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Cadillac F1 team "not distracted" by Sergio Perez to Williams rumours

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 21:00
New Cadillac Formula 1 team boss Marcin Budkowski has praised Sergio Perez for his role in the 2026 campaign - denying any rumours linking him away from the debutant squad.
The 36-year-old joined the American outfit for its F1 debut in 2026 and although he is yet to score a point due to inferior machinery, Perez has still shown what he is capable of.
Perez leads team-mate Valtteri Bottas ...Keep reading

What to expect when expecting Spire prospect Tristan McKee

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 20:51
At 41-years-old, Michael McDowell isn’t ready to retire from the NASCAR Cup Series but knows exactly when he would like to.
“Tristan McKee is really switched on, focused, and he’s the real deal,” McDowell said earlier this season. “I’ve been asked a lot when I’m going to retire. I’m going to quit when he’s ready to go Cup racing, Lord willing.”
That’s high praise for a ...Keep reading

Foyt, Homes for Our Troops, and White House Historical Association team up for Freedom 250

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 19:30
Ahead of the IndyCar Series’ inaugural run through the nation’s capital, AJ Foyt Racing, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), and the White House Historical Association (WHHA) have teamed up for a collaborative campaign surrounding the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
Timed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Aug. 22–23 event brings street racing to the president's ...Keep reading

Hill on winning the 1996 title & getting dropped by Williams

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:51
Damon Hill looks back on his 1996 title-winning season – and the bombshell revelation that came halfway through it.

Why have Cadillac decided to replace Lowdon with Budkowski?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:51
Cadillac have opted to replace Graeme Lowdon as Team Principal, with former Alpine Executive Director Marcin Budkowski joining the US outfit.

Who is Cadillac's new Team Principal?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:51
Find out everything you need to know about Cadillac's newly appointed Team Principal, Marcin Budkowski.

Marcin Budkowski spoke to 'over half' the F1 grid before choosing Cadillac

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:36
New Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski confirmed he’d held negotiations with “more than half” of the Formula 1 grid as he explained why he opted for the debutant outfit.
On Wednesday Cadillac made a shock announcement that Graeme Lowdon had been replaced by Budkowski as team principal during the summer shutdown of its rookie F1 campaign.
The American squad sits bottom of the ...Keep reading

Josh Berry has momentum but no 2027 NASCAR contract yet

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:27
The last time Josh Berry participated in a Ford Performance media call, he broke his own news that he would not be returning to Wood Brothers Racing next season.
On Tuesday, he participated in another one and conceded there was no news, frustratingly, in his pursuit of a job next season. Berry, the short track success story turned O’Reilly Series championship contender and then Cup Series ...Keep reading

Graeme Lowdon's shock Cadillac exit wasn't a "mutual decision" - Dan Towriss

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:08
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s dismissal as its team principal “wasn’t a mutual decision” - adding he was only told on the morning.
Cadillac made a shock announcement on Wednesday that Lowdon had been replaced by ex-Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski for the rest of the 2026 campaign and beyond.
It came during the summer shutdown of the ...Keep reading

Ty Gibbs’s crew chief says practice runs proved viability of bold two-tire calls

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 18:05
Ty Gibbs won his second race of the season on Sunday at Iowa Speedway, pushing him into second in the NASCAR Cup Series standings with just three races to go before the start of the Chase.
Key to Gibbs's win was an aggressive pit strategy that saw the No. 54 team make three two-tire stops over the course of the race. After a slow pit in the opening stretch of the race, Gibbs needed to win back ...Keep reading

Cadillac replace team boss Lowdon with Budkowski

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-08-12 17:48
Formula 1 team Cadillac have a new team principal in former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski, replacing Graeme Lowdon.

Cadillac replace team boss Lowdon with Budkowski

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-08-12 17:48
Formula 1 team Cadillac have a new team principal in former Alpine boss Marcin Budkowski, replacing Graeme Lowdon.

NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell is ready to bring a race to Europe

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 17:23
NASCAR has been actively traveling to new places in recent years, with races taking place everywhere from Mexico City to the streets of downtown Chicago.
The heart of the NASCAR season will always be at its classic tracks, but by including new locations on the schedule year-to-year, the sport is able to reach new fans and stretch its imprint further.
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell doesn't sound ...Keep reading

NASCAR says Corey Heim will not be eligible for Cup Rookie of the Year in 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 17:06
Corey Heim already has two wins as a NASCAR Cup Series driver, wheeling the part-time No. 67 23XI Racing Toyota to victories in San Diego and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis.
However, NASCAR says that Heim will not be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in 2027 as he embarks on his first full-time season. He is also not eligible this year either as he didn't declare for Cup ...Keep reading

IndyCar unveils Phase One of 2027 schedule

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 16:00
Building on a 16% increase in television viewership this year – its highest audience numbers since 2008 – IndyCar announced Phase One of the 2027 IndyCar Series schedule on Wednesday.
The preliminary eight-race lineup opens with a three-week stretch in March, shifts Barber Motorsports Park back to early April, and guarantees network television coverage on FOX for every race for the third ...Keep reading

Cadillac announce Marcin Budkowski as new Team Principal

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-12 15:40
There has been a leadership change at Cadillac, with Marcin Budkowski joining the squad as Team Principal.

How Williams' 2026 season has played out so far

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-12 15:40
As Williams find themselves falling short of their own expectations, we recap their 2026 season so far.

Kyle Petty on Hendrick Motorsports' struggles: ‘There’s no magic bullet’

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 15:26
There's really no way to sugarcoat it: Hendrick Motorsports is having a rough year.
Reigning champion Kyle Larson has yet to win a race this season. Chase Elliott sits in seventh place but is the highest driver Hendrick has in the Cup Series standings with three races left before the start of the Chase.
It's been a confounding year, and as Kyle Petty explained, it's probably just as ...Keep reading

Cadillac hires new F1 team boss, Graeme Lowdon leaves

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 15:24
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon.
Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an aerodynamicist at Prost, Ferrari and McLaren before heading the FIA’s F1 technical department.
Following his FIA stint, Budkowski joined the Renault ...Keep reading

North Wilkesboro to host 2027 All-Star Race, losing points race as Dover returns

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-12 15:08
For the first time since 1996, North Wilkesboro hosted a points-paying race this year after three years as the All-Star Race. However, the historic track will again host the All-Star Race in 2027 as part of a triple-header weekend with the O'Reilly and Craftsman Truck Series. Of note, this will be the first O'Reilly race at the track since 1985.
The packed weekend of racing at North Wilkesboro ...Keep reading

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