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NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents' advice
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 10 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan's side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the racing series, explaining advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model.
NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 9 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Chairman Jim France testified Tuesday in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters, and evidence showed he entered negotiations on a new revenue-sharing agreement determined to thwart teams' efforts for a better deal from the stock car series.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko, who mentored Verstappen, retires from F1 at the age of 82
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Red Bull's influential auto racing adviser Helmut Marko is retiring from his role at the age of 82, ending a 20-year stint in which he helped Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen develop into four-time Formula 1 champions.
Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 8 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
An economist testified in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute.
Lewis Hamilton's dream Formula 1 move to Ferrari results in a nightmare first season
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Lewis Hamilton's dream move to Ferrari resulted in a nightmare first season.
McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 7 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second. It allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen. Piastri was also in contention for his first F1 title and finished third in the standings, 13 points behind Norris. The 26-year-old Norris became the first British champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020, and he also denied Verstappen a fifth straight title. Norris entered the three-way battle 12 points ahead of Verstappen and 16 ahead of Piastri.
The key moments which decided McLaren driver Lando Norris' run to the Formula 1 title
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 7 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
After McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.
Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 6 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Saturday.
Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 5 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Retired NBA great Michael Jordan took the stand at the landmark NASCAR antitrust case Friday and testified that he has been a fan of the stock car series since he was a child but felt he had little choice but to sue to force changes in a business model he sees shortchanging teams and drivers risking their lives to keep the sport going.
NASCAR chairman Jim France accused of stonewalling teams in antitrust case
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 4 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
The attorney for the two teams suing NASCAR portrayed series chairman Jim France as "a brick wall" in negotiations over the new revenue-sharing model that has triggered the Michael Jordan-backed federal antitrust case against the top form of motorsports in the United States.
Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 4 - 5:54 a.m. | Save Story
Toyota is increasing its presence in Formula 1 after taking over the title sponsorship of the Haas team on Thursday.
NASCAR owner Bob Jenkins 'hurt' by 'take-it-or-leave-it' charter offer made with hours to sign
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins testified Wednesday in the federal antitrust case against NASCAR that he was "honestly very hurt" by a "take-it-or-leave-it" offer on a new charter agreement that came with a deadline of mere hours to sign the 112-page document.
Denny Hamlin testifies that signing NASCAR's charter deal would have been a 'death certificate'
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 2 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
Three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin outlined the precarious situation facing NASCAR teams, testifying Tuesday in the federal antitrust trial against the stock car series that the race team he co-owns spent more than $700,000 to the series in 2022 alone and how agreeing to its charter proposal last fall would have been like signing his own "death certificate."
Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 2 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season, while Yuki Tsunoda has lost his Formula 1 seat following a tough season.
Denny Hamlin breaks down in tears as the first witness testifying at NASCAR antitrust trial
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 1 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaking down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness in a case that could upend the venerable stock car series.
Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident
James Ellingworth, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
Red Bull expressed regret Monday following "clearly incorrect" comments alleging that Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli had let Lando Norris past at the Qatar Grand Prix, influencing the Formula 1 title fight, after the Italian rookie received death threats on social media.
Michael Jordan's fight against NASCAR heads to court, could shake up motorsports
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 30 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Jordan's bitter fight against NASCAR heads to federal court Monday in a jury trial that could rip apart the top motorsports series in the United States.
McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race
Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 30 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
One week after losing all their points from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren threw away a bunch more in an increasingly tense Formula 1 title race by botching a strategy call at the Qatar GP on Sunday.
Lewis Hamilton's terrible season continues with eighth-place finish in Las Vegas
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 23 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
Lewis Hamilton had every reason to feel good about the effort he put in Saturday night, but as a seven-time Formula 1 champion, his bar is too high for moral victories.
Verstappen has 5th F1 title in reach after Norris, Piastri disqualified in Las Vegas
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 23 - 4:25 a.m. | Save Story
A fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship is within Max Verstappen's reach following the disqualifications of contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 21 - 10:53 p.m. | Save Story
Formula 1's title contenders mastered the wet and slick Las Vegas Strip in a rainy Friday night qualifying session that saw championship leader Lando Norris take pole.
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 21 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Mercedes team principal and part-owner Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his shareholding of the Formula 1 team to George Kurtz, the CEO and founder of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
Las Vegas Grand Prix practice halted twice due to loose maintenance cover
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 20 - 10:59 p.m. | Save Story
A street maintenance cover has again disrupted on-track action at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Thursday night practice was stopped twice so the track could be inspected.
