Motorsports

Briscoe Beats Bell by 0.029 Seconds at Charlotte

Chase Briscoe edged teammate Christopher Bell by 0.029 seconds after final-turn contact to win the Bank of America 400 at Charlotte on Oct. 11, 2026.

Verstappen Wins Rain-Delayed Singapore Sprint and Takes Pole

Max Verstappen is under investigation for allegedly overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags during Singapore Grand Prix sprint qualifying, after Sergio Perez’s crash scattered debris on track. Verstappen said he gave Hamilton the position back; a penalty remains possible as stewards review the incident.

F1 Signs 10-Year Rwanda Grand Prix Deal

Formula 1 may return to Africa with Rwanda reportedly securing an agreement to host a Grand Prix near Kigali around 2030, though the timing and plans have not been officially confirmed. Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and George Russell support the prospect, while South Africa is also pursuing a race and has acknowledged Rwanda’s progress.

Singapore F1 Sprint Start Delayed by Heavy Rain

Singapore F1 sprint start was delayed by half an hour to 17:30 local after heavy rain left standing water around Turns 2 and 3.

Verstappen, Hamilton criticize Singapore sprint format

Max Verstappen won the Singapore F1 sprint on Oct. 10, 2026, then said Formula 1 should not host sprints at tracks where drivers cannot pass.

Bahrain Grand Prix start held at Sepang over thunderstorm and safety checks

The Bahrain GP start at Sepang was delayed after a thunderstorm hit with cars already on the grid; the medical car reported significant standing water and no new start time was set.

Keselowski Plans 2027 NASCAR Drive After RFK Split

Keselowski confident of 2027 NASCAR drive after RFK split ends five-year deal, though 'I’m not saying I’m not sweating it'; exit 'like leaving high school.'

Verstappen Wins Rain-Hit Bahrain Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli praised Max Verstappen’s exceptional race vision, saying the Red Bull driver quickly reads situations and finds openings to overtake. Antonelli also highlighted Verstappen’s ability to find extra pace when it matters, even when the car or weekend initially appears uncompetitive.

Alonso Extends Aston Martin Deal Through 2027

Alonso scored Aston Martin's only 3 points this season and extended through 2027, saying racing is his life.

Jury Awards Hughes $850,002 Against Former NASCAR Driver

A Davidson County jury awarded Tracey Hughes $850,002 after finding former NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb liable for alienation of affection and criminal conversation over an alleged affair with Hughes’ husband. Cobb denies the allegations and says she will continue to challenge the verdict; post-trial motions and an appeal remain possible.

Keselowski to Depart RFK’s No. 6 After 2026

Erik Jones re-signs with Legacy Motor Club through 2027

Erik Jones locked in a multi-year extension to stay in Legacy Motor Club's No. 43 through 2027 as Josh Berry and Riley Herbst join the team.

Norris Urges Colapinto Race Ban After Baku Pileup

Stewards gave Colapinto a 10-second penalty for the Baku restart crash that wrecked Norris’s car. Norris urged a ban: “It’s just careless.”

Blaney Returns to Kansas After Hocevar Fight

Six days after trading punches with Carson Hocevar at Bristol, Ryan Blaney appeared at Kansas on Sept. 25 with a still-visible black eye; NASCAR issued no penalties.

Kyle Larson Wins Kansas Hollywood Casino 400

Kyle Larson led 235 laps at Kansas, underscoring his position as the championship points leader in a pivotal stretch of the NASCAR Cup Series postseason. Tyler Reddick, the season’s win leader, entered the race seeking to close a 61-point gap to Larson.

Russell Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix After Tense Finish

George Russell won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. In Formula 2, Alex Dunne won the first feature race, while Rafael Câmara took the second, with Nikola Tsolov and Dunne rounding out its podium.

Russell Takes Azerbaijan GP Pole

George Russell topped Azerbaijan Grand Prix practice, with Max Verstappen second, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli retired after a suspected hydraulic failure. McLaren’s major upgrade debut was disrupted by car issues, and brake problems also affected other drivers, including Carlos Sainz and Isack Hadjar.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip Diagnosed With FTD

Family closed Waltrip's FTD diagnosis note with "Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!" as the 79-year-old Hall of Famer steps further from public life.

Hadjar Returns for Red Bull at Azerbaijan GP

Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar is cleared to return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury, rejoining Max Verstappen at the Baku City Circuit. Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls after substituting for three races, while Yuki Tsunoda resumes his reserve role, and the team thanks Lawson for his contributions during Hadjar's absence.

F1 Plans 15km-Shorter 2027 Races

The FIA and F1 Commission approved shortening the 2027 grand prix distances from 305km to 290km, effectively shaving about two to three laps on most circuits while leaving Monaco unchanged at 260km. They also introduced a hard stop for interrupted racing, retained two hours of actual racing, removed gearbox homologation, and granted more flexibility for practice sessions as part of broader power-unit and regulatory tweaks.

Blaney, Hocevar Brawl After Bristol Crash

After late contact sent Ryan Blaney into the Bristol wall on Sept. 19, 2026, he grabbed Carson Hocevar on pit road; Hocevar answered with two right hooks that knocked off Blaney's hat.

Logano Wins Bristol After Late-Race Incident

Joey Logano won Bristol by 1.248 seconds for his 40th Cup win after passing Hocevar and Gibbs with seven laps left; Hocevar and Blaney later fought on pit road.

Creed Takes Lead on Overtime Restart to Win at Bristol

Sheldon Creed extended his O'Reilly Series points lead by winning the Food City 300 at Bristol, with a late surge past William Sawalich while Kvapil faced a brake failure hindering his finish, and the race featured a weather-canceled qualifying session that left Creed on the front row alongside Jesse Love. The Bristol weekend also highlighted a $11.23 million Cup Series purse for 2026, and a pole position for Love with Creed on the front row once qualifying was canceled due to bad weather.

Kyle Busch Tribute Car Debuts at Bristol

Ty Gibbs will pilot the No. 54 M&M’s tribute car at Bristol to honor the late Kyle Busch, reviving his iconic color scheme tied to Joe Gibbs Racing and Mars’ M&M’s brand. The tribute, supported by Busch’s family and the team, centers on Bristol’s significance in his career with pre-race ceremonies, a family-forward reveal, and reflections on his legacy across multiple series.