Getting an IndyCar race in downtown Washington, D.C. took many complicated turns A Grand Prix and the nation's capital may seem like an improbable pair, but in some ways they are made for each other. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
Unnatural driving and less satisfying overtaking in 2026? F1 says fans don't care F1's car overhaul has opened a rather complex philosophical debate about what a 'real fan' is nowadays, and what they want to see. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 12 days 12d Share
How a surprise firing at Cadillac exposes the growing pains of F1's newest team The new team principal's list is long and the car is still slow - and an ownership question looms large ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 13 days 13d Share
NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway, not downtown Chicago, in 2027: Sources NASCAR will return to Chicagoland Speedway in 2027 and will not race on a street circuit in downtown Chicago next year, sources familiar with the development have told The Athletic. The league could make an announcement as soon as Tuesday. The ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
Kyle Larson on enjoying the NASCAR grind, working harder than ever and more: 12 Questions Larson on Saturday finished sixth in NASCAR's Cup Series race at Richmond, then flew to Iowa to win the Knoxville Nationals sprint car race. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
As F1 drivers sour on hybrid engines, Formula E doubles down on electric F1 drivers slating the series' new engines led to rule changes for 2027. This made motorsport's landscape smoother for another championship ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 14 days 14d Share
Hendrick Motorsports signs star NASCAR prospect Connor Zilisch, starting in 2028 The long-anticipated deal is now official, with Zilisch stepping into Alex Bowman's No. 48 car after the 2027 season, Bowman's last. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
He's 19 and dominating F1. How does Mercedes keep Kimi Antonelli so grounded? Kimi Antonelli has been a revelation in F1 2026. But his character hasn't changed with his success, thanks to Mercedes' support work ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
Joey Logano wins NASCAR Cup race at Richmond, and guess who's back, back again Logano, in danger of missing the playoffs a few weeks ago, is suddenly looking like a title contender after another strong performance. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 16 days 16d Share
What can F1 teams do to their cars over the summer? Why is Oscar Piastri so inconsistent? As drivers enjoy their last few days on various yachts, golf courses and beaches, our experts answer your summer break questions. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 18 days 18d Share