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Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit

Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in tight Spanish GP circuit

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lando Norris came out of nowhere to outduel Kimi Antonelli and secure vital pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.
Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1's Spanish GP returns to Madrid

Antonelli leads practice on new Madring track as F1's Spanish GP returns to Madrid

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli kept his momentum on the challenging new Madring track on Friday, leading the way in practice in the return of Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid.
Sainz expects 'fun' but 'intense' new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd

Sainz expects 'fun' but 'intense' new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Carlos Sainz expects the new hybrid Madring track at the Spanish Grand Prix to be one of the toughest of the season.
Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'

Verstappen cites teammate Lawson adapting fast as sign 2026 F1 cars are 'numb'

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 5:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Max Verstappen has cited teammate Liam Lawson's ability to adapt, after stepping in mid-season at Red Bull, as a sign that current Formula 1 cars are "numb to your driver inputs".
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone detained at Portuguese airport for carrying shotgun

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

for possession of a firearm.
Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseason's opening Chase race

Chase Lookahead: JGR shows power with Bell winning Southern 500 in postseason's opening Chase race

Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

the hardest challenge for the four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers might be vying against one another for the Cup Series title.
FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events

FIA President Ben Sulayem says F1 drivers and teams won't be put 'at risk' over Middle East events

Daniella Matar And James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 6:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year's Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation but tells The Associated Press that drivers and team staff will not be put "at risk."
Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase

Bell passes defending NASCAR champion Larson to win the Southern 500 to start the Chase

Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Christopher Bell is finally second-to-none this season.
F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back

F1 leader Kimi Antonelli wins Italian GP after epic charge from the back

Daniella Matar, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 6 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli has won the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started 19th on the grid. It took the Mercedes driver fewer than 17 laps to fight his way to the front. The rest of the race was spent tussling with teammate and title rival George Russell for the lead. Antonelli passed him for the final time with three laps remaining, going on to become the first Italian to win at Monza in 60 years. That at least gave the crowd something to cheer about after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed out of the scuderia's home race early on. In the other Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton finished sixth.
Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Daniella Matar, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 5 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alpine's Pierre Gasly claimed his first-ever pole position in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Fernando Alonso longs for 'real Formula 1' as he ponders future

Fernando Alonso longs for 'real Formula 1' as he ponders future

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - Fernando Alonso's future is in doubt, and he ​has offered little to provide additional clarity.
John Hunter Nemechek loses Legacy Motor Club seat

John Hunter Nemechek loses Legacy Motor Club seat

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 03 (Field Level Media) - Legacy Motor Club announced that John Hunter Nemechek will ​not return to drive the No. 42 Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series next season.
NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel

NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joey Logano has won 71 NASCAR races and three Cup Series championships during his illustrious career.
NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion

NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin has never won a Cup Series championship.
As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.
Palou wins his record-tying 4th consecutive IndyCar season championship

Palou wins his record-tying 4th consecutive IndyCar season championship

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Palou won his record-tying fourth consecutive IndyCar season championship with a 10th-place finish Sunday night in the resumption of a rain-delayed race at the Milwaukee Mile.
Weather causes more changes to Sunday IndyCar schedule at Milwaukee Mile

Weather causes more changes to Sunday IndyCar schedule at Milwaukee Mile

Field Level Media  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aug 30 (Field Level Media) - Morning ​rain and the need to dry the track led to a ‌juggled start time of the IndyCar races set ⁠for Sunday at ​the Milwaukee Mile ⁠in West Allis, Wis.
Motorcycling-Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead

Motorcycling-Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ducati's Marc Marquez claimed his third straight victory at the Aragon Grand Prix on Sunday, reinforcing his superiority on ​anti-clockwise circuits as the reigning MotoGP champion closed the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin on home turf.
Rain delays in Milwaukee create two-race Sunday

Rain delays in Milwaukee create two-race Sunday

Field Level Media  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aug 30 (Field Level Media) - ​An unrelenting rain system led to a red flag ‌on lap 90 of the Snap-On Makers ⁠and Fixers 250 ​in Milwaukee Saturday, ⁠and the cars couldn't ‌return to ‌the track.
Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series

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

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known for two violent wrecks at Daytona International Speedway, Ryan Preece experienced a much different ride at NASCAR's hometown track Saturday night: a trip to victory lane.