MOTORSPORT

NASCAR handed Cup Series driver Cody Ware an indefinite suspension on Monday after he was arrested on a felony charge of assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor charge of assault on a female.

(Getty Images) Sergio Perez has won his fifth career race, holding off fast-finishing Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Jeddah. The Mexican once again showed his street circuit prowess, with two of his other victories coming on the streets in Monte Carlo and Singapore.

NASCAR Cup Series races don’t often have to deal with blizzard warnings. Neither does San Bernardino County, Calif. Both could be impacted over the weekend. The Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway is scheduled for 3:30 p.

Oscar Piastri is arguably the most exciting prospect in Australian motorsport, and will make his Formula 1 debut this year. The 21-year-old has secured a seat at McLaren for the 2023 season, replacing fellow countryman Daniel Ricciardo.

Bubba Wallace won’t be taking part in this week’s NASCAR Cup Series race. The 23XI Racing driver received a one-race ban for his antics during last weekend’s playoff race at Las Vegas.