Lando Norris will tie McLaren record with 150th start at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Lando Norris will tie David Coulthard as the most-tenured driver in McLaren history when the lights go out for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the current Formula 1 points leader will make his 150th career start.
NHRA great John Force formally retires 17 months after traumatic brain injury
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
John Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the face of NHRA drag racing for nearly four decades, formally retired Thursday night.
Norris wins Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix to extend his lead with 3 races left
Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 9 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
McLaren driver Lando Norris has significantly extended his lead in the F1 championship after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix. His main rival and teammate Oscar Piastri received a 10-second penalty and again failed to make the podium. Norris also won Saturday's sprint race and started from pole position. He earned his first win at Interlagos with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen second and third. Norris now has 390 points in the standings, with Piastri's fifth place leaving him 24 points behind on 366 with three more races to go. Four-time world champion Verstappen has 341 points.
Norris extends F1 advantage over Piastri in Brazil. Verstappen says he can 'forget' title hopes
Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 8 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
It's shaping up to be a big weekend for Formula 1 leader Lando Norris, and a frustrating one for four-time champion Max Verstappen.
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battle for F1 title as Max Verstappen closes in
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
The three-way fight for the Formula 1 title heads to Brazil this week with McLaren's two drivers still battling it out for the top spot in the standings.
McLaren vs. Palou: A $20.7M lawsuit over broken promises and disappearing messages
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 5 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Closing arguments were presented Wednesday in McLaren Racing's breach of contract suit against IndyCar star Alex Palou, who signed two different contracts with the team before deciding not to leave Chip Ganassi Racing because he presumed McLaren would never give the Spaniard a seat in Formula 1.
Kyle Larson wins second NASCAR championship, denying Denny Hamlin
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 2 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Larson denied Denny Hamlin his first career championship when a late caution at Phoenix Raceway sent title-deciding finale into overtime.
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps: 'We are trying our hardest' to settle antitrust lawsuit
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps said Friday "we are trying our hardest" to settle the federal antitrust lawsuit with the two teams suing the racing series in the most expansive comments yet from the defendants.
Larson aims to end 23-race losing streak in NASCAR finale, faces Briscoe, Byron and Hamlin for title
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 31 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
Kyle Larson is stuck in a 23-race NASCAR losing streak and really hasn't done much better in his sprint car, either. His momentum hit a wall after his failed second attempt to run the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending an era for the Andretti family at the Indy 500
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:58 a.m. | Save Story
Marco Andretti said Wednesday he is retiring from racing, a decision that likely means the "Andretti Curse" at the Indianapolis 500 will never end.
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a fever
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 29 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty has been scratched and will not run in the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday after catching a fever this week, taking the favorite out of the $7 million world championship race.
NASCAR's title-deciding race: Hendrick vs. Gibbs, Chevrolet vs. Toyota
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
There are only two certainties heading into NASCAR's title-deciding season finale race: Rick Hendrick or Joe Gibbs will be the winning car owner, while the driver will be in either a Chevrolet or a Toyota.
Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing rekindle friendly rivalry for NASCAR championship
Nate Ryan, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 27 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
Jeff Gordon was in the thick of dissecting Hendrick Motorsports' prospects for the NASCAR championship when he was interrupted by a text message from his team's chief rival.
Byron outduels Blaney for victory at Martinsville and NASCAR Championship 4 berth
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
With a Championship 4 spot on the line Sunday, William Byron put the bumper to Ryan Blaney to win at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Lando Norris snaps losing streak with victory in Mexico City, takes lead in F1 championship
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Lando Norris reclaimed the championship lead from teammate Oscar Piastri by winning in Mexico City on Sunday to snap a five-race losing streak and create a tense final push for the Formula 1 title.
Norris takes pole in Mexico as Piastri struggles; Hamilton shines for Ferrari
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 25 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Formula 1 driver championship fight stormed into the Mexican Grand Prix with points leader Oscar Piastri struggling in qualifying while McLaren teammate Lando Norris took the pole.
Max Verstappen hoping Mexico's high altitude will boost his F1 title chase
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 24 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
To stay in the hunt for a fifth F1 title in a row, Max Verstappen needs to keep closing the gap to McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Racing in Mexico City might help him to do just that.
Michael Jordan laughs at NASCAR's claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 23 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
NASCAR and two of its teams returned to court Thursday after two failed days of mediation and resumed their bitter antitrust fight with a hearing that included team owner Michael Jordan laughing in disbelief at some of the testimony as the two sides hurtle toward a trial.
