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Palou clinches fifth IndyCar title at Milwaukee

Alex Palou clinched his fifth IndyCar Series championship in six seasons at Milwaukee, securing a place among the sport’s elite by becoming the fastest driver to five titles, the youngest to reach five, and the first to win four straight since Bourdais, while moving to third on the all-time titles list; the season culminates with a potential Laguna Seca finale ahead of the next challenge. The milestone reflects a dominant, record-setting run across a doubleheader weekend that showcased Palou’s consistency across road, street, and oval tracks.

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Burton Replaces Herbst at Daytona; Heim to 2027 Seat

23XI Racing announced Riley Herbst will miss the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona due to lingering effects from last weekend’s incident, with Harrison Burton stepping into the No. 35 Toyota for the race. Burton, who won the 2024 Daytona summer event and last competed regularly in Cup, will run in place of Herbst in the final race of the regular season at Daytona.

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Norris Extends with McLaren Through 2030, Champion

Lando Norris reinforced his momentum by winning the Dutch Grand Prix, joining earlier victory in Budapest and narrowing the championship gap as McLaren showcases significant development under the current rules. Concurrently, reports indicate Norris is negotiating a new €60 million-per-season contract from 2027 with McLaren, potentially placing him among F1’s highest-paid drivers as talks have been ongoing since June.

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Colapinto signs 2027 Alpine deal, Gasly remains

Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for 2027, paired with Pierre Gasly, in a move the team frames as continuity to accelerate car development. The decision follows Colapinto’s improved 2026 form, including 19 points from 12 races, and comes amid ongoing speculation about other driver movements.

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Hill Named No. 33 Driver for 2027

Austin Hill will drive Richard Childress Racing’s No. 33 Chevrolet full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, continuing RCR’s tradition of promoting from within after Kyle Busch’s death led to the renumbered No. 33 ride. The 32-year-old Hill comes off a strong five-year run in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series with 16 wins and playoff appearances, making the jump to Cup a natural next step.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Trump Flags Off Freedom 250 Grand Prix

President Donald Trump, in his capacity as current president, will wave the green flag to start the Washington Grand Prix IndyCar race and will complete a parade lap in the presidential limousine as part of a nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary, while drivers and teams participate in White House and Capitol events that underscore the spectacle and diplomacy surrounding the event.

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Aug 21, 2026

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Norris Wins Dutch GP After Sprint Pole

George Russell clinched the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint pole at Zandvoort, beating Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds in a razor-tight Q3 while Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli remained close in the top five. The session featured a flurry of advances and notable driver moves, with McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes sharing the near-top positions as the field battled for pole.

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Aug 21, 2026

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Hamilton Returns Fittest Ever, Targets Dutch GP

Lewis Hamilton says his three-week conditioning push and reduced partying have left him at his fittest in two decades as he chases an eighth F1 title from 50 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli, ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix with Ferrari's design updates cited as a positive. He also notes this could be his last chance to win at Zandvoort as the race is being dropped from the calendar.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Zilisch to drive No. 48 for Hendrick in 2028

Hendrick Motorsports announced Connor Zilisch will drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting in 2028, replacing Alex Bowman as Bowman retires after 2027; Zilisch comes from Trackhouse Racing with a rising track record and has been praised by Rick Hendrick for his talent and character.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Trump to Attend IndyCar Freedom 250 in DC

Downtown DC will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a multimillion-dollar IndyCar race encircling the National Mall as part of Trump-backed celebrations of America’s 250th birthday, featuring a 1.7-mile track and 147 laps. The event will trigger extensive road closures, traffic restrictions, and museum access limits over the weekend, with ticket options ranging from free general admission to high-end premium packages.

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Aug 16, 2026

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Disney+ to Stream Formula E Worldwide

Disney+ will be the global streaming home for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories, including the U.S. where it will stream alongside ESPN+ as Formula E enters its GEN4 era, with live coverage of all practice, qualifying and races plus on-demand replays and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The deal expands Formula E’s reach while preserving existing linear broadcast relationships in key markets and aims to grow the sport's audience worldwide.

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Aug 11, 2026

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Kvapil Wins First O'Reilly Indy, JR Sweeps Top Four

Carson Kvapil won his first NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Pennzoil 250, capping a 64th start after four runner-up finishes. The JR Motorsports 1-2-3-4 sweep drew an emotional celebration from Dale Earnhardt Jr., with Kvapil and his team signaling potential momentum for the rest of the season.

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Jul 25, 2026

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Norris Wins Hungaroring as Penalties Reshape

Lando Norris set the fastest time in Hungaroring practice, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.117 seconds as championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third and Ferrari and Mercedes remained in close contention. The session featured scorching track temperatures, a red flag after Sergio Pérez’s halted car, and continued signs of a tight fight ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Jul 25, 2026

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Sepang to Host Bahrain Grand Prix in October 2026

With Bahrain’s 2026 race in jeopardy amid Middle East tensions, Malaysia’s Sepang circuit is emerging as the strongest candidate to host the slot, leveraging fan appeal and logistics. Officials are also considering Turkey and other options to maintain a 22-race calendar, with a decision potentially coming before the summer break as safety concerns cloud the end of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

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