NASCAR News
Chinese GP: Russell tops practice amid Merc 1-2
George Russell picked up where he left off by posting the fastest time in practice as Mercedes set a blistering early pace in China.
Source: ESPN
Jackpot at 1.5 Miles: Can Larson Reclaim the Desert Throne or Will Fords Phoenix Surge Roll On?
The NASCAR circuit trades the desert heat of Phoenix for the neon glow of the Strip as the series heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for a high-stakes weekend of intermediate-track racing. With the…
Source: Tireball
Empathy is complicated in a selfish, results-based business like NASCAR
As soon as the green flag waves, drivers are all out for themselves, but are there instances when the stars of NASCAR feel empathy for their rivals?
Source: ESPN
Hamilton to miss Oscars despite 'F1' nominations
Lewis Hamilton has explored "every way" to attend Sunday's Oscars ceremony following the Chinese Grand Prix, but ultimately decided it was impossible to arrive on time.
Source: ESPN
F1 drivers call for change amid 'dangerous' starts
Formula 1 drivers are growing increasingly worried a big crash at the start of a race is a matter of when, not if, unless the governing FIA makes rule changes.
Source: ESPN
Merc vs Ferrari in F1 2026? Russell: It's close
F1's new championship leader George Russell thinks Ferrari are right in the fight with Mercedes and might have won the Australian Grand Prix with a different strategy.
Source: ESPN
Norris: F1 drivers didn't dream of racing these cars
Lando Norris has said it will no longer be possible to judge who Formula 1's ballsiest racer is because the sport has created cars which need a style of racing "none of us grew up wanting to do."
Source: ESPN
Hamilton excited to see Ferrari run 'Macarena' wing
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Source: ESPN
Max 'practicing F1 on Mario Kart'; wants to stay
Max Verstappen has joked that he has turned to 'Mario Kart' for Formula 1 practice because of the contentious new cars.
Source: ESPN
5 questions hanging over F1's new regulations ahead of China
The debut of F1's new regulations at the season opener in Australia raised questions, and ESPN answers the five biggest ahead of Sunday's Chinese GP.
Source: ESPN
Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Race and F1 sprint start times, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
After a wild season-opening weekend to kick off Formula 1's rules revolution, attention turns to the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes' rivals look to bounce back.
Source: ESPN
Leclerc: Strategy trumps bravery with new rules
Charles Leclerc believes strategy now outweighs bravery when executing overtaking moves under Formula 1's new regulations this year.
Source: ESPN
McLaren critical of lack of Merc engine information
McLaren has said the flow of information from its engine supplier Mercedes "hasn't been as anticipated" under Formula 1's new regulations and has left the team on the backfoot in trying to exploit the…
Source: ESPN
Hamilton backs Ferrari 'in fight' with Mercedes
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari are "right in the fight" with Mercedes this year despite his former team's dominant weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Judging biggest Australian GP overreactions: Max Verstappen could quit F1, McLaren on the ropes?
After a wild, often polarising Australian Grand Prix weekend, ESPN looks at some of the sweeping generalisations being made about Formula 1 and judges whether they're overblown or not.
Source: ESPN
Verstappen to fulfil Nurburgring 24 hours goal
Max Verstappen will fulfil his goal of competing at the Nurburgring 24 Hours this year after his GT3 team, Verstappen Racing, confirmed its participation in the endurance event.
Source: ESPN
Blaney ends Reddick's streak, seals Penske sweep
Ryan Blaney completed a Team Penske sweep at Phoenix Raceway by winning the Cup Series race Sunday.
Source: ESPN
Blaney Bests Bell in Phoenix Thriller
Ryan Blaney snatched victory from the jaws of a dominant Christopher Bell on Sunday, surviving a chaotic, caution-filled finale to win the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Despite…
Source: Tireball
Lawson, Perez rekindle feud at Australian GP
A two-year-old rivalry between Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez was rekindled at the Australian Grand Prix after the pair found themselves fighting for position at the season opener.
Source: ESPN
F1's new rules create 'Mario Kart' racing in Australia season opener
F1 preseason has been dominated by criticism of its new rules, and while Australia's season opener boasted lots of passing, the critiques didn't stop.
Source: ESPN
