Formula 1's safety car driver Bernd Maylander has praised Max Verstappen for his foray into GT racing, revealing that he is eagerly watching the four-time F1 champion's endurance arc.
Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Maylander, who is a former winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours, shared his enthusiasm for Verstappen's recent outings in Mercedes GT3 machinery at the legendary German ...Keep reading

Source: Max Verstappen’s GT3 rise praised by F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander

Cadillac has announced its plans to take over Miami's Design District ahead of its maiden home grand prix, with a fan space it is branding the 'Cadillac Formula 1 Team Miami Headquarters'.
Running from 2-3 May during the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend, the American outfit will transform Jungle Plaza into its own fan hub, which will be free to enter.
The two-day event will feature racing ...Keep reading

Source: Cadillac F1 announces free Miami fan experience for 2026 grand prix weekend

Tyler Reddick continues to lead the championship standings, but Ryan Blaney is moving closer as the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas. He will also have a new jackman after recent issues with the Penske pit crew.
Ty Gibbs finally broke through for his first Cup win in his 131st career start last weekend at Bristol, besting Blaney in a photo finish.
At Kansas, the Cup Series will be joined by ...Keep reading

Source: How to watch NASCAR at Kansas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

With all due respect to Alex Bowman’s recovery from vertigo, and return to the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 over the weekend after missing four NASCAR Cup Series races, now it’s time for the 32-year-old to save his job.
Everyone downplays it, but Bowman is in a contract year, and having faced several medical issues over the years while also not winning at the scope of his superstar ...Keep reading

Source: Kevin Harvick says Alex Bowman needs to win to keep Hendrick job

Marco Sorensen says tyre warm-up issues led to his dramatic crash during Tuesday’s Prologue test for the 2026 World Endurance Championship at Imola.
The factory Aston Martin driver was on an outlap with around 90 minutes remaining in the morning session when he went off-track at Tamburello and smashed heavily into the wall. 
Although the Dane climbed out of the car unaided and was ...Keep reading

Source: What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

Oliver Bearman spoke for the first time about the accident he suffered at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix - placing full responsibility on Franco Colapinto.
The incident occurred on lap 22 of the 53-lap race, where Bearman started around one second behind the Alpine through Suzuka’s sector two.
But he suddenly closed as Colapinto was harvesting energy, with a speed differential of ...Keep reading

Source: Oliver Bearman blames Franco Colapinto for F1 Japanese GP crash

Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has received support from his successor Niels Wittich with regards to his controversial officiating in the title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were tied on points going into the Yas Marina race, meaning whoever finished ahead would claim the title - unless they both ended up out of the top 10, in which case ...Keep reading

Source: Niels Wittich: Michael Masi a “scapegoat” who “didn’t do much wrong” at Abu Dhabi 2021

The 2026 F1 regulations have been controversial, and there has been plenty of criticism from both inside the paddock and those watching from afar. Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali seems open to tweaking the regulations, which also caused safety concerns following Ollie Bearman's 50G crash at Suzuka.
The new regulations feature a far larger reliance on electric energy and it has ...Keep reading

Source: Mick Schumacher says F1 "will find a solution" to improve 2026 regulations

In recent weeks, Ryan Blaney has grown increasingly frustrated with mistakes on pit road and slow stops from the No. 12 Team Penske Ford crew. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler has been fairly open about the problems as well, and the need to improve.
Despite winning at Phoenix, he had to overcome multiple issues on pit road during that race, and it was a similar story en route to a runner-up finish ...Keep reading

Source: Team Penske makes a change to Ryan Blaney's pit crew

It has long been known that a key battleground of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign will be the development race. Whichever team is able to apply the correct upgrades in good time is expected to succeed, and although this is the case with any regulation switch, it is even more significant this year due to the sheer complexity of the new ruleset.
But what is interesting is observing the upgrade ...Keep reading

Source: Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1

Factory BMW driver Robin Frijns expects Max Verstappen to make the switch to the World Endurance Championship in the future, with Hypercar likely to be his preferred category.
Frijns recently returned to the Nurburgring-Nordschleife for the third round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). Together with Marco Wittmann and Phillip Eng, he competed in the Schubert Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 ...Keep reading

Source: Max Verstappen could race WEC hypercars "in a few years", says BMW's Robin Frijns

