ADDITIONAL RACING NEWS & LINKS
NASCAR Cup Series
- NASCAR to allow brake parts changes at Phoenix October 15, 2026NASCAR will allow Cup Series teams to change front brake rotors and pads after practice and qualifying this weekend at Phoenix Raceway in response to the issues seen last month at World Wide Technology Raceway.
- Suarez stays with Spire for 2027 Cup Series October 14, 2026Spire Motorsports announced Tuesday that it has signed Daniel Suarez to a contract extension through the 2027 season. Although it is a one-year extension, there is an option to continue the relationship beyond that.
- The RACER Mailbag, October 14 October 14, 2026Options for Coyne, weather norms and the Intricacies of VSC among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.
- Spire, Gibbs keep trading blows as trade secrets lawsuit continues in court October 14, 2026Joe Gibbs Racing presented to the Western District of North Carolina what it described as a “roadmap” showing how Chris Gabehart and Spire Motorsports violated the court-ordered TRO and preliminary injunction.A main argument from Gibbs, argued by counsel Thomas Melsheimer, is not Gabehart's title or position at Spire Motorsports, but...
- NASCAR's longest-running soap opera needs a new ending October 13, 2026The opening narration for one of the longest-running American soap operas goes, “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.”The meaning of the Days of Our Lives slogan is subjective, and a quick Google search of what’s been written about it will yield anything from enjoying...
Formula One F1
- Colapinto to abusive fans: ‘You’re not helping me or my future’ October 16, 2026“Hello everyone, there’s something very important that I’ve needed to talk to you about for some time,” Colapinto said in a video posted in Spanish. “I probably should have spoken to all of you sooner, but this is something that needs to be addressed, something we need to change and improve.”
- Komatsu says Camara’s performance in shootout test won the Haas team over October 15, 2026New Haas F1 race driver Rafael Camara beat competition from reserve drivers Jack Doohan and Ryo Hirakawa, as well as McLaren’s Leonardo Fornaroli, and team boss Ayao Komatsu says the Brazilian was clearly the quickest option when he was assessed.
- Haas F1 signs rookie Camara to multi-year contract from 2027 October 15, 2026TGR Haas F1 Team has announced Formula 2 title contender Rafael Camara will join the team as one of its race drivers on a multi-year contract starting in 2027.
- What’s behind F1 2026’s surprising shifts in the balance of power? October 15, 2026Early in the 2026 Formula 1 season, domination by Mercedes was a fact of life. The competitive picture looks a lot different now, but why?
- Red Bull locks in Mekies as team principal and CEO through 2031 October 14, 2026Mekies was promoted from Racing Bulls in 2025, replacing Christian Horner with immediate effect after the long-serving team principal was relieved of his duties last July.
- F1 crown within reach not changing Antonelli’s mindset October 14, 2026Kimi Antonelli says he cannot change his approach to trying to win the F1 drivers’ championship despite knowing he can secure his first title at the U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.
NTT Indy Car
- Dallara begins IR-28 IndyCar production run October 15, 2026Dallara has started production on the Dallara IR-28 chassis that will supersede the current DW12 race car after the following IndyCar season.
- Days before he died, Johncock became reacquainted with the car that helped start it all October 15, 2026A replica of the Honker, a No. 85 supermodified that helped launch Gordon Johncock’s racing career, brought several generations of racing history together at last month's 2026 Northwood University International Auto Show.Two Northwood students made it possible: Charlie Baur and Ian Hart. Baur is a 19-year-old sprint car driver and...
- Palou to sample Ganassi Indy NXT car at IMS road course test October 15, 2026Chip Ganassi Racing will deploy Alex Palou, its reigning, five-time IndyCar Series champion to sample one of its Dallara IL15 Indy NXT cars on Friday during the annual Fall Combine test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
- Ford no longer evaluating an IndyCar program October 14, 2026According to Ford Racing Global Director Mark Rushbrook, the Blue Oval is not moving forward with a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 to rejoin the American open-wheel series.
- Pierson passes IndyCar licensing test October 14, 2026Josh Pierson has been approved to receive a competition license from the IndyCar Series that makes the 20-year-old Indy NXT graduate eligible to compete in 2027.
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