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Lightning McQueen will make an appearance at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, with the Cars character set to take an honorary lap around Monza.

The winner of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix will receive a trophy that looks like a pile of washing up after Pirelli commissioned two artists to come up with the design.

Legacy Motor Club is parting ways with driver John Hunter Nemechek after the NASCAR Cup Series season.

NASCAR drivers are in favor of the 10-race "Chase" format, last used in 2013, saying that it would yield a more legitimate champion.

Defending Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has co-founded a junior racing team which will compete in several of the sport's leading developmental categories from 2027 onwards.

Ferrari hasn't been a title contender in some time, but Charles Leclerc is confident that will change. Until then, he's enjoying being an icon in Italy.

Liam Lawson will once again deputise for Isack Hadjar at the Italian Grand Prix after Red Bull confirmed the Frenchman is still recovering from a wrist injury.

Ferrari will mark the 30-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher's arrival at Maranello by running a special livery at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has taken ownership of a Ferrari F40 road car after it sat dormant in a garage for over 30 years.

Alex Palou won his record-tying fourth consecutive IndyCar season championship with a 10th-place finish Sunday night.