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What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod's 54th run begins
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of barking dogs will take over downtown Anchorage on Saturday for the ceremonial start of the world's most famous sled dog race. The event, catered to fans who hope to see and cheer on their favorite mushers, takes place a day before the competitive start.
Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
The Associated Press | Posted March 7 - 5:17 a.m. | Save Story
Max Verstappen was cleared by Formula 1's medical team after X-rays on his hands following his crash in qualifying that will see him start from 20th place on the grid in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 12:36 a.m. | Save Story
Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1.
Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 7 - 12:30 a.m. | Save Story
Mercedes has revealed its dominant hand during qualifying for Sunday's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 6 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.
IndyCar and NASCAR partner for a desert doubleheader as both series enjoy strong starts to season
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted March 6 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Pato O'Ward wasn't sold on the motorsports doubleheader this weekend at Phoenix Raceway because the IndyCar driver doesn't like being "the support series" to NASCAR.
Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday's Phoenix NASCAR race
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted March 5 - 11:59 a.m. | Save Story
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after he was diagnosed with vertigo.
Aston Martin's car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and is unlikely to finish F1 season-opener
Stewart Bell, Associated Press | Updated March 5 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage. Adrian Newey is the F1 car design great who's heading into his first race as Aston Martin's team principal. He says on Thursday the team's Honda power unit causes vibrations which could damage the hands of drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Newey adds neither can tolerate even half of the 58-lap race distance. Aston Martin had a poor preseason and was often slower even than new team Cadillac. Aston Martin logged the fewest laps of all 11 teams.
As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated March 4 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
Cadillac might just be the best-prepared new team in Formula 1 history.
Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted March 4 - 5:17 a.m. | Save Story
A Formula 1 rules revolution is making cars lighter and smaller for 2026, with more electrical power.
A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted March 3 - 5:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Federal judge allows Gabehart continue working at Spire so long as he avoids Gibbs-related duties
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated March 2 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports but not the role he performed with his old NASCAR team.
Speed and paddock politics: George Russell aims to seize his chance after F1's big changes
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 5:20 a.m. | Save Story
He's long been tipped as a Formula 1 champion in waiting and he's not afraid to tangle with Max Verstappen on and off track. Big rule changes mean this might be George Russell's year.
23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a 'perfect partnership'
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the "mastermind" behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a "perfect partnership."
Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Reddick's latest win drove him straight into the NASCAR record books.
Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut ends in crash at St. Pete Grand Prix
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated March 1 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
It was a rough fresh start for two-time IndyCar champion Will Power in his first race with a new team, and same for Mick Schumacher in his series debut.
Chris Gabehart shows up in Spire gear as a lawsuit court deadline looms
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 28 - 11:29 a.m. | Save Story
at the IndyCar race in St. Petersburg.
There's been a change to F1's engine rules and it could mostly impact Mercedes
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Formula One 's governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be measured midway through this season and in the 2027 season.
Judge delays decision on restraining order preventing Chris Gabehart from joining Spire Motorsports
Steve Reed, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge did not issue a ruling Friday on whether to impose a temporary restraining order that would prevent former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart from working for rival NASCAR team Spire Motorsports.
