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The history of Hendrick Motorsports' most recent driver changes and how it worked out

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:08
Hendrick Motorsports holds countless NASCAR records, including the most Cup championships of any organization in history (15), and the most race wins too (322 at the writing of this story).
It's also a race team that doesn't see a lot of turnover, and for good reason. Hendrick is the pinnacle and a place many drives dream of driving for. They also choose their drivers very carefully, and most ...Keep reading

Chris Buescher's worst financial decision is hilariously relatable

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:07
Most car lovers — heck most people in general — have put too much money into a car that wasn't worth the trouble. Whether out of necessity or out of love, keeping a car in running shape can be an expensive endeavor.
This is apparently as true for NASCAR drivers as it is for the rest of us, but for NASCAR drivers, the bill can run up even higher.
Appearing as a guest on the Racin' With ...Keep reading

Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:00
Ligier has announced its first three customers for its next-generation LMP2 cars, which will make their competitive debut in 2028. 
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the French brand revealed that Algarve Pro Racing, Inter Europol Competition and Panis Competition will campaign the new Ligier JS P228 when it becomes eligible for competition in two years.
All three squads previously raced ...Keep reading

Chase Briscoe swears he didn’t mean to wreck Denny Hamlin, even if no one believes him

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 16:55
Joe Gibbs Racing is in a great position with just two weeks to go before the start of the Chase. All four of the team's drivers are in contention for the championship, with Denny Hamlin leading the standings and Chase Briscoe, Christopher Bell, and Ty Gibbs all having officially clinched their spot in the postseason.
It should be a good, and ideally clean, race to the finish of the season, but ...Keep reading

Foley, Turner Motorsport ready to “Turn up the wick” in GTD title fight at VIR

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 16:41
With just three rounds remaining in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Robby Foley and Turner Motorsport are gearing up for a crucial stretch run starting this weekend at Virginia International Raceway.
Driving the #96 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO alongside co-driver Patrick Gallagher, Foley arrives at the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR sitting third in the GTD class standings. The ...Keep reading

Five things to look out for at the F1 Dutch GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 16:40
This weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix marks the return of Formula 1 from its 2026 summer shutdown with the end of the season now firmly in sight.
Zandvoort represents the halfway point of the campaign with championships being decided, legacies made and grid seats for the following season being won or lost post-shutdown.
So there’s plenty to look forward to this weekend and here are five things ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 15:46
Jorge Martin is convinced he has made the right choice to join Yamaha’s MotoGP team in 2027, saying his move to Aprilia was also questioned two years ago.
Next year, Martin will switch from the manufacturer that is currently leading the championship to one that sits firmly at the bottom of the table.
While the advent of the new 850cc rule cycle could shake up the competitive order, Yamaha ...Keep reading

'Leader' Sainz commits to Williams with new deal

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-08-19 15:43
Carlos Sainz signs a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.

Who belongs on F1's Mount Rushmore? Pick your four greatest drivers

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 15:00
Trying to name Formula 1's single greatest driver is difficult enough. Narrowing more than 75 years of grand prix racing down to four drivers is arguably even harder.
Earlier this summer, Motorsport assembled a panel of 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo to rank the 25 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. The result produced a dead heat at the very top, with Lewis Hamilton ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz to remain at Williams for F1 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:30
Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal.
The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year, which will be the Thai-Briton’s sixth campaign with the Grove outfit.
For Sainz, 2027 will be his third season at Williams and comes ...Keep reading

Piastri sets clear target for second half of the season

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:06
Oscar Piastri has identified what he wants to achieve over the remaining rounds of the 2026 season with McLaren.

Hadjar to miss Dutch GP as Lawson steps up

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:06
Isack Hadjar will not take part in this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix due to an injury.

Honda reveal details of 'Spec 2' power unit for Dutch GP

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:06
Aston Martin are hopeful that the updated power unit will help them take another step forward at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of F1 drivers from the Netherlands

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:06
With the Formula 1 season set to resume this weekend at Zandvoort, it's the perfect time to see how much you know about Dutch drivers in F1.

Porsche: Tight London track was chosen as Formula E finale to “create chaos”

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 14:00
Porsche team principal Florian Modlinger believes the tight and twisty London E-Prix circuit was deliberately chosen to host the Formula E season finale in order to “create chaos” in the championship battle.
The 2025-26 campaign ended with a controversial showdown in Britain, as Porsche and Jaguar threw everything they had to win the drivers’ and teams’ titles. 
On Saturday, both ...Keep reading

Guenther Steiner "wouldn't discount" F1-MotoGP double-header within five years

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 13:51
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes a joint race weekend featuring both F1 and MotoGP could become a reality within the next five years, identifying venues such as Silverstone as potential hosts for a historic one-off event.
Speculation surrounding potential collaboration between F1 and MotoGP has grown following Liberty Media's acquisition of MotoGP. Steiner, who ...Keep reading

David Coulthard predicts Zandvoort will never return to F1 calendar

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 13:25
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the championship will never return to Zandvoort, citing severe physical and commercial constraints ahead of the venue's final Dutch Grand Prix. 
The coastal circuit is preparing to host its final scheduled F1 event this weekend. After making a successful return to the calendar in 2021 following a 35-year absence from the series, the race's ...Keep reading

FIA sets date for McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco GP appeal

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 12:55
Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Alpine driver crossed the line in third on 7 June but two five-second penalties for pitlane speeding demoted a furious Gasly to seventh, handing Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar a podium.
But the French outfit immediately lodged a right of review ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar to miss F1 Dutch GP, Red Bull replacement confirmed

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 12:05
Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
News emerged on Wednesday morning that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury from a gym session and was therefore set to skip Zandvoort, with a formal decision impending.
It means Hadjar is unable to compete at the track which has so far given him his only ...Keep reading

How F1 drivers spent the 2026 summer beak

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 11:24
Formula 1's mandatory summer shutdown has given the paddock a much-needed chance to recharge ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. With the drivers now returning to work in the lead-up to the race at Zandvoort, they have shared a glimpse of how they spent their time off.
Here is what the F1 drivers have been up to during the summer break.
Kimi Antonelli
Current championship leader Antonelli was ...Keep reading

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