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On Monday, Alpha Prime Racing confirmed that they have signed Lavar Scott for the full 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts (formerly Xfinity) Series schedule, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet.
"Don’t know what to say or type," Scott posted on social media. "Just thank you to everyone involved. Had a dream and plan since 3 years old, and it’s actually happening. INSANE feeling."
The 22-year-old ...Keep reading

Marcus Ericsson has been added as the final piece of Wayne Taylor Racing’s lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
A full-time driver for Andretti Global in the IndyCar Series, Ericsson will drive the No. 45 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2 in the 24-hour endurance classic in January, alongside Danny Formal, Trent Hindman and Graham Doyle. 
“I’m super excited to be back racing with Wayne ...Keep reading

Lando Norris had plenty of people to celebrate his title success with after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including his family, friends, Team Principal Andrea Stella and McLaren CEO Zak Brown. But the man he owes much to is the same man who talked him across the line to take his debut World Championship, Race Engineer Will Jospeh.

Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi...

2025 F1 Academy driver Maya Weug has secured a fully funded GT3 test after finishing second in the drivers' standings in her second season in the all-female racing series.
The 21-year-old driver's test in a Ferrari 296 GT3 with AF Corse is to be fully funded by F1 Academy.
Weug has been a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2021 and is the first female driver to join the Maranello ...Keep reading

Laurent Mekies has applauded McLaren’s strategy for Formula 1’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which left his Red Bull team with a tough decision to make for Max Verstappen.
After qualifying third, Oscar Piastri was given hard tyres for the opening stint of the race, unlike Verstappen’s and Lando Norris’ mediums. This meant Piastri stayed out longer, and a potential well-timed ...Keep reading

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Intra-team title battles turn toxic far more often than not. Andrew Benson analyses how McLaren have maintained relative harmony between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

The World Endurance Championship has released a 35-car entry list for the 2026 season, confirming that Porsche will have no presence in the Hypercar class.
The German manufacturer will not battle for outright glory in the 2026 WEC following the withdrawal of its Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team and its customer squad Proton Competition.
Porsche’s future in the category had looked ...Keep reading

A street in Somerset has been renamed Lando Lane after McLaren's Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 drivers' championship title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Norris was born in Bristol and was educated at Millfield School in Street, Somerset. To mark the local hero's milestone, a pedestrianised avenue at Clarks Village in the same village as his school has been renamed Lando Lane, with ...Keep reading

On Monday, Rick Ware Racing (RWR) confirmed that they will change manufacturers, moving from Ford to Chevrolet ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season.
One of the few one-car teams remaining with a charter, RWR will also form a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing and ECR engines. It is reportedly a multi-year partnership.
Ware's team finished last in points among charters teams this ...Keep reading

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

Valtteri Bottas shared a heartfelt message with Mercedes after parting ways with the Brackley outfit.
The Finnish driver had returned to Mercedes for 2025 as a reserve driver after losing his seat at Sauber at the end of 2024. Having previously driven for the squad between 2017 and 2021, Bottas claimed his return felt like reuniting with his family.
After a year out of a full-time seat ...Keep reading