Motorsport

Full entry list released for 2026 NASCAR triple-header at Atlanta

Mon, 2026-02-16 21:45
The provisional entry lists have been released for the upcoming triple-header at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, Georgia. 
The Cup race will feature 38 entries with the open teams of BJ McLeod (#78 Live Fast) and JJ Yeley (#44 NY Racing Team) joining the 36 chartered entries. Casey Mears and the No. 66 team originally planned to compete, but after damage suffered in Daytona Speedweek, they have ...Keep reading

Audi F1 announces retired F2 race winner as development driver

Mon, 2026-02-16 20:34
The Audi Formula 1 team has announced that Formula 2 race winner Ralph Boschung has joined the outfit as its development driver.
The 28-year-old driver previously announced that he had retired from racing on social media in 2024; however, he will now take the role alongside British driver Freddie Slater.
The Swiss driver previously raced in F2 between 2017 and 2023, clinching a race win in ...Keep reading

Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap

Mon, 2026-02-16 20:07
In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.
While it did not happen once between 1959 and 2016, the phenomenon has now occurred four times in the last decade. It showcases just how unpredictable modern superspeedway ...Keep reading

Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda

Mon, 2026-02-16 19:25
There are a number of unique things that have gone into the new multi-year deal IndyCar secured with Chevrolet and Honda.
The agreement for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) doesn’t begin until 2027, with the next year - 2028 - beginning a different era for the sport as each will have ownership of one charter, lining up with the timeline the new car and engine package is scheduled ...Keep reading

Former NASCAR race director Jusan Hamilton named president of Alpha Prime Racing

Mon, 2026-02-16 16:43
Jusan Hamilton was an executive at NASCAR for several years, and worked as the sport's managing director for competition operations since 2022. He first started working for the Sanctioning Body as an intern in 2012, returning in 2016.
Over the years, the upstate New York native and graduate of Ithaca College oversaw NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, pit crew development, the pro iRacing ...Keep reading

GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lie

Mon, 2026-02-16 16:41
The European GT racing calendar is notoriously crowded during the summer months. Launching a new championship in this environment requires a clear strategy to differentiate it from the established order. Gedlich Racing, the organization behind the highly successful GT Winter Series (GTWS), is taking this step in 2026 with the launch of the GT Summer Series (GTSS).
While many series focus on BoP ...Keep reading

Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026

Mon, 2026-02-16 16:34
Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, but the preparation it made to reach this point was not without any setbacks, particularly in wind tunnel testing. 
The General Motors brand has become the championship’s 11th team this year after its entry was formally approved in March 2025, finally putting an end to what was a drawn-out process.
It coincides with F1’s new regulation ...Keep reading

Adam Andretti to make NASCAR Truck debut as part of multi-race deal

Mon, 2026-02-16 16:21
Adam Andretti, 46, will pilot the No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in five NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races this year, beginning with this weekend's race at Atlanta. He will also compete at road/street course events in St. Pete, Watkins Glen, and San Diego. Nick Leitz drive the No. 5 in the 2026 season-opener at Daytona.
In case you're wondering about his place within the famous ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a spectacular 2026 Daytona 500

Mon, 2026-02-16 15:58
The 68th running of the Daytona 500 is now history, with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing its anointed champions. 25 of the 41 starters took a turn out front, there was a 20-car pileup, the race somehow finished under green, and the rain held off!
Before Reddick claimed the checkered flag drivers, like Carson Hocevar, Zane Smith, Erik Jones, Chase Elliott, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, and several others ...Keep reading

Barcelona joins F1 calendar rotation with Spa-Francorchamps

Mon, 2026-02-16 15:01
F1 has concluded fresh terms with the organisers of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, keeping the race at Montmelo on the calendar for three out of the next six years.
Barcelona has gone into the final year of its existing contract and has been under severe pressure to invest in its outdated facilities and safeguard its place on the calendar. Meanwhile, the Montmelo circuit had already lost ...Keep reading

