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  • Max Verstappen's No. 1 Red Bull car in the pits.
    0

    The Reason Max Verstappen Is Number 1 (And How F1 Drivers Get Their Numbers)

    Lando Norris’s championship win means Max Verstappen must give up the No. 1 in 2026. But how do Formula 1 drivers get their numbers in the first place?

    By Nishant Jayaram 24 hours ago Read More
  • A 1964 AC Cobra racing in a vintage race, with the headlamps taped over with black X's.
    5

    Why X-Taping Race Car Headlights Used To Matter — And What Changed

    Race car headlights once were X-taped to prevent foreseeable problems involving them. Then came a technological update that altered the calculus.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 days ago Read More
  • A front three quarters shot of the Brataroo sliding on a race track with smoke coming off the rear wheels
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    'Aussie Shred' Is A Sick New Gymkhana Film With Ridiculous Jumps, Daring Stunts, And Driving On Water

    Travis Pastrana jumps and slides the Subaru Brataroo from the desolate Australian Outback to the Sydney Harbour, all the way to the Mount Panorama race track.

    By Logan K. Carter 5 days ago Read More
  • Jack Brabham drives a rear-engine Cooper T43 racecar past the wreckage of two front-engine cars
    5

    The Rise And Fall Of Front-Engine F1 Cars: What Really Forced The Switch

    Formula 1 racing wasn’t always at the forefront of automotive engineering. In the early days, the sport used front-engine cars, but eventually had to switch.

    By Charles Krome 6 days ago Read More
  • 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates with his team during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
    17

    Lando Norris Becomes F1 Champion As Verstappen's Historic Comeback Falls Short

    Defending champion Max Verstappen fell only two points shy of overcoming a 104-point deficit.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 days ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of numerous tires
    1

    Street Tires Vs. Racing Tires: What's The Difference?

    The tires you find on the street and the tires used in racing are actually very different. Here are some of the traits and qualities that separate them.

    By Jackson Lambros 7 days ago Read More
  • Red Bull hanging a pit board across the pit wall.
    0

    Why F1 Teams Still Use Old-School Pit Boards, And What They Actually Show

    Formula 1 is full of cutting-edge tech, so how come pit boards are still around today? As it turns out, there are still moments when simplicity wins out.

    By Nishant Jayaram 8 days ago Read More
  • Oliver Bearman of Great Britain driving the (87) Haas F1 VF-25 Ferrari on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 04, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore.
    2

    Toyota Becomes Haas Title Sponsor, Flirting Close To An Actual F1 Return

    The closer ties between Toyota and Haas illustrate how flexible manufacturer relationships in F1 have become.

    By Ryan Erik King 9 days ago Read More
  • Cadillac F1 Team Logo on a Screen with front three quarters Silhouette Profile of Toy Formula One Car
    19

    Cadillac Is Launching Its Debut F1 Livery In A Super Bowl Ad

    Formula 1 is just days away from crowning its 2025 World Drivers' Champion, but focus has already shifted to next season for many teams.

    By Ryan Erik King 11 days ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing with Isack Hadjar of France and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls on the drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on April 06, 2025 in Suzuka, Japan.
    17

    Isack Hadjar Is The Next F1 Driver Sentenced To Being Max Verstappen's Teammate

    Red Bull Racing has announced that Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda next season.

    By Ryan Erik King 12 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of Ayrton Senna with his helmet on
    0

    Ayrton Senna's Secret IndyCar Test With Penske Was Closer To Greatness Than Anyone Realized

    Formula 1 champ Senna had lots of reasons to give IndyCar racing a whirl at the end of the 1992 season. The results spark questions about what might have been.

    By Jackson Lambros 13 days ago Read More
  • Rennie Scaysbrook driving in the 2019 Pikes Peak hill climb aboard an Aprilia Tuono 1100 Factory
    3

    The 5 Fastest Pikes Peak Motorcycles Of All Time

    Since they're now banned from the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, five motorcycles stand as the fastest ones to ever make it up the mountain.

    By Benjamin Gracias 14 days ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing and The Netherlands celebrates finishing in first position during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    24

    How Max Verstappen Can Keep His Longshot F1 Title Bid Alive In Qatar

    This Sunday, Verstappen needs to finish ahead of Norris if McLaren's points leader crosses the finish line in ninth place or higher.

