All articles tagged with #drivers
Originally Published 9 days ago — by arcaracing.com
The ARCA Menards Series announced its 2026 Road to Daytona participants, featuring a mix of grassroots champions and rookies from various racing series who will practice at Daytona International Speedway in January, with the season kicking off in February.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by F1
Max Verstappen was voted driver of the year for the fifth consecutive time by his peers in 2025, finishing just behind Lando Norris in a competitive season, with Norris winning his first F1 title. The top drivers included George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, and newcomers Ollie Bearman and Isack Hadjar, highlighting a dynamic and competitive year in Formula 1.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by F1
Max Verstappen was voted driver of the year for the fifth consecutive time by F1 team principals, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri also highly ranked. The poll reflects the drivers' performances in 2025, highlighting Verstappen's dominance and notable performances from other drivers like George Russell and Fernando Alonso.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Hackaday
NVIDIA has discontinued support for Pascal GPUs on Linux, causing issues for users on Arch Linux who face driver failures after updates. The workaround involves using a legacy driver from the AUR, maintained by CachyOS, but this can break Steam and requires additional hacks. The situation highlights challenges in supporting older hardware on Linux.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by F1
The article showcases the 2025 Formula 1 drivers exchanging Secret Santa gifts, highlighting the festive spirit and the variety of presents, from heartfelt to humorous, in this annual holiday tradition.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by BBC
Uber is seeking drivers in Southend after the city lifted a seven-year ban, granting it a five-year private hire operator's licence with strict safety conditions. While Uber aims to offer affordable transport and new earning opportunities, local taxi firms are concerned about potential monopolistic practices and price competition. The move is expected to increase ride options for residents and visitors, with Uber emphasizing safety and compliance measures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Race
The Brazilian Grand Prix was unpredictable, with Lando Norris emerging as the biggest winner by gaining significant championship points, while Ferrari and Williams faced setbacks. Max Verstappen showed resilience with a podium from a pitlane start, and rookies like Kimi Antonelli impressed. Conversely, Aston Martin and Oscar Piastri experienced disappointing results, highlighting the race's strategic and competitive volatility.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phoronix
AMD's decision to stop focusing on game optimization updates for the RX 5000 and RX 6000 series Windows drivers does not significantly impact Linux users, as open-source drivers continue to support these GPUs and older hardware, ensuring ongoing functionality and community-driven improvements.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TipRanks
Uber is offering drivers $4,000 incentives to switch to electric vehicles amid threats from Trump to eliminate zero emissions targets, highlighting ongoing debates over environmental policies and corporate sustainability efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Uber is offering $4,000 grants to drivers in select US states to encourage the switch to electric vehicles, aiming to meet its goal of 100% electric trips by 2030. The move comes after the expiration of federal EV tax credits and is part of Uber's broader shift to promote sustainability, including rebranding to Uber Electric and expanding EV support features. The initiative faces challenges such as the high upfront cost of EVs and the independent contractor status of drivers, but Uber remains committed to increasing EV adoption globally.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Formula 1
The upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix promises an action-packed race with a tight championship race, team rivalries, rookie debuts, and the unique challenge of high altitude affecting car performance, all set against the vibrant atmosphere of Mexico City.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
The upcoming NASCAR Cup race at Las Vegas is crucial for drivers in the Round of 8, with some benefiting from recent strong performances and others facing challenges due to poor recent results or lack of top finishes, as teams aim for momentum before the offseason.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NASCAR.com
The article discusses the sale of Venturini Motorsports, a historic ARCA racing team, to Nitro Motorsports, and highlights notable drivers who have raced for Venturini before moving on to NASCAR's national series, including their achievements and current teams.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Formula 1
The FIA press conference for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix featured drivers discussing their confidence, team performance, championship challenges, and race strategies amid hot weather conditions and recent rule changes, highlighting Max Verstappen's ongoing title fight and the impact of heat hazards and increased pit lane speed limits.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Ahead of the Charlotte Roval elimination race, Shane van Gisbergen aims for his fifth consecutive road course win, while the playoff picture tightens with Joey Logano holding the final transfer spot. Drivers like Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace face challenges to stay in the playoffs, and various teams have mixed fortunes on the road course, impacting their chances in the race and the postseason.