After a two-week break, IndyCar is back with Round No. 5 -- the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Kyle Kirkwood is the defending winner of the event
IndyCar will be joined by IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with the GTP and GTD classes racing this weekend as well.
Kirkwood leads the IndyCar championship at the moment, just two points ahead of Alex Palou, who won the most recent race at ...Keep reading

Source: How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Long Beach: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Toyota has been an ever-present fixture in the World Endurance Championship since its (re)birth in 2012. While its rivals have joined, left and returned over the last decade and a half, Toyota remained committed to the championship through wider automotive industry shifts and even a global pandemic. 
It has not been a smooth ride though, and the Japanese marque had to endure years of ...Keep reading

Source: Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

Backing the idea of reserving seats for women legislators, Priyanka said her party was not opposing women’s representation itself, but questioning what she described as the political intent behind the timing and framing of the bill. She argued that the ruling NDA was using the measure as an electoral strategy rather than as a purely reform-driven step.

Source: 'Chanakya would've been shocked': Priyanka's quip draws Shah's reaction - watch

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has reportedly refused to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after US President Donald Trump suggested the leaders would hold talks. Lebanese officials informed the US and Israel that negotiations will not proceed until a ceasefire is achieved. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite recent discussions.

Source: 'Not ready to take that step': Lebanon's president declines talks with Netanyahu

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was astonished as Lalit Modi revealed his extensive Ferrari collection during an interview. Modi gifted his son a Ferrari every year from age 21, amassing 11 cars for him, while Modi himself owns 21. The conversation also touched upon emerging cricket talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Source: ‘32 Ferraris’: Michael Vaughan left speechless by Lalit Modi’s lavish collection

2025 saw third edition of Chennai Grand Masters. R Vaishali, the nation's toast at the moment, was invited to compete in the Challengers section, which includes relatively lower-rated players than the Masters field. Vaishali had a nightmarish tournament, finishing rock bottom. The winner of the Challengers section was Munirethinam Pranesh, a baby-faced assassin on the board.

Source: Behind Vaishali's Candidates glory is a 19-year-old boy named Pranesh

Formula 1 rolled out sweeping regulations for 2026, bringing smaller, lighter cars to the track and increasing the emphasis on electrical energy in the power units. Since the launch of the season, however, these rules have proven to be divisive, which Liam Lawson believes was inevitable.
The Racing Bulls driver’s former team-mate Max Verstappen has been the most outspoken about F1’s new ...Keep reading

Source: Why F1 drivers will always complain about new rules, according to Liam Lawson

Driving the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and future NASCAR Hall of Famer Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Cup Series star Tyler Reddick has had a dream start to the 2026 season.
He won the season-opening Daytona 500 with a dramatic last-lap pass and went on to win the opening three races of the season -- something no other driver in NASCAR Cup history had previously ...Keep reading

Source: Rockstar Energy partners with NASCAR star Tyler Reddick

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has been featured on TIME Magazine's prestigious 100 Most Influential People list for 2026. 
The McLaren driver, who claimed his maiden F1 drivers' championship title at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after an intense battle with his team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, is joined by an exclusive group of 'global leaders, artists ...Keep reading

Source: Lando Norris makes prestigious TIME 100 Most Influential People list after 2025 championship title

At a Pentagon worship service, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited what he called “CSAR 25:17,” presenting it as a military prayer tied to combat search-and-rescue missions. He suggested it was meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, which is where the confusion begins.

Source: Did Pete Hegseth quote Pulp Fiction verse at prayer meet in Pentagon?

George Russell has opened up on racing against his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, praising the Italian driver's "perfect start to the year".
Mercedes has enjoyed a dominant start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. After Russell claimed the victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the first sprint race of the year in China, Antonelli celebrated back-to-back wins at the Chinese and ...Keep reading

Source: George Russell praises Kimi Antonelli’s “perfect start” as Mercedes title battle heats up

Europe faces a critical jet fuel shortage, potentially lasting only six weeks, warns the International Energy Agency chief. Disruptions from the Iran conflict could soon ground flights. This "largest energy crisis" threatens global economic growth and inflation, with developing nations in Asia and Africa bearing the brunt before impacting Europe and the Americas.

Source: No jet fuel in 6 weeks: Europe may see mass flight cancellations soon

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang treats AI as a 'daily tutor,' engaging in continuous dialogue to deepen understanding and refine knowledge. He uses it beyond basic searches for learning complex topics and managing routine tasks, emphasizing that human judgment remains central. Huang stresses AI proficiency as a crucial skill for future career success.

Source: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reveals how AI became his everyday ‘tutor’

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