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MotoGP News: MotoGP-Albert Park move blocked

Andrew Maitland February 18, 2026

(GMM) The Victorian state government has rejected a proposal to relocate the Australian MotoGP round from Phillip Island to Albert Park (pictured) – the home of Formula 1’s Australian GP. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Formula 1 News: Schumacher links Piastri changes to Webber tensions

Posted by AR1 staff February 18, 2026

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Oscar Piastri’s (pictured) evolving management structure may reflect tensions behind the scenes at McLaren last season. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher suggested it had been important … Read More

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Formula 1 News: F1 Commission meets as Mercedes engine saga escalates

Andrew Maitland February 18, 2026

(GMM) The Formula 1 Commission meets in Bahrain today amid intensifying controversy over Mercedes’ disputed engine compression concept. With the Powertrain Advisory Committee also gathering, the agenda is heavy – … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Belgian GP at Spa still negotiating with F1 despite rotation deal

Andrew Maitland February 18, 2026

(GMM) The future of the Belgian GP at Spa remains under discussion, despite last year’s announcement of a rotation deal with Formula 1. In 2025, F1 confirmed a multi-year extension … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Vettel urges patience as F1’s 2026 ‘DNA’ debate grows

Andrew Maitland February 18, 2026

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured) has called for calm as criticism of Formula 1’s new 2026 cars intensifies – but admits the sport must not “lose sight” of its identity. Max … Read More

Hot News IndyCar TV News

TV News: FOX Sports Opens 2026 INDYCAR Season With 3 Consecutive Weekends

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

Year two of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES on FOX launches the 2026 season with three highly anticipated events on consecutive weekends, beginning with the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar News: Results of Day 1 for Unser Open Test

Lucille Dust February 17, 2026

Team Penske managed to take the top two positions on the timing chart after a four hour Unser Open Test session to allow all the NTT INDYCAR Series team to … Read More

Formula 2 Hot News

Formula 2 News: Noel León fastest on opening day of 2026 testing in Barcelona

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

Campos Racing’s Noel León started the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season on top with the fastest time on Day 1 of pre-season testing. The Mexican driver set a 1:24.370 late … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Driver Chats during Phoenix Open Test

Lucille Dust February 17, 2026

The pit lane is pretty spread out here at Phoenix Raceway. The Prema Racing Team is not setup and not much has been said about their presence this season in … Read More

Hot News IndyCar

IndyCar: Afternoon Report from Phoenix International Raceway

Lucille Dust February 17, 2026

Good afternoon from sunny Avondale, Arizona for Day 1 of the Unser IndyCar Open Test for the NTT INDYCAR Series. The temperature is 64 degrees which feels good to a … Read More

Hot News NHRA

NHRA News: 2026 NHRA TV schedule announced

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

NHRA and FOX Sports have released the television schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star Callout events, … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Formula 1 News: Ford joins the Spanish GP at Madrid as Local Event Supporter

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix today announced Ford as its Local Event Supporter, marking a partnership in a particularly significant year defined by Ford’s return to Formula 1 and … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News TV News

TV News: How Has F1 TV Helped the Sport to Boom in Recent Years?

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

F1’s growth over the last few years has been nothing short of incredible. The sport’s viewing figures have risen exponentially since 2018, with 2025 witnessing record viewership of more than … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Automotive News: Business Vehicle Insurance Requirements Every Company Should Know

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

Operating company business vehicles without proper insurance coverage is like driving blindfolded on a busy highway. Whether you manage a fleet of delivery vans or just have a few cars … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News TV News

TV News: Apple TV Accelerates into Formula 1 – New Dedicated Channel Launches

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

In a significant boost for motorsport enthusiasts in the United States, Apple has rolled out a dedicated Formula 1 channel (pictured) within its Apple TV app, marking the start of … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Formula 1 News: Audi team signs ex-F2 driver Boschung as Development Driver

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

In a move that has caught the Formula 1 paddock by surprise, the Audi F1 team has announced the appointment of Swiss driver Ralph Boschung (pictured) as its new development … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Red Bull Racing Parts Ways with Designer Craig Skinner

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

In a surprising development just days before the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Oracle Red Bull Racing has confirmed the departure of their Aero Designer, Craig Skinner (pictured), … Read More

Formula 1 Formula 2 Hot News

Formula 1 News: Towriss sets low F2 bar for Herta as he eyes F1 in 2027

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

(GMM) Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss has outlined clear expectations for Colton Herta (pictured) as the American begins his step up to Formula 2 f with one goal in mind … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Gearbox joins Honda on Aston Martin’s growing problem list

Andrew Maitland February 17, 2026

(GMM) Aston Martin’s 2026 troubles may extend beyond Honda’s power unit and cooling concerns, with Spain’s Marca reporting that the team’s first in-house gearbox is also struggling under the demands … Read More

Hot News NHRA

NHRA News: Old Man Billy Torrence returns to NHRA Top Fuel full-time

Posted by AR1 staff February 17, 2026

In a move that’s electrifying the drag racing world, 67-year-old Billy Torrence (pictured), the seasoned Top Fuel veteran and patriarch of Torrence Racing, has announced his return to full-time competition … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR News: Tyler Reddick wins 2026 Daytona 500 wreckfest (Update)

Posted by AR1 staff February 16, 2026

NASCAR has revised the finishing order of the Daytona 500. In the initial Daytona 500 results, Spire Motorsports’ Carson Hocevar, who was involved in a last-lap wreck that knocked him out … Read More

Editorials Hot News

Why do Motorsport fans still attend races live in the age of Digital Entertainment?

Posted by AR1 staff February 16, 2026

While we live in a time defined by instant gratification and an endless array of entertainment sources constantly at our fingertips, many motorsports fans still take the time to physically … Read More

Formula 1 Rumors

Formula 1 Rumor: Barcelona set for rotational F1 deal through 2032 (2nd Update)

Andrew Maitland February 16, 2026

This rumor is upgraded to ‘fact’ now. F1 has announced a multi-year extension with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to host a Grand Prix in 2028, 2030, and 2032 in addition to … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Truck Series

NASCAR News: Adam Andretti to Join TRICON for 4 Truck races

Posted by AR1 staff February 16, 2026

TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that veteran road racer Adam Andretti (pictured) has signed on for a multi-race slate with the championship-winning organization, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Automotive News: How Much Does a Toyota Prius Head Gasket Repair Actually Cost?

Posted by AR1 staff February 16, 2026

A Toyota Prius can run like a metronome for years, and then one morning it decides to audition as a washing machine on spin cycle. When that happens, the question … Read More