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When rally driver Hayden Paddon slid off an icy road in Monaco, a group of young spectators rushed to help push his Hyundai back onto the track. The moment of teamwork captured the spirit of motorsport community at its finest.
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.
Hayden Paddon is back on motorsport's biggest stage at age 38, proving perseverance pays off. The New Zealand rally ace will compete in the World Rally Championship this weekend after nearly eight years away from the top level.
Swedish driver Oliver Solberg just became the youngest winner in Monte Carlo Rally history at age 24, leading Toyota to a clean sweep of the podium. The son of a world champion conquered one of motorsport's toughest challenges in his first rally on pavement.
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.
The legendary WRC Safari Rally kicked off in Naivasha, Kenya, with Belgian driver Thierry Neuville leading the pack through brutal conditions. The race marks a milestone for Neuville, who just became the second-most experienced driver in WRC history.
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Qatari racing legend Nasser Al-Attiyah just captured his sixth Dakar Rally title, putting him within striking distance of the all-time car category record. The 55-year-old overcame 8,000 kilometers of grueling Saudi Arabian desert to inch closer to motorsport immortality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.
BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.
German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.
A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.
After more than a decade away, harness racing galloped back to Northland's iconic Ruakaka grass track on Easter Monday to overwhelming success. Community members, sponsors, and racing enthusiasts celebrated the long-awaited homecoming that brought the sport back to its historic roots.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
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.
Takamoto Katsuta became the first Japanese driver to win a World Rally Championship event in over three decades, taking victory at Safari Rally Kenya on his 94th attempt. The emotional triumph came at the same African venue where he earned his first podium just five years ago.
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