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At the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona in June, Verstappen clashed twice with the Mercedes of George Russell. (PHOTO: AP)

2025 Reimagined: What if… Max Verstappen did not drive into George Russell

December 26, 2025 8:44 pm

Dutchman Verstappen spent much of the 2025 season proving he belonged in the category of the greats.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain arrives at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. (AP Photo

Lewis Hamilton's 1st F1 championship under threat as Felipe Massa's lawsuit over 2008 title loss survives attempts to have it thrown out

November 21, 2025 1:39 am

Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 world championship in 2008 is the subject of legal action, with Brazilian driver Massa saying he is the rightful winner of the title.

Kiaan Shah was the highest-placed Indian competitor, finishing 13th in the junior category at the FIA Karting Arrive & Drive World Cup. (Special arrangement)

Kiaan secures best Indian finish at FIA Karting World Cup

November 17, 2025 1:18 am

Despite a chaotic set of heats, the young Rayo Racing driver showcased maturity and skill to secure a creditable 13th place

Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo)

Nascar driver Connor Zilisch falls out of stationary Chevy while celebrating race victory on the window

August 11, 2025 1:30 pm

19-year-old Connor Zilisch was climbing out of the car and the window net was on the door, so as soon as the crew started spraying water, his foot slipped

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain attends a press conference ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo)

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris rivalry adds drama to the Formula One season

July 25, 2025 9:48 pm

McLaren team principal Zak Brown has said both drivers are free to race each other; Piastri leads Norris by eights points only

Ernesto 'Tito' Bessone returns to motorsport at the age of 67

May 03, 2025 10:07 am

Argentine driver Ernesto 'Tito' Bessone is the only driver in the country's history to win atleast one title in all four of the to categories of the country.

MotoGP Bharat: Jack Miller of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team

MotoGP Bharat: How do riders walk away unscathed even after scary-looking crashes at high speeds?

September 24, 2023 8:47 am

From tiny airbags inside the rider's race suit that deploy within milliseconds to plastic 'sliders' on knees and shoulders, MotoGP riders have come a far way from just donning leather gear on race days.

MotoGP Bharat Day One takeaway: Beware the first turn

September 23, 2023 4:08 pm

A (first) turn for the worse: Riders were apprehensive of the circuit safety, but it was the technical and physical nature of the track that surprised them