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Max Verstappen skips Thursday in Miami as he awaits birth of first child with partner Kelly Piquet

Max Verstappen skips Thursday in Miami as he awaits birth of first child with partner Kelly Piquet

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Four-time reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen skipped Thursday activities at the Miami Grand Prix to be with his partner as she awaits the birth of their first child.
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Kyle Busch was once kicked out of a track for being too young. Now the NASCAR champ turns 40

Kyle Busch was once kicked out of a track for being too young. Now the NASCAR champ turns 40

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch was hyped for NASCAR greatness long before he was a teenager by his Hall of Fame nominee brother, who vowed “if you think I’m good, wait until you see my little brother.
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NASCAR Xfinity driver Connor Zilisch will miss Saturday's race at Texas after teen's Talladega wreck

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Connor Zilisch, the 18-year-old driver already with two NASCAR Xfinity Series race wins , will miss Saturday's race at Texas because of lower back injuries sustained in a last-lap wreck at Talladega.
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Two teams suing NASCAR ask a judge to dismiss stock car racing's counterclaim

Two teams suing NASCAR ask a judge to dismiss stock car racing's counterclaim

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The two teams suing NASCAR asked a judge to dismiss the sanctioning body's counterclaim in court Wednesday.
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Mexico City GP signs extension to stay on F1 calendar to 2028 and mayor hints at longer deal

Mexico City GP signs extension to stay on F1 calendar to 2028 and mayor hints at longer deal

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico City Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar through at least the 2028 season after a three-year contract extension was announced on Wednesday, and the city's mayor said negotiations are ongoing for an even longer deal
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She's in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women

She's in charge: At the F1 Miami Grand Prix, many top executive roles are held by women

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — For the Miami Grand Prix, someone is in charge of all the strategic planning and the budget. Someone else oversees the construction of 163 temporary buildings needed for a Formula 1 race weekend.
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Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

Logano responds to criticism from Hall of Famer, asks 'Has Chipper Jones ever driven a race car?'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joey Logano wondered Tuesday if Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones had ever driven a race car at Talladega after the former Atlanta Braves slugger criticized the NASCAR champion in a series of social media posts.
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Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

Is the punishment for cursing in F1 too harsh? Racing boss hints at changes after driver backlash

A standoff over cursing in Formula 1 could be one step closer to a solution.
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Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott, son of a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the sport's most popular driver, has 19 career Cup Series wins and championship titles in both the Cup and Xfinity Series.
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Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones

Team Penske turmoil at Talladega brings out defense of Cindric from ex Braves slugger Chipper Jones

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — If there's beef between teammates Austin Cindric and Joey Logano — and none other than Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is convinced there is — then Team Penske has some work to do to smooth things over.
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