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Max Verstappen deal: Good news for Red Bull and F1, bad news for the driver market

Max Verstappen's contract extension and what this means for Formula 1 bosses and drivers in the paddock.

08/21/26 - 1:57pm

Source: ESPN


Antonelli rues mistake in Dutch sprint qualifying

Kimi Antonelli rued the mistake he made during the first session of sprint qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix, saying it resulted in damage that cost him performance for the rest of the session.

08/21/26 - 1:46pm

Source: ESPN


Kurt Busch shares last moments with brother Kyle

NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch made an emotional recollection of the final day he spent at his younger brother's hospital bedside in his first public comments about Kyle Busch's death.

08/21/26 - 1:30pm

Source: ESPN


Cadillac F1 team not for sale, say TWG Global

Cadillac's Formula 1 team is not for sale, owners TWG Global have said, amid scrutiny surrounding the business interests of billionaire Mark Walter.

08/21/26 - 1:07pm

Source: ESPN


Hamilton wants Ferrari back 'where they belong'

Lewis Hamilton is focused on putting Ferrari back "where they belong" as he enters the second half of this year's Formula 1 championship with an outside shot at the title.

08/21/26 - 1:06pm

Source: ESPN


Russell takes sprint pole, Antonelli fifth at Dutch GP

George Russell edged out McLaren's Lando Norris to take pole position ahead of this weekend's sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.

08/21/26 - 11:58am

Source: ESPN


Vowles concerned he would lose Sainz and Albon

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted he was concerned about losing his two star drivers to rival teams in 2027 after the team made a slow start to Formula 1's latest regulation cycle.

08/21/26 - 9:07am

Source: ESPN


Antonelli fastest in sole practice session

Kimi Antonelli topped the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix but British trio Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell look well set to challenge the championship leader.

08/21/26 - 8:00am

Source: ESPN


Tsunoda has been 'dying' to make F1 return

Yuki Tsunoda has said he had been "dying" to return to the Formula 1 grid this season before he received his call-up to race for Racing Bulls at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

08/21/26 - 7:22am

Source: ESPN


Jets' Johnson buys stake in Aston Martin F1 team

New York Jets chairman Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 racing team and will join the company's board of directors as vice chairman, it was announced…

08/20/26 - 4:16pm

Source: ESPN


Kaulig's Ram Truck deal has them on an island in NASCAR Cup Series

Ram has partnered with Kaulig Racing for its return to the NASCAR Truck Series, but that's cost the team support from Chevrolet for its Cup program.

08/20/26 - 2:05pm

Source: ESPN


Russell to 'trust instincts' in hunting Antonelli

George Russell intends to trust his instincts to drag himself back into the Formula One championship fight and overhaul team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

08/20/26 - 11:29am

Source: ESPN


Sainz, Albon share reasons for Williams extensions

Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have both opened up about their recent contract extensions at Williams.

08/20/26 - 11:06am

Source: ESPN


Verstappen: 'Closer to retiring' than joining a rival

After signing a new deal to remain at Red Bull until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has said he never felt the desire to switch teams and revealed he was closer to leaving the sport entirely than…

08/20/26 - 9:22am

Source: ESPN


Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030

Max Verstappen has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull through to 2030.

08/20/26 - 4:09am

Source: ESPN


Sainz extends Williams stay with new contract

Carlos Sainz has joined teammate Alex Albon in extending his stay with Williams beyond the 2026 F1 season.

08/19/26 - 9:37am

Source: ESPN


What Kyle Busch's death exposed about NASCAR's culture of toughness

Kyle Busch embodied NASCAR toughness. His death forced a look at what that means.

08/19/26 - 7:03am

Source: ESPN


Sources: Hadjar set to miss Dutch GP, Lawson in?

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar looks set to miss the Dutch Grand Prix through injury, sources have told ESPN, with Liam Lawson ready to step up in his place.

08/19/26 - 5:52am

Source: ESPN


F1 2027 driver lineups: From Hamilton to Verstappen, who has a seat - and who's out of contract?

The 2026 rule changes threw Formula 1 into a new era of challenges and uncertainty, but the real moments of unpredictability are still to come.

08/19/26 - 5:08am

Source: ESPN


F1 title race: Can Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen or anyone stop Kimi Antonelli in 2026?

ESPN's Laurence Edmondson assesses whether Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and the chasing pack can stop Kimi Antonelli winning the 2026 F1 title.

08/19/26 - 5:00am

Source: ESPN


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