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On the eve of Formula 1’s new era, the obvious question is where all teams and manufacturers stand, but also what the biggest performance differentiator will be this season.
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shared the expectation that the internal combustion engine will largely determine the pecking order in 2026. Ben Hodgkinson, director of Red Bull Ford Powertrains, shares ...Keep reading

Emerson Axsom may have asked the silliest question ever upon winning the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on Saturday night upon being greeted by team owner and crew chief Kevin Swindell in Victory Lane.
Are we coming back together next year?
Axsom was completely serious and Swindell was incredulous. But really, it was a reasonable question because Axsom raced this event in 2025 with Keith Kunz ...Keep reading

Ford driver Nani Roma believes the Dakar Rally has reached a level of competitiveness comparable to Formula 1, after finishing second in a closely-fought 2026 event.
With Ford and Dacia both now established in cross-country rallying and Toyota introducing a brand-new Hilux, the level of competition in Dakar’s cars category rose several notches this year.
Five different manufacturers scored ...Keep reading

The Formula 1 calendar is as big as it's ever been with 24 circuits to visit for drivers, team staff and media - where no one track is the same.
So for a bit of off-season fun, we have rated all current venues - except Madrid, which is due to debut this year - based on four criteria: layout, history/atmosphere, location and facilities. 
Here is what our F1 writers said, having judged each ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's start at the Nurburgring 24 Hours now depends solely on an NLS date and Mercedes is fighting for his entry in the endurance classic.
With Winward's announcement that it will contest the 24-hour race at the Nordschleife as the Mercedes-AMG Performance Team, another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for Verstappen's planned appearance. Even though only the sister car was ...Keep reading

Dacia star Nasser Al-Attiyah claimed a sixth Dakar Rally victory in 2026, moving to within two wins of the outright record held by Stephane Peterhansel.
In what was one of the most competitive Dakar campaigns in recent history, 10 different drivers representing five manufacturers scored individual stage wins, in stark contrast to last year’s Toyota-dominated event.
Al-Attiyah had his fair ...Keep reading

The next generation of Formula 1 stars have well and truly arrived with eight junior series graduates from the past five years taking their place on the 2026 grid. But who will be next to make the step up?

In this series of features Formula 1.com is delving into the inner circle to gain a greater understanding of those who work closely with the stars of F1. This week Stoffel Vandoorne, former McLaren racer and now Aston Martin Aramco reserve driver, provides an insight into the life of a reserve driver.

Lawrence Barretto’s new F1 TV series Off The Grid sees him spending time with the great and the good of the F1 paddock away from the racetrack. In the third episode, he travels to Geneva to meet Haas driver Esteban Ocon.

Marc Marquez admits his physical health will ultimately decide when he brings his MotoGP career to an end, with several major crashes having taken a toll on his body.
With nine world championships including seven titles in MotoGP, Marquez is among the most successful riders in the history of motorcycle racing. However, his career has also been blighted by multiple injuries, most notably the ...Keep reading

Red Bull Ford Powertrains technical director Ben Hodgkinson would rather have a “gloves-off fight” between power unit manufacturers, rather than Formula 1’s new Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system.
As F1 switches to new engine regulations for 2026, featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric power, the world championship is keen to avoid anyone ...Keep reading

Jason McDougal will not compete in Saturday’s running of the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
The Oklahoma native, who is known for his signature charges through the alphabet soup on race day, notably his 2021 run from the I-Main to the D-Main, was forced to the sidelines after engine issues derailed his chances on Friday’s preliminary night.
In the midst of his first year with team owner ...Keep reading

KTM rider Luciano Benavides edged out Honda rival Ricky Brabec by just two seconds to claim a sensational Dakar Rally victory on the final day.
Following a largely one-sided 2025 edition won by Daniel Sanders, the motorcycle category returned to its usual intensity this year, with several riders remaining firmly in contention throughout the two-week marathon in Saudi Arabia.
Although changes ...Keep reading

There is now a legitimate challenger for the title of Mr. Friday Night at the Tulsa Expo.
There were equal parts competitive racing and chaos along the way but the final preliminary feature of the 40th annual Chili Bowl Midget Nationals ended with the two most prolific racers in recent Friday history locking into Championship Saturday.
Logan SeaveyJustin Grant
Seavey has now won four ...Keep reading

Santino Ferrucci gave boss AJ Foyt a fitting birthday present by taking a heat win during Friday night’s preliminary festivities at the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
After drawing pole for the second heat, Ferrucci remained a bottom feeder and stayed out front all eight laps in his No. 16 Abacus Racing machine, keeping behind two-time event winner - and Friday’s prelim A-Feature victor - ...Keep reading

A massive NASCAR Rule Book update was posted on Friday and removes every instance of ‘the playoffs’ and ‘playoff points’ to reflect the return of the Chase for the Championship format this season.
Essentially, this codifies the new regulations with NASCAR also making several adjacent adjustments alongside other items that needed addressing after consideration over the ...Keep reading

Few, if any, do it better than Keith Kunz.
While Kunz may not have the recognizable mainstream motorsports name to fans like Rick Hendrick, Chip Ganassi, Joe GIbbs or Roger Penske, his presence is felt all the same. 
An empire built at the grassroots level, Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) has also become a factory responsible for elevating the development for some of today’s most ...Keep reading

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon and his long-term partner Lily Muni He are engaged.
The couple have been together since 2019, having met on social media after taking an interest in each other's sports - F1 and golf. "He’s a really funny person," golfer Muni He told Golfweek in 2021. "I think when we first met, British humour is slightly different. It took me a while to catch ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton will work with a new race engineer during the 2026 season after Ferrari confirmed that Riccardo Adami has shifted to a role within the team’s academy.

Nani Roma described Stage 12 of the 2026 Dakar Rally as “the toughest day of my career” after a late crash, mechanical damage and a fuel shortage nearly ended his podium hopes.
With the finish line in sight, the factory Ford driver lost one of the wheels on his Raptor, completing the timed part of the stage on three wheels.
However, his troubles were not over, as he still needed to ...Keep reading