalized.
Cadillac's test driver will take a sixth Friday practice outing at Interlagos in pursuit of the point needed to secure a race licence.
The Woking team will test a front wing concept expected on next year's car while adding upgrades aimed at recovering from a poor Mexico City weekend.
McLaren's team principal said a poor Saturday left a podium-capable car stuck in dirty air for 71 laps at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Honda explained why its power unit lasted barely five laps at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez despite decent early pace for Aston Martin.
The Japanese telecommunications group adds McLaren to its motorsport sponsorship portfolio alongside its IndyCar title deal.
Four years into the NextGen car, NASCAR cites tire softening and aerodynamic work as progress while drivers push for a better show at venues like Martinsville.
Photos from a commercial production circulated on social media as speculation grew about a major Red Bull and Adidas commercial tie-up.
Alpine made a driver change for an Interlagos session, and its drivers were penalized post-race in Mexico where Ryo Hirakawa scored on debut.
The Mercedes boss criticized drivers he called endless moaners on team radio.
The NASCAR champion will keep racing after announcing a new multiyear agreement.
Analysis argues current Formula 1 regulations are limiting close racing on track.
Audi's F1 program is setting its sights on a maiden win as it builds toward competitiveness.
The three-time Truck Series champion retired after 2025 but returns for the 2026 season finale.
Two former champions rejoin the World Rally Championship as part of Toyota's six-car 2027 effort.
The New Zealander defended his form after returning to the grid, saying he can still drive the car.
The Red Bull driver said a strong launch was undone when he was pushed off track at Turn 6 by Russell.
Haas has yet to confirm the Briton for next season despite expectations, amid the Ocon and Camara shuffle.
The three-time champion says the final rounds are about surviving with no fix in sight for his GP26 issues.
The driver described a genuine fight with Piastri after their contact during the Mexico City race.
The Italian insists his title ambitions remain alive after losing ground to Marc Marquez in Malaysia.
Speculation in the DTM paddock points to a possible team and driver switch away from Lamborghini.
A major 2027 update on the young driver's plans is expected from the JR Motorsports executive.
The Texas-based team steps up to a full-season IMSA GTD effort for 2027.
Ed Carpenter Racing becomes Dynisma's first announced IndyCar team customer, with delivery set for early 2027.
The 25-year-old is weighing his options after a busy 2026 across multiple series.
The NASCAR champion expands his dirt-racing schedule with the year-end USAC events.
A Chinese automaker's recruitment listing hints at technical planning around American oval racing series.
The F1 team and fashion brand released a co-branded capsule tied to the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Audi showcased its first United States Grand Prix weekend, highlighting its F1 Academy involvement.