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Fernando Alonso longs for 'real Formula 1' as he ponders future

Fernando Alonso longs for 'real Formula 1' as he ponders future

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 04 (Field Level Media) - Fernando Alonso's future is in doubt, and he ​has offered little to provide additional clarity.
John Hunter Nemechek loses Legacy Motor Club seat

John Hunter Nemechek loses Legacy Motor Club seat

Field Level Media  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sep 03 (Field Level Media) - Legacy Motor Club announced that John Hunter Nemechek will ​not return to drive the No. 42 Toyota in the NASCAR Cup Series next season.
NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel

NASCAR drivers scrambling for cameos after Tom Cruise announces 'Days of Thunder' sequel

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joey Logano has won 71 NASCAR races and three Cup Series championships during his illustrious career.
NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion

NASCAR drivers in favor of return to Chase format, saying it will yield a more legitimate champion

Steve Reed, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Denny Hamlin has never won a Cup Series championship.
As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

As NASCAR begins another title Chase, a look at the contenders and pretenders in the 16-man field

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The NASCAR Cup Series standings have been reset. Denny Hamlin, the regular-season champion, had his sizable advantage slashed to 25 points over Ryan Blaney as the series shifts into playoff mode.
Palou wins his record-tying 4th consecutive IndyCar season championship

Palou wins his record-tying 4th consecutive IndyCar season championship

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Palou won his record-tying fourth consecutive IndyCar season championship with a 10th-place finish Sunday night in the resumption of a rain-delayed race at the Milwaukee Mile.
Weather causes more changes to Sunday IndyCar schedule at Milwaukee Mile

Weather causes more changes to Sunday IndyCar schedule at Milwaukee Mile

Field Level Media  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aug 30 (Field Level Media) - Morning ​rain and the need to dry the track led to a ‌juggled start time of the IndyCar races set ⁠for Sunday at ​the Milwaukee Mile ⁠in West Allis, Wis.
Motorcycling-Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead

Motorcycling-Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 7:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ducati's Marc Marquez claimed his third straight victory at the Aragon Grand Prix on Sunday, reinforcing his superiority on ​anti-clockwise circuits as the reigning MotoGP champion closed the gap on championship leader Jorge Martin on home turf.
Rain delays in Milwaukee create two-race Sunday

Rain delays in Milwaukee create two-race Sunday

Field Level Media  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aug 30 (Field Level Media) - ​An unrelenting rain system led to a red flag ‌on lap 90 of the Snap-On Makers ⁠and Fixers 250 ​in Milwaukee Saturday, ⁠and the cars couldn't ‌return to ‌the track.
Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series

Ryan Preece wins at Daytona to take the final playoff spot in NASCAR's Cup Series

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Known for two violent wrecks at Daytona International Speedway, Ryan Preece experienced a much different ride at NASCAR's hometown track Saturday night: a trip to victory lane.
Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028

Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Cruise stood up from his chair in front of 40 race-car drivers, jumped over a row of potted plants and directly onto a stage.
Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030

Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 29 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defending world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until at least the end of 2030, the F1 team said Saturday.
Motorcycling-Bezzecchi shatters lap record to beat Marquez brothers to Aragon GP pole

Motorcycling-Bezzecchi shatters lap record to beat Marquez brothers to Aragon GP pole

Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 4:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi became the first rider to crack the one minute and 45 ​seconds barrier at MotorLand, snatching pole position for the Aragon Grand Prix and ending Marc Marquez's bid for a hat-trick of poles at ‌the circuit on Saturday.
Brad Keselowski in need of 'a miracle' in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona

Brad Keselowski in need of 'a miracle' in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona

Mark Long, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 3:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Keselowski needs "a miracle" at Daytona International Speedway to make the Cup Series playoffs.
NASCAR unveils 2027 schedule, which includes a return to Naval Base Coronado

NASCAR unveils 2027 schedule, which includes a return to Naval Base Coronado

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

NASCAR will return to Naval Base Coronado for another race that recognizes the men and women who serve.
Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 6:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Blaney and his team wound up making the most of a major mistake Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington

Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

On the streets of downtown Washington, an American led almost the whole way.
Motor racing-Russell defends Mercedes team orders against himself

Motor racing-Russell defends Mercedes team orders against himself

Alan Baldwin, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

George Russell defended Mercedes for imposing team orders in favour of his ​Formula One championship-leading teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.
Motor racing-Norris wins Dutch GP as Antonelli stretches his F1 lead

Motor racing-Norris wins Dutch GP as Antonelli stretches his F1 lead

Alan Baldwin, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lando Norris gave McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix victory on Sunday in an intense race of shifting fortunes that had to be restarted ​after home hero Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap.
Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after a daring pass on Kimi Antonelli

Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after a daring pass on Kimi Antonelli

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the space of a single lap before holding on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back Formula 1 wins. Norris started on pole but was overtaken by Antonelli at a restart after the race was stopped for a heavy crash by home hero Max Verstappen, who was unhurt. McLaren's Norris reeled in Antonelli before passing him around the outside of the first corner in a daring move on lap 54 of 72, then took the lead from Hamilton before the lap was over. Antonelli was second and George Russell third.