Fast Five: Today’s Top Racing News
Alpine will run a pink-themed car for the final 2025 races.
Keep reading for this and other top headlines you don't want to miss.
- Alpine reveals special pink livery for season finale
- NASCAR teams form alliances ahead of new season
- McLaughlin misses Bathurst 12 Hour due to Indycar test
- Zilisch participates in Daytona IMSA preseason test
- Chadwick joins Genesis as hypercar reserve driver
Alpine reveals special pink livery for season finale
Alpine will use a pink car design for the last races of the 2025 season. Most of the car stays blue, but the sides are pink, and the wheels have a roulette wheel pattern. This design will be seen in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Earlier this year, Alpine had another special design with yellow parts in the USA, Mexico, and Brazil.
Click here to read the full article at www.racefans.net
NASCAR teams form alliances ahead of new season
Jeremy Clements Racing and Viking Motorsports have new partnerships for the 2026 NASCAR season. JCR will join Haas Factory Team and use Chevrolet cars from the Haas shop. Viking Motorsports will team up more closely with Richard Childress Racing and receive help, engines, and advice. Both teams hope these changes will improve their performance after past seasons.
Click here to read the full article by Nick DeGroot (www.motorsport.com)
McLaughlin misses Bathurst 12 Hour due to Indycar test
Scott McLaughlin was asked to race in the Bathurst 12 Hour, but he can’t go because his IndyCar tests happen at the same time. He raced in a Corvette at Suzuka this year and got a podium with his teammates. He wants to do other big races like the 24 Hours of Spa, but those dates might also clash with IndyCar. McLaughlin said Suzuka was great fun and he still wants to do more big races when he can.
Click here to read the full article by John Dagys (sportscar365.com)
Zilisch participates in Daytona IMSA preseason test
Connor Zilisch returned to Daytona to prepare for the 2026 Rolex 24 race in the top GTP class. He has won big races at Daytona and Sebring before, which helped him move into NASCAR. He learned how the new race car works with his co-drivers. A.J. Allmendinger also practiced and got used to the car after time away from the race.
Click here to read the full article by Holly Cain (www.imsa.com)
Chadwick joins Genesis as hypercar reserve driver
Jamie Chadwick has been chosen as a reserve driver for the Genesis hypercar team, which takes her close to the top class at Le Mans. She earned this chance after success in European Le Mans Series and Indy NXT events. Genesis values her progress, even though she does not have a full seat yet. This is a major step as very few women have reached the top level in sports cars.
Click here to read the full article by Matt Warwick (www.bbc.com)





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