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NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar suspended for season finale following on-track actions at Martinsville

NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar suspended for season finale following on-track actions at Martinsville

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, saying "racing at the Cup level is a privilege, and it comes with an expected level of professionalism."
Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

Dodge announces its return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning at the Daytona 500

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on Monday. Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manufacturers, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota in fielding entries to compete in a 36-race schedule that begins in mid-February and crowns a champion in early November. Kaulig Racing will use the Dodge Charger to field a two-car team beginning at the Daytona 500. AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon are expected to fill those seats.
Kyle Larson still feels NASCAR championship pressure despite comfortable lead for Homestead finale

Kyle Larson still feels NASCAR championship pressure despite comfortable lead for Homestead finale

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lap down and mired in heavy traffic outside the top 20 during Sunday's NASCAR race at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson glanced at a large infield video monitor.
'Mamma mia Kimi!' Italy erupts after Antonelli becomes country's 1st F1 champion in 73 years

'Mamma mia Kimi!' Italy erupts after Antonelli becomes country's 1st F1 champion in 73 years

Daniella Matar, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 5:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the words of tennis great Jannik Sinner: "Mamma mia Kimi!"
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

Carlos RodrÍguez, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 1 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

After crossing the finish line of the Mexico City Grand Prix behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, F1 history-maker Kimi Antonelli placed his hands on the steering wheel and his voice cracked as he said, "We did it, we did it."
Kyle Larson closes in on NASCAR championship as Hendrick teammate William Byron wins at Martinsville

Kyle Larson closes in on NASCAR championship as Hendrick teammate William Byron wins at Martinsville

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Larson is on the verge of his second consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championship, but he was more relieved than happy after salvaging a nearly disastrous Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
How Kimi Antonelli went from a kid hiding in a stack of tires to F1's youngest champion

How Kimi Antonelli went from a kid hiding in a stack of tires to F1's youngest champion

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 3:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ever since he got into the Formula 1 paddock hidden in a stack of tires, Kimi Antonelli has done things his own way.
Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East

Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 6:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying Sunday it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East.
Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing

Brad Keselowski granted release to explore NASCAR rides, will sell stake in RFK Racing

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 10:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Keselowski has been granted permission to pursue other NASCAR opportunities for the 2027 season and will sell his 20% equity stake in Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing.
Kimi Antonelli is set to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion. Here's why it's been so long

Kimi Antonelli is set to end Italy's 73-year wait for an F1 champion. Here's why it's been so long

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli is on the verge of becoming Formula 1's youngest-ever champion, and the first Italian to win the title since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
Chase leader Kyle Larson has easier path to 3rd NASCAR championship after surviving Talladega chaos

Chase leader Kyle Larson has easier path to 3rd NASCAR championship after surviving Talladega chaos

Nate Ryan, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Larson's team needed directions at Talladega Superspeedway to find the NASCAR driver after his first victory at the mammoth 2.66-mile oval.
Kimi Antonelli's Austin win points to potential dominance in 2027, not just this year

Kimi Antonelli's Austin win points to potential dominance in 2027, not just this year

James Ellingworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victory in Texas didn't just put Kimi Antonelli on the verge of winning the Formula 1 title. It gave an important signal he could repeat the feat next year.
Kyle Larson extends Chase points lead with first NASCAR win at Talladega after last-lap scramble

Kyle Larson extends Chase points lead with first NASCAR win at Talladega after last-lap scramble

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Larson threw his left hand off the wheel in disgust with a half-lap remaining at Talladega Superspeedway, watching helplessly as his No. 5 Chevrolet plummeted from the lead.
Motor racing-Wolff hails Antonelli's best race yet after US victory

Motor racing-Wolff hails Antonelli's best race yet after US victory

Alan Baldwin, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli has given his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff nine wins ​to get excited about this season but the Italian's dominant drive from pole position at Sunday's US Grand Prix took that to another level.
Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and tightens his grip on historic F1 title chase

Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and tightens his grip on historic F1 title chase

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the first moments after Kimi Antonelli's latest victory, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff called it "another small step" toward the Formula 1 season championship.
NASCAR race at Talladega stopped after Joey Logano's car goes airborne in scary 15-car wreck

NASCAR race at Talladega stopped after Joey Logano's car goes airborne in scary 15-car wreck

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NASCAR Chase race at Talladega Superspeedway was stopped under the red flag with five laps remaining after a scary wreck involving three-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano, whose car went airborne and landed on its roof.
Motor racing-Antonelli wins US Grand Prix but must wait for title

Motor racing-Antonelli wins US Grand Prix but must wait for title

Alan Baldwin, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli won the US Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday to stand ​on the brink of becoming Formula One's youngest ever champion in Mexico next weekend.
Motorcycling-Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island send-off

Motorcycling-Australian Grand Prix called off as rain spoils Phillip Island send-off

Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 11:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final Australian MotoGP at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit was called off on Sunday due to heavy rain, ruining the farewell for one of the ​championship's most beloved circuits.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kimi Antonelli came to the United States Grand Prix with his eyes on a Formula 1 season championship getting closer with every race.
Motor racing-Antonelli on pole for US Grand Prix with F1 title in sight

Motor racing-Antonelli on pole for US Grand Prix with F1 title in sight

Alan Baldwin, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start on ​pole position for a US Grand Prix that could make him Formula One's youngest world champion if ‌results go his way on Sunday.