NASCAR News
Norris: F1 drivers aren't racing, we're yo-yoing
Lando Norris has said there were moments during the Japanese Grand Prix when he was "at the mercy" of his McLaren's power unit
Source: ESPN
Why new rules have Verstappen on the brink of walking away from F1
Max Verstappen predicted F1's new ruleset would underwhelm, and 2026 is proving him correct, so much so that he may just quit the sport entirely.
Source: ESPN
Wolff: 'Broken glass' makes Horner return difficult
Toto Wolff has cast doubt over Christian Horner's return to Formula 1 by claiming his rival could be dealing with the "repercussions" of having "broken a lot of glass" in the sport.
Source: ESPN
Red Bull play down Max exit: 'Happier' in fast car
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has played down suggestions his star driver Max Verstappen could walk away from F1.
Source: ESPN
Hill: Verstappen may need a break from F1
Ex-Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has recommended a break from the sport for Max Verstappen following his explosive comments about potentially walking away.
Source: ESPN
Forget luck: Antonelli shows he's an F1 title threat in Japan
Yes, the timing of a safety car helped Kimi Antonelli to Sunday's win at the Japanese GP, but he was still the fastest car on track when it happened.
Source: ESPN
Russell laments safety car timing after coming 4th
George Russell believes everything is going against him after Kimi Antonelli moved into the lead of the world championship following his victory at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Verstappen considering quitting F1 at end of 2026
Max Verstappen has said he is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of 2026, admitting he is "not enjoying the sport"
Source: ESPN
Sainz: FIA ignored warnings before Bearman crash
Carlos Sainz hit out at Formula 1 and its governing body FIA for ignoring driver warnings predicting the type of crash Oliver Bearman had at the Japanese Grand Prix, saying they resisted changes…
Source: ESPN
Antonelli comes back from 5th to win Japanese GP
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli moved clear after a mid-race safety car to seal his second Formula 1 win at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Haas' Bearman limps away from Suzuka GP crash
Haas driver Oliver Bearman limped away from a big crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Japanese Grand Prix LIVE! Latest updates as Antonelli, Russell and more race in Suzuka
The third grand prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season is upon us at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, and you can follow it all with ESPN.
Source: ESPN
Allgaier Dominates Late-Race Chaos to Secure Victory at Martinsville
In a race defined by high-intensity battles and a flurry of yellow flags, Justin Allgaier proved why he is a short-track master, clinching a hard-fought victory after a late-lap surge. Starting from…
Source: Tireball
Hamlin wins Martinsville pole, moves into top 10
Denny Hamlin earned his fifth pole position at Martinsville Speedway and 49th of his Cup Series career, tying him with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Isaac for 10th all time.
Source: ESPN
Hamlin claims Martinsville pole, Cook Out 400 Starting Lineup
Denny Hamlin added another milestone to his rsum Saturday, earning the 49th Busch Light Pole Award of his career and the top starting spot for Sundays Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, a…
Source: Tireball
Martinsville Preview: Weekend Schedule, Weather, and Paperclip Chaos
NASCAR returns to the Paperclip this weekend as Martinsville Speedway hosts a triple-header of short-track action. The schedule features the Cook Out 400 for the Cup Series on Sunday, preceded…
Source: Tireball
F1 drivers lament top speed loss in Suzuka
Several Formula 1 drivers finished qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix lamenting the impact the sport's new power unit regulations have had on a flat-out lap at Suzuka.
Source: ESPN
Max: 'Lack of respect' behind writer's ejection
Max Verstappen said he ejected a British journalist from his Suzuka media session because he felt a "massive lack of respect" about a question at the end of last season.
Source: ESPN
Leclerc: Can't stand qualy rules after energy loss
Charles Leclerc vented his frustration at Formula 1's new rules after a mistake in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix upset his power unit's energy deployment and cost him dear.
Source: ESPN
Verstappen 'beyond frustrated' after Japan Q2 exit
Max Verstappen's miserable start to 2026 continued as he was knocked out of Q2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix by Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad.
Source: ESPN
