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12+ min ago (704+ words) On a weekend where Lando Norris was crowned Formula One world champion for the first time, Liam Lawson could only cross the finish line 18th after being hit by a penalty in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While the Kiwi had been in contention for the points " and sitting as high as fifth before he pitted " a five-second time penalty ruined any chance Lawson had of a top 10 finish. Lawson was cited for driving erratically in defending the Haas of Ollie Bearman at the turn six chicane, and ended up at the back of the field once his penalty was served. At the front of the grid, Max Verstappen converted pole position into his eighth win of the season " the most of any driver in 2025. However, it wasn't enough, as Norris did what he needed to do to end the Dutchman's…...

22+ min ago (456+ words) Denny Hamlin's 2025 campaign came within inches of rewriting the arc of his career, only for a late caution at Phoenix to snatch a long-awaited championship from his grasp. In the emotional haze that followed, Hamlin admitted he didn't want to climb back into a race car anytime soon. The sting was that deep. Yet a recent stop at Amelia Motor Raceway, the now-silent Virginia kart track where he first chased speed at age eight, seems to have reignited the fire he briefly thought had dimmed. Long before the heartbreak in Phoenix, though, Hamlin had spoken openly about the grind, the passion, and the coming finish line that flickers in the back of his mind. Back in March, during an appearance on the Digital Social Hour podcast with Sean Kelly, Hamlin discussed his relationship with the sport. Even after two decades…...

33+ min ago (482+ words) Keelan Harvick is steadily positioning himself for a remarkable NASCAR career in the next few years. The 13-year-old boy won the Snowflake 125 at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, on Sunday to become the Pro Late Model event's youngest winner ever. As any father would be, Kevin Harvick was beyond proud of the feat of his son. He said in a post-race interview, "It's pretty awesome. For me, I look at things a little bit differently. When you look at the progression of him going through traffic, the distance that he kept between cars when he was trying to set somebody up to pass him, all those things are the types of things I liked about tonight." Starting the race from 15th place, Keelan took the lead with 50 laps to go, fell to fourth place on a restart, and reclaimed…...

42+ min ago (231+ words) Although GM isn't using the Ultium name anymore, we suspect the 2027 Chevrolet Camaro EV will be built on the same skateboard architecture that formerly used that moniker. Doing so allows Chevy to pull from a toybox of batteries and motors to create a lineup of variants including lower-end single-motor versions and high-performance models with dual-motor layouts. 2026 Chevrolet Camaro EV More basic versions of the 2027 Camaro EV equipped with LT or RS trims are likely to use a single motor driving the rear wheels. These models should develop anywhere from 241 to 365 hp if the company uses existing motors from its other electric vehicles. The Camaro EV could also poach the Blazer EV's dual-motor AWD setup for a combined output of 300 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque. A 2027 Chevrolet Camaro EV SS is likely to be offered and could use the same dual-motor…...

48+ min ago (626+ words) Check out how Oscar Piastri and other drivers reacted to Lando Norris claiming his first Formula One championship title. (0:49) Long-time Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko's future with the company's Formula 1 team is unclear going into 2026, with paddock rumours suggesting a retirement is imminent. Marko has been a central figure in Red Bull's F1 outfit from its beginning in 2005 and has played a prominent role overseeing company's famous driver programme. Four-time world champions Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel are both talents Marko can boast as ones he helped to bring into the sport. Asked about his future after Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Marko told Servus: "It's not in doubt, I will have a discussion and then I see what I do. It's a complex [set] of different things. I have to sleep over it and then will we see." Sources have…...

50+ min ago (331+ words) Jose Maria Lopez stays on as Toyota junior Esteban Masson returns to Lexus LMGT3 team after a season away" Akkodis ASP has announced its first two drivers for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season, as well as confirming it will continue to use the Lexus RC F GT3. The Jerome Policand-led squad revealed on Monday that Jose Maria Lopez and Esteban Masson will be its two Pro drivers for the upcoming campaign, ahead of the anticipated reveal of the full-season WEC entry list. It also confirmed that it will run the Lexus for a third consecutive season, with the new Toyota GR GT3 not expected to debut in the WEC until 2027. Former Toyota Hypercar driver Lopez " who remains the Japanese marque's unofficial reserve " continues to spearheading the lineup for the No. 87 Lexus RC F GT3. Masson, meanwhile, effectively replaces Ben Barnicoat as the designated…...

51+ min ago (321+ words) Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic were quick to send their congratulations to Lando Norris last night, who won his first-ever F1 world title. It had been a long time coming for the 26-year-old, who has spent his entire career thus far at McLaren. He finally paid back their faith with a scintillating season of driving, resulting in him finishing top of the leaderboard despite a third-placed finish in Abu Dhabi. That was enough to pip Max Verstappen and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri though, and earn him the ultimate accolade. Tennis has long had a strong relationship with Formula One, and that seemed no different yesterday with the messages of congratulations that came from two of the former's biggest stars. Djokovic was first to issue praise, taking to his Instagram story to write: "Congratulations Lando. What a season! You are a…...

51+ min ago (420+ words) Monday, 08 Dec 2025 Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 7, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton before the race REUTERS/Amr Alfiky ABU DHABI, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton plans to throw his phone in the bin as he does not want to speak to anyone when he heads into Formula One's winter break after a nightmare debut season with Ferrari. The Briton joined the Italian team this season from Mercedes in a highly-anticipated move that paired the sport's most successful driver with its most successful team. Expectations from the partnership were high, especially after Ferrari finished second in the constructors' standings last year, fuelling hopes that Hamilton could challenge for an unprecedented eighth title. But the optimism soured and Hamilton has endured one of his worst seasons ever, with the Briton failing to…...

59+ min ago (206+ words) Milltek Sport is set to make a bold statement at the Essen Motor Show, returning to the renowned automotive event with an exciting showcase of cutting-edge exhaust technology and standout vehicles. Also on display will be the RaceChip Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R, demonstrating Milltek's continued collaborations with leading tuning specialists. In addition, ST Suspension will feature a Toyota Corolla GR on their stand, equipped with a Milltek exhaust system " further evidence of the brand's respected standing in the performance aftermarket. "Essen is the perfect place to connect with the performance community, and we're proud to showcase our most innovative systems to date," said Kev Hall, Technical Operations Manager at Milltek. "Our new valved exhaust for the GR Yaris is a perfect example of how we combine intelligent design, in-house engineering, and regulatory compliance to meet the needs of modern enthusiasts." With…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (503+ words) Briton claims the top spot in Abu Dhabi " now it's time to look back Fittipaldi. Hunt. Lauda. Prost. Senna. H'kkinen. Hamilton. And now" Norris. After a thrilling race in Abu Dhabi to conclude the 2025 Formula One season, the Briton added his name to McLaren's roster of world champions. After going full Sinatra and winning it "my way', the 26-year-old Norris " like so many others " fulfilled a lifelong ambition to become an F1 world champion. "I now know what Max feels like a little bit," he said after the race, "and I want to congratulate Max and Oscar, my two biggest competitors the whole season. It's been a pleasure to race against both of them. "I've learned a lot from both of them as well," he added. As for the unstoppable Verstappen, he said after the race: "Honestly, we maximised everything that…...