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Larson passes Briscoe with seven laps left to win Kansas Speedway for fourth time

Associated Press — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:39:25 EDT

The defending NASCAR Cup Series champion capped a dominant performance at Kansas Speedway on Sunday by passing Chase Briscoe with seven laps left and leading the rest of the way, leaving Larson to wheel his No. 5 Chevrolet into victory lane for a record-tying fourth time at the mile-and-a-half oval and with a padded lead in the Chase for the championship standings.

George Russell wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix to trim Antonelli’s F1 lead

Associated Press — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:10:29 EDT

George Russell held off Max Verstappen for his first Formula 1 win in three months to cut into Kimi Antonelli’s standings lead at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.

Lando Norris says some drivers ‘shouldn’t be in F1’ after multi-car crash

Associated Press — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:57:43 EDT

McLaren’s Lando Norris said some drivers “shouldn’t be in Formula 1” after Franco Colapinto set off a multi-car collision that ended the defending champion’s race in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.

Gilles Villeneuve biopic captures Canadian legend’s rise to Formula 1

Shoaib Alli — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:20:42 EDT

Before all the fame and Ferraris, Gilles Villeneuve was fulfilling his love of racing on snowmobiles and racetracks around Canada. In the French biopic, ‘Villeneuve: The rise of a legend”, audiences get a glimpse of the Canadian legend’s journey to Formula 1.

Isack Hadjar, still in pain, returns with new Red Bull contract

Paul D. Grant — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:52:59 EDT

Isack Hadjar said he’s still in pain from his fractured wrist as he makes his return to Formula 1 with confirmation of a contract extension to keep him with Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s teammate for 2027.

Esteban Ocon a ‘free agent’ for 2027, looking at F1 options beyond Haas

Associated Press — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:19:52 EDT

Esteban Ocon said Wednesday he is “definitely a free agent” for the 2027 Formula 1 season as an exit from the Haas team appears likely.

Formula 1 to cut official race distances from 305 to 290 kilometres

Associated Press — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:49:29 EDT

Formula 1 has approved a 15-kilometre reduction in official race distances starting next season, cutting total distance from 305 to 290 kilometres.

Larson, Logano gaining in NASCAR Chase, pressure mounting on Blaney

Associated Press — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:02:30 EDT

Lewis Hamilton denies he’s sought to replace staff at Ferrari

Associated Press — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:11:47 EDT

Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he has “never asked” for any of Ferrari’s staff to be replaced and praised their dedication after some tense radio exchanges over team strategy in recent Formula 1 races.

Kimi Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1’s return to Madrid

Associated Press — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:57:45 EDT

Punches thrown on pit road between Ryan Blaney, Carson Hocevar

Sportsnet Video — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:34:02 EDT

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem vows to keep Fernando Alonso in Formula 1

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:33:14 EDT

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at airport for carrying gun

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:34:49 EDT

Bell passes Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase

Associated Press — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:03:33 EDT

Christopher Bell is finally second-to-none this season.

Kimi Antonelli launches furious comeback to win Italian Grand Prix

Associated Press — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:21:12 EDT

Kimi Antonelli took a big step to becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history with a fightback for the ages at his home grand prix on Sunday.

Pierre Gasly stripped of Monaco podium as Isack Hadjar wins appeal

Associated Press — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:19:31 EDT

Hamilton hoping statement arrival at Monza will lead to ‘phenomenal’ win for Ferrari

Associated Press — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:50:53 EDT

After a statement entrance at Monza’s iconic circuit, Lewis Hamilton is targeting history at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

F1 champion Lando Norris co-founds racing team for young drivers

Associated Press — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:11:49 EDT

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris is aiming to win more titles, this time with his own team.

Palou wins record-tying fourth consecutive IndyCar championship

Associated Press — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:38:01 EDT

Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take final playoff spot in NASCAR Cup Series

Associated Press — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:16:14 EDT

Ryan Preece won the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway in overtime Saturday night to take the final playoff spot.

Lando Norris locks in future at McLaren with contract extension to 2030

Associated Press — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:53:56 EDT

Argentina’s Franco Colapinto to stay with Alpine in 2027

Associated Press — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:35:37 EDT

FIA condemns ‘harassment’ after social media abuse of F1 stewards

Associated Press — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:11:55 EDT

The governing body for Formula 1, the FIA, has condemned “harassment and disrespect” in abusive social media comments about race stewards following the Dutch Grand Prix.

Austin Hill to race full time for Richard Childress Racing in 2027

Associated Press — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:37:26 EDT

Austin Hill will drive the No. 33 Chevrolet on a full-time basis in the NASCAR Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing beginning next season, the team announced Monday.

Lando Norris wins F1’s Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli

Associated Press — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:29:25 EDT

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff defends telling Russell to give up place to Antonelli

Associated Press — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:38:58 EDT

Kirkwood captures Freedom 250 race on streets of downtown Washington

Associated Press — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:44:30 EDT

Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch

Associated Press — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:46:52 EDT

NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch wiped tears from his eyes in recalling the final day he spent at his younger brother’s hospital bedside in his first public comments about Kyle Busch’s death.

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after weighing leaving F1

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:57:44 EDT

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson acquires stake in F1 team Aston Martin

Associated Press — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:55:57 EDT

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has bought a minority stake in Formula 1 team Aston Martin.