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Max Verstappen takes just 14 laps to overtake 100 amateur karters in manic event
Max Verstappen stormed from the back of a 101-kart grid to win a frantic race at Silverstone in blistering time.
The four-time world champion needed just 14 laps - 37 minutes - to overtake 100 karts driven by content creators, athletes and general motorsport fans as part of the Red Bull-run ‘Max vs 100’ event.
It took place on a purpose-built track at Silverstone, incorporating its kart ...Keep reading
The four-time world champion needed just 14 laps - 37 minutes - to overtake 100 karts driven by content creators, athletes and general motorsport fans as part of the Red Bull-run ‘Max vs 100’ event.
It took place on a purpose-built track at Silverstone, incorporating its kart ...Keep reading
Hendrick to bring back iconic neon yellow car numbers for 2027
No team in NASCAR history has more wins and championships than Hendrick Motorsports, and many of those wins came while sporting neon yellow car numbers.
Jimmie Johnson's five consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010 came with a neon yellow No. 48 on the side of his Chevrolet. All four of Jeff Gordon's Cup titles also has a yellow No. 24, and it was the same for Chase Elliott when he earned his ...Keep reading
Jimmie Johnson's five consecutive titles between 2006 and 2010 came with a neon yellow No. 48 on the side of his Chevrolet. All four of Jeff Gordon's Cup titles also has a yellow No. 24, and it was the same for Chase Elliott when he earned his ...Keep reading
NASCAR changes wet-weather tire policy for Bristol to give teams more control
NASCAR series officials have altered a piece of the wet-weather tire policy ahead of a packed weekend of racing at Bristol Motor Speedway.
As it were, wet-weather tires could be utilized at all ovals at one-mile in length or smaller, which remains unchanged. However, the Sanctioning Body was the sole decider in when to take those tires off and go back to slicks, which has been ...Keep reading
As it were, wet-weather tires could be utilized at all ovals at one-mile in length or smaller, which remains unchanged. However, the Sanctioning Body was the sole decider in when to take those tires off and go back to slicks, which has been ...Keep reading
Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
Beyond the silverware: Nick Yelloly reflects on true impact David Salters leaves at HRC USA
For Nick Yelloly, the departure of David Salters is deeply personal.
When the Briton made the decision to step away from BMW at the end of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, he didn't rely on agents or other intermediaries. He picked up the phone and dialed Salters directly. That open line of communication laid the groundwork for Yelloly’s move to Acura and built a ...Keep reading
When the Briton made the decision to step away from BMW at the end of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season, he didn't rely on agents or other intermediaries. He picked up the phone and dialed Salters directly. That open line of communication laid the groundwork for Yelloly’s move to Acura and built a ...Keep reading
Francesco Bagnaia: Ducati has no explanation for “big difference” between my bike and other GP26s
Francesco Bagnaia says his Ducati behaves “very, very differently” to the other bikes in the marque’s line-up, with no clear explanation for the contrast.
The two-time MotoGP champion made that comment following a bruising weekend at Misano where he struggled for performance in both qualifying and race trim.
Although the first half of the season had shown some encouraging signs of ...Keep reading
The two-time MotoGP champion made that comment following a bruising weekend at Misano where he struggled for performance in both qualifying and race trim.
Although the first half of the season had shown some encouraging signs of ...Keep reading
“I’m not enjoying life” – How Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull F1 stint “exhausted” him
In the pre-2026 Formula 1 eras, Red Bull’s second seat made quite a few casualties.
Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson. All of them struggled – and eventually failed – to match team-mate Max Verstappen’s performance, regardless of their multifarious stint lengths, and it sometimes took a toll on their mental health.
Perez got four years alongside Verstappen ...Keep reading
Pierre Gasly, Alexander Albon, Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson. All of them struggled – and eventually failed – to match team-mate Max Verstappen’s performance, regardless of their multifarious stint lengths, and it sometimes took a toll on their mental health.
Perez got four years alongside Verstappen ...Keep reading
Crash victim Kelvin van der Linde consoles Maro Engel: "I know how much it hurts"
When Kelvin van der Linde was taken out of the race by Maro Engel on the penultimate lap at the Sachsenring, frustration was high. "Who hit me? What an idiot!" the luckless Schubert BMW driver fumed over the radio. No wonder, because van der Linde failed to finish for the seventh time in 14 races this season - and, after the AMG collision at the Nurburgring, had already become a victim of the ...Keep reading
AJ Foyt Racing signs reigning IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to multi-year deal
AJ Foyt Racing has secured 2026 IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger on a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2027 season. The 23-year-old Norwegian driver will take the wheel of the #14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet.
