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Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says

Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted April 22 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock "should basically be avoided" with regulation changes starting from next week's race in Miami, F1's governing body says.
F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP

F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 20 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Formula 1 is set to change how the new cars use their electrical power in an attempt to make qualifying feel more "flat out" and overtaking less likely to result in high-speed crashes, all in time for next week's Miami Grand Prix.
Tyler Reddick's last-lap move, his fifth win, and a pace not seen since Dale Earnhardt in 1987

Tyler Reddick's last-lap move, his fifth win, and a pace not seen since Dale Earnhardt in 1987

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Posted April 20 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season.
George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted April 17 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

George Russell says he doesn't want Formula 1 to "lose" Max Verstappen as the four-time champion vents his unhappiness with the new cars.
Ty Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile

Ty Gibbs is having fun as a new NASCAR Cup winner while trying to maintain his low profile

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted April 13 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ty Gibbs has a famous last name and has spent much of his life in the spotlight, recently being unwittingly thrust into the center of a contentious court case.
Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney

Ty Gibbs earns first NASCAR Cup victory at Bristol, beating Kyle Larson and Ryan Blaney

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 12 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Outdueling two NASCAR CupSeries champions for the first victory of his career, Ty Gibbs made an emphatic and emotional breakthrough Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change

Colton Herta's Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change

Jenna Fryer, Associated Press  |  Updated April 9 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colton Herta's hopes of returning to the Indianapolis 500 in the middle of his bid to reach Formula 1 took a hit with a calendar clash Thursday after Formula 2 races were rescheduled.
Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the season

Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the season

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted March 30 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASCAR Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick.
Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of season

Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of season

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The strategy calls don't always work out for Chase Elliott in the Cup Series.
Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last

Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 29 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has not ruled out retiring at the end of the Formula 1 season, saying he is trying "very hard" to enjoy racing under the new changes.
19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory

19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Updated March 29 - 2:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes has won his second consecutive Formula 1 race, taking Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Antonelli finished a comfortable 13.7 seconds ahead of the Australian.
Magnitude wins Dubai Gold Cup after $12M race goes ahead despite the war in Iran

Magnitude wins Dubai Gold Cup after $12M race goes ahead despite the war in Iran

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 28 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Magnitude beat race favorite Forever Young to win the 30th Dubai Gold Cup on Saturday in the first major outdoors sporting event in the United Arab Emirates since the outbreak of the Iran War.
Denny Hamlin qualifies first at Martinsville, moves into tie for 10th in NASCAR poles

Denny Hamlin qualifies first at Martinsville, moves into tie for 10th in NASCAR poles

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 28 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin earned his fifth pole position at Martinsville Speedway and 49th of his Cup Series career, tying him with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Isaac for 10th all time.
Formula 1: Antonelli and Russell 1-2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1: Antonelli and Russell 1-2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Updated March 28 - 2:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli took the pole for Sunday's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, just two weeks after he led qualifying and won the first race of his career at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he's back in the F1 chase: 'I've not lost what I had'

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he's back in the F1 chase: 'I've not lost what I had'

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Updated March 26 - 4:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lewis Hamilton said he finished a recent morning training run and returned to his hotel sweating to find some other Formula 1 drivers just getting up.
Budding NASCAR powerhouse team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan just needs short track magic

Budding NASCAR powerhouse team owned by Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan just needs short track magic

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted March 23 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin likes comparing his lightning-fast assembly of 23XI Racing to solving a Rubik's Cube.
Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan's team

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A malfunctioning battery, a cool suit that got very hot and a big deficit to the leader with less than 50 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway.
NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas

NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after livestream mockery of IndyCar's David Malukas

Jenna Fryer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

for mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas during a recent livestream.
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes repeats as champion of the grueling Iditarod sled dog race

The Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes cruised to a repeat victory in the Iditarod, the roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) sled dog race in Alaska.
Denny Hamlin storms back to win at Las Vegas after early penalty

Denny Hamlin storms back to win at Las Vegas after early penalty

Jenna Fryer, Associated Press  |  Updated March 15 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin returned to victory lane at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday for his first win since he lost the NASCAR championship four months ago, and first since the death of his father in a December house fire.