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The final Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss to leave the factory is back on the market, with RM Sotheby's valuing the roofless speedster at more than $6million (£4.5million).
The car, chassis number 75, is in the auction house's online Sealed December sale, with bidding open from 25 November until 2 December.
Mercedes and McLaren built 75 Stirling Moss models from June 2009 until the ...Keep reading

George Russell says Toto Wolff's refusal to change Mercedes during the difficult years of the ground effect era is a big reason the team is back on top of Formula 1.
The Brackley outfit sealed its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, its first since the end of its run of eight in a row in 2021. From 2022 to 2025, it went four seasons with little success as it ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Bruno Senna says he wants to give Kimi Antonelli the chance to drive one of Ayrton Senna's cars next year, after the 2026 world champion visited the family's estate in Brazil.
Antonelli arrived at the estate days after clinching his maiden F1 championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to win the title.
Speaking on ...Keep reading

Following his impressive win at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Max Verstappen said he would never put two number one drivers together if he were a team principal of Ferrari. He believes the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc gifted him the win in Mexico.
The Ferrari pair fought hard on the opening lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix, and Verstappen took advantage of the clash ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has lost his place at the top of sport's marketability rankings, and has slipped behind his own Ferrari team-mate too.
The seven-time world champion topped SportsPro's annual list of the 50 Most Marketable Athletes last year, but has dropped to 22nd in the 2026 edition, which was created with data from NorthStar Solutions Group.
Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli has kept his word. Mercedes' new world champion arrived at the team's Brackley factory this week with his hair dyed green, white and red, the colours of the Italian flag, as the team celebrated its successful season at its headquarters.
Mercedes posted a video of the moment on social media on Wednesday, showing Antonelli meeting members of the team to laughter, with Toto Wolff ...Keep reading

On Wednesday, 12 Ford drivers are set to compete in a special all-Mustang charity race around Daytona International Speedway this evening, honoring Veteran's Day. The entry list includes names like Joey Logano, Logan Sargeant, and Frankie Muniz.
Unfortunately, Muniz was involved in a practice crash at Daytona in the hours leading up to the event. According to an official Ford statement, the ...Keep reading

Ford has officially unveiled its new Mustang for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season, which will be utilized by Team Penske, RFK Racing, and Front Row Motorsports.
“When we introduced the Mustang Dark Horse SC in January and announced it was coming to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, we had no time to waste,” said Mark Rushbrook, global director, Ford Racing. “Racing makes our road cars better, and ...Keep reading

The 2026 IndyCar Series season was a year of transition, high-profile additions, and intermittent flashes of speed for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL). While the team showed competitive pace on specific tracks – particularly on road courses – consistency remained an elusive target across a challenging 18-race calendar.
Behind the scenes, team president Jay Frye continued shaping the ...Keep reading

Former Red Bull and McLaren racer Daniel Ricciardo sat down with F1 to take a look back at his career highlights, from his sublime Monaco victory to unforgettable 'shoey' celebration.

In the latest episode of official podcast F1 Beyond The Grid, Bruno Senna opened up on Kimi Antonelli's emotional visit to the family estate of three-time champion Ayrton Senna.

At the NASCAR Award's in Miami, Kyle Larson accepted his third NASCAR Cup Series championship with a speech full of thanks to the people of Hendrick Motorsports who made it all possible.
However, Larson began his speech by calling out his biggest critic -- his eight-year-old daughter, Audrey.
"Audrey, I want you to pay attention right here," he said with a smile. "Before I get going, I have ...Keep reading

Wright Motorsports is gearing up for a championship push in the 2027 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, confirming the return of its signature dark green #120 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) for a fourth consecutive season in the Grand Touring Daytona (GTD) class.
Leading the charge for the veteran squad is team owner Adam Adelson, who will be paired with Australian standout Tom Sargent for his ...Keep reading

23XI Racing, co-owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin, announced on Wednesday that John Klausmeier has taken on the role of technical director for the race team. He is a veteran crew chief and engineer who recently held a similar role at Richard Childress Racing since 2025.
As a crew chief, Klausmeier won three races with three different drivers at Stewart-Haas Racing, and spent nearly 200 ...Keep reading

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has provided an explanation for several spins that occurred for the Silver Arrows in Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix.
In his first event since his maiden title was confirmed in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli looked set to capitalise on a poor start by polesitter Lando Norris to snatch the lead from second on the grid, building up a comfortable buffer over ...Keep reading

Chip Ganassi Racing has officially signed 20-year-old Argentinian driver Alessandro de Tullio for the 2027 Indy NXT by Firestone season. De Tullio will pilot the #10 AstroPay entry following a series of productive offseason test sessions with the championship-winning organization.
In addition to his full-time Indy NXT duties, the 20-year-old Argentinian will serve as a reserve driver for Chip ...Keep reading

Three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has likened Marc Marquez to Formula 1 stars Ayrton Senna and Max Verstappen amid his brilliant form during the 2026 season.
Mistakes by Marco Bezzecchi and an untimely injury for Jorge Martin, the two riders representing the factory Aprilia team, have considerably eased Marc Marquez's path towards a 10th world title. That is despite the Ducati ...Keep reading

The Sao Paulo Grand Prix last weekend proved to be a day of celebration for Mercedes, as the German manufacturer secured the 2026 Constructors' Championship.

Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa had already established their credentials in sportscar racing, but their names were etched into history last week following their success in the 2026 World Endurance Championship.
The Toyota trio were crowned the 2026 Hypercar champions at the Monza 6 Hours finale, following a season in which the Japanese manufacturer comfortably outshone the ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has delved into what gives him such racecraft when it rains in Sao Paulo, after another remarkable drive in Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Among tracks that have been on the calendar since the beginning of his career, Verstappen has his highest podium-finishing rate at Interlagos – and Austin – with eight top-three results in 11 races.
Three of these were starring ...Keep reading