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Hamlin isn't going anywhere, and that's good -- NASCAR needs him
Denny Hamlin's racing career might be nearing its end, but now that he's a team owner, he's still got plenty of time left to push NASCAR's buttons.

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Button, Räikkönen NASCAR drives illustrate how perceptions have changed
Many in F1 used to call NASCAR "taxicab racing." Now ex-champs Jenson Button and Kimi Räikkönen are taking part, and they likely won't be the last.
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Formula One
Leclerc crash, Sainz penalty cap dismal Ferrari day
A crash on the first corner for Charles Leclerc and a late penalty for Carlos Sainz at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday capped off a dismal weekend for Ferrari, with the Italian team well adrift of leaders Red Bull.

Formula One
Haas launch protest after Australian GP
The Haas Formula One team have protested against Nico Hulkenberg's seventh-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after late red flags threw the race into confusion, the governing FIA said.

Formula One
Australia fans invade track before finish
Australian Grand Prix organisers were summoned to meet race stewards after spectators invaded the track before the conclusion of the race on Sunday, the governing FIA said in a statement.
Max Verstappen
How Australia's triple red flag chaos unfolded
Watch the incidents that caused three separate restarts in Australia before Max Verstappen could take the win.

Formula One
Piastri hails 'great' result after 'crazy' race
Oscar Piastri was left beaming from ear to ear after finishing eighth in his maiden Australian Grand Prix and recording the first points of his fledgling Formula One career.
Kevin Magnussen
Driver confusion as Magnussen's flying tyre brings a red flag
Kevin Magnussen hits the wall with his Haas, kickstarting a chaotic end to the Australian Grand Prix.
George Russell
Russell retires with his Mercedes on fire
George Russell's race is brought to an early end with his Mercedes on fire in Australia.
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- F1 great's advice to Piastri for homecoming
- Piquet owes $953k for racist remarks to Hamilton
- IndyCar clears Harvey to race again at Texas
- Hagan takes Stewart to NHRA winner's circle
- Ex-F1 champ Button to enter 3 NASCAR races
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Gabriel L'Heureux for ESPN Daytona 500: Inside Travis Pastrana's and Jimmie Johnson's quest to qualify
Inside the action sports icon and the NASCAR champion's longtime friendship and their quests to qualify for the Daytona 500.
Gold & Goose / Red Bull Content Pool Marc Marquez had a dream MotoGP career, but since 2020 he's been trying to wake from a nightmare
After two years of recovering from a career-threatening arm injury, Marc Marquez is ready for a MotoGP title fight in 2023, even if his bike isn't.