How F1’s biggest stars have been spending their offseasons
Halfway through the offseason, ESPN scrolls through months of social media posts to see how the fastest drivers in Formula 1 spend their downtime.
Mercedes rookie Antonelli passes his driving test
Italian Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old rookie replacing seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this season, has passed his driving test.
Mercedes 1955 car could smash auction record
A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 could become the most expensive grand prix car of all time at an auction in Stuttgart on Saturday.
Horner: FIA right to drop Herbert as steward
Formula 1’s governing body was right to drop Johnny Herbert as a steward because of the former racer’s media work, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner who denied his team had influenced the decision.
Source: Hamilton crashes Ferrari in Barcelona test
Lewis Hamilton crashed during the second day of Ferrari’s private test at the Circuit de Cataunya on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN.
Newey: Big chance one engine dominates F1 2026
Formula 1’s competitive order might be dictated by engine power with the new rule change in 2026, according to new Aston Martin designer Adrian Newey.
NASCAR’s preseason race comes home as Bowman Gray hosts Clash
After three years in L.A., NASCAR brings its preseason race back to North Carolina, where Bowman Gray Stadium’s return marks an emotional start to 2025.
F1 2025 grid: From world champs to rookie stars
After zero driver changes ahead of last season, the 2025 Formula 1 campaign sees half the grid reshuffle following several headline-grabbing moves.
Cindric takes step back, still president at Penske
Tim Cindric, president of Team Penske and Roger Penske’s longtime right-hand man on competition, will step back as the overall leader of the organization but remain president of the IndyCar program.
IMSA is attracting more manufacturers, and in turn, more fans
At a time when many racing series’ growth is flat, IMSA is adding manufacturer after manufacturer, and fans are lining up to watch the on-track action.