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Latest news on motorsport, covering Formula 2, Formula E, F1 Academy, IndyCar, NASCAR, touring cars, rally, drag racing, endurance racing and motorcycle sport.

Motorsport spans an extraordinary range of disciplines, from single-seater circuit racing to gravel rally stages and quarter-mile drag strips. Formula 2 and F1 Academy develop the next generation of grand prix talent, while Formula E leads the charge in all-electric racing. Together they showcase the speed, skill and engineering innovation that define modern motor racing.

The sport is in a period of rapid change, with electrification, sustainable fuels and hybrid technology reshaping how championships are run. Series continue to expand into new markets and city venues, while debates over calendars, costs and safety remain constant themes. Each generation of car brings fresh technical rules and fierce competition between manufacturers.

American racing commands a huge following, headlined by the IndyCar Series and its showcase Indianapolis 500 at the famous Brickyard. NASCAR delivers pack racing and oval thrills, opening each season with the Daytona 500. NHRA drag racing adds raw straight-line spectacle, with Top Fuel dragsters topping 330mph in under four seconds.

Beyond the circuits, the World Rally Championship tests crews on gravel, snow and tarmac, from the Monte Carlo Rally to Safari Rally Kenya, while the Dakar Rally pushes man and machine across the desert. Endurance racing revolves around the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship, alongside classics at Daytona and Sebring. On two wheels, MotoGP, the Superbike World Championship and the Isle of Man TT draw devoted global audiences, with touring car series such as the British Touring Car Championship and DTM offering door-to-door action.

Motorsport's roots stretch back to the earliest days of the motor car, with the first Grand Prix held at Le Mans in 1906. Iconic events such as the Indianapolis 500, first run in 1911, and the Le Mans 24 Hours, dating from 1923, have become cultural institutions that transcend sport. That heritage of daring drivers and pioneering engineers continues to shape racing today.

Our NewsNow motorsport feed brings together the latest headlines from trusted sources across every major racing discipline. Whether you follow open-wheel racing, rallying, endurance events, drag racing or motorcycle sport, this feed keeps you up to date with results, breaking stories and analysis from around the world.