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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…...
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…...
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…...
Why Mercedes’ engine loophole dispute suddenly has eight F1 cars at risk
11+ 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…...
Kyle Larson signs 5-year extension with Hendrick Motorsports
22+ 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…...
Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari race engineer yet to be finalized, under a month before new F1 season
1+ 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…...
Cadillac’s first F1 livery and legal squabbles. Plus: Antonelli uninjured in crash
2+ 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…...
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli unhurt after car crash in San Marino
2+ 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....
A brawl in the NBA, plus early Olympic highlights
2+ 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…...
Joey Logano on shaving his head and how NASCAR racing has evolved
2+ 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…...