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nytimes.com > athletic > 7042522 > 02/12/2026 > f1-max-verstappen-new-cars-fun-anti-racing-drivers

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?

Formula 1 promised an exciting new era. But are the cars actually fun to drive?2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (1119+ words) SAKHIR, Bahrain " For years, so much focus within the Formula 1 world has been geared toward 2026 and the start of what was promised to be a new, exciting era for the sport. All-new car designs and all-new engines marked the greatest…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7042214 > 02/12/2026 > nathan-pare-usa-mens-snowboard-cross-2026-winter-olympics

American Nathan Pare celebrated victory. Then came controversy: ‘It’s hard to deal with’

American Nathan Pare celebrated victory. Then came controversy: ‘It’s hard to deal with’4+ hour ago   (880+ words) Nathan Pare speaks to an official after being ranked as last following a review in the men's snowboard cross quarterfinals. Hannah Peters / Getty Images LIVIGNO, Italy " These Games, they can be cruel. There was Nathan Pare, a 21-year-old snowboard cross…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7034416 > 02/12/2026 > legacy-motor-club-daytona-500-jimmie-johnson

How does a NASCAR team dazzle sponsors at Daytona? ‘Magic, gritty creativity’

How does a NASCAR team dazzle sponsors at Daytona? ‘Magic, gritty creativity’11+ hour, 33+ min ago   (1346+ words) Legacy Motor Club brought in Michelin-trained chef Duyen Ha to upgrade VIP offereings. Legacy Motor Club DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. " Thinking back to the days leading up to the 2025 Daytona 500, Sarah Turner Wells shakes her head in astonishment. With the clock…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7039024 > 02/12/2026 > mercedes-f1-engine-loophole-politics

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk

Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk11+ hour, 38+ min ago   (1363+ words) Kimi Antonelli driving for Mercedes on the first day of the second 2026 F1 preseason test, which is taking place in Bahrain Peter Fox / Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain " Formula 1 kicked off its second preseason test of the year on Wednesday. But off-track…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7038970 > 02/11/2026 > kyle-larson-contract-hendrick-motorsports

Kyle Larson signs 5-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Kyle Larson signs 5-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports22+ hour, 9+ min ago   (198+ words) Kyle Larson will remain with Hendrick through the 2031 season. James Gilbert / Getty Images DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. " Kyle Larson, the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion, and Hendrick Motorsports have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Larson with the organization…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7038526 > 02/11/2026 > lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f1-engineer-replacement

Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer yet to be finalized, under a month before new F1 season

Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer yet to be finalized, under a month before new F1 season1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (851+ words) Lewis Hamilton at the second F1 preseason test in 2026 Joe Portlock / Getty Images SAKHIR, Bahrain " Ferrari is yet to finalize a long-term replacement for Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 race engineer, with the Briton revealing he expects another change a few races into…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7036870 > 02/10/2026 > cadillac-first-f1-livery-prime-tire

Cadillac’s first F1 livery and legal squabbles. Plus: Antonelli uninjured in crash

Cadillac’s first F1 livery and legal squabbles. Plus: Antonelli uninjured in crash2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1030+ words) Cadillac spent around $7 million-8 million to reveal its first F1 livery during Super Bowl LX Cadillac F1 Team Welcome back to Prime Tire, where today we can acknowledge that Formula 1 launch season is over, preseason is still going with the second test…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7035603 > 02/10/2026 > kimi-antonelli-crash-san-marino-f1

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli unhurt after car crash in San Marino

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli unhurt after car crash in San Marino2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (580+ words) The incident occurred near Antonelli's home on Saturday night. Glyn Kirk / AFP via Getty Images Kimi Antonelli was involved in a road car accident near his home in San Marino on Saturday, but the Mercedes Formula 1 driver walked away unharmed....

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7033715 > 02/10/2026 > pistons-hornets-fight-the-pulse

A brawl in the NBA, plus early Olympic highlights

A brawl in the NBA, plus early Olympic highlights2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (688+ words) David Jensen / Getty Images Good morning! I have no comment on the king cake baby discussion roiling the food world. Inside this email:" We must start this morning in Charlotte, where we saw a full NBA skirmish last night. It…...

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nytimes.com > athletic > 7029447 > 02/10/2026 > joey-logano-nascar-daytona-500-12-questions

Joey Logano on shaving his head and how NASCAR racing has evolved

Joey Logano on shaving his head and how NASCAR racing has evolved2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (1557+ words) "I'm not alone hardly ever, if I'm being honest. I like it that way." Chris Graythen / Getty Images Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. To take the green flag on the 17th year…...