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A New Zealand racehorse just joined an elite club by winning the most prestigious long-distance races in both her home country and Australia. Ohope Wins became only the fourth filly in history to claim both Oaks titles, cementing her status as one of the best young racehorses in the southern hemisphere.
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.
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou just claimed his fifth consecutive pole position, a feat not accomplished in 36 years. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver continues his dominant 2026 season with a record-breaking qualifying performance.
Seina Imamura made history at Tokyo Racecourse, becoming the first female jockey to win a Grade 1 race in Japan Racing Association history. The 22-year-old's breakthrough victory aboard Juryoku Pierrot ends years of near-misses for women in the sport's highest category.
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.
Felix Rosenqvist claimed victory at the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the tightest finish the legendary race has ever seen. The Swedish driver crossed the line just 0.023 seconds ahead of runner-up David Malukas in a heart-stopping final lap.
Cherie DeVaux just became the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner, making history at Churchill Downs with Golden Tempo's stunning come-from-behind victory. After eight years running her own stable, she won racing's biggest prize on her very first try.
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Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli just became the first teenager ever to lead Formula One's championship standings, shattering records and bringing hope to a new generation of racing fans. The Italian prodigy has won back-to-back races for Mercedes in a thrilling start to the 2026 season.
Felix Rosenqvist just captured the most dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish ever recorded, winning by the smallest margin in the race's 110-year history. The Swedish driver's victory for Meyer Shank Racing marks a historic moment for both driver and team at the world's most famous motorsports event.
Otis Lawrence just made history as the youngest Formula 1 Sim Racing World Champion ever, winning the 2026 title by just two points in a nail-biting finale. The 18-year-old Welshman's dramatic season with Alpine shows how virtual racing is creating real champions.
Qatar is sending its first team to the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race this June, with driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi making history as the first Qatari to compete in the world's toughest endurance race. After years of building a motorsport program from the ground up, the small nation is taking its place among racing's biggest names.
American ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person in World Cup history to win nine season titles in a single discipline. She dominated Sunday's slalom race in the Czech Republic, securing the record with two races still to go before the Olympics.
Just 10 races into her professional career, 22-year-old Maddi Gordon became the first woman to win an NHRA Top Fuel event, making history at Ohio's Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Her victory alongside her father Doug, who won in a different class the same day, caps a journey that started when she was eight days old at the dragstrip.
In 1950, Mexico celebrated completing its stretch of the Pan-American Highway by hosting the world's longest car race—a thrilling 2,135-mile journey from border to border. The Carrera Panamericana drew racing legends, everyday taxi drivers, and even adventurous grandmothers to compete for glory on newly paved roads.
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.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
Lewis Hamilton became Ferrari's newest winner at age 40, marking his first victory with the legendary Italian team in Barcelona. The British driver made history as the oldest Grand Prix winner in over 50 years while adding to his record-breaking career.
British driver Abbi Pulling made motorsport history at Belgium's legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, becoming the first woman ever to win a GB3 Championship race. The 2024 F1 Academy champion converted pole position into a commanding victory, proving her talent belongs at the front of the pack.
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.
Trainer Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday as the first woman to train two Triple Crown winners when Golden Tempo surged to victory at the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby champion stormed from dead last to win in a thrilling come-from-behind finish at Saratoga Race Course. #
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