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32+ min ago (297+ words) ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethara, the organisers of the Formula 1" Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, announced that the 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across events. The 2025 season finale featured a three-way title battle between McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, contributing to the record 203,000 attendance at Yas Marina Circuit " a near 6% jump from 192,000 in 2024." Beyond the on-track drama " Verstappen's victory and Norris's first drivers' title " Yasalam presented by e& drew a record 136,000 fans across four nights of Emirates NBD After-Race Concerts featuring Benson Boone, Elyanna, Post Malone, Metallica and Katy Perry, along with Official After-Parties headlined by Idris Elba, Calvin Harris and Keinemusik. Among the new offerings this year was extended track access, including two public pit lane walks and FAB Track Walks on Thursday. Capped by…...

54+ min ago (540+ words) Formula 1 is bracing for one of its most significant technical overhauls in years. Still, before discussions about next season's racing even begin, fans have already zeroed in on a new meme. The FIA is revising the names of several key performance modes introduced with the latest regulations, with the one in question being the now-famous "MOM" mode, which stands for Manual Override Mode. The term spread so rapidly that it almost became more famous than the rule itself. Now, the FIA wants to change it to simplify things for the sport. The new rule set for 2026 is one of the most significant shifts the series has attempted in a long time. Instead of relying on DRS, the cars will run with the help of active aerodynamics. Both the front and rear wings will open and close depending on the part…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (446+ words) When the teams signed the 2025 charter agreement under a tight window, 23XI Racing and FRM were the only two to back out. They had had enough of NASCAR's monopolistic practices and demanded change. Subsequently, they launched an all-out legal attack on the sport, which even led to them losing their charter status and having to run as open entries in the sport. Through it all, the teams never backed down from the legal challenge, and as a result, they are now the primary reason behind massive changes coming to the NASCAR world. Hosts of "The Teardown" Podcast, Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, recently sat down to discuss the immediate changes coming to NASCAR. The first of those changes will be the return of the "Strike Rule.' Only this time, instead of it being the three-strike rule, it will be the five-strike…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago (356+ words) Max Verstappen might be the most feared man in Formula 1 " the shark in open water, the horror-movie villain who keeps getting back up, the apex predator every team principal warns you about. Just ask Zak Brown. But to the 2025 rookie class? He's" "dad'. In a wholesome moment on F1's own interview panel, 2025 newcomers Ollie Bearman, Kimi Antonelli, Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar couldn't stop gushing about the support they've received from the same man who terrorizes the track every Sunday. Kimi: "I think Max has been really supportive to all of the rookies"Gabi: "How do they call him?" Kimi: "The dad of the rookies" " Sem " (@Semmieeef1) December 11, 2025 Max Verstappen: Monster on Track, Mentor Off It Fresh off a 2025 season he calls his best ever " despite missing title No. 5 by just two points " Verstappen hunted down Norris all the way to…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (239+ words) NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by NBA legend Michael Jordan, agreeing to revise its disputed charter system. Front Row Motorsports and 23XI Racing were the only two teams out of 15 to refuse to sign NASCAR's renewal of their charter agreement in late 2024, arguing that the terms fell short of what they sought after 2 years of negotiations. "Even with the charters, the teams have argued that the revenue model is not viable," noted the AP earlier this month. "The teams wanted the charters to become permanent (they are renewable and revocable), a larger percentage of revenues, and a voice in governance." "The two organizations argue NASCAR holds too strong a hold on all aspects of the racing series and allege a monopoly based on exclusivity clauses, ownership of most of the race tracks on the Cup schedule, and its control…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago (247+ words) British American Tobacco (BAT) celebrated the successful conclusion of the 2025 Formula 1 season alongside the McLaren Formula 1 Team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as their official principal partner. Since the partnership began in 2019, BAT and McLaren have advanced their shared vision of "A Better Tomorrow," built on the core values of innovation, transformation and sustainability. Through this ongoing partnership, the two sides are sharing their respective strengths and visions, showcasing various innovations that enhance their brand presence both on and off the track. In October, McLaren secured the 2025 World Constructors" Championship, its 10th overall. Notably, securing the championship with six rounds remaining marked a historic achievement " McLaren"s first back-to-back Constructors" titles since the 1990 and 1991 seasons. The team"s significant technical advancements with the innovative MCL39 car, the consistent performances and maturity of its two drivers, and a resilient team culture collectively…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago (1129+ words) Statler Wright first made the NFR in 2024, but the 22-year-old has been at the Thomas Mack nearly every year of his life, giving him a unique view of how far the Finals have come. Statler Wright first qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2024. He's back this year, qualifying once again in what's ostensibly the family business: saddle bronc riding. But the 22-year-old has been to the Thomas &Mack Center more than twice in his life. In fact, he's been on hand at the Wrangler NFR almost since birth. "I've been here every year for 22 years. I was born in September 2003, and I was in Vegas in December of 2003. That was the first year my dad made the Finals," Wright said. Indeed, Cody Wright " a two-time world champion in saddle broncs and a PRCA Hall of Famer " rode in…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago (398+ words) Supercars champion Chaz Mostert will defend his title with a new-look team following the departure of McLaren's Formula One boss Zak Brown from Walkinshaw Andretti United. Brown's United Autosports will step away from the Ryan Walkinshaw-led Supercars outfit, less than a fortnight after Mostert broke through for a maiden championship in Adelaide. The team will run as Walkinshaw TWG Racing, with American businessman Dan Towriss's TWG Motorsports purchasing United Autosport's shares. TWG Motorsports owns the Cadillac F1 team in partnership with manufacturer General Motors. Dick Johnson Racing has also undergone changes, appointing Megan Foster as chief executive to replace former North Melbourne coach David Noble. Brown leaves the Supercars team ahead of a switch from the Ford Mustang to the Toyota GR Supra. The Walkinshaw-owned team will work with Toyota as its testing partner, with Brad Jones Racing also set to…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (164+ words) An Arctic Trucks LC takes on the Defender Octa, Grenadier x LeTech and Wrangler Rubicon By Storm. Not all escape unscathed An Arctic Trucks LC takes on the Defender Octa, Grenadier x LeTech and Wrangler Rubicon By Storm. Not all escape unscathed In late 2024 we pitted the then-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250 (aka Prado) against the Land Rover Defender, Mercedes G-Class and Ineos Grenadier. Now we've gotten hold of what might be the ultimate Toyota Land Cruiser (thanks to some Arctic Trucks upgrades) and pitched it back into the fray against rivals that have equally been turned up to 11: Land Rover's ridiculously powerful Defender Octa, an Ineos Grenadier complete with portal axles (courtesy of LeTech) and a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon that's been modded by Storm Jeeps. From fast rally stages to slow rock crawls, can any clamber clear of the rest…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (413+ words) Spire Motorsports will be transcending its NASCAR participation and fielding a full-time 410 winged sprint car in the Kubota High Limit Racing series in 2026. This unexpected foray into the show that Kyle Larson is a co-owner of comes for various reasons. But the biggest of them all is the strong friendship that Jeff Dickerson, a co-owner of Spire, shares with him." Dickerson is a former USAC midget racer. He served as Larson's manager when the driver moved from dirt racing to NASCAR and was instrumental in securing his first development deal with Chip Ganassi Racing in 2013. He also shares a good relationship with Kendra Jacobs, who is the Chief Marketing and Events Officer for the High Limit Racing Series. Jacobs was the marketing director of the Knoxville Raceway when Spire Motorsports managed the track operations. Owing to these established relationships, his…...