Drivers not sold on 2026 rule changes

Drivers not sold on 2026 rule changes

Formula 1 drivers like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are worried that the 2026 cars will not be fun to drive because they will have less grip, slower corners, and focus more on saving energy. The new rules will reduce downforce and require drivers to brake more to recharge the battery, which could lead to unusual driving styles. Even though some drivers don’t like these changes, experts say the new cars might actually make driver skill more important, especially in slow corners. Still, many drivers don’t like the idea of going slower or having cars that feel worse to drive, even if it gives them more chances to stand out.

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

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Lowest seed Ty Dillon reaches $1M NASCAR final

Ty Dillon, a driver with zero career wins and the lowest seed in NASCAR’s new in-season tournament, has somehow reached the final round. He advanced past top drivers like Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski by avoiding wrecks and doing just enough to beat his matchups, often with finishes outside the top 10. Now he’ll face Ty Gibbs, another winless driver, in a $1 million showdown at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s a wild and unlikely matchup that feels more like a March Madness upset than a typical NASCAR finale.

Click here to read the full article by Nick DeGroot (motorsport.com)

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How strategy and crashes decided the Toronto Indy

The final street race of the 2025 IndyCar season was full of chaos, with five drivers crashing out early, including Ferrucci, McLaughlin, Rossi, Newgarden, and Abel. McLaughlin lost a wheel just after pitting, and Rossi’s light contact with a wall caused major damage to his car. A big crash during a restart happened when Abel’s car ended up on top of Newgarden’s, knocking both of them out. Pato O’Ward used the many cautions and smart tire strategy to win the race, while VeeKay and Simpson finished second and third.

Click here to read the full article by Aaron Bearden (motorsport.com)

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How Hamlin pulled off another Dover victory 

Denny Hamlin won the race at Dover after a red flag for rain and two overtimes. He finished ahead of his teammate Chase Briscoe, while Alex Bowman and Kyle Larson took third and fourth. Chase Elliott led the most laps and won Stage 1, but he lost the lead after a pit stop before a caution changed the race. Ty Gibbs finished fifth and moved to the In-Season Challenge final, where he will face Ty Dillon, who beat John Hunter Nemechek by one spot.

Click here to read the full article by Amanda Vincent (autoracingdaily.com)

Superfan gets VIP ride with Williams

What happens when a superfan gets a VIP taxi ride with Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, James Vowles, and Jenson Button? And what if that superfan is just a kid? British racing legend-turned-taxi driver Jenson Button kicks off what seems like a normal ride until the team’s biggest stars start hopping in. The kid’s reaction? Absolutely priceless. Take a look.