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A lightweight racing drone powered by artificial intelligence just outpaced three former world champion human pilots on a demanding course, reaching speeds over 60 mph using only a single camera and tiny onboard computer. The breakthrough proves that sophisticated AI doesn't need massive computing power to perform at superhuman levels.
Twenty-two-year-old Zach Bates just scored third place at Australia's iconic Bathurst 1000 race, starting from pole position in only his second attempt at the legendary event. The Canberra driver honored his late mother's memory with a podium finish that has his hometown rallying behind him.
Jacob Derrick waited 11 years for his next championship after winning on dirt as a 7-year-old. This fall, the Virginia teen pulled off a stunning comeback to claim NASCAR's Division II national title by just four points.
Matt Payne's name is now literally set in stone in Bathurst after last year's stunning come-from-behind victory. The 24-year-old returns this week to defend his crown with two-time champion Will Davison by his side.
Former rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton melted hearts with a warm embrace after qualifying at Malaysia's Sepang circuit. The "wholesome" moment has millions of racing fans celebrating their newfound respect.
Bobby Gossett charged from dead last on the starting grid to victory at Road Atlanta, strengthening his lead in a championship battle worth a quarter million dollars. One race remains to determine who takes home the massive prize.
Two autonomous race cars collided at Italy's legendary Imola track, and engineers are celebrating what they learned. The crash revealed crucial safety gaps that could make self-driving cars safer for everyone.
Former Formula One driver and Formula E champion Nelson Piquet Jr. added another win to his impressive career, taking the checkered flag at Italy's Vallelunga circuit in sweltering heat. The 41-year-old Brazilian now has victories across five different NASCAR series.
When British driver Ollie Millroy's Ferrari burst into flames during a race in Shanghai, fellow racer Loek Hartog abandoned his own race to pull him from the burning wreckage. Now recovering in a Chinese hospital, Millroy calls his survival a miracle.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix but insisted his opponent deserved the victory more. The 20-year-old's gracious response shows sportsmanship still thrives at racing's highest level.
Fabian Coulthard conquered some of the worst racing conditions he's ever seen to help win the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. The New Zealand veteran's masterful wet-weather driving set up Toyota's first endurance race victory and his own first win since 2020.
Nikita Johnson just became the youngest champion in INDY NXT history at age 18, leading underdog Cape Motorsports to their first-ever championship in the sport's top development series. The Florida driver never finished outside the top 10 all season.