ADDITIONAL RACING NEWS & LINKS
NASCAR Cup Series
- Kvapil delivers clutch performance at Martinsville to keep O'Reilly Series championship hopes alive November 1, 2026Carson Kvapil book-ended Saturday’s Halloween evening at Martinsville Speedway, leading early and leading late to claim his third NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of the season – and of his career – in the National Debt Relief 250.
- Toyota contenders chasing Larson looking to catch a break at Martinsville October 31, 2026Although the odds of anyone other than Kyle Larson winning the NASCAR Cup Series championship are low, the Hendrick Chevy driver’s rivals – the closest of whom are all in Toyotas – hope to at least keep him honest over the final two races.
- Hamlin gets championship Hail Mary off to promising start with Martinsville pole October 31, 2026Denny Hamlin still needs a lot to go his way to have a shot at the NASCAR Cup Series championship, but took a small step forward with pole position at Martinsville Speedway.
- Larson shrugs off early title-clinch chances: ‘You never know how it’s going to go’ October 31, 2026Kyle Larson and his crew chief Cliff Daniels know the job isn't done in the NASCAR Cup Series championship, and they'll treat Sunday no differently than any other race.Granted, the Hendrick Motorsports group could potentially clinch the title given their 73-point advantage. But they aren’t looking at the math or...
- Preece leads Cup Series practice at Martinsville October 31, 2026Ryan Preece led NASCAR Cup Series practice Saturday at Martinsville Speedway with a lap of 96.612 mph (19.600s).
Formula One F1
- Verstappen holds off Hamilton for Mexico win as Antonelli clinches title November 1, 2026Kimi Antonelli became the youngest ever Formula 1 world champion after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix behind winner Max Verstappen.
- Technical updates: 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix November 1, 2026Multiple Formula 1 teams have brought small additions to their 2026 machinery at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with a mix of circuit specific and overall performance developments.
- Hamilton follows Andretti, 44 years on November 1, 2026The driver of the No. 44 now features in the top 10 of both the youngest and oldest pole-sitters in F1 history.
- Antonelli admits to feeling ‘more tense’ in Mexico amid ongoing title talk November 1, 2026Kimi Antonelli says he is struggling with the effects of his recent illness and the ongoing title talk after qualifying in fifth place for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Ocon issues statement after being sidelined by Haas November 1, 2026Esteban Ocon has issued a statement acknowledging “a difference in viewpoints” after FP2 was central to his being dropped by Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix, but saying that no physical altercation took place. RACER understands it is highly unlikely Ocon will drive for Haas again this season.
- Hamilton earns first Ferrari pole in Mexico City October 31, 2026Lewis Hamilton has taken his first grand prix pole position for Ferrari and 105th of his career at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
NTT Indy Car
- Additional ovals wanted for IndyCar as Nashville aims to revive street race October 31, 2026With the Nashville Superspeedway dropping off the calendar, IndyCar faces a shortage of ovals – but Nashville might not be gone for good entirely.
- Herta still one point short of Super License after IndyCar results anomaly October 31, 2026Colton Herta remains one point short of the required Super License points to apply to race in Formula 1 following confusion caused by a bizarre anomaly on the IndyCar website.
- Question of the week: Where should IndyCar add an East Coast race? October 30, 2026It wasn't a surprise to see a Freedom 250-shaped hole in IndyCar's 2027 schedule, but it does meant that once again, East Coast fans are going to have to put some work in if they want to watch a race from the grandstands this year. Everyone, including the series itself,...
- IndyCar aiming to build European hub around Barcelona race October 30, 2026“The contract is 10 years, and I think that signifies that we all want to make this work,” said IndyCar CEO Mark Miles. “We want this to be a fixture on the IndyCar Series.”
- Last dance at Indy for Castroneves in his drive for five with MSR? October 29, 2026Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will likely make another Speedway run in 2027 and continue his pursuit of becoming the only driver to secure five victories in IndyCar’s biggest race. But it could be his last chance to do so with Meyer Shank Racing.
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