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Video: Hendrick Motorsports unveils new 35,000 square-foot athletic center

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:52
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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Porsche nips Cadillac late to top of final Rolex 24 practice

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:35
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

FIA offers update on new WRC commercial rights holder search

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 17:05
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

Why Aprilia boss is "disappointed" about not having a title sponsor in MotoGP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 16:27
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 relishing challenge of long-awaited Rolex 24 opportunity

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 16:00
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

Hamilton on ‘massive challenge’ of adapting to 2026 cars

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:48
Lewis Hamilton has detailed the key adaptations drivers will have to make in order to extract performance from the new 2026 cars, which present a “massive challenge” in the form of a redesigned power unit and aerodynamic changes.

Williams say they will not take part in Barcelona Shakedown

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:48
Williams have announced that they will not take part in the upcoming Barcelona Shakedown, explaining that they are pursuing "maximum car performance" for 2026.

Ferrari completes Fiorano shakedown with 2026 F1 challenger

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 15:23
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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Williams to miss first test because of car delays

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:45
Williams will miss next week's first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Williams to miss first test because of car delays

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:45
Williams will miss next week's first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Hamilton says 2026 rules 'huge challenge' as Ferrari reveal new car

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:41
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as "a huge challenge" as Ferrari launched their new car.

Hamilton says 2026 rules 'huge challenge' as Ferrari reveal new car

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:41
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as "a huge challenge" as Ferrari launched their new car.

Hamilton says 2026 rules 'huge challenge' as Ferrari reveal new car

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:41
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as "a huge challenge" as Ferrari launched their new car.

Hamilton says 2026 rules 'huge challenge' as Ferrari reveal new car

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:41
Lewis Hamilton described the 2026 Formula 1 season as "a huge challenge" as Ferrari launched their new car.

When are F1 teams launching their 2026 cars?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:36
Our Ask Me Anything team explain when Formula 1 teams will launch their cars for the 2026 season.

When are F1 teams launching their 2026 cars?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:36
Our Ask Me Anything team explain when Formula 1 teams will launch their cars for the 2026 season.

Audi F1 team launches its own driver academy

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:33
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

2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling secures Formula E outing

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 14:19
2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling will take part in the Formula E rookie free practice session at the Miami E-Prix with Nissan.
The British driver previously topped the Formula E women's test in 2024 and finished second in 2025, and took part in the 2025 Berlin Rookie Test. She already serves as the Nissan rookie and simulator driver.
The rookie free practice session gives drivers from ...Keep reading

Palou ordered to pay $12 million to McLaren in contract breach case

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 13:27
Ruling from London’s High Court on Friday has ordered Alex Palou to pay McLaren Racing more than $12 million for the breach of contract lawsuit.
The ruling comes after a five-week trial last year, following a lawsuit the team filed when Palou backed out of two different agreements.
McLaren was originally seeking $30 million in damages as part of reclaiming money allegedly lost in ...Keep reading

WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination from Elfyn Evans

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-01-23 13:25
Oliver Solberg survived a slow puncture to hold a healthy Rally Monte Carlo lead, as Toyota’s new World Rally Championship signing continued his domination of the event.
Solberg, co-driven by Elliott Edmondson, chalked up two stage wins from Friday morning’s three tests that served up extremely challenging snow- and ice-covered roads. The son of 2003 world champion Petter Solberg headed to ...Keep reading

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