Hauger arrived in the U.S. in 2025, dominating Indy NXT by Firestone with six victories to claim the title as a rookie before making a seamless transition to ...Keep reading
Hauger arrived in the U.S. in 2025, dominating Indy NXT by Firestone with six victories to claim the title as a rookie before making a seamless transition to ...Keep reading
Was Cadillac “faster” than Williams in Madring F1 race?
Cadillac has been a backmarker in Formula 1 so far in the team’s maiden season, battling Aston Martin early on before the latter’s progress.
However, the team’s race pace was encouraging in the Spanish Grand Prix, even though points remain elusive.
Sergio Perez was running 17th when he suffered a terminal water leak but was thrilled with his performance, which he admitted was “a bit ...Keep reading
However, the team’s race pace was encouraging in the Spanish Grand Prix, even though points remain elusive.
Sergio Perez was running 17th when he suffered a terminal water leak but was thrilled with his performance, which he admitted was “a bit ...Keep reading
How to watch Max vs 100
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is attempting a new challenge today (Wednesday 16 September) as he competes against 100 go-karters at Silverstone.
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GeneralMax vs 100 live commentary and updates from Silverstone
The event, run by Red Bull, is being dubbed as ‘Max vs 100’ and the Dutchman is racing against athletes, celebrities, content creators and ...Keep reading
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GeneralMax vs 100 live commentary and updates from Silverstone
The event, run by Red Bull, is being dubbed as ‘Max vs 100’ and the Dutchman is racing against athletes, celebrities, content creators and ...Keep reading
How Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes made their own luck in Madrid
There’s no doubt everything fell perfectly into place for Kimi Antonelli to win Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix.
The virtual safety car triggered by Lance Stroll’s retirement came at the perfect moment, changing the course of a race that, until that point, had seemed destined to end with victory for Lando Norris.
Having already passed the pitlane entry by the time the VSC was deployed ...Keep reading
The virtual safety car triggered by Lance Stroll’s retirement came at the perfect moment, changing the course of a race that, until that point, had seemed destined to end with victory for Lando Norris.
Having already passed the pitlane entry by the time the VSC was deployed ...Keep reading
Is a Monaco F1 sprint a good idea or just mad? Our writers have their say
F1 had long planned to increase the number of sprints from the current six weekends per year because. The format allows promoters to offer their paying customers more on-track action that matters, making a sprint weekend an enticing proposition worth forking out money for. The numbers show fans also tune in more often than for meaningless practice sessions, even if the sprint format itself draws ...Keep reading
Haas confident of getting 2027 F1 budget closer to cap with new partner talks
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the team is making "positive" progress with his team's search for new sponsorship, as the American Formula 1 team seeks to start pushing its yearly budget towards the cap.
F1's smallest team, Haas employs just north of 400 people and has been operating well below the budget cap in both of its iterations. Although the team currently has a title sponsorship ...Keep reading
F1's smallest team, Haas employs just north of 400 people and has been operating well below the budget cap in both of its iterations. Although the team currently has a title sponsorship ...Keep reading
What's new with the F1 Sprint in 2027?
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been revealed with the number of Sprint events increasing to 10.
Everything you need to know about the 2027 F1 calendar
Lawrence Barretto takes a look at the highlights from the schedule for the 2027 F1 season.
Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2027 season
The full schedule for the 2027 F1 season has been confirmed, with 24 rounds set to create another action-packed campaign.
Joan Mir to miss MotoGP Austrian GP after Misano health issues
The concerning physical problems Joan Mir suffered during the San Marino Grand Prix will have consequences beyond Misano, with Honda announcing on Wednesday that the 2020 MotoGP champion will miss this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
Mir was already badly affected by Saturday at Misano. The Spaniard explained at the time that he was suffering from headaches and, above all, a severe lack of ...Keep reading
Mir was already badly affected by Saturday at Misano. The Spaniard explained at the time that he was suffering from headaches and, above all, a severe lack of ...Keep reading
F1 clash avoided but can Lando Norris or Max Verstappen race at Le Mans 2027?
The announcement of the 2027 Formula 1 calendar on Wednesday has seemingly left the door open for a grand prix drivers to tackle the Le Mans 24 Hours next year. The 24-round schedule leaves a comfortable one-week gap for the 95th edition of the French endurance classic, which is slated for the weekend of 12-13 June. Further, the two F1 races on either side of Le Mans are Monaco and Portugal, thus ...Keep reading