The Chinese GP’s return takes F1 into the unknown, NASCAR’s visit to Fort Worth ⤵️ dlvr.it/T5bWvr

When Mario Andretti talks, you listen.

He has seen — and won — pretty much all there is to see and win in motor racing across Formula One, Indy cars and sportscars.

Luke Smith on how Andretti’s F1 plans are pushing ahead — even after being rejected: theathletic.com/5417287/2024/0…

Infractions that can earn drivers a trip to meet NASCAR officials in the hauler vary.

Finding yourself inside it serves as a reminder to everyone that NASCAR is in charge.

Jordan Bianchi on what it’s like when you walk through the door: theathletic.com/5407404/2024/0…

F1 returns to China in a few days after a five-year absence 🇨🇳

It will also mark the first sprint race weekend of the year.

However, only having one practice session creates a sticky point for teams and drivers.

Madeline Coleman explains:

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Top 5, Texas: Chase Elliott wins, Texas Motor Speedway provides thrills, and the parity problem ⤵️ dlvr.it/T5Xrdp

NASCAR at Texas preview and predictions: ‘The William Byron Era is here,’ Christian Eckes’ hot streak and more ⤵️ dlvr.it/T5SDnk

Formula One has revealed its calendar for the 2025 season which will start in Australia and feature 24 races once again.

It will be the first time that Australia has hosted the opening race of the F1 season since 2019.

More from Luke Smith ⤵️
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Fernando Alonso is off the table for 2025.

However unsurprising the deal may be, it’s a big, early domino to fall in a driver market that is starting to accelerate.

Luke Smith with more:

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How Fernando Alonso’s new Aston Martin F1 deal will impact the 2025 driver market ⤵️
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NEWS: The CW Network will take over coverage of NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series in mid-September at Bristol Motor Speedway.

More details from Jeff Gluck ⤵️

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Fernando Alonso signs multiyear F1 deal to stay with Aston Martin ⤵️ dlvr.it/T5NXdX

Fernando Alonso's new contract means he'll be 45 when it expires in 2026.

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Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract with Aston Martin which runs until 2026, the team announced Thursday.

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A team announcement from Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso is here to stay #F1

Andretti’s F1 team would ‘100 percent’ be ready to join for 2026 ⤵️
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Andretti continues to push on with F1 preparations despite the January rejection. Michael Andretti says it would “100%” be ready for 2026.

“You’d be amazed to see how far we are with car development and things like that. It’s been really impressive.”

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🏎️ Was the #JapaneseGP good or bad?
🏎️ A glance at the TV ratings so far
🏎️ Quite a start to the season for Yuki Tsunoda

Let’s talk about it in the latest Prime Tire newsletter:

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In their final joint campaign as teammates at Ferrari, Carlos Sainz is finding his stride.

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc is still looking for his.

It’s a surprising shift, writes Luke Smith.

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🔵 Normal service resumed at the front
🔴 Can Ferrari catch Red Bull?
⚪️ Mercedes’ weekend vibes evaporate

Madeline Coleman & Pat(rick) Iversen 🏁 discuss the key talking points from Sunday's #JapaneseGP ...

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