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16+ min ago (462+ words) Max Verstappen is not usually the type to mince his words, and he didn't hold back this week. With only two races left in the 2025 championship, the Dutchman has decided to share exactly how he feels about the title fight. According to Verstappen, if he had been driving the dominant McLaren this year, the title race would have been finished months ago. The comment has set social media on fire, adding more fuel to a title fight that has already turned into something nobody expected. Verstappen trails championship leader Lando Norris by 24 points, a gap that has narrowed dramatically after McLaren was hit with a double disqualification in Las Vegas. Only a few months ago, Verstappen was over 100 points behind and had openly admitted that the title was out of his hands. And then he delivered an indirect punch to…...

17+ min ago (460+ words) Another season has passed, and Kyle Busch's winless streak is still hanging over him. His last win came 93 races ago at Worldwide Technology Raceway in 2023, and he's struggled to recreate that form. For a driver sitting on 63 career wins, the 2025 season was especially painful. He did cut a frustrated and desperate figure at times. But with a new mindset and a new crew chief joining the team, there's reason to believe change is coming. Jim Pohlman has taken over as Busch's crew chief, and he's determined to bring the two-time Cup Series champion back in Victory Lane. After steering Justin Allgaier to the Xfinity crown in 2024 and building an impressive track record, Pohlman brings his know-how to Richard Childress Racing. His mission now is simple: help Rowdy rediscover his winning edge and return to the form fans expect in 2026. "He's…...

19+ min ago (697+ words) Brodie Kostecki is $50,000 richer after controlling the Adelaide Grand Final opener, with Chaz Mostert slashing championship rival's Broc Feeney's lead in a dramatic rain-hit wet sprint. Shell V-Power Racing Team star Kostecki stole the lead from Ford rival Mostert on lap 3, and was never threatened from there as rain closed in over Adelaide. After Thomas Randle aquaplaned into the wall at Turn 8, the field was brought under control by the bp pulse Safety Car. The race was red-flagged and wasn't restarted, confirming Kostecki as the winner. With more than 50% of the race completed, full points were awarded, helping Mostert slash Feeney's lead from 20 to 13 points. Kayo Sports is the home of Supercars | Watch every race of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship LIVE & ad-break free during racing. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. "First of all…...

25+ min ago (608+ words) All 20 F1 drivers have met with the FIA to discuss driving standards. A Turn 1 incident between Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli at the Brazilian Grand Prix was a central element in a meeting between drivers and the FIA in Qatar. The annual "Driving Standards Review" meeting saw all 20 current pilots discuss areas of concern with the governing body amid concerns of inconsistencies with the application of penalties. There has been a growing concern that the Racing Guidelines document has cultivated an undesired style of racing, with drivers looking to game the system. In addition to that, there are concerns that the guidelines at times result in unfair penalties. Piastri"s 10-second time penalty in Brazil was one of several key examples discussed. There, the Australian made contact with Antonelli"s Mercedes, pitching him into Charles Leclerc"s Ferrari, resulting in his…...

35+ min ago (317+ words) As Formula 1 prepares to transition away from its current technical era in 2026, several drivers have begun reflecting on their experiences with ground-effect machinery during the ground-effect era. Lewis Hamilton delivered a candid assessment of the current generation of cars during the Thursday press conference ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix, making clear his sentiments about the changes that lie ahead for the sport's competitive landscape. When questioned during the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix press conference about whether drivers have enjoyed competing in the ground-effect era, Hamilton provided an unambiguous response that reflected broader frustration across the paddock. The ground-effect regulations were reintroduced to Formula 1 in 2022, with the governing body intending to generate increased downforce and improve racing through superior aerodynamic efficiency. However, the new generation of cars has proven to have significant inherent characteristics that have complicated racing for drivers. The…...

35+ min ago (636+ words) Scroll down to see exactly what Max Verstappen said MAX VERSTAPPEN says he could "easily" have already won the title if he had Lando Norris" car. The four-time world champion cranked up the mind games by saying the "pressure is on" for the McLaren driver who could win his first ever world title this weekend. Verstappen'was a whopping 104 points off the championship lead in September but he heads into the final two rounds just 24 points adrift of Norris. McLaren already wrapped up a secured a second straight constructors" championship in Azerbaijan in September. When asked in an interview with PA if he was driving Norris" McLaren, Verstappen reportedly replied without hesitation and with a smile, saying: "We wouldn"t be talking about a championship. "It would already have been won, easily. READ MORE IN F1 Save up to 40% with Black Friday…...

45+ min ago (419+ words) The 'F1 Unlapped' crew discuss if Lando Norris has opened the championship door for Max Verstappen after being disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix. (0:49) Max Verstappen has said his long-term future in Formula 1 will largely depend on how much fun the next generation of cars are to drive, insisting he has no aspirations to chase a record seven titles. Verstappen, 28, made his F1 debut in 2015 and won the first of his four consecutive titles in 2021. He is still in with a long shot of winning a fifth title this year, which would bring him within two titles of the joint record held by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. However, he has said his continued participation in F1 will depend entirely on whether a rules shakeup for 2026 means the cars are still fun to drive. "My contract runs until 2028 but it [his future]…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (509+ words) NASCAR's top brass has been rocked by the public revelation of their text chains from years past, and the messages cast a bad light on the management. The likes of Kenny Wallace and Mark Martin, among a plethora of other important voices in the sport, have shared their thoughts on the matter, particularly regarding the management's comments about Richard Childress. Meanwhile, the conversation surrounding the closure of the SRX series has also returned to the forefront, despite the event being inactive for two years. The messages tell a story that claims Steve Phelps and Steve O'Donnell had a hand in the closure, but Wallace is confident that no one put a knife in it. A week ago, NASCAR found itself embroiled in one of the biggest controversies in the sport's history when text messages of the top brass became public…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (399+ words) Chaz Mostert is closing in on a maiden Supercars championship, despite finishing second to Brodie Kostecki under a red-flagged opening race at the Adelaide grand final. Friday's sprint ended before the 32-lap mark because of heavy rain, but Walkinshaw Andretti United star Mostert flaunted enough quality to cut his deficit to championship leader Broc Feeney to 13 points. Dick Johnson Racing star Kostecki prevailed for his third win of the season after pole-sitter Feeney lost top spot on lap three. The 23-year-old had locked up the tyres of his Triple Eight car and ran too wide at turn four of the rain-soaked street circuit. Mostert was momentarily in top spot but pulled his punches against Kostecki, unwilling to risk his campaign for a maiden title with two more races slated for the weekend. Ryan Wood followed teammate Mostert to finish third,…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (772+ words) The penultimate race weekend of the 2025 Formula One season starts today in Qatar. Max Verstappen's Las Vegas victory in the previous round " along with the dramatic disqualification of both McLaren drivers " means the drivers' championship is a genuine three-way fight heading into the Lusail sessions. Lando Norris holds a 24-point lead over both Verstappen and his teammate Oscar Piastri, with tomorrow's sprint race the first opportunity for things to change. Today sees the weekend's sole free practice session, followed by sprint qualifying. You can follow all the buildup and live action below. Las Vegas Grand Prix mailbag: Why has Piastri's form dipped? Will the Strip be repaved? With McLaren's 10th team title in the bag five rounds ago in Singapore, attention here swiftly turned to the trio of teams behind them. Mercedes has kept itself clear of a resurgent Red Bull,…...