NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series TV ratings from Pocono
NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Series TV ratings from Pocono
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Up against FIFA World Cup competition and an expedited start time, the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on Prime Sports drew earned 1.66 million viewers according to Nielsen's Big Data + Panel measurement.The race started at 1:20 p.m., pushed up two h
Peugeot to upgrade 9X8 Hypercar for 2027 WEC
Peugeot to upgrade 9X8 Hypercar for 2027 WEC
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Peugeot is planning a major upgrade of its 9X8 Le Mans Hypercar for next year’s World Endurance Championship.The French manufacturer is aiming to take advantage of a new Hypercar class regulation introduced for this year that allows additional evo joker upd
Top MotoGP riders being benched for Brno test “not the best idea” - Francesco Bagnaia
Top MotoGP riders being benched for Brno test “not the best idea” - Francesco Bagnaia
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Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia says waiting until December to try the 2027 Pirelli MotoGP tyre – as well as the new 850cc bikes – has some serious drawbacks.The 2027 bikes and rubber will hit the track in the hands of current MotoGP race riders for the firs
KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test
KTM to allow Ducati-bound Pedro Acosta to try its 2027 bike at Brno test
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KTM will let lead rider Pedro Acosta ride its 2027 bike in Monday’s Brno test – despite the Spaniard’s impending departure to rival Ducati.This follows news earlier in the week that Honda would allow Joan Mir and Luca Marini to ride its 2027 challenger
Where will Kevin Magnussen rank among the Project 91 NASCAR drivers?
Where will Kevin Magnussen rank among the Project 91 NASCAR drivers?
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This weekend, Kevin Magnussen will get his first taste of competition in the NASCAR Cup Series, making his debut at the newly constructed 3.4-mile street course on Naval Base Coronado.He will drive the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, a part-time fourth en
Monaco results overturned, teams protesting, new hearings scheduled – what is going on?
Monaco results overturned, teams protesting, new hearings scheduled – what is going on?
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Soon after the chequered flag fell in Monaco on 7 June 2026, it became apparent that the final results might still change, as Alpine requested a Right of Review. Five days later, the final classification was amended - but instead of settling the matter, that
Jesse Love joins Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Jesse Love joins Wood Brothers Racing for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
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On Wednesday, Wood Brothers Racing announced that they have signed 2025 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion Jesse Love for the 2027 NASCAR Cup season.Love, 21, burst onto the scene in 2023, winning 10 of 20 ARCA races en route to the title. Since then
Mercedes granted FIA hearing over George Russell's Monaco F1 penalty
Mercedes granted FIA hearing over George Russell's Monaco F1 penalty
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The FIA has accepted Mercedes' request for a review of the Monaco Grand Prix result and George Russell's penalties, with a hearing scheduled for this Saturday, following Alpine's successful overturning of Pierre Gasly's penalties.A document published by the
The 10 strangest and most shocking retirements in Formula 1 history
The 10 strangest and most shocking retirements in Formula 1 history
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Formula 1 is a complex series where hundreds of factors can influence the race start, the on-track action and the final result. As such, there are hundreds of things that can also go wrong in a grand prix.Read Also:Formula 1The wild reason behind Nico Hulkenb
NASCAR hauler hits flying wheel in wild traffic incident caught on camera
NASCAR hauler hits flying wheel in wild traffic incident caught on camera
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NASCAR teams are traveling over 2,000 miles across the country for a brand-new street course event at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California. 111 race cars and race trucks across all three national divisions are en route to the west coast for the first-
The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding toward his IndyCar dream
The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding toward his IndyCar dream
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When James Roe arrived in North America from Ireland at age 18 some eight years ago, he possessed little more than a relentless work ethic. The early days were spent living out of a suitcase that clung to the shop floor of Wisconsin-based outfit ArmsUp Moto
Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026
Cadillac used fake tyres in wind tunnel testing for F1 2026
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Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, but the preparation it made to reach this point was not without any setbacks, particularly in wind tunnel testing. The General Motors brand has become the championship’s 11th team this year after its entry wa
GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lie
GT3 racing: A cost trap? New GT Summer Series promises to end the budget lie
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The European GT racing calendar is notoriously crowded during the summer months. Launching a new championship in this environment requires a clear strategy to differentiate it from the established order. Gedlich Racing, the organization behind the highly succ
