Why F1 doesn't need shorter races

Why F1 doesn't need shorter races

Williams team boss James Vowles said Formula 1 does not need shorter races to attract young fans. He explained that longer races often give better action, while forced changes like extra pit stops in Monaco did not work. Instead, he thinks F1 should use streaming platforms and share short clips as well as full races to fit how people watch today. Vowles also suggested having fewer practice sessions and two-day weekends, which could make racing more exciting and allow for more races without being too much for fans.

Click here to read the full article by Keith Collantine (racefans.net)

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Kaulig Racing promotes Rice to CEO

Kaulig Racing has promoted longtime team president Chris Rice to chief executive officer. Rice has decades of NASCAR experience, starting on pit road before moving into leadership and helping Matt Kaulig build the team from the ground up. While Ty Dillon, AJ Allmendinger, and Will Brown compete for the North Carolina-based squad, none of them are currently in the playoffs. The team now looks ahead to the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, where Dillon and Allmendinger believe lessons from earlier races will boost their performance.

Click here to read the full article by Lydia Mee (kansascity.com)

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INDY NXT expands to 17 races in 2026

The INDY NXT by Firestone Series is still the main step for drivers aiming to reach IndyCar, and 2025 champion Dennis Hauger will move up to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026. The 2026 season will have 17 races, the most since 2021, with five doubleheader weekends and a new race at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Arlington. FOX Sports will again show every race live on FS1 or FS2 after the series had big growth in TV numbers in 2025.

Click here to read the full article by Bruce Martin (forbes.com)

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Goldburg and Fayer lead United Autosports 2026 entry

United Autosports USA will race again in IMSA in 2026 with two Oreca 07 cars in LMP2. Daniel Goldburg will drive the No. 22 for his third season after winning the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona and the 6 Hours of Watkins Glen. He also has a podium at Mosport and is second in the championship before Petit Le Mans. The No. 2 car will be driven full-time by Nuvei CEO Phil Fayer, who had two fourth-place finishes in 2025 and will make his first start at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Click here to read the full article by Valentin GLO (autohebdof1.com)

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SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final offers $2M prize

The Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Grand Final will be held in Abu Dhabi on November 29–30, with twelve teams racing high-speed F50 catamarans for a record $2 million prize. Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos currently lead the standings, but Emirates GBR, New Zealand’s Black Foils, and defending champions Spain’s Los Gallos are all in close contention. The season will be decided in a three-boat, winner-takes-all finale that promises speed, drama, and national pride. Fans can watch from Mina Zayed’s grandstands starting at $75 or enjoy premium hospitality experiences from $295.

Click here to read the full article at sailgp.com