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. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 18 days 18d Share
NASCAR driver Chase Briscoe's childhood dream turns into sprint car team investment Briscoe, the NASCAR Cup Series driver, is formally taking over ownership of Brent Marks' sprint car team in the High Limit circuit. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 19 days 19d Share
Denny Hamlin on returning after Phoenix heartbreak and why he tells it like it is: 12 Questions The NASCAR star, still searching for his first title, talks about his decision to come back after last year's disappointment and more. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 20 days 20d Share
Mercedes appears dominant in F1 2026 but could yet lose via a vital, off-track, race As F1's new rules era develops, teams are finding regular big gains via upgraded parts for their cars - it may yet change the title picture ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 21 days 21d Share
2026 F1 midseason driver rankings: Kimi Antonelli arrives, champions shine and Liam Lawson hits his goal The 2026 F1 season has reached its summer break, which means it's time to assess the drivers on their performances so far ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com-motorsports .. theathletic-com / / #sports / / 22 days 22d Share
NASCAR Iowa takeaways: Ty Gibbs holds off Christopher Bell on late strategy call Ty Gibbs earned his second win of the season thanks to a decision from his crew chief. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 22 days 22d Share
This Week in Sports Trivia: August 6, 2026 How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-soccer .. theathletic-com-motorsports .. theathletic-com-nhl / / #sports / / 26 days 26d Share
Kimi Antonelli has raced to a commanding F1 title lead. But one flaw is costing him points Kimi Antonelli has put himself in pole position to win the 2026 F1 world title. But he still has a flaw to fix that is costing him points ... $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 26 days 26d Share
Dale Earnhardt Jr: If I were to replay my career, there's one thing I would work on Dale Earnhardt Jr. won 26 races in his career and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2021. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 27 days 27d Share
Justin Allgaier on what makes a good race car driver and staying motivated: 12 Questions The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points leader talks about managing a busy life, how he keeps his drive alive, and more. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-motorsports / / #sports / / 27 days 27d Share