Let the Chase begin: NASCAR Cup points after Daytona

Mon, 2026-02-16 14:55
It's far too early to start making championship predictions, but every point matters in this return to a more traditional NASCAR championship format. One year ago, we would have been saying 'Welcome to the Playoffs Tyler Reddick' because due to win and you're in, the greater points picture wouldn't have mattered that much.
But it matters now! One race down, 25 to go before the Chase returns for ...Keep reading

Fred Vasseur shuts down Lewis Hamilton engineer questions: "Never about the individuals"

Mon, 2026-02-16 14:53
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down the impending change of Lewis Hamilton's race engineer, insisting that such a switch isn't of massive effect to the driver. This comes after it was confirmed that Riccardo Adami would be replaced a few races into the season, something that Hamilton admitted would be "detrimental".
In his second year at Maranello, the seven-time champion will ...Keep reading

How McLaren has tweaked its steering wheel to maximise F1’s 2026 hybrid

Mon, 2026-02-16 14:34
Formula 1’s 2026 revolution has undeniably divided the paddock, especially engine-wise, and the new power units have significantly changed the required driving style.
While the overall response to the chassis has been positive, with lighter, nimbler cars, the main issue has been the management of electrical energy.
The opening Bahrain pre-season test has revealed the different approaches ...Keep reading

Ralf Aron in hospital after breaking back in 27G Bathurst crash

Mon, 2026-02-16 12:35
Factory Mercedes-AMG driver Ralf Aron has suffered two fractures in his back following a horror crash during the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Aron was driving the #77 Craft-Bamboo Mercedes when he was involved in a frontal collision with the Tsunami-RT Porsche of Johannes Zelger. According to the team, Aron was subjected to a deceleration of 27G.
"First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin must "walk before we run" after Bahrain test issues

Mon, 2026-02-16 11:45
Coming off what seemed to be a difficult few days of testing for Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso has outlined the sheer scale of the Silverstone team's to-do list as it readies itself for the beginning of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
With the team adapting to its new team principal Adrian Newey and new power unit supplier Honda, the beginning of the season focuses on the integration of these new ...Keep reading

Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 2: Where to watch live, full schedule, what to know

Mon, 2026-02-16 11:37
After the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, which was not broadcast apart from the final hour of each day, fans will be able to watch the second week of testing live.
Here is everything you need to follow the second week of Bahrain pre-season testing live.
When is Bahrain pre-season testing week two?
Wednesday 18 February - Friday 20 February
Local time: 10:00 - 19:00GMT ...Keep reading

Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP'

Mon, 2026-02-16 11:00
Carlos Ezpeleta's position as sporting director of MotoGP probably doesn’t fully reflect the influence of the 35-year-old from Madrid. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is expected to take over the management of MotoGP from his father, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who has been the CEO of Dorna Sports since the company was founded in 1988. Dorna, now rebranded as MotoGP Sports Entertainment ...Keep reading

Keanu Reeves lifts the lid on Cadillac F1 documentary: "It's very intense"

Mon, 2026-02-16 10:59
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is in the process of working with the Cadillac Formula 1 team to create a documentary on the newest team to join the grid.
The documentary was announced in July 2025 and aims to give a behind-the-scenes look at the American outfit's journey to the championship.
"I'm part of a documentary about Cadillac Formula 1. Kind of the creation, working on the bid and their ...Keep reading

Sebastian Vettel’s Winter Olympics pass has fans doing a double-take over his headshot

Mon, 2026-02-16 10:49
Formula 1 fans spotted that four-time champion Sebastian Vettel used his Ferrari headshot for his Winter Olympics accreditation pass.
The German driver visited the Winter Olympic Games, which are being hosted in Italy, and used the moment to celebrate his time driving for the Maranello outfit from 2015 to 2020.
Reacting to the detail, fans defended the move by the former Ferrari driver. "It ...Keep reading

Bad start may cost up to seven places in F1 2026 - Oscar Piastri

Mon, 2026-02-16 10:33
Oscar Piastri reckons a bad race start in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign will be so costly that a driver may lose up to “seven spots” - likening it to an F2 contest. 
Race start procedures have been a contentious topic since pre-season testing began last week, because they are now much more complex than before due to the removal of the MGU-H.
This means drivers must rev their engines for ...Keep reading

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