The craziest F1 start ever? Why Australian Grand Prix might see chaos from the off
Grand prix starts have always held the potential for chaos, but this year there’s almost guaranteed drama when the lights go out in Australia on Sunday. ESPN explains why.
Bold predictions for F1 in 2026: Ferrari will end its title drought
Is 2026 lining up for Ferrari? Will Fernando Alonso hang around struggling Aston Martin? ESPN makes its boldest predictions for the new F1 season.
‘Promoter’s Caution’ out of NASCAR All-Star Race
NASCAR scrapped the “Promoter’s Caution” for this season’s All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway and will run a three-segment, 350-lap competition.
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps from preseason in Bahrain and Barcelona
After kicking off under a cloud of secrecy with a private test in Barcelona, F1 2026 had official lift-off with official preseason running in Bahrain. Here are the fastest laps.
IndyCar 2026: Power’s reclamation, Schumacher’s rehabilitation, Palou’s quest for history
Will Power is in new surroundings, Mick Schumacher is stateside, and Álex Palou is chasing history. Here’s what to watch in IndyCar in 2026.
F1 monitoring Bahrain, Saudi GPs amid conflict
Formula 1 has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
2026 F1 rules: What’s new on the cars; how will changes affect the racing?
The new F1 season is upon is, and it’s a blank canvas in the paddock, where teams have been preparing for the new rulebook. So what has changed?
Palou, Ganassi end McLaren fight after ruling
Álex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the four-time IndyCar champion’s breach of contract dispute with McLaren Racing, and the Spanish driver acknowledged Friday he mishandled the situation.
F1 uses charter planes to keep Australian GP on
Formula One has kept Sunday’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix alive by using charter planes to fly hundreds of affected members of the sport’s travelling circus to Melbourne.
Gabehart can work at Spire but not in JGR role
A federal judge ruled that ex-Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can work for Spire Motorsports but not in the same duties he performed with his former NASCAR team.
