Why is Max Verstappen allowed to throw F1 reporters out of his media session? On Thursday, Verstappen refused to allow his press session to begin until The Guardian's F1 correspondent left Red Bull's hospitality unit ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
Suzuka is one of F1's best tracks. But with new cars, drivers are no longer convinced F1 heads to Japan for its third 2026 race. Yet there are fears the Suzuka circuit might not be quite so enchanting for drivers ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
F1 energy rules tweaked for Japanese Grand Prix in bid to improve qualifying Drivers and teams pushed back, so the 2026 regs have been tweaked at Suzuka to keep qualifying a flat-out challenge ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
Jesse Love on why 'everything counts all the time' and being ready to go Cup racing: 12 Questions Love, NASCAR's defending second-tier series champion, talks about moving to the Cup Series some day and more. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
The debate on F1's new era: Is Max Verstappen right? Do rules need to be changed? F1's new era has started with a heavy debate on the new racing spectacle. The Athletic's experts have their say ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 16 days 16d Share
F1 stands firm on its new rules. No 'sledgehammer' changes are coming F1's stakeholders have been examining the new rules in place for 2026 after staunch driver criticism. But no major changes are planned yet ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share
Tyler Reddick's historic NASCAR start continues with win at Darlington Tyler Reddick, who made history by winning the first three races of the NASCAR season, made it four out of six Sunday at Darlington. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share
Ferrari is surging back in F1. That can only be a good thing for the championship Next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix will be the ultimate test in how much Ferrari can challenge Mercedes this season. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 19 days 19d Share
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington odds, picks: Will increased horsepower shift the Goodyear 400 field? Breaking down the favorites and long shots for Sunday's NASCAR race, plus an explainer on some changes. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 19 days 19d Share
Aston Martin, Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley - what we're hearing Reports have emerged linking Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley with a shock switch to Aston Martin. Here's what we know so far ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 20 days 20d Share