    By Ryan Erik King 18 days ago Read More
  • Mick Schumacher during a World Endurance Championship test in Portugal
    7

    Mick Schumacher Will Race In IndyCar Next Year

    The son of the seven-time Formula 1 champion will drive the No. 47 alongside Graham Rahal and Louis Foster.

    By Ryan Erik King 20 days ago Read More
  • Goodsmile Racing's Mercedes AMG GT3 driving at Suzuka Circuit
    2

    How A Race Team In Japan Used Crowdsourcing To Win Championships

    A certain racing team in Japan uses its own sort of crowdsourcing to fund itself and win championships. Here's how it pulls off that crowdsourcing.

    By Jackson Lambros 20 days ago Read More
  • The International Motorsports Hall of Fame at sunset in Talladega County, Alabama
    17

    Alabama Governor Removes Entire International Motorsports Hall Of Fame Board After Audit Unearths Blatant Corruption

    These dubious sales weren't outliers. Four vehicles were auctioned off without proper approval.

    By Ryan Erik King 20 days ago Read More
  • An F3 race car with a black sidepod
    1

    F3 Cars Used To Run A Side Pod Air Intake, Here's Why It Worked And Then Disappeared

    Formula 3 cars used to have side pod air intakes up until the 2010s. Check out why they were used, as well as why these pods aren't around anymore.

    By Chino Ortiz 22 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the orange Genesis Magma GT concept
    55

    Genesis Wants To Go GT3 Racing With The Beautiful V8-Powered Magma GT Mid-Engine Supercar

    It sure seems like the Magma GT has the same engine as the GMR-001 Le Mans Hypercar.

    By Daniel Golson 24 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters view of the No. 10 Kauling Racing Ram 1500
    8

    Ram Looking For Drivers To Race In New 'Free Agent' Program In The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

    Very few things stoke a racing fan's imagination like a one-off appearance.

    By Ryan Erik King 26 days ago Read More
  • A vintage photo of Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart wearing a red Toyota race suit standing next to his TRD desert race truck parked in the desert
    5

    The Surprising History Of Toyota's TRD Program In The U.S.

    The first time that the letters TRD adorned anything in the United States, it was actually thanks to a racing duo who imported TRD parts from the Philippines.

    By Logan K. Carter 29 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters view of the Audi R26 Concept inside a studio
    10

    Audi Unveils Sleek 2026 F1 Livery On Concept Car

    The preview livery itself is a sleek combination of titanium, black and a vivid shade of red that will be splashed across all of Audi's corporate branding.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • a blue drag car parked on the atmore dragstrip in front of a green building
    4

    This Historic Alabama Drag Strip Is Shutting Down After Nearly Half A Century Of Racing

    There's been a recent trend of auto racing facilities closing down. The latest track to shut its gates is a historic drag strip in Alabama. Here's the story.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 24, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
    9

    Red Bull Will Launch Its 2026 F1 Season In Detroit To Officially Kick Off Ford Partnership

    Red Bull announced on Tuesday that its 2026 season launch will take place in Detroit, Michigan, on January 15.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • The old wooden grandstand at the Occoneechee Raceway during a a car show in 2010.
    0

    How An Iconic Dirt Track From NASCAR's First Season Got A Second Life As A Walking Trail

    What happens to a racetrack when racing is over? One North Carolina track is now a walking trail, and there are similar places in Chicago, France, and the U.K.

    By Charles Krome 1 month ago Read More
  • McLaren M838T
    0

    McLaren's High-Powered Twin-Turbo V8 Traces Its Roots All The Way Back To A 1980s Nissan Le Mans Engine

    In a lot of ways, this is the motor that put McLaren back on the map after not making a roadcar for over a decade.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Mugello Circuit being prepared for a one off 2020 Formula One race
    0

    Every Track That Only Hosted A Single F1 Race

    For decades Formula One has made its way around the globe to deliver elite racing at iconic venues. Not every course has been an instant classic, however.

    By Max Larsen 1 month ago Read More
  • Jenson Button (GBR) during the 92nd edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, 4th round of the 2024 FIA WEC World Endurance Championship, Technical and Administrative Inspection (Pesage), Place de la République, 7 and 8 June 2024 in Le Mans, France.
    0

    2009 F1 Champion Jenson Button Will Call It A Career After WEC Finale In Bahrain

    Jenson Button confirmed on Wednesday that he will end his professional racing career after the 8 Hours of Bahrain in November.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
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