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In GTD Pro, the picture has changed compared to the "Roar before the Rolex 24," just like in the GTP class. This comes as no surprise, as Kenny Habul, team owner of 75 Express Racing and himself a driver in the Mercedes-AMG #75 (Habul/Engel/Power/Mostert), described the times at the "Roar" in the run-up to the event as "bullshit" in an interview with Motorsport-Total.com.
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After three practice sessions at the Rolex 24, the world looks very different at the start of the 2026 IMSA SportsCar Championship season than it did last weekend at the "Roar" pre-season test. There are new favorites in both the GTP and GTD Pro classes.
As with the Roar, we analyzed all times in the GTP class that were under 1:40 minutes and calculated the average. It should be noted that ...Keep reading

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is back for the 64th running of this historic event, and it will be the No. 93 Meyer Shank Racing Acura leading the field of 60 cars to the green flag. However, it was the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac of Action Express that set the fastest time in qualifying, only to later be stripped of pole position after failing post-qualifying inspection.
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Some manufacturers dream of having just one icon. Porsche has two – and they are set to clash at the Rolex 24 at Daytona for the first time. In the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s Endurance Cup, an internal rivalry at Porsche between these two popular race teams is about to unfold.
In one corner: Rexy, the adorable dinosaur. It's a character that has taken the fans' hearts by storm.
The ...Keep reading

BMW M Team WRT team principal Vincent Vosse has called for patience for the program’s efforts in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
This year’s Rolex 24 marks the first official race for Team WRT’s expanded efforts into IMSA’s Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) category. The end of last season in IMSA saw BMW end its 17-year partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, opening ...Keep reading

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has responded to the backlash he received after a recent Instagram post from his skiing holiday over the Christmas break.
The French driver shared a photo of himself sporting a red Marlboro ski suit, an outfit similar to one worn by F1 icon Michael Schumacher, posted on the seven-time Formula 1 champion's birthday. Some fans branded the post as ...Keep reading

A moment shorter than the blink of an eye – a memory for eternity. The legendary GTLM finish at the 2016 Rolex 24 is turning ten years old. Motorsport.com spoke exclusively with Antonio Garcia, who narrowly lost out in a head-to-head duel with his long-time teammate Oliver Gavin.
It was the perfect finish for General Motors: Two yellow Corvette C7.Rs thundering side-by-side toward the finish ...Keep reading

Ferrari unveiled its 2026 F1 livery on 23 January, featuring a red and white design with black and white accents.
The livery was revealed ahead of the Maranello outfit's shakedown, and fans have shared mixed responses to the new design. 
"The white is actually much better integrated now, looks insane," one fan commented on Reddit, while another responded: "As are the HP logos. Doesn't look ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle claimed he was "surprised" that Lewis Hamilton had not changed his race engineer sooner.
Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes and took some time to adjust to the new outfit. While he secured a sprint race win in China, he failed to get onto the podium at any grand prix during the 2025 season.
During ...Keep reading

Alpine launched its 2026 Formula 1 challenger at an event on an MSC cruise ship in Barcelona on 23 January. And while the reveal was impressive, the livery has faced criticism for being largely similar to 2025.
The 2026 livery continues with the blue and pink design that fans have become accustomed to, with black and white accents.
"It's the same, but I actually quite like it so I don't mind ...Keep reading

Oliver Solberg’s sensational run to lead Rally Monte Carlo by more than a minute has exceeded Toyota’s expectations for its new signing at the World Rally Championship season opener.
Solberg starred in Thursday night’s three stages to take an impressive 44.2s lead into Saturday where he continued his stunning drive. The Swede delivered another masterclass in challenging snowy, icy and ...Keep reading

IndyCar Officiating announced on Friday afternoon it has penalized Abel Motorsports.
The Indy NXT squad was deemed to be in violation of an additional testing limitation and the following rules:
• Rule 6.9.5. The following Testing is not permitted:
• Rule 6.9.5.3. Rig
IndyCar Officiating determined that Abel Motorsports tested gearboxes on a rig - which was used to gather and ...Keep reading

The Alpine Formula 1 team says its smooth shakedown in Silverstone on Wednesday was a "good confidence boost" as it starts its stint as a Mercedes customer team.
Having been lagging behind other power units for some time, Alpine owner Renault abandoned its works F1 engine programme in Viry-Chatillon for F1's new 2026 regulations era in favour of becoming a Mercedes customer outfit, joining ...Keep reading

Hendrick Motorsports says its all-new 35,000 square-foot training center rivals those seen in some of the top athletic colleges at professional sports team, and the pictures and videos released of the inside appear to support that claim. They scouted several complexes for inspiration, including Clemson, Auburn and Alabama, as well as the MLS' Charlotte FC and even Fort Bragg.
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Laurens Vanthoor pulled out a late flying lap to elevate Porsche Penske Motorsport on top in the the 64th Running of the Rolex 24 on Friday morning.
Driving the No. 6 Porsche 963, Vanthoor threw down a quick lap of 1 minute, 36.475 seconds on Daytona’s 3.56-mile speedway road course. The leading pace was 0.066s faster than Ricky Taylor, who was second in the No. 10 Cadillac V-Series.R for ...Keep reading

The FIA expects to announce the new World Rally Championship commercial rights holder within the next “couple of months” with an agreement “very close”, according to FIA Deputy President for Sport Malcolm Wilson.
The future promotion of the WRC has been a hot topic after it was first reported that the previous commercial rights holder WRC Promoter, owned energy drinks giant Red Bull and ...Keep reading

Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola has admitted he is “disappointed” his team has yet to secure a title sponsor despite enjoying its most successful MotoGP season to date.
Aprilia remains the only factory team on the grid without a naming partner heading into 2026, despite having several notable brands in its sponsor portfolio. In fact, apart from Aprilia and its satellite squad ...Keep reading

Will Power is like a rookie all over again. 
A two-time IndyCar Series champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner, Power is making his IMSA debut in this year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. He’s running with 75 Express in the GTD Pro category, co-driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 with fellow Aussie’s Kenny Habul, Chaz Mostert and German Maro Engel. 
 “I am learning the ropes of the driver ...Keep reading

Ferrari has completed its new SF-26 car's shakedown at Fiorano on Friday, ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The Scuderia unveiled its new challenger in a short video at 11:30am CET, but got track running under way even before that.
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The test was registered as a Demonstration Event, meaning the mileage limit was 15km ...Keep reading

In the same week it confirmed a five-year plan to win the world championship by 2030, Audi has announced a driver development programme which will scout and nurture young talent from karting through the single-seater ladder, and perhaps ultimately to Formula 1.
The move places Audi in the mainstream of F1 teams, the majority of which operate similar schemes with varying degrees of structure ...Keep reading