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Felix Rosenqvist savouring busy schedule of Indianapolis 500 winner

Associated Press — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:15:55 EDT

After gulping the traditional swig of milk and dumping the rest over his head Sunday, the winner of the closest race in Indy 500 history started making the winner’s rounds. He spent two hours answering questions in his fire suit before heading to another photo shoot. Then there was a short celebratory night before hitting the early morning television shows, enduring additional photo shoots and, yes, Monday night’s annual post-race dinner where he’ll find out how much money he won.

F1 Takeaways: Antonelli cruises to Canadian GP win after Russell’s rare DNF

Jonathan Brazeau — Sun, 24 May 2026 21:09:12 EDT

Kimi Antonelli connected for his fourth consecutive victory of the season, and of his career, at the Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell experienced an untimely power unit issue.

Leader Alex Palou docked 5 championship points for assembly error on Indy 500 car

Associated Press — Mon, 25 May 2026 12:31:28 EDT

IndyCar points leader Alex Palou has been docked five championship points after a postrace technical inspection found an assembly error on the No. 10 car he used in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.

Daniel Suarez wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honours the late Kyle Busch

Associated Press — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:30:32 EDT

Late pass sends Rosenqvist past Malukas for closest-ever Indy 500 win

Associated Press — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:41:14 EDT

Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history by a margin of 0.0233 seconds on Sunday.

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch receives tributes at Indianapolis 500

Associated Press — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:21:39 EDT

The tributes for Kyle Busch started before racing’s biggest day of the year officially began.

‘This one is for Kyle’: Suarez on winning Coca-Cola 600

Sportsnet Video — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:24:14 EDT

Russell storms to pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Antonelli at Canadian GP

Canadian Press — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:43:29 EDT

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says

Associated Press — Sat, 23 May 2026 11:34:32 EDT

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

Mercedes’ Russell fends off Antonelli to win dramatic sprint race at Canadian GP

Canadian Press — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:20 EDT

George Russell won a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race from the pole after fending off Mercedes teammate and Formula One points leader Kimi Antonelli on Saturday.

911 call reveals NASCAR’s Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing blood

Associated Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:57:28 EDT

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

Mercedes’ Russell wins pole for sprint race at F1’s Canadian GP

Canadian Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:52 EDT

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch dead at 41, NASCAR says

Associated Press — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:02:06 EDT

Kyle Busch’s No. 8 car to be retired until son is ready to take over

Associated Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:26:35 EDT

Richard Childress Racing is temporarily retiring Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup Series car — at least until the late driver’s 11-year-old son Brexton is ready to take over behind the wheel.

F1 Prix-view: Can Antonelli continue hot streak in Canada?

Jonathan Brazeau — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:55:13 EDT

It might seem early, but it’s already time for Formula One’s annual stop in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix. Jonathan Brazeau covers the top storylines to follow.

Alexander Rossi uses Carb Day practice to clear final Indianapolis 500 hurdle

Associated Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:35 EDT

Former F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named historic figure in Quebec

Associated Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:57:11 EDT

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve a historic figure of Quebec.

IndyCar agrees to keep NTT as series’ title sponsor in multiyear extension

Associated Press — Fri, 22 May 2026 11:38:53 EDT

IndyCar officials have agreed to a multiyear contract extension that will keep NTT as the series’ title sponsor.

Rossi expected to start Indianapolis 500 after medical team clears him to drive

Associated Press — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:55:26 EDT

Three days after having surgery on his right ankle and the middle finger of his left hand following a crash, the Californian told reporters he’d been cleared to drive and then spent most of his interview session playfully poking fun at questions about his health and himself.

Legge hoping to become first female to attempt racing’s 1,100-mile ‘double’

Associated Press — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:57:18 EDT

Katherine Legge missed the Indianapolis 500 media day festivities Thursday because of a flight delay in New York.

She’s hoping it’s the only hiccup she has on a potentially historic week.

Lewis Hamilton says he’s staying in F1 despite people ‘trying to retire me’

Associated Press — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:11 EDT

Harvick selected to 2027 NASCAR Hall of Fame class along with Burton, Phillips

Associated Press — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:02:09 EDT

Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport’s top level, was selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Tuesday along with former teammate Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips.

Caitlin Clark named grand marshal of Indy 500

Associated Press — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:17:28 EDT

Canadian Grand Prix prepares for early race date, possible Canadiens run

Canadian Press — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:07:48 EDT

Organizers of the Canadian Grand Prix say they’re ready for their new, earlier slot on the Formula One calendar, even if it raises the possibility of overlap with a Montreal Canadiens playoff run.

Larson, Blaney and Elliott involved in early crash at NASCAR all-star race

Associated Press — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:29:12 EDT

The first NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway got off to a fiery start Sunday with a Lap 2 crash that involved three former winners.

Grosjean laughs off dust-up with Armstrong during Indy 500 practice

Associated Press — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:32:14 EDT

Grosjean insisted he never intended to fight Armstrong when he said he wanted to hit him during a post-race dust-up on pit lane after the two IndyCar drivers collided during the Indianapolis Grand Prix. Instead, Grosjean called Saturday’s clash a misunderstanding in the heat of the moment.

Legge racing towards history, could become first woman to attempt ‘The Double’

Associated Press — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:20:48 EDT

Katherine Legge hopes to become the first woman to attempt “The Double” in racing — even if she’s reluctant to claim the title.

Indianapolis 500 officials expecting sellout for 2nd straight year

Associated Press — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:43:39 EDT

Alex Palou overcomes early struggles to post top speed in Indy 500 practice

Associated Press — Tue, 12 May 2026 19:55:55 EDT

IndyCar officials announce rule change after delayed full-course caution

Associated Press — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:26:35 EDT

IndyCar officials announced Tuesday they will no longer consider the running order or the pit windows to determine when to throw a full-course caution flag.