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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

Andrea Stella says McLaren is aiming to finally make "peace" with what has historically been a difficult race for the team in Las Vegas.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix was a successful weekend for McLaren, with Lando Norris showing a dominant level of performance with his third win of the season, and team-mate Oscar Piastri showing a strong uptick in pace.
Las Vegas is usually a very different ...Keep reading

Maverick Vinales ended the Qatar Grand Prix weekend just as concerned as he had started it, admitting he was considering stepping away again because of his left shoulder injury.
The KTM MotoGP rider will undergo an extensive series of medical examinations to establish the extent of the problem.
Vinales has experienced a dramatic change in fortunes over the last 18 months.  At the 2025 ...Keep reading

Ollie Bearman finished 17th in Sao Paulo on Sunday and afterwards cut a despondent figure as he revealed how pleased he was to be heading home after a tough triple header.

Rene Rosin ran Antonelli from F4 up to F2 with the legendary PREMA Racing team, and says the potential was clear from the young Italian's earliest days in the sport.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri is missing the pressure of fighting for the Formula 1 world championship amid what has been a difficult 2026 season.
The Australian led the drivers' standings for a lot of last year before he eventually finished third behind team-mate Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Although he missed out on the championship last year, it was a successful end to the ground ...Keep reading