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14+ min ago (586+ words) Here are the changes fans are saying NASCAR needs to make in order to save itself. Getting rid of them might just be the symbolic kick in the pants the sport needs to start rebuilding trust with it's fans again. By cutting out the playoffs and going back to a proper full-season points based championship, NASCAR could restore a sense of legitimacy and reward the drivers and teams who consistently deliver across the entire season instead of whoever peaks at the right time. And lots of people think that would help get back the respect that's been missing from the sport. Also Read:: Why NASCAR Fans Are Furious " The Sport Is Losing Its Crowd One of the things that's been really holding people back is the Next Gen car that was introduced in 2022. It was sold as a safer and…...

23+ min ago (715+ words) Adrian Newey will take on the role of Aston Martin team principal next season. Fernando Alonso has dubbed the organisational reshuffle at Aston Martin "good news, with Adrian Newey taking on the role of team principal from 2026. Aston Martin announced ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix that managing technical partner Newey would step into the role held by Andy Cowell, who will be taking on the role of chief strategy officer as the two divide their responsibilities, with the team saying this move has taken place with a view to both being able to maximise their strengths. PlanetF1.com reported last weekend that Aston Martin had been considering a role change for Cowell, with multiple candidates having been mooted to potentially take on the role of team principal. Instead, the Silverstone-based team opted for an internal solution as Newey and former…...

32+ min ago (762+ words) Nov 27, 2025 | 3:10 PM EST "Childress needs to be taken out back and flogged. He's a stupid redneck who owes his entire fortune to NASCAR." These exact leaked words by Steve Phelps came into light a few days ago and left everyone baffled. The moment the chats were leaked, the internet went wild, and NASCAR fans were disappointed and speechless. Steve Phelps first joined NASCAR in 2005 as Vice President of Corporate Marketing after stints at the NFL and Wasserman Media Group. He rose to Chief Marketing Officer, then COO in 2018, and President later that year. And since 2018, Steve Phelps has been NASCAR's frontman. A post on X by @pointsoverplayoffs listed the actual ground reality of Phelps' leadership, with a sarcastic jab stating,Steve Phelps' legendary run as a president of NASCAR since 2018." The list goes like this: That list is painfully true....

41+ min ago (497+ words) McLaren team insist did not take "excessive risk" The race in Nevada last weekend was won by Verstappen but Norris took a strong second and Piastri fourth. However, four hours afterwards, following an investigation by the FIA, both were disqualified after the skid blocks on the floor of their cars were found to have been worn down below the 9mm limit defined in the rules. Verstappen had been 49 points behind Norris going into the meeting but with Norris and Piastri stripped of their points he is now only 24 behind, the same deficit as Piastri, as the season enters its penultimate round in Qatar. Norris can still close out the title here but maintained he felt no extra pressure from Verstappen"s proximity in the title race. "We"ve treated him as a threat the whole year even when he was a…...

45+ min ago (274+ words) The Saudi Arabian Rally saw Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux leading after the first leg, with Toyota's Sebastien Ogier edging ahead in the overall title race. Facing tough conditions, Ogier aims to surpass Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovanpera. The rally marks Saudi Arabia's debut on the global championship stage. Thrilling Battle Unfolds in Saudi Arabian Rally Showdown The Saudi Arabian Rally saw Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux leading after the first leg, with Toyota's Sebastien Ogier edging ahead in the overall title race. Facing tough conditions, Ogier aims to surpass Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovanpera. The rally marks Saudi Arabia's debut on the global championship stage. Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux claimed the lead at the end of the first leg of the Saudi Arabian Rally, a season-ending event that has seen Toyota's Sebastien Ogier inch closer to winning another title. Ogier, aiming to match Sebastien…...

52+ min ago (222+ words) This Thanksgiving weekend, car fans and families can explore the Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event runs Thursday through Sunday and features hundreds of new vehicles including trucks, SUVs, electric models and crossovers all displayed under one roof. Show hours are Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is fifteen dollars for adults, eleven dollars for seniors and military or first responders, and free for children under twelve. The event is fully cashless. The show is organized by the Valley Auto Dealers Association. The group represents more than one hundred fifty franchised dealers across Maricopa County and promotes a non selling environment where visitors can compare vehicles without sales pressure. The association has also supported the community by donating vehicles to local charities that serve children. The Arizona International…...

57+ min ago (416+ words) Max Verstappen has never been one to bite his tongue, and his latest comments on McLaren's refusal to impose team orders have reignited one of Formula 1's most heated debates. Speaking ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, the four-time world champion'delivered a scathing assessment of driver hierarchy, effectively daring any team to label a driver as a permanent number two, and throwing his full support behind McLaren's decision to let Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri race freely until the championship is mathematically decided. "I think you can't do a better job than allowing them to race as well," Verstappen said, addressing the "trending' question of the paddock, stating that the Woking-based team should continue to let the drivers be. He added, "Because why would you suddenly now say that Oscar wouldn't be allowed anymore to [race]? I mean, if that…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (499+ words) A limit has also been set for tyres which will dictate strategy THE FIA have announced some major changes to the Qatar Grand Prix circuit as the Formula One title goes down to the wire. Lando Norris could become the 11th Briton to win the F1 drivers" championship, if he scores TWO points more than rivals Max Verstappen and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri over the race weekend. Following the disqualifications of Norris and Piastri at the Las Vegas Grand Prix for excessive plank wear, the gap between the trio is 24 points, with Verstappen mounting an incredible comeback from 104 points behind in the title race. But as the F1 championship reaches crunch time, there will be some new variables to consider for the teams and drivers at the Lusail International Circuit. The overall layout of the 5.4km, 16-corner track remains the same. However, organisers have…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (513+ words) A limit has also been set for tyres which will dictate strategy THE FIA have announced some major changes to the Qatar Grand Prix circuit as the Formula One title goes down to the wire. Lando Norris could become the 11th Briton to win the F1 drivers" championship, if he scores TWO points more than rivals Max Verstappen and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri over the race weekend. Following the disqualifications of Norris and Piastri at the Las Vegas Grand Prix for excessive plank wear, the gap between the trio is 24 points, with Verstappen mounting an incredible comeback from 104 points behind in the title race. But as the F1 championship reaches crunch time, there will be some new variables to consider for the teams and drivers at the Lusail International Circuit. The overall layout of the 5.4km, 16-corner track remains the same. However, organisers have…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (660+ words) Lando Norris does not see the need for McLaren risk management in the final two rounds Quizzed on whether McLaren can afford to take ride height risks as the title fight approaches its climax, Lando Norris suggested that the team arguably "didn't take enough risk" in Las Vegas. Norris had one hand firmly on a first Drivers' Championship trophy as the Las Vegas chequered flag appeared, but his grip was loosened when he and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified post-race for excessive plank wear. But, that is not about to send McLaren conservative, as Red Bull "will win" if they do not get it right. During the standard post-race inspections from the FIA stewards at the Las Vegas GP, it was found that the skid blocks on both McLarens were below the 9mm limit. Two illegal measurements were taken…...