11+ min ago (429+ words) NASCAR is facing one of its most tense moments in years after new leaked text messages pushed long-running frustrations into the public eye. Veteran driver Kenny Wallace says the sport is now in the worst shape he has seen in his career. In a recent "Coffee with Kenny" video, he pointed to private messages from NASCAR Steve Phelps and Brian Herbst that mocked Richard Childress, the owner of Richard Childress Racing.The texts surfaced through the antitrust lawsuit filed by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. Wallace said the tone and the personal nature of the messages show how far the [] NASCAR is facing one of its most tense moments in years after new leaked text messages pushed long-running frustrations into the public eye. Veteran driver Kenny Wallace says the sport is now in the worst shape he has seen in…...

24+ min ago (543+ words) Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are separated by 24 points entering the final two races of 2025 It came just moments before Norris ran wide at the first corner after an aggressive defensive move, gifting the lead to the Red Bull driver in the process. Verstappen collected his sixth victory of the F1 2025 season in Las Vegas to shrink Norris's lead at the top of the drivers' standings to 24 points with two rounds remaining in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Norris originally finished second on the road in Nevada, but found himself disqualified " along with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri " for excessive skid-block wear. Norris lost the lead to Verstappen at the first corner of the race having swiped across the track to defend from the fast-starting Red Bull off the line. "Las Vegas GP conclusions: Max spooks Norris, McLaren DSQ silver lining, Hamilton's Ferrari…...

28+ min ago (406+ words) Anyara Hills welcomed over 108 Ferraris of the Ferrari Owners" Club Malaysia for the inaugural FOCM Day. PETALING JAYA: KHK Land, developer of Malaysia"s premier luxury township, Anyara Hills, welcomed over 108 Ferraris of the Ferrari Owners" Club Malaysia (FOCM) for the inaugural FOCM Day, a celebration of all things Ferrari. For this first-of-its-kind event, the largest gathering of Ferrari owners in Malaysia for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 1 race viewing, Anyara Hills played the role of venue host. This event took place on the lush grounds of Anyara Hills, a master planned residential enclave with state-of-art security, farming facilities, 10 lakes, endless gardens, a lifestyle hub with natural hot springs and its own helipad. The festivities took place inside a giant marquee of over 10,000 sq ft, surrounded by lush lawns and a peaceful setting of lakes and distant mountains. Anyara…...

29+ min ago (493+ words) Home " Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher joins IndyCar Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, will drive in the full 2026 IndyCar season for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, the team announced. The younger Schumacher, a 26-year-old German racer, made 43 F1 starts in the 2021 and 2022 seasons for Haas with a best finish of sixth and has driven in the World Endurance Championship for Alpine in 2024 and 2025. Schumacher, who will drive the number 47 Honda for RLL in a nod to his family, joins American Graham Rahal and 2025 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Louis Foster of Britain in the team line-up for next season after first testing in an IndyCar last month. "I'm delighted to confirm today that I will be competing in the IndyCar Series next year," Mick Schumacher said. "Having both an F1 and an endurance background, and having competed in…...

47+ min ago (542+ words) Home " 2026 Red Bull drivers will be confirmed after Qatar, not Abu Dhabi Long-awaited decisions on its 2026 Red Bull drivers will arrive sooner than expected, reveals Laurent Mekies " We will know the lineup of 2026 Red Bull drivers by the end of the week. Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies revealed that the long-awaited decision will arrive after this weekend's Qatar GP, and not Abu Dhabi " Dr Helmut Marko had previously indicated the call would be made only after the season finale in Abu Dhabi. However, Mekies told reporters in Las Vegas: "We will announce our 2026 Red Bull drivers immediately after Qatar. Just one more week of patience," he said. Understandably, the news has heightened tension in the garage. Particularly for Yuki Tsunoda, whose future among the 2026 Red Bull drivers looks most uncertain. The Japanese driver admitted he is "nervous' about the…...

49+ min ago (340+ words) Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are poised to put Indian motorsport in the global limelight as they gear up for the World Rally Championship WRC in Saudi Arabia Competing in the WRC3 category this marks a significant milestone being the first fully Indian duo to debut in such a prestigious event Indian Rally Duo Sets Wheels Rolling at Saudi Arabia WRC Debut Indian rally team, Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif, are set to compete in the World Rally Championship in Saudi Arabia, marking a historic debut for Indian motorsport. The duo aims to excel in the WRC3 class, showcasing their national pride and exceptional rally skills on the global stage. Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are poised to put Indian motorsport in the global limelight as they gear up for the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia. Competing in…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (281+ words) Red Bull Racing wasted no time taking a cheeky swipe at rivals McLaren following the team's double disqualification from the Las Vegas Grand Prix " a punishment that dramatically reshaped the championship fight. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were thrown out of the results after post-race checks revealed excessive wear on the wooden plank beneath their cars. The minimum thickness must remain above 9mm, but Piastri's measured as low as 8.74mm and Norris's 8.88mm, with stewards later confirming the values were "even lower" upon re-check. Red Bull's sim racing division pounced on the moment, posting a video across social media titled "how not to get a DQ," showcasing the ride-height adjustment feature in the official F1 game: a not-so-subtle dig at McLaren's legality woes. The fallout has major championship implications. Before the disqualifications, Verstappen was set to leave Vegas 42 points behind leader Norris and…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (758+ words) Oscar Piastri fate sealed as No2? Oscar Piastri's championship quest has been flagging for several weeks already, but could McLaren's skid plank blunder in Las Vegas be what seals his role as number two to Lando Norris? And through no fault of his own. McLaren has been resolute through the opening 22 races of this year's 24-grand prix season that neither Norris or Piastri will be given number one status, not while there's still a chance that the other could win the title. McLaren CEO Zak Brown told PlanetF1.com editor Mat Coch that he was "comfortable with that." He added: "When you've got two drivers first and second in the championship and are separated by less than one second place finish, how do you possibly even consider standing one down into a supporting role? "There's just no way we will." He said…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (520+ words) One of F1s most familiar surnames is leaving the grid for good as Mick Schumacher has now confirmed that he will step away from any hope of returning to F1 and will instead race full-time in IndyCar from 2026 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Many fans had been waiting to see him return to the Formula One grid, but his journey is taking an unexpected turn. Schumacher always made it clear that F1 was his top priority. Even after being released from Haas after just two seasons, he took a reserve role with Mercedes and continued to stay in the mix, but that opportunity never materialized. The competition for seats in F1 has become more challenging than ever, as teams plan long-term, young drivers emerge rapidly, and even the slightest mistake can significantly alter a drivers career path. Even with big names like Lewis Hamilton…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago (448+ words) It's no secret that the relationship between NASCAR's top brass and its fans is strained. Many supporters are unhappy with the direction of the sport, feeling that the leadership is harming the game. The recent text scandal involving commissioner Steve Phelps has only made matters worse. But someone like Dale Earnhardt Jr. could turn things around. A respected ambassador for the sport, many fans believe he's the right person to steady the ship, and Kenny Wallace has voiced his support for that view. The cracks in NASCAR's leadership have been visible for years, but now they're glaring. Tony Stewart's calls went unheeded, and leaked texts have only made the problem undeniable. With the lawsuit exposing the sport's darkest corners, fans, teams, and industry insiders are left to wonder just how deep the rot goes and whether NASCAR can ever claw…...