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Yuki Tsunoda has qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint, a performance the Racing Bulls returnee is “pretty satisfied with” as he adapts to Formula 1’s new machinery.
Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury over the summer break caused his withdrawal from this weekend’s event, with Liam Lawson temporarily promoted to Red Bull while Tsunoda, a reserve driver for both teams, inherited his ...Keep reading

Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland.
Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Grove Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading

As little as 10 years ago, few could have predicted Formula 1 would ever return to the cramped, old school Zandvoort circuit. But having enjoyed an annual invitation to Max Verstappen's popular house party since 2021, his peers are now sad to bid farewell to the Dutch dunes.
This weekend, Zandvoort is hosting its sixth Dutch Grand Prix in the modern era after Verstappen's unprecedented ...Keep reading

As part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend with IndyCar, the revived IROC Series  (International Race of Champions)  will be on track as well, taking on the 1.7-mile street course with the U.S. Capitol Building serving as a backdrop.
There are two 20-minute races planned for Saturday, with Race #1 at 3pm EST and Race #2 immediately following 4pm EST.
The field of eight drivers is ...Keep reading

Frankie Muniz stepping aside for teammate Luke Baldwin wasn't the only driver swap after NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
A total of five drivers failed to qualify for the race, including Dawson Sutton. Now, Sutton is the only full-time driver for Rackley W.A.R. and was put in a position where he had to qualify on time due to an unusual chain of ...Keep reading

There aren't many teammates who would do what Frankie Muniz decided to do on Friday. After qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Team Reaume's Luke Baldwin and the No. 2 Ford were among the five DNQs.
Muniz, who is a full-time driver in the Truck Series in the No. 33, was set to start at the very back of the field in 36th for Saturday's ...Keep reading

Featuring 51 Legends Cars and 18 Bandoleros, dozens of drivers took part in the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium on Friday. All proceeds from the event benefit the Bundle of Joy Fund.
Kyle's 11-year-old son Brexton was among those competing, ultimately finishing sixth in the feature race. But before the green flag eve flew, and Kyle's wife Samantha gave a remarkable speech for ...Keep reading

Rinus VeeKay isn’t looking for a comfortable place to land in the IndyCar Series – he is looking for victory lane.
As North America’s premier open-wheel championship heads into this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., the 25-year-old Dutchman finds himself at a career crossroads. Driving the #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) Chevrolet on a one-year deal ...Keep reading

Netflix has announced that its new Formula 1 documentary focusing on Michael Schumacher's maiden title-winning campaign will be released globally on 2 October 2026.
Titled Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, the feature-length film was initially previewed earlier this year during a Netflix Germany presentation and follows the release of the 2021 documentary Schumacher. It also adds to ...Keep reading

Alex Palou knows what is waiting for the IndyCar Series on the streets surrounding the National Mall this weekend, and he isn't sugarcoating it: expect mayhem.
While the 29-year-old Spaniard arrives in the nation’s capital with a massive 133-point championship lead, the four-time champion expects the inaugural Freedom 250 to pose a very different challenge. The inaugural Freedom 250 ...Keep reading

In reaction to the threat of inclement weather, NASCAR has announced plans to move up the start time for the Dollar Tree 301 on Sunday. The Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway will start an hour earlier than originally scheduled, now planned for 2pm EST.
Goodyear does have wet-weather tires, which were used at NHMS in 2024. There has been no change to the schedule for Saturday. The ...Keep reading

On its F1 swansong, Zandvoort's sprint qualifying session produced a tight three-team battle at the front, with Mercedes' George Russell taking pole ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the top five was covered by just a tenth of a second. Lewis Hamilton was the outlier, who could only muster seventh in the second Ferrari, beaten by home hero Max Verstappen's Red Bull.
Hamilton ...Keep reading

Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and passport.
The 23-year-old Argentine initially shared the news of the theft via an Instagram post on 6 August. But he has now revealed further details about the ...Keep reading

Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Zandvoort with George Russell on sprint pole after a tight sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver beat Lando Norris by just 0.041s, with Charles Leclerc third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start fifth after suffering floor damage from an off in SQ1, while Max Verstappen starts sixth for his ...Keep reading

Mick Schumacher affirms that his sporting future in IndyCar is not in question. Despite his accident in Markham at a crucial time for the 2027 cockpit negotiations, the son of Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher appears relaxed.
Despite rumors surrounding Yuki Tsunoda, who is also vying for his preferred seat at Meyer Shank Racing, Schumacher is seeing himself on track for 2027. The Japanese ...Keep reading

Having chosen the Dutch Grand Prix as the venue to announce his renewed commitment to Red Bull until at least 2030, Max Verstappen endured mixed fortunes on the opening day of Formula 1 track action at Zandvoort.
During practice Verstappen complained of poor gearshift quality – a regular issue with the car this year – low grip and an oversteer balance during the only practice session, in ...Keep reading

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.
Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification of Honda's V6 power unit, with the Japanese manufacturer having earmarked the Netherlands as the site to deploy its one in-season ...Keep reading

Kris Meeke will make a shock return to the FIA European Rally Championship in the series’ penultimate round at Rali Ceredigion in Wales next month.
The five-time World Rally Championship event winner is set to pilot a Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 at the asphalt rally from 4-6 September. The rally will be the Northern Irishman’s first ERC appearance since Rally Poland in 2006 when he and ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli has revealed that his Turn 13 off during the Dutch Grand Prix's sprint qualifying session had cost approximately "25 points of downforce", after qualifying fifth for Saturday's 24-lap Formula 1 race.
The championship leader opened the first stage of sprint qualifying and was running faster than team-mate George Russell, but faced a snap of oversteer through the penultimate corner ...Keep reading

Ott Tanak is set to make a maiden appearance in the American Rally Association National Championship with an outing at Overmountain Rally Tennessee later this month.
The 2019 world rally champion and fellow title winning co-driver Martin Jarveoja will pilot a factory-backed Toyota GR Corolla Rally RC2 car at the gravel rally on 18-19 September, alongside ARA regulars Seth Quintero and Topi ...Keep reading