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Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
After early contact knocked him back, Mexican driver Noel Leon fought his way to his first Formula 2 victory in Montreal. The Campos Racing driver's comeback win launched him to fourth in the championship standings.
Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel turned disaster into triumph, winning his 50th career cyclo-cross race despite getting two flat tires that cost him precious time. His remarkable comeback in Belgium showcases the power of refusing to give up when everything goes wrong.
Six decades after Bruce McLaren started his racing team with just six people, McLaren will become only the second Formula 1 team ever to reach 1,000 championship races at Monaco this weekend. The milestone comes as the Woking team celebrates its return to glory as reigning world champions.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finally captured his dream victory with Ferrari in Barcelona after a challenging first season with the legendary team. The emotional win showcased vintage Hamilton racing and reignited his championship hopes.
The University of Washington men's rowing team rallied from behind in the final 100 meters to claim their 22nd national championship, edging rival California by just two seats. The dramatic victory marks the Huskies' third consecutive IRA title and their 11th championship in the last 19 seasons.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during her final race before the Winter Olympics, injuring her left knee but declaring her Olympic dream "not over." The 41-year-old skiing icon, who made a stunning comeback last season after six years away, is working with doctors to compete in Milan Cortina next week.
Spanish motorcycle racing legend Marc Marquez claimed his 100th career victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, just weeks after undergoing shoulder and foot surgery. The triumphant comeback puts him among only three riders in history to reach this milestone.
Legendary skier Lindsey Vonn is refusing to let a torn ACL end her Olympic dream, sharing intense rehab videos just days before her event. After a devastating crash last week, the 41-year-old is proving that determination might be her strongest muscle yet.
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory driving for Ferrari in Barcelona, dominating the race with a 19-second lead and bringing fans to tears. The 41-year-old's comeback after a difficult first season with the legendary Italian team proves he's still got what it takes.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
Ski legend Lindsey Vonn completed her first Olympic training run just days after tearing her ACL, proving she's ready to compete in Sunday's downhill at age 41. The five-time Olympian is ending her comeback career at Cortina, the Italian mountain where she's won more races than any skier at any single venue.
Italian racing legend Lancia just won its first World Rally Championship race in over three decades, marking an inspiring comeback for a brand that nearly vanished from motorsport. The victory at Rally Croatia proves that even after 33 years away, champions can return stronger than ever.
A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.
Ski champion Lindsey Vonn plans to race at the Olympics this Sunday despite rupturing her knee ligament in a crash just days ago. The 41-year-old says she won't go home with regrets after making an already stunning comeback from retirement.
A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.
Alexander Rossi will start Sunday's Indianapolis 500 from second position, just five days after emergency surgery on his hand and ankle following a Monday crash. A team of doctors and engineers worked around the clock to get the 2016 race winner back behind the wheel.
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