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As Formula One questions swirl, Colton Herta wants to keep his focus on winning first IndyCar crown

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colton Herta feels like he begins and ends every IndyCar season the same way — answering questions about his interest in Formula 1. He'd rather cast aside the discussion, at least for now.

Jan 14, 2025 11:17 AM Read more >

Dale Coyne Racing hires Jacob Abel as full-time IndyCar driver for 2025 season

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dale Coyne Racing has hired Jacob Abel as a full-time driver for the 2025 season, team officials announced Monday.

Jan 13, 2025 11:17 AM Read more >

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed a spot in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday.

Jan 10, 2025 3:39 PM Read more >

Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S.

Jan 10, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

F1 team Alpine signs Franco Colapinto as reserve driver

ENSTONE, England (AP) — Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024.

Jan 10, 2025 7:24 AM Read more >

Aston Martin replaces Mike Krack as team principal after disappointing F1 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Aston Martin has replaced Mike Krack as team principal but is keeping him in a high-profile role at Formula 1 races after a disappointing 2024 season.

Jan 10, 2025 4:42 AM Read more >

NASCAR asks federal judge to dismiss antitrust suit filed by 2 teams, one owned by Michael Jordan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed.

Jan 8, 2025 4:39 PM Read more >

Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix, but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

Jan 8, 2025 6:54 AM Read more >

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month's Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing.

Jan 6, 2025 1:34 PM Read more >

Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out antitrust lawsuit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge set a Jan.

Dec 20, 2024 4:57 PM Read more >