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I think when we decided to give him the race seat one and a half years ago, we hoped for this trajectory. The ups and downs you expect from a young driver aged 18 in the first year, and eventually by the second year [we hoped] the success would materialize and I think this is happening.

We've been involved with the business for five years now. It's an incredible brand with lots of legacy and great values, and there's a long-term plan here. That was supported by two things last year: Carlos joining us, who obviously saw the opportunity when it came to wanting to win; and finishing fifth. And that just supported our story of going back to the top.

Apple TV and Netflix will both stream the eighth season of F1: Drive to Survive. The hit F1 documentary series that has so far been exclusive to Netflix, but the new season will debut on both streaming services on Friday. What Netflix gets is a live sporting event that doesn't include Jake Paul or two geriatric boxers, as it will get to livestream the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend from May 22nd to 24th to its US subscribers.

The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week. The Hall announced the matchup on Wednesday between two of the teams that have former stars set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame next summer.

In a more-natural habitat - the serpentine road course of Sonoma Raceway - this 1,250-horsepower hybrid advances its case as the fastest production car in American history, and among the speediest to ever roam this planet's surface.

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2026. There are 317 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 17, 2013, Danica Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole, becoming the first woman to secure the top spot for any Sprint Cup race. Also on this date: In 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice president.

Shane is the best, and it isn't particularly close, road course racer in the Cup Series currently. He won the remaining five road courses last season, all in fairly dominant fashion, oftentimes not going all-out until necessary. Thus, it's no surprise to see him as the DuraMax Grand Prix favorite with odds hovering around EVEN money.

In the short term, expectations are brutally realistic, but this is still a team intent on making noise from day one. That intent will be made clear when Cadillac unveils the livery of its first F1 car during a Super Bowl commercial Sunday. Such a move is a statement and arrival aimed as much at mainstream America as at a paddock that, for years, questioned whether the brand belonged on the grid at all.

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"F1 sits at the intersection of sports, innovation and culture, and the fan engagement is evolving quickly with even more energy than ever," says Eddy Cue, Apple's senior VP of services. "Seeing Cadillac enter the grid in such a bold way is incredibly exciting, and a great signal of where the sport continues to head."

The Green Flag has come down at Sonoma Raceway. The venue is set to deliver another year of motorsports as the track announced its 2026 racing season schedule on Wednesday. The lineup features diverse events that showcase the very best in road racing, stock cars, drag racing and grassroots competition. "Our 2026 schedule reflects everything that makes Sonoma Raceway special," said Sonoma Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Flynn in a news release. "It's a season built around variety, passion and world-class competition, and we can't wait to welcome fans of all ages back to the track."

"I've been fortunate to accomplish more than I ever imagined in this sport," said Johnson, a two-time Daytona 500 champion who finished third in the 2025 season opener. "The last six years have given me the freedom to choose where I compete and, more importantly, the clarity to understand where I'm needed most. I am going to focus all of my energy on leading and building a world class organization."

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kyle Busch won the pole for NASCAR's season-opening Daytona 500 to give the driver with the longest active losing streak in "The Great American Race" a shot at the victory that has escaped him his entire career. Busch is 0-for-20 in the Daytona 500 and hasn't started in the top five since 2016, when he still drove for Joe Gibbs Racing. He started fourth and finished third that year, then was a career-best second to then-teammate Denny Hamlin in 2019.