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Lando Norris wins Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes clinches constructors’ title

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:53:37 EST

McLaren driver Lando Norris dominated the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to win from pole position on Sunday.

Kyle Larson becomes first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:19:49 EST

Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion.

Lewis Hamilton becomes second F1 driver to start 400 races

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:27:12 EST

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton started his 400th race on Sunday, reaching the milestone at the São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Kyle Larson is on the verge of becoming the 11th NASCAR driver with three Cup Series titles

Associated Press — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:51:07 EST

Hamlin says Toyota needs ‘deep dive’ into drought as Larson eyes another title

Associated Press — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:15:18 EST

Denny Hamlin believes his chances of celebrating an elusive Cup Series championship Sunday are akin to winning the lottery.

F1 champion Antonelli clocks fastest lap in practice at Sao Paulo GP

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:55:35 EST

Formula 1 champion Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes had the fastest lap in the second practice session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos on Friday.

Formula 1 announces five-year contract extension with Sao Paulo GP

Associated Press — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:29:14 EST

Formula 1 announced on Saturday a five-year contract extension with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos through 2035.

Hamilton ‘still frustrated’ after Mexico City GP incident with Leclerc

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:58 EST

Buenos Aires mayor pushes for home grand prix in meeting with F1 CEO

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:06:19 EST

TV ratings are down for Cup Series, but NASCAR points to other growth factors

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:55:13 EST

While acknowledging sagging television ratings for the Cup Series, NASCAR is trying to “create as many avenues as possible” to attract new fans.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

Associated Press — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:33:27 EST

Twenty-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli became the youngest champion in the history of Formula 1 on Sunday with four races still left in the season.

Dodge announces its return to NASCAR Cup Series

Associated Press — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:15:19 EST

Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected.

Russell offers ‘speak from the heart’ post after wordless exit from Mexico City GP

Associated Press — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:17:55 EST

While Kimi Antonelli was celebrating an historic Formula 1 world championship, his Mercedes teammate George Russell left the track without saying a single word.

Kyle Larson still feels championship pressure despite comfortable lead

Associated Press — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:44:27 EST

A lap down and mired in heavy traffic outside the top 20 during Sunday’s NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson glanced at a large infield video monitor.

F1 takeaways: Antonelli dominates to win U.S. GP with title now in reach

Jonathan Brazeau — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:03:02 EDT

Kimi Antonelli did what he needed to do Sunday, converting pole position into a win with a dominant drive at the U.S. GP. Alas, fate wasn’t entirely in his hands to clinch his maiden world title, postponing the inevitable for at least another week.

Sergio Perez commits to Cadillac with two-year extension through 2029

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:59:51 EDT

Mexican driver Sergio Pérez has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Cadillac through 2029, the team announced on Wednesday.

Talladega race stopped after Logano’s car goes airborne in scary 15-car wreck

Associated Press — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:03:29 EDT

The NASCAR Chase race at Talladega Superspeedway has been stopped under the red flag with five laps remaining after a scary wreck involving three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, whose car went airborne and landed on its roof.

Hamilton cheers F1’s Rwanda plan, hints at delaying retirement to race in Africa

Associated Press — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:12:55 EDT

Lewis Hamilton lauded Formula 1’s plan to return to Africa with a race in Rwanda and acknowledged the criticism from human rights groups over the host nation.

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Rwanda Grand Prix in early 2030s

Associated Press — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:09:50 EDT

Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title

Associated Press — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:12:24 EDT

Max Verstappen raced hard into the first corner then cruised to back-to-back Formula 1 wins at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.

Haas signs Formula 2 leader Rafael Câmara to replace Ocon in F1 next season

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:46:01 EDT

McLaren calls out Norris and Piastri after ‘unacceptable’ Singapore collision

Associated Press — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:51:45 EDT

Kyle Busch’s 11-year-old son highlights his father’s ‘celebration of life’ ceremony with burnout

Associated Press — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:17:09 EDT

Wolff slams ‘brainless’ claims team would favour Antonelli over Russell

Associated Press — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:24:08 EDT

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says any claims the team would favor Kimi Antonelli over George Russell in the Formula 1 title race are “brainless.”

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host celebration of life for Kyle Busch

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:21:03 EDT

Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a celebration of life for former NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on Friday following the Trucks Series race.

F1 takeaways: Verstappen storms to victory in Malaysia with vintage performance

Jonathan Brazeau — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:01:35 EDT

Max Verstappen ended his winless drought in F1, delivering a vintage performance Sunday at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia after a wet and wild chaotic delay to the start.

Denny Hamlin wins the pole for the NASCAR South Point 400 at Las Vegas

Associated Press — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:52:57 EDT

Esteban Ocon confirms Haas departure at end of F1 season

Associated Press — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:05:39 EDT

NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, embraces rugged past

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:30:01 EDT

Fernando Alonso commits to Aston Martin for 2027, ending doubts over F1 future

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:18:31 EDT

Veteran Fernando Alonso took his time before deciding that his Formula 1 career will continue next year.