Briscoe gives Joe Gibbs Racing 2nd spot in NASCAR's championship finale with OT win at Talladega
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 19 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Joe Gibbs Racing was facing an internal mutiny just a month ago when two of its championship-eligible drivers didn't feel the team owner's grandson was helping his teammates try to win the Cup title.
Verstappen wins US Grand Prix and McLaren's Norris pulls closer to teammate Piastri in F1 title hunt
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 19 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Red Bull's Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in four races Sunday at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, while McLaren's Lando Norris took a huge chunk out of teammate Oscar Piastri's championship lead by finishing second.
Verstappen earns easy US Grand Prix sprint win and pole position on another rough day for McLaren
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Red Bull's Max Verstappen cruised to an easy victory Saturday in a crash-filled United States Grand Prix sprint race, and then took pole position for the main event on a rough day for Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Ryan Blaney channels 'Macho Man' Randy Savage for Talladega inspiration
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 18 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
His title hopes in danger after an early crash in the opening race of NASCAR's third round of the playoffs, Ryan Blaney looked for some inspiration heading into a critical race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
200-1 shot Powerful Glory becomes most unlikely winner in elite horse racing in Britain
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 18 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
Powerful Glory became the most unlikely winner in elite British horse racing on Saturday.
What Apple's new 5-year deal with Formula 1 means for US fans
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 17 - 10:53 a.m. | Save Story
Formula 1 announced a five-year deal Friday with Apple, which will be the global motorsports series' U.S. broadcast partner beginning next season.
Norris held accountable for McLaren's scrap in Singapore that tightened up F1 title chase
Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 16 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
McLaren's scrap in Singapore has been settled. It's time to get the drivers back to chasing a Formula 1 championship.
Denny Hamlin charges to emotional 60th Cup win at Las Vegas, secures spot in NASCAR finale
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 12 - 6:51 p.m. | Save Story
Denny Hamlin became the first driver to lock up a spot in NASCAR's championship-deciding finale, winning Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his career-goal 60th Cup Series triumph.
Hamlin's controversial move: Did he make the right call in NASCAR playoffs?
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 11 - 4:27 p.m. | Save Story
The first thing Denny Hamlin said when he climbed from his car after advancing into the third round of NASCAR's playoffs was he wish he'd known not to pass Ross Chastain on the final lap.
Tony Stewart jokes about sleeping on the couch if he wins drag race against wife Leah Pruett
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 9 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
Tony Stewart has been joking that he made sure the new couch he and his wife bought was one he could sleep on comfortably if he wins a drag race against her.
FIA candidate list indicates Mohammed Ben Sulayem could be re-elected unopposed as president
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:14 a.m. | Save Story
Mohammed Ben Sulayem is on course to be re-elected unopposed as president of motor racing's governing body the FIA, which oversees Formula 1, after a list of candidates for other posts indicated that his would-be challengers would not be able assemble the team needed for a campaign.
NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing pushes back
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 7 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
NASCAR has asked a federal court for a judicial settlement conference so that an independent judge can mediate the antitrust suit filed by Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.
Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Joey Logano, winner of two of the last three Cup Series championships, was never part of the conversation of potential elimination from NASCAR playoffs.
Tyler Reddick out of running for NASCAR championship as his infant son deals with a tumor
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 4:47 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Reddick raced Sunday with his championship hopes on the line at the same time his infant son has been diagnosed with a tumor in his chest that is affecting his heart.
George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' title
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 5 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
McLaren was crowned Formula 1's top team at the Singapore Grand Prix on a tricky day for all three of the main contenders for the drivers' title.
US strikes another boat off Venezuela coast, killing four, Defense Secretary announces
Natasha Bertrand, CNN | Updated Oct. 3 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
(CNN) — The US military carried out another strike on a boat operating in the Caribbean officials deemed to be a "narco-trafficking vessel" on Friday morning, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced in a social media post. The strike killed all four people who were on board, Hegseth said.
Elliott steals Kansas Speedway race in wild overtime finish, secures spot in 3rd round of playoffs
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 28 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
The odds were stacked against Chase Elliott as he lined up eighth in overtime at Kansas Speedway in a pivotal NASCAR playoff race.
Denny Hamlin admits he 'got too hot under the collar' after wrecking Ty Gibbs
Jenna Fryer, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 27 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
Cooler heads have prevailed inside Joe Gibbs Racing following last week's run-in between teammates Denny Hamlin and Ty Gibbs, who Hamlin wrecked when Gibbs wouldn't get out of his way at New Hampshire.
