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NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

NASCAR issues rule changes regarding waivers, damaged vehicles, and an open spot for elite drivers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hello Helio and welcome to the Daytona 500. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves claimed one of the four open spots in the season-opening Daytona 500 as part of a slew of rule changes NASCAR announced Friday.
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Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams

Federal judge denies NASCAR's motions to dismiss antitrust lawsuit involving two race teams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied NASCAR's motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series. U.S.
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F1 team Alpine signs Franco Colapinto as reserve driver

F1 team Alpine signs Franco Colapinto as reserve driver

ENSTONE, England (AP) — Franco Colapinto has joined Formula 1 team Alpine as a reserve driver for this year after racing for Williams in 2024.
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Aston Martin replaces Mike Krack as team principal after disappointing F1 season

Aston Martin replaces Mike Krack as team principal after disappointing F1 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Aston Martin has replaced Mike Krack as team principal but is keeping him in a high-profile role at Formula 1 races after a disappointing 2024 season.
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NASCAR asks federal judge to dismiss antitrust suit filed by 2 teams, one owned by Michael Jordan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR went before a federal judge Wednesday and asked for the antitrust suit filed against the stock car series to be dismissed.
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Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030

Belgian Grand Prix gets contract extension but set to be dropped from F1 schedule in 2028 and 2030

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix, but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.
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Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

Castroneves to attempt to qualify for Daytona 500, would be NASCAR debut for 4-time Indy 500 winner

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to make his NASCAR debut in next month's Daytona 500 with Trackhouse Racing.
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Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out antitrust lawsuit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge set a Jan.
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Bottas returns to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver for 2025 season

Bottas returns to Mercedes as F1 reserve driver for 2025 season

BRACKLEY, England (AP) — Valtteri Bottas will return to Mercedes as its reserve driver for next year, the Formula 1 team said Thursday. Bottas won 10 races over five seasons at Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate from 2017-21.
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Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's F1 teammate in 2025

Red Bull picks Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's F1 teammate in 2025

MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Liam Lawson will partner world champion Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025, the Formula 1 team said on Thursday. Lawson, a New Zealander, replaces Sergio Perez, who was dropped on Wednesday after months of poor results.
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