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26+ min ago (222+ words) Formula One, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Live Updates: Formula One's title contenders secured the top three grid positions on Saturday, setting the stage for an intense season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen claimed pole position, with McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following closely. In a strategic move by Red Bull, four-time world champion Verstappen received an aerodynamic tow from teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who will start from 10th place. This allowed Verstappen to lead on his first flying lap. He then improved his time by 0.088 seconds with an unassisted lap, clocking one minute 22.207 seconds, which was 0.201 seconds faster than Norris. Norris moved from third to second place on his second attempt, after teammate Piastri initially seemed poised to qualify ahead. The Briton leads Verstappen by 12 points and is 16 points ahead of Piastri. He will clinch the championship if…...

35+ min ago (258+ words) Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett dies at 39. Here's what is known about his career, and the official statement on his cause of death. TheHealthSite.com Former NASCAR driver Michael Annett died unexpectedly at the age of 39 according to JR Motorsports and his management team The racing team took to X formerly known as Twitter and wrote Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Annett family on the passing of our friend Michael Annett Michael was a key member of JRM from 2017 until he retired in 2021 and was an important part in turning us into the four-car organisation we remain today Michael Annett's Cause of Death While no official cause of death has been announced so far fellow NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski stated that Annett was suffering Brad Keselowski commented on X that he is glad Annett is no longer…...

46+ min ago (346+ words) PENSACOLA, FL " For days, race teams, drivers and fans have waited out the weather as Mother Nature refused to let up in Pensacola. Finally, in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Keelan Harvick took home the Allen Turner Snowflake 125 win at Five Flags Speedway. Harvick became the youngest winner in event history in his first attempt at the race. "It's really special," Harvick told Matt Weaver. "Like I said, just to win it for my guys that put in a lot of hours for me to be able to do this. All my family, my sponsors, it just wouldn't be possible without all of them." The day was set to start around 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, with Snowball Derby qualifying up first on the docket. After persistent rain throughout the afternoon pushed Snowball qualifying festivities well into the evening, Pro Late…...

47+ min ago (365+ words) PENSACOLA, FL " For days, race teams, drivers and fans have waited out the weather as Mother Nature refused to let up in Pensacola. Finally, in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Keelan Harvick took home the Allen Turner Snowflake 125 win at Five Flags Speedway. Harvick became the youngest winner in event history in his first attempt at the race. "It's really special," Harvick told Matt Weaver. "Like I said, just to win it for my guys that put in a lot of hours for me to be able to do this. All my family, my sponsors, it just wouldn't be possible without all of them." The day was set to start around 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, with Snowball Derby qualifying up first on the docket. After persistent rain throughout the afternoon pushed Snowball qualifying festivities well into the evening, Pro Late…...

49+ min ago (633+ words) The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 witnessed an electrifying night of high-octane motorsport as Round 2 unfolded at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Gachibowli....

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (220+ words) ABU DHABI, Dec 7 (Reuters) " Formula One's three title contenders shook hands before saluting their fans ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand prix on Sunday. Red Bull's reigning four-times champion Max Verstappen starts on pole position with McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris second on the grid and teammate Oscar Piastri third. "Now we're just very excited to go racing out there. Hopefully we can just do our race, but at the same time I'll be looking behind to see what's going on out there." Norris, 12 points clear of Verstappen and a further four ahead of Piastri, said he had slept surprisingly well and was ready to go. "I'm excited, it's incredible, a big moment for all of us. Obviously one of us, this guy here (Verstappen)has done it many times before but this is what we've been waiting for…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (954+ words) The big question mark is going to be: Can we keep it up in the race? " we tried to prepare in the best way possible. It's probably the best I have felt, but of course let's see if that's good enough. Of course I'm excited " I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to try to win that race, but of course with that I still need a little bit of help or luck to win the championship." Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are all fighting for the title in the 2025 season finale.Credit: Getty Images There's no point trying to guess too many things" just wait and see [what will happen at the start of the grand prix]." Funny things can happen" that's what I've learnt [in winning championships throughout his career to date]. There's still the belief,…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (954+ words) The big question mark is going to be: Can we keep it up in the race? " we tried to prepare in the best way possible. It's probably the best I have felt, but of course let's see if that's good enough. Of course I'm excited " I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to try to win that race, but of course with that I still need a little bit of help or luck to win the championship." Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are all fighting for the title in the 2025 season finale.Credit: Getty Images There's no point trying to guess too many things" just wait and see [what will happen at the start of the grand prix]." Funny things can happen" that's what I've learnt [in winning championships throughout his career to date]. There's still the belief,…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago (191+ words) The final race of the Formula 1 season is finally here, and there can only be one champion in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen starts on pole at a grand prix he has won from pole four times previously, but he faces competition from Lando Norris, who starts on the front row beside him, leads by 12 points in the championship and won from pole at Yas Marina Circuit last year. Oscar Piastri remains the outside threat, starting third on the grid and 16 points behind with a much harder task to secure his first world title. Norris must finish at least third to secure his first world title. No matter which driver you're backing, it's set up to be a thrilling battle to the chequered flag. Find out how the rest of the grid shapes up in Laurence Edmondson's qualifying report. - Permutations: How…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (23+ words) MOORESVILLE, N.C. " Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR's three national touring series, died Friday.......