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Dale Earnhardt Jr. was one of those present for NASCAR's announcement earlier in the month, revealing the return of The Chase and more emphasis put on points-racing.
He was a big fan of the changes, which those within the sport say adds legitimacy to the championship, even if the NASCAR Hall of Famer still prefers a full, 36-race format. He confirmed that in a recent episode of the Dale Jr ...Keep reading

Red Bull will compete with its own F1 power unit for the first time this season. But how has the project been built up over the past four years, and what is its current state?
On Thursday, the collaboration between Red Bull and Ford was officially launched with an event in Detroit – Ford’s home city – although this was largely symbolic. Behind the scenes, work has been underway for four ...Keep reading

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A recent Google Pixel advert starring Oscar Piastri has gone viral after it landed a joke at the expense of the Alpine Formula 1 team - a squad the Australian driver rejected as he took a seat at McLaren.
The driver ended up racing for the Woking team after a messy 2022 contract saga played out on social media. While this resulted in one of the most memorable moments of the season, Piastri has ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri has discussed how Formula 1 racing could change for viewers in 2026 with the introduction of the new regulations.
The 2026 season will start the next era of the championship with a fifty-fifty split between internal combustion and electric power, smaller and lighter cars, and the introduction of active aerodynamics to replace DRS, among other changes. 
"I think it definitely ...Keep reading

Aprilia's Jorge Martin has set his sights on fighting for the top spot in MotoGP once again.
A year ago, Aprilia unveiled its 2025 project with reigning world champion Martin, who at the time wore the number 1 on his bike.
One year on, and after four injuries, four surgeries and having finished only four of the 22 grand prix last season, Martin is trying to put the memory of the worst ...Keep reading

Williams has appointed Luke Browning as its reserve driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following the news, team principal James Vowles confirmed to his followers on social media that he will be supporting the young driver as he takes on the responsibility. 
Browning's promotion follows a strong performance through the academy since joining the Williams Driver Academy in 2023. With strong ...Keep reading

George Russell has revealed a rather extravagant request in his Mercedes Formula 1 contract negotiations.
The British driver secured a contract extension with the Brackley outfit towards the end of the 2025 season, which will see him continue with the team alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli in 2026.
The 27-year-old is keen to start adding F1 cars to his personal collection, which features his ...Keep reading

1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has backed Adrian Newey to "wave his magic wand over Aston Martin" as the "master of seeing through the regulations".
Newey left his role as chief technical officer at Red Bull in 2024 after almost two decades with the team, and joined Aston Martin as the managing technical partner in 2025. He will also serve as team principal of the Silverstone outfit in ...Keep reading

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

Formula 1 team Williams choose Briton Luke Browning as their reserve driver for 2026.

Williams have announced that Luke Browning will act as their Formula 1 Reserve Driver for 2026, while also switching from Formula 2 to the Japanese Super Formula Championship.

Martins Sesks has announced plans to contest a partial campaign in the 2026 World Rally Championship with M-Sport-Ford.
Sesks and co-driver Renars Francis are set to team up with the British squad for a third season, aiming to pilot a Ford Puma Rally1 in seven WRC events beginning in Rally Sweden (12-15 February) next month. Outings in Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Finland, Sardinia and Saudi ...Keep reading

Nasser Al-Attiyah moved a step closer to a sixth Dakar Rally crown by claiming victory on the penultimate stage of the 2026 event on Friday.
The Dacia driver led the majority of the 311km test between Al Henakiyah and Yanbu, with Ford duo Mitch Guthrie and Mattias Ekstrom only briefly interrupting his hold during the day.​Al-Attiyah first shot to the front just before the 100km mark ...Keep reading

Racing Bulls revealed its 2026 Formula 1 livery alongside its sister team, Red Bull, during an event in Detroit, Michigan, on 15 January. While some fans have commented on the fact that the design hasn't seen a big change from 2025, there is one feature receiving a lot of praise from fans of the championship.
The 2025 design was easily one of the fan-favourites from last season, so it's not a ...Keep reading

The Imola circuit is undertaking a huge overhaul as it aims to keep the door open to an Formula 1 return.
The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari returned to F1 in recent years as a COVID 19 stop-gap and was subsequently awarded a three-year contract extension to 2025. But with the number of European races coming under pressure, and F1 hosting two races in Spain in 2026 - in Barcelona and Madrid - ...Keep reading

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies presented the team's 2026 livery in Detroit, drawing considerable praise from fans of Formula 1. But with the outfit's new powertrain being backed by Ford Racing, he used this moment to send a tribute to the late founder Dietrich Mateschitz, whose "dream" for the team has now been fulfilled.
Both Red Bull and sister squad Racing Bulls opened the 2026 ...Keep reading