Adidas expands F1 reach by partnering with Audi

Adidas expands F1 reach by partnering with Audi

Audi will team up with Adidas in Formula 1 starting in 2026, a year after Mercedes signed the brand. The deal will give Audi drivers, mechanics, and team members special clothes and equipment. This year, Mercedes had Adidas logos on team kits, racing suits, and pre-race jackets for drivers. Adidas lost its German football team deal to Nike and is now using F1 to get more attention.

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How Zilisch may fall victim to NASCAR’s playoff system

Connor Zilisch got his 10th Xfinity win at Gateway, which gave him the regular season title and a 59-point lead for the playoffs. But Dale Jr. and Denny Hamlin worry that NASCAR’s playoff rules could stop him from winning the championship, even with all his success. He is close to Kyle Busch’s record of 13 wins in a season, but past drivers with many wins have still lost the title. On top of that, his wild Victory Lane celebrations already caused him injuries and mistakes, so he now thinks he needs to celebrate more carefully.

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Nico Mueller returns to JDC-Miller for IMSA season finale

JDC-Miller MotorSports announced that Nico Mueller will rejoin the team for the last two IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races, sharing the No. 85 Porsche 963 with Tijmen van der Helm. Mueller last drove for them at Sebring, where they showed speed but finished eighth after a brake issue. Since then, he has gained more Porsche 963 experience through racing at Spa and working as Porsche’s reserve driver at Le Mans. The team and Mueller are confident his return can help deliver strong results at Indianapolis and Petit Le Mans.

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The risk Cadillac faces with Herta

Colton Herta took a big step toward Formula 1 after being named Cadillac’s new test driver. Since he still needs FIA Super Licence points, he will race in Formula 2 in 2026 to gain experience and meet the requirements. Some worry he could be pushed into F1 too early, like Logan Sargeant, who struggled after being rushed. Cadillac is advised to take its time with Herta and not give him a full F1 seat before 2028.

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Intersport Racing returns to IMSA in 2026

Intersport Racing confirmed they will return to IMSA in 2026 with the No. 37 entry, partnering with HMD Motorsports and operating from HMD’s shop. Team owner Jon Field said he is eager to bring the Intersport name back, with testing set to begin next week ahead of their Rolex 24 debut. The team previously competed from the late 1990s through 2011, winning multiple races and championships in ALMS, including titles for both Jon and his son, Clint. While drivers have not been named yet, announcements on the lineup and sponsors will come closer to the season.

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