Former NASCAR race director Jusan Hamilton named president of Alpha Prime Racing
Former NASCAR race director Jusan Hamilton named president of Alpha Prime Racing
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Jusan Hamilton was an executive at NASCAR for several years, and worked as the sport's managing director for competition operations since 2022. He first started working for the Sanctioning Body as an intern in 2012, returning in 2016.Over the years, the upst
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and Honda
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There are a number of unique things that have gone into the new multi-year deal IndyCar secured with Chevrolet and Honda.The agreement for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) doesn’t begin until 2027, with the next year - 2028 - beginning a differen
Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
Every time the Daytona 500 champion only led a single lap
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In 68 editions of the Daytona 500, NASCAR has seen plenty of surprise or unexpected winners. However, it wasn't until 2017 that the victor in stock car racing's crown jewel event only led the final lap of the 200-lap battle.While it did not happen once betwee
Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules
Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have enjoyed racing the new regulation F1 cars.The upcoming 2026 season welcomes a new set of regulations into the championship. Some of the chang
Cadillac 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
Cadillac 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
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The Cadillac Formula 1 team unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 livery in a TV advert during the Super Bowl on Sunday 8 February.The American outfit, led by team principal Graeme Lowdon, is preparing for its debut season in the championship with former Red B
The challenges facing McLaren ahead of F1 2026
The challenges facing McLaren ahead of F1 2026
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Formula 1 has often been a series of dynasties. Once a certain outfit cracks the code of a new regulation cycle, it tends to stay there for a number of years until others catch up or the ruleset is tweaked again. Think of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari, Sebasti
Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 1: Where to watch, full schedule, what to know
Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 1: Where to watch, full schedule, what to know
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The first week of Bahrain pre-season testing starts this week. Teams will take to the Bahrain International Circuit from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 February for testing following the private shakedown in Barcelona on 26-30 January.By the first day of testing,
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu is slower than he expected
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu is slower than he expected
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Over the past few days in Sepang, one of the main attractions of the opening 2026 tests was beginning to gauge what realistic objectives Toprak Razgatlioglu should aim for in his rookie MotoGP season. And those expectations do not look the same now, after th
F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early
F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early
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Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.F1 is introducing new power units featuring a near-50:
Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
Winners and losers from NASCAR's Clash at the Madhouse
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NASCAR is back, and the season got its unofficial start with the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. The event was delayed several days due to historic snowfall, and ended up racing through rain and sleet as Mother Nature continued to throw curveballs at N
Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
Carson Hocevar signs lengthy extension to keep him at Spire until 2030s
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Carson Hocevar isn't going anywhere, signing a long-term contract extension with Spire Motorsports that extends all the way into the 2030s. The 23-year-old went full-time in the Cup Series in 2024 with Spire, and has helped elevate the team as one that can c
Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run
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Denny Hamlin returned from a tumultuous off-season by scoring an eventful top-5 in the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on Wednesday night.Like much of the field, it wasn’t pretty, and Hamlin survived the chaos better than his peers more than anything e
Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
Why NASCAR allowed teams to refuel without penalty late in The Clash
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NASCAR’s senior competition leadership says there were ‘multiple layers’ to the decision to let teams refuel without penalty on Wednesday in the middle of a sleet-affected and caution-riddled Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium.The decision drew the ir
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis
Arrow McLaren officially opens doors to new home in Indianapolis
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The months of waiting came to an end as Arrow McLaren opened the doors to its new home, the McLaren Racing Center, on Wednesday evening in Indianapolis.Formerly the home of Andretti Global, the team acquired the building in June 2025. Through a fast-paced ren
