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All-woman F1 Academy series to race in Saudi Arabia to start an expanded 2024 schedule

LONDON (AP) — Formula One's F1 Academy series for female drivers will race next year in Saudi Arabia to start an expanded schedule with a more prominent role in grand prix weekends.

Oct 17, 2023 1:19 PM Read more >

NASCAR reverses Ryan Blaney disqualification. Template used in inspection was flawed

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR on Monday rescinded Ryan Blaney's disqualification at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when series officials found a problem with the template used during post-race inspection.

Oct 16, 2023 5:07 PM Read more >

Column: F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix shaping up to be both a spectacle and an expensive headache

LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was a pretty typical weekend in Las Vegas, with Adele performing at Caesars Palace, U2 at the newly opened largest spherical structure in the world, NASCAR in town and the Raiders hosting the Patriots.

Oct 16, 2023 11:57 AM Read more >

Amex partners with F1 in 1st new sports sponsorship for payment company in more than a decade

LAS VEGAS (AP) — American Express on Monday announced a multi-year partnership with Formula One in the first new sports sponsorship in more than a decade for the global payment company.

Oct 16, 2023 8:28 AM Read more >

Kyle Larson locks into NASCAR championship race. Has no intention of slowing down next 2 weeks

LAS VEGAS (AP) — What a week for Kyle Larson, who has suddenly stepped into the spotlight as a NASCAR title favorite.

Oct 16, 2023 3:58 AM Read more >

Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Larson used a spectacular mid-race save, got a lightning fast final pit stop from his Hendrick Motorsports crew, then held off Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into N

Oct 15, 2023 6:25 PM Read more >

F1 governing body FIA to review Hamilton's actions after crossing track at Qatar GP

Formula One's governing body is reviewing a penalty giving to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for crossing the track after climbing out of his car following a first-lap collision at last Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix.

Oct 15, 2023 5:25 AM Read more >

Las Vegas native Riley Herbst scores 1st career NASCAR victory on home track

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Riley Herbst scored the first NASCAR national series win of his career in dominating fashion at his home track. Herbst led 103 of 201 laps Saturday to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the home track for the third-generation racer.

Oct 14, 2023 4:39 PM Read more >

William Byron opens NASCAR's next round of playoffs as championship favorite

LAS VEGAS (AP) — William Byron returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the betting favorite to win the Cup title as the round of eight of NASCAR’s playoffs opens.

Oct 14, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

Lance Stroll apologizes for conduct at Qatar GP and receives written warning from FIA

LONDON (AP) — Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll apologized to Formula One's governing body and received a written warning Friday for his conduct at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he shoved a member of his team in frustration after an early exit in qualif

Oct 13, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >