MOTORSPORT

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.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz took his maiden victory in Formula 1 as he held off the chasing pack during an enthralling 2022 British Grand Prix. In a race that was red flagged on lap one due to a huge accident involving Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu heading into the first corner, the Spaniard held his nerve to fight off attacks from teammate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton throughout to take his first race win.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed his sixth win of the 2022 F1 season to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' championship. The Dutch star managed to hold off Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz as the Spaniard pushed for his maiden F1 victory up until the very last lap.