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to follow
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to follow
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After the Shakedown, which was reserved for test riders, rookies and Group D manufacturer Yamaha, the Sepang International Circuit will host the first collective winter test for the 2026 MotoGP grid this week.However, there will be two notable absences due t
F1 management set for new 93,500 sq ft London headquarters
F1 management set for new 93,500 sq ft London headquarters
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Formula One Management is set to move into a new London headquarters early next year, leasing a 93,500 sq ft redeveloped office building in Westminster to house around 300 staff.F1 last moved offices in 2017, when the series' new owner Liberty Media traded Be
NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
NASCAR Cup drivers are helping shovel snow at Bowman Gray after storm
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Work continues to prepare Bowman Gray Stadium for racing on Wednesday (weather-permitting). The pre-season exhibition race known as the 'Cook Out Clash' has already been postponed several days due to historic snowfall throughout North Carolina. The track its
Mercedes announces new development driver signing as full line-up confirmed
Mercedes announces new development driver signing as full line-up confirmed
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The Mercedes Formula 1 team has confirmed its full development driver line-up as Formula 2 driver Joshua Dürksen joins Anthony Davidson and Doriane Pin in the role.The German-Paraguayan driver will be racing in F2 with Invicta Racing alongside his duties a
Abbi Pulling explains why Formula E is «cut-throat» after Miami ePrix rookie run
Abbi Pulling explains why Formula E is «cut-throat» after Miami ePrix rookie run
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2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling has described the difference between racing in Formula E cars and the GB3 Championship.The 22-year-old driver is preparing for her second season in GB3 with Rodin Motorsport while also serving as the rookie and simulator
Racing Bulls hires former Red Bull, Aston Martin F1 tech chief
Racing Bulls hires former Red Bull, Aston Martin F1 tech chief
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Racing Bulls has hired former Red Bull and Aston Martin engineer Dan Fallows as Formula 1 technical director.Fallows will report to chief technical officer Tim Goss and “take responsibility for the overall technical direction of the team, working across des
Ferrari unveils 2026 F1 car ahead of Fiorano shakedown
Ferrari unveils 2026 F1 car ahead of Fiorano shakedown
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Ferrari has become the latest Formula 1 team to unveil its 2026 car, the SF-26, in a short video ahead of a shakedown at its Fiorano test track.As detailed last month, the Italian team has stuck to its traditional launch plan of revealing its new car on the s
Ferrari 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
Ferrari 2026 F1 launch: Catch up here
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Ferrari unveiled its 2026 F1 livery on Friday 23 January.«We will finish the assembly of the car the day before the launch, the launch will be January 23, which means we will finish the car on the 22nd, and this is to be aggressive,» Ferrari tea
F1 2026 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP
F1 2026 engine loophole won't be resolved before Australian GP
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Here we are and here we go: the status quo will remain as the 2026 F1 season gets under way. Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains will be able to race with power units which are understood to employ clever metallurgy to increase the compression ratio of the inte
Watch LIVE: Alpine launches 2026 F1 season
Watch LIVE: Alpine launches 2026 F1 season
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On Friday at 12:30pm CET, just an hour after Ferrari lifted the covers off its new SF-26 [LINK], Alpine is launching its 2026 Formula 1 season.What the Barcelona-based event will exactly consist in is unclear; we know it is taking place on a cruise ship off t
McLaren signs multi-year partnership with PUMA and launches new merchandise range
McLaren signs multi-year partnership with PUMA and launches new merchandise range
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McLaren Racing has announced a new multi-year partnership with PUMA and has released a new merchandise line to accompany it. PUMA will create team kits across the whole McLaren Racing portfolio as part of the partnership. In addition to the team kit, the PUM
Cadillac stripped of pole position for the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Cadillac stripped of pole position for the Rolex 24 at Daytona
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Following qualifying for the 2026 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, the technical inspectors imposed two severe penalties that significantly altered the starting grid. The No. 31 Action Express Cadillac (Aitken/Bamber/Vesti/Zilisch), which had just celebrated pole
Cadillac edges Porsche in evening practice for Rolex 24
Cadillac edges Porsche in evening practice for Rolex 24
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Earl Bamber elevated Whelen Cadillac to the top spot in evening practice for the Rolex 24.The 35-year-old New Zealand native managed a quick lap of 1 minute, 35.914 seconds in the team’s No. 31 Cadillac V-Series.R to claim the top spot.Porsche Penske Motors
