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Formula 1 News: Oscar Piastri tops Australian GP Practice 2

Posted by AR1 staff March 6, 2026

Local favorite No. 81 Oscar Piastri, in the superior Rob Marshall designed McLaren, (pictured) turned a lap of 1m19.729s to top Practice 2 for the 2026 Australian GP at Albert … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in Australian GP Practice 1

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

Despite his soft tires being 14 laps old, No. 16 Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (pictured) turned a lap of 1m20.267s to top Practice 1 for the 2026 Australian GP at … Read More

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Formula 2 News: Mini tops Melbourne Practice, Herta wads up his car

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

Gabriele Minì started off his Melbourne weekend on the front foot, ending the Practice session quickest of all, while IndyCar driver Colton Herta (pictured) crashed on his Formula 2 debut … Read More

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Formula 1 News: BWT Alpine Formula One Team renews its agreement with Mercado Libre

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

On the eve of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, which marks the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Franco Colapinto (pictured) sponsor Mercado Libre announced the renewal of its … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Why Middle East F1 Races Won’t Be Replaced If Cancelled Amid Iran Conflict

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East following Iran’s missile strikes and the ongoing conflict with Israel and the US, Formula 1 faces a critical decision on its upcoming … Read More

Automotive Hot News World Endurance Championship

How the Evolution of Tires Changed Motorsport Racing Forever

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

The history of motorsport is inextricably linked to the chemical and mechanical advancement of tire technology. Early racing vehicles struggled with primitive rubber compounds that frequently failed under the heat … Read More

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IndyCar News: Palou Among Best First 100-Race Runs in Series History

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

By taking the green flag this weekend at Phoenix Raceway, four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (pictured) will reach a milestone that further highlights one of the most remarkable … Read More

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Formula 1 News: FIA already forced to cut recoverable energy per lap of the ‘Frankenstein cars’ in Melbourne

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

In a last-minute bid to curb “extreme tactics” and preserve the integrity of qualifying sessions, the FIA has slashed the recoverable energy limit per lap for the 2026 Australian Grand … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Verstappen shrugs off title talk as priorities shift

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured) says life beyond Formula 1 now matters more to him than adding more world championships. The four-time champion starts the 2026 season without the number 1 … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Schumacher says Germany no longer ready for F1 return

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher (pictured with nephew Mick Schumacher) says Germany has fallen far behind as a motorsport nation and may not be ready even if Formula 1 suddenly needs replacement … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Berger tips Mercedes, McLaren as 2026 favorites

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Gerhard Berger (pictured) believes Mercedes and McLaren could start the new Formula 1 era ahead of the pack as the sweeping 2026 rules reset the competitive order. “With the … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Gasly surprised ‘top 4 still ahead’ despite rule reset

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Pierre Gasly (pictured) says he is surprised the traditional top teams still appear to dominate Formula 1 despite the sweeping 2026 rule reset. Speaking to AFP, the Alpine driver … Read More

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Formula 1 Teams Up with Betway as First-Ever Official Betting Operator in Landmark Multi-Year Deal

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

In a groundbreaking move for the world of motorsport, Formula 1 has officially partnered with Betway, the sportsbook brand under Super Group, to become the sport’s inaugural Official Betting Operator. … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Bottas bucks driver criticism of new F1 rules, gets relief on grid penalty

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Valtteri Bottas is breaking ranks with several of his fellow drivers by offering a largely positive assessment of Formula 1’s radical new 2026 cars. While world champion Max Verstappen … Read More

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IMSA News: WTR Announces 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Driver Line Up

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

Wayne Taylor Racing announced today their return to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Championship, fielding four cars across two classes. With a commitment to driver and team development, WTR’s … Read More

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New York’s Need for Speed – A Guide to the Region’s Motorsports Scene

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

New York is a city built on movement. Taxis, trains and bicycles fill its streets every day. But for people who love motorsports, the region offers something even more exciting. … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR News: Kyle Busch lands financial services giant as sponsor for 3 races

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

In a continued effort to promote financial education among motorsport enthusiasts, global analytics leader FICO has extended its partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series … Read More

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NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Sues Insurance Giant Over $8.5 Million Retirement Scam (2nd Update)

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and a life insurance company have settled an $8.5 million lawsuit in which the driver said he was misled into purchasing policies marketed as safe … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Why the Canadian GP often reveals true championship contenders

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

The Canadian Grand Prix will take place earlier this year -May 22-24. The high-speed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve tests even the best cars’ aerodynamic efficiency, mechanical grip, and braking precision. The … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News MotoGP

MotoGP News: Series doubts Qatar race as F1 weighs calendar changes

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) The escalating Middle East conflict is now threatening multiple global motorsport championships, with MotoGP’s chief admitting the Qatar race is unlikely to go ahead – a signal that could … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Newey warns Aston Martin vibrations risk driver injury

Andrew Maitland March 5, 2026

(GMM) Adrian Newey (pictured) has warned Aston Martin’s troubled 2026 car could physically harm its drivers if the team pushes too hard at the Australian GP. Arriving in Melbourne with … Read More

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Formula 1 News: 2026 Australian GP Thursday Press Conference

Posted by AR1 staff March 5, 2026

On Thursday six Formula 1 drivers in two groups of three met with the media in Melbourne at the Albert Park Circuit ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Australian GP … Read More

Formula 2 Hot News TV News

TV News: How to Watch Colton Herta in Formula 2 this year

Posted by AR1 staff March 4, 2026

If USA fans want to watch American Colton Herta (pictured) on TV this year as he tackles the Formula 2 series, you must first have an Apple TV subscription. –by … Read More

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TV News: Danica Patrick dropped from 2026 Sky Sports F1 lineup

Posted by AR1 staff March 4, 2026

As the 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park, Sky Sports—the UK’s official F1 broadcaster—has unveiled its punditry and broadcasting … Read More

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NASCAR News: Joe Gibbs Racing signs deal with WIX Filters

Posted by AR1 staff March 4, 2026

WIX Filters is building on almost 60 years of support for professional racing by announcing a multi-tier partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) teams for the 2026 season. As the … Read More