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22+ min ago (324+ words) Veteran driver and team co-owner Denny Hamlin declared NASCAR's charter proposal is akin to a death certificate in explosive comments on the second day of the racing league's antitrust trial Tuesday in Charlotte. Hamlin, a three-time Daytona 500 winner who co-owns 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, returned to the stand after being called as the first witness when the hearing opened Monday. 23XI and another team, Front Row Motorsports, have maintained that NASCAR uses anti-competitive strategies to bully racing teams into compliance. 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 in. The charter system was implemented in 2016 by NASCAR, which granted the request of several Cup Series teams. "I didn't sign because I knew this was my death certificate for the future," Hamlin said. Later asked if…...

24+ min ago (552+ words) Dorian Boccolacci has described himself as a more "complete" driver after spending the 2025 season as Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific's Selected Driver, highlighting the value of competing across numerous championships with different teams. The French driver'competed in a wide variety of series at the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 R this year, mainly in GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS for Phantom Global Racing and the N'rburgring Endurance Series for Falken Motorsports. He also made outings in the Suzuka 1000km and FIA GT World Cup in Macau, also with Phantom Global, as well as one-off appearances in GTWC Australia at Phillip Island in SUPER GT and the Thailand Super Series, both at Sepang. Off the back of his performances this year, Boccolacci was named a Porsche-contracted driver for the 2026 season by the German manufacturer last weekend, with Enzo Trulli taking his place…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (451+ words) Arvid Gustav Lindblad's story doesn't start on some sun-baked karting track in Europe" it starts in Virginia Water, Surrey, where he was born on 8 August 2007 to a Swedish dad and an Indian-British mum. By the age of five, when most kids are perfecting crayons, Lindblad was already tearing around Daytona Sandown Park in Esher. And it didn't take long for everyone to realise: this wasn't just another hobby racer. His climb through the UK karting ranks was astronomical. In 2019, he became British Cadet Champion, and with Formula E star (and newly crowned 2025 champion) Oliver Rowland in his corner, Lindblad went international. He grabbed the WSK Super Master Series title in 2020, followed by the WSK Euro Series in 2021, proving that speed was basically his first language. Then came the moment every rising talent dreams of: Red Bull called. At just 13, Lindblad…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (715+ words) Dec 3, 2025 | 2:05 AM EST F1 " QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 TSUNODA Yuki jap, Red Bull Racing RB21, portrait, VERSTAPPEN Max ned, Red Bull Racing RB21, portrait during the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, 23th round of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, WM, Weltmeisterschaft from November 28 to 30, 2025 on the Lusail International Circuit, in Lusail, Qatar " PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxBEL Copyright: xEricxAlonsox "Second driver curse" is at play again. Alex Albon is familiar with the bitter taste. Liam Lawson was bitten, too, while Sergio Perez and his struggles were a whole different story. And well, Yuki Tsunoda? It"s not like we didn"t see it coming. The Japanese driver has been on the grid since the 2021 season. He drove for RBR"s junior team AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) up until this year. However, he failed to match his performance with his teammate, Max Verstappen, and ahead of the season"s final…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (665+ words) Dhruv George is EssentiallySports" foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet"s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1"s Pierre Gasly and Moto2"s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn"t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports" coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio. A lawsuit from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports is threatening to expose…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (472+ words) Dec 3, 2025 | 1:18 AM EST Image Credits " Today Show Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha Busch, have dedicated a large part of their lives to giving back to the community with the Bundle of Joy Fund. For the past decade, the couple has helped hundreds of families become parents for the first time. As they hit a major milestone, both Kyle and Samantha have come together with a generous surprise. They work for a noble cause. Celebrating their 10th Anniversary, the Bundle of Joy Fund announced a partnership with Boyd's OBX Chevrolet. They have stepped in to match all upcoming donations from people. This would simply mean that Boyd's OBX Chevrolet will double any donation made to the charity. This is a huge landmark done, considering the number of families it will help. "This Global Day of Giving, The Bundle of Joy Fund…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago (321+ words) Red Bull prospect Arvid Lindblad once walked straight up to Lando Norris and told him to "remember me." Why? Because in his mind, they'd be lining up as Formula 1 rivals within five years. It was the kind of bold, Hamilton-esque declaration you make only if you truly believe it. Fast forward to December 2, 2025, and guess what? Lindblad called his shot. The rising British star has officially been announced as a Racing Bulls driver for the 2026 Formula 1 season, headlining a major reshuffle across the Red Bull camp. The news dropped as part of Red Bull's full 2026 driver line-up reveal" and it's a pretty seismic shake-up. First up: Isack Hadjar is getting the golden ticket. He'll be promoted to the senior Red Bull team next year, slotting in alongside reigning champ Max Verstappen. Huge move. And Lindblad? He's getting exactly what he'd…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago (1325+ words) Just 82 days separates the chequered flag falling on the 2025 Supercars season and lights out to mark the beginning of the 2026 campaign. But for newly crowned champion Chaz Mostert and his Walkinshaw Andretti United team, their next race is already here " the fight to win again with the Toyota GR Supra. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Toyota GR Supra tackles the Adelaide street circuit. Five Supras will be on the grid next year and WAU's pair will throw it back to the team's former days as a Holden factory team by donning No.1 via Mostert as the reigning champion and rising star Ryan Wood's personal No.2. Earning the right to No.1 with the Supra is another battle altogether. "We'd love nothing more than for them to win this so that we have the No.1 on the Toyota Supra next year," Toyota Australia…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (319+ words) all it takes is one sponsor to go away and all our profit is gone." " Denny Hamlin, Team Owner. This reality highlights that, even with significant star power like Michael Jordan's drawing ability, teams are vulnerable to abrupt financial losses. When asked about cost containment and returns on investment, Hamlin stated, We cannot cut more. Tell me how to get my investment back? He had no answer," Hamlin shared that the last offer from NASCAR contained eight points minimum that needed to be changed," but teams were told that no further negotiation would occur once they raised their concerns. I didn't sign because I knew this was my death certificate for the future," " Denny Hamlin, Team Owner. He elaborated on his commitment to growing the sport: I have spent 20 years trying to make this sport grow as a driver and…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (351+ words) Red Bull has said that they "sincerely" regret the comments hurled at Qatar Grand Prix against Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, which has led to him receiving death threats. Mercedes has revealed that Antonelli even changed his profile picture to all black after receiving negative messages. Gianpiero Lambiase, the race engineer of Max Verstappen, claimed during the race that Antonelli "just pulled over and let Norris through". The comment was made during the penultimate lap when Antonelli ran a bit wide and Norris, the McLaren driver, went past him to secure the fourth position. After this moment, Norris managed to get two more points, and is thus leading Verstappen by 12 instead of 10 points ahead of the final race in Abu Dhabi next week. In a statement, Red Bull said, "Comments made before the end of and immediately after the Qatar GP…...