Who’s really fastest in 2026? F1’s new rules are confusing the pecking order — and the drivers
Formula 1’s new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
Formula 1 2026 is underway — under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
IndyCar ends exit talk with Honda, Chevy deals
IndyCar has locked both Chevrolet and Honda into contract extensions in deals that end any speculation that Honda would leave North America’s open-wheel racing series.
Hour 2: Amanda Christovich, Front Office Sports
Amanda Christovich joins the show to discuss the Trinidad Chambliss ruling and what it means for college sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: David Bazzel & Molly Harrell, Broyles Award
David Bazzel & Molly Harrell, Broyles Award joins the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Zach Goodall Joins the Show
Paul starts hour 2 of Wednesday’s show with Zach Goodall of 247 Sports, to talk about the Gators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: The Middle
Blake Toppmeyer of USA Today and David Hale of ESPN join Paul in the opening hour of Wednesday’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 4: Your Turn
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Hour 3: Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com
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Hour 1: Michael Casagrande and Chris Marler
Michael Casagrande, AL.com and Chris Marler, LouisianaSports.Net join the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
