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Heim executes daring pass on final restart, holds on for historic Brickyard 400 win

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Corey Heim passed team co-owner Denny Hamlin on the final restart Sunday and then held off the hard-charging cars of Christopher Bell and Joey Logano to capture his first Brickyard 400 crown.

Sunday, Jul 26

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Norris finally notches first win, Antonelli stretches lead at Hungarian GP

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Lando Norris ended an eight-month wait for a Formula 1 victory with strong pace and a dose of good fortune to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to take place in Malaysia

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Formula 1 is heading back to Malaysia for the first time in nine years as the Bahrain Grand Prix was rescheduled there for Oct. 4.

Saturday, Jul 25

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Norris snatches pole from Hamilton at Hungarian Grand Prix

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Defending Formula 1 champion Lando Norris took his first pole position of 2026 when he snatched it from Lewis Hamilton by just 0.012 of a second at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Friday, Jul 24

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How well will LeBron James fit with talented 76ers roster?

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Alvin Williams joins the FAN Pregame to discuss LeBron James’s decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, breaking down how James will fit into an already very talented roster.

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Lewis Hamilton looks for chance to pressure Kimi Antonelli in Hungary

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Lewis Hamilton has a chance to pile pressure on Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes as the Formula 1 title race heads to Hungary, and there were promising signs Friday as Ferrari seemed to have the pace in practice.

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F1 parent company reaches settlement in Las Vegas GP 2023 tickets lawsuit

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Formula 1 parent company Liberty Media, which also promotes the Las Vegas Grand Prix, has agreed to a settlement of about $3 million to end a class-action lawsuit brought by spectators regarding the inaugural 2023 race.

Thursday, Jul 23

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Fernando Alonso links his F1 future to enjoying driving again

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Fernando Alonso has suggested his future in Formula 1 could depend on whether the cars become more enjoyable to drive.

Monday, Jul 20

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How mystery software quirks are transforming the Formula 1 title race

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The biggest difference maker in Formula 1 this season may not be a supremely talented driver or an all-powerful engine, let alone the spectacular rotating “Macarena” wing.

Sunday, Jul 19

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Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes over race-ending crash

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell’s confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title…

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Saturday, Jul 18

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli qualifies on pole for F1’s Belgian Grand Prix

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Kimi Antonelli beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his Formula 1 title charge.

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Friday, Jul 17

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Thursday, Jul 16

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Verstappen leaves F1 future open, things are ‘really good’ with Red Bull boss

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Max Verstappen has left his future in Formula 1 open again ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix and praised his “really good” relationship with Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies.

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F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP

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Lando Norris’ faltering Formula 1 title defense hit another setback Thursday as McLaren confirmed he will get a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Monday, Jul 13

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Blaney wins three-wide battle on final lap of overtime in Atlanta NASCAR Cup race

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A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.

Monday, Jul 6

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Sunday, Jul 5

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Leclerc wins British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble

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Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years at the British Grand Prix on Sunday after standings leader Kimi Antonelli’s challenge was derailed by damage to his car.

Saturday, Jul 4

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Friday, Jul 3

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Hamilton predicts ‘unprecedented’ British Grand Prix before going fastest in practice

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Ahead of this weekend’s race, he outlined how the 2026-specification F1 cars will struggle with Silverstone’s long straights and fast corners.

Thursday, Jul 2

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Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon won’t return to Ganassi, team says

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Six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon is ending a remarkable run with Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Norris says Verstappen’s reported interest in McLaren is cool, not serious

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Lando Norris says reports that Max Verstappen has considered a move to McLaren are “a cool thing” to hear but “not a serious thing” as speculation swirls in Formula 1 about a switch which could create a lineup of two champions.

Monday, Jun 29

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Shane van Gisbergen leads NASCAR with Sonoma victory

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Shane van Gisbergen became the winningest active NASCAR Cup Series driver on road and street courses, dominating at Sonoma Raceway for the second consecutive year.

Sunday, Jun 28

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Saturday, Jun 27

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Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest time after Verstappen crash

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Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in controversy as Mercedes’ George Russell was credited with pole position despite a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen on Saturday.

Friday, Jun 26

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Ferrari’s Hamilton faces Mercedes in Austria hoping to turn win into title shot

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The Formula 1 title race is turning into the ultimate battle of youth against experience.

Thursday, Jun 25

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Term limits removed for president of auto racing governing body the FIA

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Auto racing governing body the FIA, which oversees Formula 1, has voted to remove term limits on its presidency and other positions, removing one potential obstacle for Mohammed Ben Sulayem to remain in office in the long term.

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