Horner could walk away with £50M payout

Horner could walk away with £50M payout

Christian Horner could get more than £50 million after being removed from his role as Red Bull Racing team boss, and both sides are now expected to discuss how his exit will be handled. He was taken off his duties but still works for Red Bull GmbH, and a legal fight over the payout could be coming. His contract runs until the end of 2030, and since he earned nearly £9 million in 2023, he might ask for the full amount left on his deal. Red Bull may try to avoid paying the full sum by using past investigations or other reasons to argue against it.

Click here to read the full article by Michael Delaney (f1i.com)

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All eyes on IndyCar’s Iowa experiment

Last year’s race at Iowa Speedway was boring because all the cars stayed in one lane at the bottom, where the track had the most grip. To fix that, IndyCar changed the car setup for this weekend’s doubleheader, using different wings to create more drag and dirty air, which could help drivers pass each other. However, drivers like Kyle Kirkwood and Josef Newgarden think the race will still look the same because only the bottom lane was repaved, and it’s still the best place to drive. IndyCar also added a stronger front tire after a crash during testing, but real change might not happen until the track surface starts to wear down or the whole thing gets repaved.

Click here to read the full article by Marshall Pruett (racer.com)

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Dollar Tree extends NASCAR deal with Legacy

Legacy Motor Club, co-owned by Jimmie Johnson, has signed a new sponsorship deal with Dollar Tree that will last through 2028. Dollar Tree will keep its name on both John Hunter Nemechek’s #42 car and Erik Jones’ #43 car for all 38 races each season. This long-term deal gives the team steady support as it tries to improve and win more races. For Dollar Tree, it’s a chance to reach NASCAR’s loyal fans and promote its brand across the country.

Click here to read the full article by Farah Ben Gamra (sportsnaut.com)

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How McLaughlin’s American dream started in Iowa

Scott McLaughlin’s life changed after he won his first oval race at Iowa Speedway in July 2024. After that win, he sold his home in Australia, started the process to become a U.S. citizen, and in April 2025, he officially became one. His career had big highs with five wins in four seasons, but also lows, like getting disqualified in 2024 and crashing before the start of the 2025 Indy 500. Even with the ups and downs, Iowa Speedway stayed special to him because it marked the start of his new life in America.

Click here to read the full article by Philip Joens (desmoinesregister.com)

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Gene Haas makes driving debut at Goodwood

Toyota’s partnership with Haas has allowed several Japanese drivers, like Ryo Hirakawa and Kamui Kobayashi, to drive old F1 cars, and it also led to team owner Gene Haas driving one himself for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Haas, who is 72 years old, joined team boss Ayao Komatsu and others at the event to celebrate the team’s 10th year in F1 and its 200th race. Komatsu invited him to drive as a way to enjoy what he built, and although Haas was nervous at first, he grew more confident and happy with each run. After years of feeling disconnected, Haas now seems fully involved again and has turned down many offers to sell the team.

Click here to read the full article by Scott Mitchell-Malm (the-race.com)