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17+ min ago (283+ words) Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have taken antitrust legal action against NASCAR over unfavorable charter agreements. The lawsuit exposes deep-seated disputes, potentially threatening NASCAR's structure. The trial in North Carolina promises a showdown between the motorsport giants with significant financial and reputational implications at stake. High-Stakes Court Clash: Michael Jordan vs. NASCAR Monopoly Allegations Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have taken antitrust legal action against NASCAR over unfavorable charter agreements. The lawsuit exposes deep-seated disputes, potentially threatening NASCAR's structure. The trial in North Carolina promises a showdown between the motorsport giants with significant financial and reputational implications at stake. Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are embroiled in a high-profile antitrust battle against NASCAR, set to unfold in federal court. The lawsuit, sparked by discontent over charter agreements, could redefine the landscape of American motorsports…...

17+ min ago (470+ words) Formula One champion Max Verstappen relished McLaren's strategic blunder at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, as the Red Bull driver secured another victory just days after his team boss likened him to a persistent movie monster. "He can call me Chucky," the Dutchman said with a grin after claiming victory under the Lusail floodlights from third place on the grid. McLaren, who had both cars disqualified in Las Vegas a week prior while Verstappen triumphed, had dominated the front row with Oscar Piastri on pole and championship leader Lando Norris alongside him, aiming to secure the title. However, things quickly fell apart for the team. Verstappen overtook Norris at the start and pitted from second place on lap seven when the safety car was deployed, while the McLarens stayed out and suffered the consequences'Piastri finished second, and Norris came…...

35+ min ago (62+ words) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car followed by McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain during the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit, in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday McLaren suffered further setbacks in the fiercely competitive Formula 1 title race as Red Bull's Max Verstappen capitalised on the unexpected opportunity to secure his 7th win....

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (193+ words) Nov 30, 2025 | 10:24 PM EST L-R: Toto Wolff, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen Image Courtesy: Imago When the 2025 F1 season started, the Mercedes team seemed fuzzy. George Russell secured back-to-back podiums in Australia and China and trailed the championship leader. It led Mercedes principal, Toto Wolff, to say, "He's one of the top drivers out there.However, the end of the F1 season is giving the team reasons for unrest. The Formula 1 grid visited Qatar over the past weekend, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen securing the victory. The four-time F1 World Champion is trailing McLaren's Lando Norris in the championship. And that is why a curious incident led Red Bull to point fingers at Mercedes " with Toto Wolff furiously hitting back. " Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 30, 2025 Currently, Mercedes has a lot on their plate, like improving results and reputation. However, Toto Wolff remains committed to his team....

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (356+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - November 30, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris pit stops during the race Pool via REUTERS/Altaf Qadri DOHA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Lando Norris had his first chance to win the Formula One championship in Qatar on Sunday but a McLaren strategy error meant the Briton will have to try againin Abu Dhabi next weekend. The wrong call on whether to pit after the safety car was deployed on lap sevencost Oscar Piastri a likely win and Norris a place on the podium. Piastri finished second and Norris was fourth behind Red Bull's winner Max Verstappen. Four-times world championVerstappen is now second in the standings, 12 points off the lead, but Norris would have been champion had he won. He still will be if he finishes at least third at Yas Marina, regardless of…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (469+ words) McLaren team chief Andrea Stella admitted that the team made a costly strategic mistake on Sunday, resulting in his title-chasing drivers losing out on a victory and a podium finish at the Qatar Grand Prix. McLaren decided not to pit under an early safety car intervention, while every other team did, which severely impacted their chances. This allowed Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen to take control and secure his 70th career victory. The Dutchman closed to within 12 points of Lando Norris at the top of the drivers' title race and is now six points ahead of the unfortunate Australian Oscar Piastri, who seemed poised to win until McLaren's error. "It was a decision not to pit and in fairness we didn't expect everyone else to pit,' said Stella. "Obviously, once everyone pitted, it makes that the right thing to…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (277+ words) Published - December 01, 2025 03:34 am IST - Jeddah Indian rally racing touched a historic milestone as Hyderabad's Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif became the first pair from the country to finish on the podium in a World Rally Championship event in Jeddah. Competing in the WRC3 category at the Saudi Arabia Rally 2025, Puligilla and Sherif finished second in their class. According to provisional results, the duo completed the gruelling rally in a time of 4 hours, 28 minutes and 58.7 seconds, finishing 26th overall among 41 cars. Their Ford Fiesta Rally3, prepared by Africa Eco Sports of Nairobi, Kenya, was just 1 minute 14.2 seconds behind the next WRC3 competitor, giving them a comfortable margin ahead of the rest of their class. This achievement stood out amid a strong field dominated by cutting-edge Rally 1 and Rally 2 cars from factory teams like Hyundai, Toyota, and M-Sport Ford. This marks the first time an…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (421+ words) A day before the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, fans gathered to discuss the challenges for women in motorsport. Said driver Nina Gademan: "I like to wear makeup, I like to look good [away] from the track, but also on the track." Read all about the event here. Female Athletes Drive Change in Racing: "It's a Movement, Not Just a Moment" A day before the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, fans gathered to discuss the challenges for women in motorsport. Courtesy of The Female Quotient After years of tunnel walks, mindset-shifting T-shirts, and even courtroom battles, female athletes are finally starting to get their due. The WNBA's 2025 postseason was the most-viewed since 1999, tennis star Naomi Osaka has a $10 million-a-year contract with Nike, and the LPGA is offering prize money on par with many of the men's events. Now,…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (225+ words) Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this evening the conclusion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, or... Amir witnesses conclusion of Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani attended this evening the conclusion of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, organised by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation at the Lusail International Circuit. Also in attendance were President of the Republic of Tatarstan HE Rustam Minnikhanov, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and a number of Their Excellencies, ministers, senior officials, and guests of the Grand Prix. Mozambique eyes stronger ties with Qatar to boost trade, energy and tourism From diplomacy to green growth: Qatar and Sweden embark on a "perfect fit" partnership…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (657+ words) Lando Norris said he just wanted to go to bed after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix and take his British rival to a mouth-watering season finale. Norris was bidding to be crowned world champion in Doha, but he finished only fourth and will head to the 24th and concluding round in Abu Dhabi guarding only a 12-point lead over Verstappen, with team-mate Oscar Piastri, runner-up to the Red Bull driver here, 16 points back. McLaren were in control of the 57-lap contest, despite Norris dropping behind Verstappen from second to third at the start. Piastri led, but both he and Norris were told not to pit when a safety car was deployed on the seventh lap after Nico Hulkenberg and Pierre Gasly collided. Of the other 18 drivers, only Haas' Esteban Ocon…...