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Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

When the 2027 NASCAR schedule was released, it carried some tough news for Rockingham Speedway.
The Rock, which had hosted both the NASCAR O'Reilly and Truck Series in each of the past two seasons, will not be home to either series next year.
It was the latest blow to what has been a rocky few years for Rockingham Speedway, and it sounds like the track could be changing hands some time soon ...Keep reading

Austin Hill has been announced as the official driver of the No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in 2027. Hill stepped into the role following the tragic death of Kyle Busch, and has been driving the renumbered car (as it was the No. 8) while also competing for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship.
Hill, 32, will run for NASCAR Cup points next year after signing a deal with ...Keep reading

Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Barrichello voiced frustration following Sunday’s Michelin GT Challenge, calling a crucial late-race drive-through penalty against co-driver Tom Gamble "a bit too harsh" after contact while battling for the GTD class victory.
With just six minutes remaining in the GT-only feature at Virginia International Raceway, Heart of Racing’s #27 Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo ...Keep reading

Christian Lundgaard carved his way through the field at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, driving from ninth on the grid to secure a second-place finish on the scenic 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit wrapped around the National Mall.
Behind the wheel of the #7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, the 25-year-old Dane delivered another standout drive in what has been a breakout 2026 NTT IndyCar Series ...Keep reading

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that their Rookie Test will return this year, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough University.

With very little to choose between drivers at the top teams, backing both drivers together within a team could prove to be the smartest move.

After eight hit seasons, a ninth series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is heading to Netflix.

Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing 2026 season.
The docuseries, which premiered on the streaming service in 2019, has given viewers unprecedented access to the paddock and an insight into the drivers' personal lives beyond the track. 
"We’re so excited to be making Season 9 ...Keep reading

After 301 laps of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it was once again Ryan Blaney raising the lobster above his head in Victory Lane.
He denied Bubba Wallace and Josh Berry a much-needed victory, and solidified his place as the No. 2 driver in the Cup standings.
The race featured nine cautions, and 15 lead changes among seven different drivers. There is now just one race left in the ...Keep reading

F1 Academy has announced the return of its rookie test for 2026, expanding the initiative through the launch of a new rookie training camp organised in partnership with Loughborough University.
In total, 18 prospective F1 Academy drivers have been selected to take part in the training camp.
The first stage of the rookie training camp will take place at Loughborough University from 25-27 ...Keep reading

The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer had already been informed the previous Friday of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury and a potential driver change, but according to Tsunoda, he only received the call on Tuesday – while he was still on a beach in Greece.
The Japanese driver immediately stressed that he was physically fully prepared for the ...Keep reading

On Sunday, the ARCA Menard's Series was racing at the Springfield Mile, a dirt track in Illinois. Toyota development driver Max Reaves had dominated the event, leading 98 of 100 laps.
However, while navigating slower traffic, the 16-year-old had to check up and suddenly Gavan Boschele had an opportunity. He sliced up the middle and took the lead with three laps to go. 
Entering the next ...Keep reading

Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth but gaining a place due to Max Verstappen’s crash in the sister RB22.
It came after a tougher sprint race where Lawson ...Keep reading

The World Rally Championship’s new 2027 technical regulations have sparked a new debate about road order, with the return of qualifying among the options being discussed for next year.
Determining the starting road order for events has long been a bone of contention among crews in the service park, and now the topic has resurfaced again with the WRC set to introduce radical technical ...Keep reading

Williams team principal James Vowles has declared that returning the Grove outfit to the required competitive level in Formula 1 will become his "life's journey".
Vowles joined Williams in 2023 and was faced with the immense challenge of bringing the outdated infrastructure up to scratch and rebuilding the team to return it to its championship-winning form.
Speaking on the team's official ...Keep reading

Audi Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says his "scary" incident with team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was a combination of luck and judgement as the German avoided a disastrous accident in the Dutch Grand Prix.
With the Zandvoort circuit still damp from a pre-race shower but dry enough for slick tyres, Max Verstappen suffered a heavy crash at the end of lap one in the final, banked corner. In ...Keep reading

Alex Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton was fully justified in venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. 
The seven-time champion narrowly missed out on a podium at Zandvoort, taking the chequered flag in fourth place behind race winner Lando Norris and the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Hamilton was clearly frustrated throughout the race with ...Keep reading

Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari's strategy during the Dutch Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton criticised the team's decisions over the radio.

Charles Leclerc finished fifth in the final Dutch Grand Prix but was only 1.3 seconds away from the podium in Zandvoort, with Ferrari demonstrating plenty of race pace on Sunday.