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Mercedes' Toto Wolff tells F1 rivals to 'get your s--- together' on engine scrutiny - does he have a point?

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Who are the best NASCAR drivers of all time? Our panel of experts cast their votes. Here are the best of the best — the top five.

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Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

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Nos. 50-26: Geoff Bodine to Dale Jarrett

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All 38 NASCAR Cup Series races in 2026, ranked by anticipation

A brand-new race takes the No. 1 spot on our annual list, with the No. 2 race jumping up from No. 27 a year ago.

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NASCAR season-opening Clash postponed until Wednesday due to winter storm

The continual race schedule reshuffling is due to a weekend winter storm that smacked much of North Carolina.

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Clash forecasts as NASCAR's coldest race ever. How will drivers handle it?

Form-fitting car seats might be too snug for drivers wearing extra layers in the cold weather.

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F1’s secret Barcelona test and what we learned: An early favorite, and two concerns

A strange week in Barcelona leaves us with more questions than answers as the F1 season approaches

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Trump, IndyCar plan Freedom 250 race around National Mall, but it's going to be tough lift

The president wants a race in D.C. to help America celebrate its 250th birthday, but the challenges to bring it about are massive.

Alex Valdes Comments count 135

Greg Biffle was not flying plane in crash that killed him and 6 others: NTSB

The report said the flight lacked the required two pilots fully qualified to fly the aircraft.

Jordan Bianchi Comments count 24

F1 hits reset in 2026. Your guide to the new cars, new rules and new era

Formula 1 evolves dramatically in 2026. Here's your year-long guide to it all

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F1's new engines are the sport's biggest gamble in 12 years. Here's what changed

F1 is introducing new hybrid engines ahead of the 2026 season. Here's how they work and why they matter

Luke Smith Comments count 52

Due to weather, NASCAR reschedules Saturday's Clash races to Monday

Monday's race in Winston-Salem, N.C., could be the coldest in NASCAR history.

Jordan Bianchi Comments count 27

Why Cadillac F1 picked a Super Bowl ad and Times Square for its first livery reveal

The new Cadillac F1 team is taking unique steps to introduce itself to viewers across the U.S., plus championship's existing audience

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F1 teams are hiding early struggles with new cars. Should they let fans watch?

The 2026 F1 preseason kicked off with a private test for teams in Barcelona this week. Was the secrecy necessary?

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F1 teams feared another embarrassing preseason start. They were wrong

The grid decided to keep the year's first preseason test private after bad memories from 2014 but early data has proved these concerns wrong

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By ditching Roval, NASCAR continues hot streak of favorable moves

NASCAR fans have wanted fewer pitfalls and land mines for the top contenders, preferring to see the best of the best race it out.

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F1 teams are testing in secret. So I climbed muddy hills to catch a glimpse

Inside The Athletic's attempt to find out what is happening in pre-season testing in Barcelona

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Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation over potential conflict of interest

A spokesperson for the FIA said: "The FIA Foundation is independent from the FIA and a UK-registered charity."

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NASCAR's Roval playoff race expected to return to Charlotte's oval: Sources

NASCAR's only playoff road course will be no more. The once-popular quirky circuit has seen a drop in fan sentiment in the Next Gen era.

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Explained: How Formula 1’s first 2026 test will work — and why you can’t watch it

The F1 teams are testing their 2026 cars at the Barcelona track this week. But why is the action not open to the public?

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'Wienie 500' to return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for second helping of viral race

The 2026 edition of the race will be held on May 22, two days before the Indy 500, and broadcast live on Fox.

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Ferrari's new car has one job: Obliterate 2025's failure for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

Ferrari has launched its 2026 F1 car. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc need it to be a big upgrade on the team's 2025 challenger

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McLaren awarded more than $12m in legal case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou

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