Tensions rise ahead of 2026 overhaul

Tensions rise ahead of 2026 overhaul

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2024 caused a big shake-up, but the 2025 Formula 1 season has been mostly calm as teams get ready for big rule changes in 2026. Red Bull has had problems, as key people left the team and Yuki Tsunoda’s spot isn’t safe. Mercedes couldn’t get Max Verstappen and now has George Russell and new driver Kimi Antonelli, though Russell may not stay long. Teams like Ferrari and McLaren have tension, and with some contracts close to their finish and young drivers in the mix, another big round of driver changes is expected soon.

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Almirola wins Las Vegas Xfinity playoff race

Aric Almirola won the Focused Health 302 race at Las Vegas after a close fight with Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love and took the lead with nine laps left. This win gave Almirola’s No. 19 Toyota a spot in the final championship race and was his third win this season. Connor Zilisch finished second and kept his streak of 18 races in the top five and stayed strong in the championship race. Jesse Love, who led for part of the race, finished sixth after a tough battle, and Justin Allgaier finished third to stay near the top in points.

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Cadillac wins Motul Petit Le Mans

Cadillac won the 2025 Motul Petit Le Mans for the second year in a row, as drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Frederik Vesti led most of the 10-hour race and pulled ahead after the final pit stops. Porsche Penske Motorsport took third place but still claimed the GTP team and manufacturer championships; Matt Campbell and Mathieu Jaminet drove the car. In GT classes, Paul Miller Racing’s No. 48 BMW won GTD PRO, and AF Corse’s No. 21 Ferrari took first in GTD. Both teams also earned endurance cup titles. Season champions include Porsche in GTP, Chevrolet in GTD PRO, Mercedes-AMG in GTD, and TDS Racing and AO Racing secured LMP2 titles.

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Hamlin earns first pole at Las Vegas

Denny Hamlin earned the pole position for the South Point 400 at Las Vegas, his first pole there and 46th in his career. He will lead the important Playoffs race, teammates Chase Briscoe and Christopher Bell beside him. Toyota hasn’t won much at Las Vegas recently, but Hamlin has done well there before and has many top finishes. Earlier, in the Xfinity Series, Justin Allgaier earned the pole for tonight’s race, teammate Connor Zilisch beside him.

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Acura finishes second in IMSA championship

Acura came in second place in the 2025 IMSA car makers’ championship after the last race. Their team won two races and started in first place four times this season. In the final race, their two cars finished fifth and seventh, even with some problems. Acura will keep racing these two cars next year.

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