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The Power Shift

The Power Shift explores the forces reshaping motorsports: new rules, new stars, new teams, new technology, and a new generation of fans redefining the future of racing.

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Lando Norris shares 2026 F1 target in defiant message after 2025 championship title

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Lando Norris shares 2026 F1 target in defiant message after 2025 championship title

McLaren confirms controversial papaya rules will stay for 2026 F1 season

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McLaren confirms controversial papaya rules will stay for 2026 F1 season

Isack Hadjar predicts fighting for the F1 title as Red Bull resets for 2026

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Isack Hadjar predicts fighting for the F1 title as Red Bull resets for 2026

"My dream is Formula 1," says Doriane Pin after triumphant 2025 F1 Academy season

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"My dream is Formula 1," says Doriane Pin after triumphant 2025 F1 Academy season

Laurent Mekies on Red Bull's mental health support for drivers after demotions in F1

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Laurent Mekies on Red Bull's mental health support for drivers after demotions in F1

Graeme Lowdon outlines Cadillac’s true target for its first F1 race

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Graeme Lowdon outlines Cadillac’s true target for its first F1 race

Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience

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Apple to leverage entire ecosystem to transform 2026 F1 US broadcast experience

Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

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Apple outlines plan to extend F1 race coverage into week-long experience

F1 Academy star Chloe Chambers lands Formula E opportunity

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F1 Academy star Chloe Chambers lands Formula E opportunity

‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

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‘Hopefully, the FIA will make right decision’ - Audi joins call for action on 2026 F1 engine loophole

Audi reveals striking silver livery for 2026 debut F1 car

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Audi reveals striking silver livery for 2026 debut F1 car

Honda launches F1 2026 power unit in new partnership with Aston Martin

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Honda launches F1 2026 power unit in new partnership with Aston Martin

Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season

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Every change on the NASCAR Cup grid you need to know before 2026 season

The best moments of Autosport Business Exchange

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The best moments of Autosport Business Exchange

Haas started developing new F1 car as early as 2024

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Haas started developing new F1 car as early as 2024

Apple’s growing part in F1 was impossible to ignore at Red Bull’s 2026 launch

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Apple’s growing part in F1 was impossible to ignore at Red Bull’s 2026 launch

Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

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Autosport Business Exchange convenes in London, featuring industry-influencing speaker line-up

The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

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The pros and cons of NASCAR's new championship format for 2026

NASCAR drivers, legends say new format is about legitimacy

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NASCAR drivers, legends say new format is about legitimacy

The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years

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The evolution of NASCAR's championship format over the years

Why Williams doesn't see F1 2026 as an acid test

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Why Williams doesn't see F1 2026 as an acid test

Why Alpine believes key lessons from 2025 can pay off with Mercedes power

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Why Alpine believes key lessons from 2025 can pay off with Mercedes power

Ranking NASCAR's rising stars to watch in 2026

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Ranking NASCAR's rising stars to watch in 2026

Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026

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Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026

Why Ford’s F1 timeline differs from Audi – and what it means for Max Verstappen

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Why Ford’s F1 timeline differs from Audi – and what it means for Max Verstappen

Exclusive: How this sophisticated new tech will monitor F1's 2026 engines

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Exclusive: How this sophisticated new tech will monitor F1's 2026 engines

F1 2026 car launch dates: What you need to know

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F1 2026 car launch dates: What you need to know

First footage of Audi 2026 F1 car emerges at Barcelona shakedown

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First footage of Audi 2026 F1 car emerges at Barcelona shakedown

Every F1 team’s engine supplier for the 2026 season

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Every F1 team’s engine supplier for the 2026 season

Anthony Hamilton announces HybridV10 racing series plans

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Anthony Hamilton announces HybridV10 racing series plans

A first 2026 F1 car is set to hit the track tomorrow

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A first 2026 F1 car is set to hit the track tomorrow

How will F1’s new overtake mode work – and why are its rules still not finished?

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How will F1’s new overtake mode work – and why are its rules still not finished?

