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Every foreign-born race winner in NASCAR history

Motorsport - Thu, 2025-07-10 05:41
With his third career victory at the Chicago Street Course in 2025, Shane van Gisbergen became the winningest foreign-born driver in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series.
Of course, NASCAR is a deeply American form of auto racing, so non-Americans winning isn't exactly commonplace. Until the top level of the sport raced in Mexico City in 2025, there hadn't been a points-paying Cup race outside ...Keep reading

‘It’s been an honour’ says Horner after Red Bull exit

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 23:00
Christian Horner has shared his first comments after being replaced as Red Bull Racing’s CEO and Team Principal, saying he leaves the operation “with a heavy heart” but “immense pride” over their Formula 1 journey and achievements.

Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 21:01
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.

Red Bull sack team principal Horner after 20 years

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 21:01
Christian Horner is sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role.

Listen to reaction as Horner exits Red Bull

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 19:58
The F1 Nation team react to the news that Christian Horner is exiting Red Bull after 20 years.

The key stats from Horner’s time as Red Bull team boss

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 19:58
Christian Horner’s time at Red Bull has come to an end, with the squad announcing on Wednesday that he is being replaced as CEO and Team Principal by Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies. As the dust settles on the news, F1.com presents the standout numbers from his long reign…

David Malukas braces for the “toughest weekend” of 2025 at "chaotic" Iowa

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:42
After a pair of road course races, David Malukas is happy to be back on an oval this weekend for IndyCar’s doubleheader at Iowa Speedway — even if it promises to be one of the season’s biggest challenges.
Ovals have been where the No. 4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet driver has truly shined in 2025. He scored a second-place finish in the Indianapolis 500 and led a race-high 67 laps at Worldwide ...Keep reading

Horner's demise at Red Bull: What we know happened and why

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:28
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Horner's demise at Red Bull: What we know happened and why

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:28
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Horner's demise at Red Bull: What we know happened and why

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:28
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Horner's demise at Red Bull: What we know happened and why

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:28
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Horner's demise at Red Bull: what we know happened and why

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:28
F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull, a decision that was 18 months in the making.

Christian Horner admits Red Bull exit "came as a shock" in farewell speech to staff

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:23
Christian Horner says his sacking as Red Bull F1 team boss "came as a shock" in his first public comment since the news broke on Wednesday morning.
Red Bull's Austrian leadership informed Horner on Tuesday night that it had relieved him of his duties as F1 CEO and team principal, following a stint of 20 years at the helm.
Horner guided the Milton Keynes-based squad to two successful spells ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin completes Aprilia MotoGP test ahead of Czech GP return

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-07-09 18:03
Jorge Martin has returned to MotoGP action for the first time in 88 days, getting back on Aprilia’s RS-GP bike at Misano, as he completed a double test session.
As part of his final stage of rehabilitation, Martin travelled to the Rimini circuit this Wednesday to ride Aprilia’s MotoGP prototype machine, marking his first MotoGP track action since he suffered a pneumothorax and multiple rib ...Keep reading

23XI and FRM denied rehearing in major blow, could lose charters by next week

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:53
The lawsuit between 23XI Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and NASCAR is set for December 1st, but another legal battle between the parties has been raging in the meantime. Here's how we all got to this point:
Prior to the start of the 2025 season, the teams were granted a preliminary injunction to keep their charters while the lawsuit was ongoing in order to avoid irreparable harm. However ...Keep reading

The key questions as Horner leaves Red Bull

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:53
F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto reflects on the news of Christian Horner's exit from Red Bull and what the managerial reshuffle means for the squad.

Verstappen reacts to Horner’s Red Bull exit

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:53
Max Verstappen has paid tribute to outgoing Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner, reflecting on their “incredible successes” and “breaking countless records” together.

GALLERY: Horner through his 20 years as Red Bull boss

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:53
Following Christian Horner's departure as Red Bull boss after 20 years, F1.com looks back through photos of his tenure in charge as the team secured numerous championships.

Laurent Mekies’ journey from engineer to Red Bull boss

Formula 1 - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:53
Amid the news of Christian Horner’s immediate exit from Red Bull, it was confirmed that Laurent Mekies will step up as CEO of the squad, having previously acted as Team Principal of sister outfit Racing Bulls. F1.com looks back at the Frenchman’s journey through the sport to this point…

F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

Motorsport - Wed, 2025-07-09 16:18
Red Bull announced today that team boss Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who helms each team on the F1 grid and a look at how the role of an F1 team principal has evolved. 
In the early days of Formula 1, a team boss was the person who ...Keep reading

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