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Welcome to Prime Tire, The Athletic's Formula One newsletter.

Gone are the days of season-long sponsorships. But a new TV deal and international expansion have team execs seeing increased interest.

Byron, a rising star in the Cup Series, will stay with the only NASCAR organization he's known for another four seasons.

Josef Newgarden thinks he still can win a third straight Indy 500, even after this week's penalty. "I just see a bigger mountain," he says.

The Indy 500 known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" teases narrative intrigue, hyper-speed ellipticals and a lot of milk.

Sunday's eighth round is at Circuit de Monaco, with Oscar Piastri and McLaren teammate Lando Norris leading odds ahead of Max Verstappen.

The 2025 F1 drivers have almost all now seen an early screening of the upcoming F1 movie. Here's how they rate it, without spoilers ...

F1 drivers have now seen an early screening of the upcoming F1 movie. Here's how they rate it (without spoilers)

Two Penske favorites and former champions will start at the back Sunday in the Indy 500 after a violation. Here's what you need to know.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc explains his non-racing passion projects, some of which are inspired by his home grand prix in Monaco ...