Pushing aero to the limit: The evolution of winglets in MotoGP

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Pushing aero to the limit: The evolution of winglets in MotoGP

Lewis Hamilton’s new-year letter reads like a rallying cry after a tough Ferrari year

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Lewis Hamilton’s new-year letter reads like a rallying cry after a tough Ferrari year

Audi fires up its first F1 engine ever

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Audi fires up its first F1 engine ever

Why the 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a transitional year

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Why the 2026 MotoGP season is shaping up to be a transitional year

GP of Arlington President Miller bullish over event’s long-term future

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GP of Arlington President Miller bullish over event’s long-term future

Steve Phelps to resign as NASCAR Commissioner ahead of 2026 season

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Steve Phelps to resign as NASCAR Commissioner ahead of 2026 season

Arvid Lindblad warned by Racing Bulls that F1 debut will be “difficult”

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Arvid Lindblad warned by Racing Bulls that F1 debut will be “difficult”

New McLaren sporting director Will Courtenay granted Red Bull F1 exit

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New McLaren sporting director Will Courtenay granted Red Bull F1 exit

What will be the key differentiator in F1 2026? FIA shares its early predictions

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What will be the key differentiator in F1 2026? FIA shares its early predictions

Why Ford is contributing more to Red Bull’s F1 engines than initially planned

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Why Ford is contributing more to Red Bull’s F1 engines than initially planned

Why Guenther Steiner believes Ollie Bearman is Ferrari-ready: "Obvious candidate"

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Why Guenther Steiner believes Ollie Bearman is Ferrari-ready: "Obvious candidate"

Guenther Steiner backs Isack Hadjar ahead of Red Bull switch as he names his rookie of the year

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Guenther Steiner backs Isack Hadjar ahead of Red Bull switch as he names his rookie of the year

Ford: Red Bull’s F1 engine programme ‘on target’ ahead of first on-track test

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Ford: Red Bull’s F1 engine programme ‘on target’ ahead of first on-track test

MotoGP breaks attendance records in 2025; only two circuits see decrease

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MotoGP breaks attendance records in 2025; only two circuits see decrease

George Russell ready to be F1 title contender: ‘I want to go head to head with Max’

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George Russell ready to be F1 title contender: ‘I want to go head to head with Max’

Arrow McLaren ready for move into new “state-of-the-art” IndyCar shop

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Arrow McLaren ready for move into new “state-of-the-art” IndyCar shop

Why Alex Albon has "so much confidence" Williams can produce great 2026 F1 car

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Why Alex Albon has "so much confidence" Williams can produce great 2026 F1 car

Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025

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Marc Marquez propels MotoGP to record figures in 2025

IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system

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IndyCar boss Doug Boles explains new officiating system

Momentum building for IndyCar’s inaugural Arlington race

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Momentum building for IndyCar’s inaugural Arlington race

FIA unveils the new F1 terminology you need to know for the 2026 season

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FIA unveils the new F1 terminology you need to know for the 2026 season

Connor Zilisch will race Action Express GTP entry in 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona

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Connor Zilisch will race Action Express GTP entry in 2026 Rolex 24 at Daytona

Honda announces 2026 F1 power unit launch date with Aston Martin

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Honda announces 2026 F1 power unit launch date with Aston Martin

"F1" movie hits No.1 on Apple TV streaming charts after platform release

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"F1" movie hits No.1 on Apple TV streaming charts after platform release

Audi reveals F1 team name and 2026 season launch date

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Audi reveals F1 team name and 2026 season launch date

Dale Jr. says settlement turns NASCAR charters into franchises

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Dale Jr. says settlement turns NASCAR charters into franchises

ESPN sets all-time US F1 viewership record in final season before Apple TV switch

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ESPN sets all-time US F1 viewership record in final season before Apple TV switch

Honda finally teased its 2026 F1 engine sound, and fans are obsessed

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Honda finally teased its 2026 F1 engine sound, and fans are obsessed