What's next for Christian Horner?

What's next for Christian Horner?

‍Christian Horner is still under contract with Red Bull, but he’s no longer in charge of the Formula 1 team, and a full exit seems likely. Though he previously turned down offers like one from Ferrari to stay with Red Bull, his sudden sidelining makes a move to another F1 team much more likely. Some teams, like Ferrari or Alpine, may look at him if their current bosses leave or struggle, and Horner would likely think about it. He helped turn Red Bull into a huge success, and even though that led to his downfall, it also makes him very appealing to any team that wants strong leadership.

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NASCAR may pull charters from MJ’s team

Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing is in a heated legal battle with NASCAR over the sport’s charter agreement after refusing to sign a new deal they claim is unfair and monopolistic. A district judge initially granted them the right to keep their charters for 2025, but an appeals court overturned that ruling, and a request for a rehearing was just denied. This means NASCAR can now revoke 23XI’s charters within days, which would strip them of guaranteed race entries and critical sponsor deals. The team says they’ll keep racing and plan to present their antitrust case in court this December.

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Why Ferrari’s left WEC rivals chasing shadows

Ferrari extended its dominance at Le Mans with a third straight win in 2025, despite Balance of Performance (BoP) rules aimed at slowing them down. The 499P showed unmatched top speed and consistency, leaving rivals like Porsche and Toyota frustrated and questioning how Ferrari remained so far ahead. Technical changes like the Evo Joker and off-season development helped unlock even more performance, making the car appear immune to BoP adjustments. In the end, it was the third entry, the #83 Ferrari, that sealed the win, thanks to fewer mistakes and stronger execution than the two factory cars.

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How tech is changing F1

Formula 1’s rise in popularity didn’t happen by chance; it was planned through smart storytelling and digital content. In 2024, F1 made $3.6 billion, had 6.5 million people attend races, and reached 1.6 billion viewers on TV. Shows like Drive to Survive and local coverage helped bring in younger fans who prefer watching on phones and want more personal, emotional stories. Tech company Tata Communications is helping F1 grow by using new tools like biometric data, AR, and VR to give fans a better and more exciting experience.

Click here to read the full article by Kieran O'Connor (insidersport.com)

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No slow days with Graham Rahal

Anyone who knows Graham Rahal knows he lives life in the fast lane and hardly rides solo for long. So he took Will Buxton, Townsend Bell, and James Hinchcliffe on a wild spin around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Between sharp turns and fast straights, it was the perfect time to talk all things IndyCar.