F1 Las Vegas GP: Norris tops red flag-interrupted second practice
Lando Norris headlined Formula 1’s second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was interrupted twice in the final 20 minutes by red flags for a suspected loose manhole cover at Turn 17.In a session preceded by light rain, it took five minutes before the drivers elected toContinue Reading
FIA head of aero Somerville resigns amid Alpine F1 links
The FIA’s head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has handed in his notice, with Autosport understanding the aero chief is set to join Alpine during the 2026 season.Somerville, who as head of aero played an important part in defining F1’s new 2026 regulations, handed in his notice last week and willContinue Reading
F1 Las Vegas GP: Leclerc fastest in dusty opening practice
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has led opening practice for Formula 1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, besting Alex Albon and the two Red Bulls.Leclerc’s soft-tyre run pf 1m34.802s in the final 15 minutes of the one-hour session was enough to hold off Williams Alex Albon, with Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda making aContinue Reading
Christian Eckes to compete for 2026 NASCAR Truck title with McAnally-Hilgemann
Christian Eckes, 25, will compete full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series in 2026, reuniting with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing (MHR) after a year apart. Eckes drove for McAnally-Hilgemann in both 2023 and 2024, but moved up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025 with Kaulig Racing. Eckes ended the year 13th in the championship standingsContinue Reading
Wolff sells portion of Mercedes F1 holdings to CrowdStrike CEO
CrowdStrike’s George Kurtz has acquired 15% of Toto Wolff’s holding company, representing 5% of shares in the Mercedes F1 team.Kurtz, the CEO and founder of cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, came on board as a Mercedes sponsor in 2019 and has now become an owner, as well as joining then team asContinue Reading
Schumacher leaves Alpine’s WEC Hypercar team after two seasons
Mick Schumacher has announced that he has left Alpine after two seasons competing for its Hypercar team in the World Endurance Championship.Schumacher joined the French manufacturer’s new LMDh programme with the A424 LMDh last year after losing his Haas Formula 1 seat at the end of 2022.Despite his single-seater background,Continue Reading
All of NASCAR’s fan voting nominees for this year’s Autosport Awards
The nominees have been announced for the 38th edition of the Autosport Awards, and you can be part of it by participating in The Fan Vote. NASCAR has a presence across the list of nominees, which we will highlight below:Rookie of the Year Connor Zilisch, JR Motorsports ChevroletPhoto by: JaredContinue Reading
Fan Voting for the Autosport Awards is now open
The nominees for the Autosport Awards have been announced – and you can have your say on the best motorsport performers of the season in The Fan Vote.The Awards celebrate the top drivers, moments and competition machines each year. The nominees in the eight categories open to public vote inContinue Reading
Vanthoor eyes IMSA future despite unfinished business at Le Mans
Laurens Vanthoor has expressed interest in joining IMSA after Porsche’s exit from the World Endurance Championship, but admits he’s reluctant to miss another shot at the Le Mans 24 Hours.Porsche’s shock decision to withdraw its factory team from the Hypercar class after just three seasons has created uncertainty regarding theContinue Reading
Massa’s F1 2008 lawsuit will proceed to trial, judge rules
Felipe Massa has secured a first victory as he seeks damages for the results of the 2008 Formula 1 world championship over Renault’s race-fixing at the Singapore Grand Prix.Massa has been making a case that Nelson Piquet Jr’s intentional crash, which gifted victory to team-mate Fernando Alonso by causing anContinue Reading