Why has F1 forgotten Jack Doohan?

Why has F1 forgotten Jack Doohan?

Jack Doohan’s time in Formula 1 during 2025 was short, but he showed signs of talent before Alpine dropped him. Franco Colapinto took his place, and even though he didn’t do much better, a sponsor helped him keep the seat. Doohan made a few mistakes, but he was also dealing with a tough car and a team that didn’t fully support him. Now, his best chance to return to F1 might be with Cadillac, but his results may not be strong enough to convince another team to take him.

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

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NASCAR to hold street race at San Diego naval base 

NASCAR will hold a street race at Naval Base Coronado in Southern California next June, instead of its usual race in downtown Chicago. The event will run from June 19 to 21, 2025, and will feature all three of NASCAR’s main racing series. It will be the first time a NASCAR street race is held on an active military base, and it’s part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration. NASCAR still plans to return to Chicago in the future and will keep an office there.

Click here to read the full article by Jenna Fryer (washingtontimes.com)

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McLaren plots multi-series domination

McLaren Racing, led by CEO Zak Brown, is thriving in Formula 1, having won the 2024 constructors’ title and now leading both championships in 2025. However, Brown says the team still has “unfinished business” as they plan to win in other areas too, like IndyCar, the Indy 500, Le Mans, and the World Endurance Championship starting in 2027. McLaren’s IndyCar team is also growing stronger, with recent wins and a new race shop in Indiana that will help them work better and faster. Brown stays involved across all racing programs but lets each team run on its own. He steps in when needed to help with media, sponsors, and big decisions.

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

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Greatest drivers to never win the Brickyard 400

Winning the Brickyard 400 has been a big deal in NASCAR, and most of its winners have also become Cup Series champions. Only five drivers, Ricky Rudd, Jamie McMurray, Paul Menard, Ryan Newman, and Kasey Kahne, won the race without ever winning a championship, but most of them still had strong careers. Several legends, including Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, and Denny Hamlin, competed in the Brickyard but never won despite numerous close calls. Hamlin, who is still active, will get another chance to break through at Indianapolis this Sunday.

Click here to read the full article by Eric Smith (indianapolismotorspeedway.com)

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Ferrari Challenge nears final stretch at Watkins Glen

Ferrari Challenge North America returns to Watkins Glen for its second-to-last race of the 2025 season. Sixty Ferrari 296 Challenge cars and over 40 more from Club Challenge and Club Competizioni GT are set to line up. This is the only race in the Northeast this year, and several teams from the U.S. and Canada are excited to compete. The championship battles are getting closer, as leaders like Massimo Perrina, Brad Fauvre, Yahn Bernier, and Gabe Hrib try to stay ahead of their rivals. The weekend begins with practice on Friday, followed by qualifying and back-to-back races for Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell on both Saturday and Sunday.

Click here to read the full article at imsa.com