The ARCA Menards Series held pre-race practice sessions at Daytona International Speedway, with Gus Dean posting the fastest overall time of 48.744 seconds, followed by Gavan Boschele and Jake Finch, indicating strong performances ahead of the race.
Gus Dean posted the fastest time in Day 1 pre-race practice at Daytona International Speedway for the ARCA Menards Series, with Gavan Boschele and Jake Finch also showing strong performances.
Hans Herrmann, a legendary Porsche racing driver known for his victories at Le Mans and other major endurance races, passed away at age 97. His career included over 80 wins and a historic victory at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans, cementing his legacy in motorsport history. Porsche and the racing community mourn his loss.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season is approaching, with detailed team and driver previews scheduled throughout January and February, highlighting the upcoming racing excitement and team analyses.
Steve Phelps, NASCAR's first Commissioner, is stepping down after 20 years of leadership, during which he transformed the sport with new events, international expansion, and innovative initiatives, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and innovation.
Max Verstappen expressed gratitude towards Christian Horner for his support, highlighting their ongoing communication. Red Bull revealed the final design of their hypercar, the RB17, influenced by Adrian Newey before his move to Aston Martin. Williams praised Carlos Sainz for his analytical skills, while Mercedes explained their decision to revert a suspension upgrade. Oscar Piastri discussed his composed racing persona, emphasizing the balance between emotion and calmness.
Ferrari shifted their focus early to the 2026 F1 chassis and power unit regulations, abandoning their 2025 car to prepare for a competitive leap in 2026, with their new car's performance to be tested in upcoming shakedown and testing sessions.
Lawrence Barretto predicts that Mercedes will reclaim the Teams’ Championship in the 2026 F1 season, despite recent struggles during the ground-effect era, amidst ongoing regulatory changes and uncertainty.
Racing Bulls improved their standings in 2025, with standout moments including Isack Hadjar's first podium and strong qualifying performances, despite setbacks like a difficult Silverstone weekend. Hadjar's promising rookie season and head-to-head stats against teammates highlight his potential, setting the stage for further team development and driver changes in 2026.
Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen.com Racing, is switching from Aston Martin to Mercedes for GT racing starting in 2026, competing in the GT World Challenge Europe with a Mercedes-AMG GT3, marking a significant move in his expanding motorsport career.
Max Verstappen's sportscar team, Verstappen Racing, will switch to Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars starting in 2026, competing in GT World Challenge Europe with a multi-year partnership supported by 2 Seas Motorsport, and aiming for participation in events like the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen Racing, has signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes-AMG to compete in the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe, switching from Aston Martin and Ferrari machinery, with plans to participate in both Sprint and Endurance Cups, and potentially enter the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
Lego has significantly expanded its involvement in Formula 1 through licensed sets, immersive experiences, and sponsorships, boosting brand engagement, reaching new demographics including women, and contributing to record revenue growth in 2025.
Lando Norris, a former student of Millfield School, achieved his childhood dream by winning the 2025 F1 World Championship, remaining humble and true to his values, and inspiring his school community and future generations.
Ford Racing has announced an evolutionary upgrade to the Mustang GT3, focusing on aerodynamics, kinematics, and braking to enhance performance and stability across various tracks, with improvements tested at Daytona and Sebring, aiming for continued success in global racing.