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24+ min ago (118+ words) Red Bull will be replacing Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar, according to a report from RacingNews365 on Monday. In related news, sister squad Racing Bulls will bring back Liam Lawson while promoting rookie Arvid Lindblad. Tsunoda has struggled this season, currently ranking 15th in the standings, in sharp contrast to teammate Max Verstappen, who's seeking his fifth straight championship this season. "I've done what I could do," Tsunoda said recently. "Especially the last four races, the team gave me a lot of support and able to drive with (an) almost identical car to Max." Tsunoda follows a line of racers who have struggled to succeed alongside Verstappen, among them Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez....

42+ min ago (1802+ words) The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial began in earnest on Monday and included jury selection, opening statements by both parties and the partial testimony of the first witness. Between the partial testimony of the co-owner of 23XI, which was conducted by Jeanifer Parsigian, a partner at Winston & Strawn, and the opening statement delivered by lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler -- the strategy for the Plaintiffs came into focus. Everything you need to know about the NASCAR, 23XI and Front Row antitrust trial Kessler said the jury will be shown evidence of an anti-competitive strategy orchestrated by NASCAR CEO Jim France over the next two weeks. That evidence, he argued, will come in the form of emails and text messages from lieutenant-executives Steve Phelps, Steve O'Donnell and Scott Prime illustrating an awareness of unfairness towards the teams while negotiating charter…...

42+ min ago (1820+ words) Lewis Hamilton fumes over Qatar GP tyre limit: "One of the worst grands prix" James Vowles hails "dream come true" as Williams secures P5 in constructors' championship Aston Martin announces date for 2026 F1 car launch Ferrari says Qatar GP struggles linked to "balloon" F1 tyre pressures Valtteri Bottas hilariously mocks Red Bull team radio blunder after Qatar GP mix-up The 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports v NASCAR antitrust lawsuit trial began in earnest on Monday and included jury selection, opening statements by both parties and the partial testimony of the first witness. Between the partial testimony of the co-owner of 23XI, which was conducted by Jeanifer Parsigian, a partner at Winston & Strawn, and the opening statement delivered by lead attorney Jeffrey Kessler -- the strategy for the Plaintiffs came into focus. Kessler said the jury will be shown evidence of an anti-competitive strategy orchestrated by…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (347+ words) Dec 2, 2025 | 12:37 AM EST NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Hollywood Casino 400 Sep 10, 2023 Kansas City, Kansas, USA NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin 11 walks to the track before the NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Kansas City Kansas Speedway Kansas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xAmyxKontrasx 20230910_ams_df8_0338 "We knew we were going to have a reset," NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps said in early November. He referred to the drop in NASCAR's TV ratings for the 2025 season, affected by the broadcast changes. However, a month after the championship weekend, deeper faults are visible in the sport. They were revealed on the first day of the NASCAR lawsuit's trial, which featured Denny Hamlin. "It might have been rough for some to hear but I do believe the jurors when they say they don't follow NASCAR or don't know much about it. Many are transplants…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (440+ words) With NASCAR's revenue-sharing model at the forefront of 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports' antitrust lawsuit, 23XI co-owner Denny Hamlin took the stand as the first witness Monday in Charlotte, N.C. and testified that it costs $20 million to bring a single car to the track over a 38-race season. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner, added that the $20 million does not include overhead expenses including business operations and the driver's salary. Front Row and 23XI have argued that the revenue-sharing model prevents some of the race teams from making a profit. As an example, Hamlin testified that 23XI racing paid a total of $46.2 million for three successive NASCAR Cup Series charters for a team he co-founded with former NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Front Row owner Bob Jenkins and 23XI declined to sign on for renewal of the charters this year, while the other 13 chartered Cup teams opted…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (398+ words) For the first time since 2010," F1 is heading into the Abu Dhabi finale with three drivers still in the championship fight " and honestly, you couldn't script it better. Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri all roll into Yas Marina with seven wins each, and with just 25 points left on the table, the entire season comes down to one sunset race in the desert. " Formula 1 (@F1) November 30, 2025 And Qatar? That's where everything exploded into chaos. A bold " let's be real, baffling " McLaren strategy call during an early safety car handed Verstappen a golden opportunity. While every other team zigged, McLaren zagged, sacrificing Piastri's lead and ceding track position straight into Verstappen's lap. The Dutchman didn't need a second invitation: he took the win, his seventh of the year, matching both McLaren drivers. Piastri salvaged second, while Norris ended up fourth, losing a…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (809+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaking down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness in a case that could upend the venerable stock car series. Hamlin's 23XI Racing, which he co-owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports claim the series is a monopolistic bully that leaves its teams no option but to comply with rules and financing they don't agree with. "If I can't be successful with Michael as a partner, I knew this was never going to work," he said. The references to his early days in auto racing and the sacrifices his family made were intended to show how difficult it is for both team owners and drivers to make it at the top level of the sport. He said he never would have…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (251+ words) Even with a poor start, you can still beat the odds, says Natalie From heartbreak to heroics - Isack Hadjar's season has been the perfect reminder for all of us of why support and self belief matter so much in Formula One, and of course in life in general. It was also the perfect antidote to the infamously ruthless Red Bull young driver programme Isack grew up in. You have made an "embarrassing" mistake (Helmut Marko), the world has witnessed you weep, but if the father of your idol says it's OK, you will be back to fight another day. Hadjar pressed on, race by race, building confidence and his reputation. He started to build consistent form, with flashes of raw pace and a steely combative attitude in races. He began to prove that he not only deserved a seat in…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (286+ words) The two-time World Rally Championship winner earlier this year announced his shock code swap in a bid to reach the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1. Rovanpera will ditch rally to race on asphalt, beginning that journey in earnest in New Zealand with the four-round single-seater series as part of the NextGen NZ Championship The Finnish driver recently got his first taste of a late-model F2 car. However, Formula Regional Oceania will represent his first competitive single-seater outing. Formula Regional Oceania will act as something of a warm-up for Rovanpera before he heads to Japan to compete in Super Formula. "It has not been an easy choice by any means," said Rovanpera. "I have already achieved so much in rallying and I have achieved those things at a young age. "It feels like the right timing to pursue my next dreams and challenges....

2+ hour, 26+ min ago (59+ words) Manufacturers, teams, drivers weigh in on new Super Pole qualifying format that debuted in last month's FIA GT World Cup... Competitors Reflect on New FIA GT World Cup Qualifying Format Manufacturers, teams, drivers weigh in on new Super Pole qualifying format that debuted in last month's FIA GT World Cup" Asian Le Mans Series Porsche Carrera Cup NA...