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🏁 iRacing — 2026-07-18
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Welsh Esports Champion Eyes Formula One
Otis became the first Welsh F1 Esports world champion, hoping to open doors in Formula One.
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Welsh Esports Champion Eyes Formula One
A world champion sim racer from Wales hopes his success will open doors to a real-world Formula One career.
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Childress returns to Stafford Speedway
Richard Childress made a surprising return to racing at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Laster Joins Rise for IRP
Brayton Laster will make his fourth national division start of the year at IRP.
Speedway Motorsports invests in zMAX CARS Tour
A major NASCAR company is providing additional support to the grassroots racing series.
Malukas Hospitalized After IndyCar Crash
David Malukas was injured in a heavy crash during practice at Nashville, requiring hospitalization.
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Earnhardt Jr. Revived North Wilkesboro for iRacing
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s initiative secured iRacing scans, enabling the track's return to racing.
Indonesia's Copyright Rewrite Impacts AI Platforms
Indonesia is revising copyright law, potentially affecting Google and AI platforms.
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Industrial M&A driven by AI infrastructure
Mega-deals in industrial manufacturing are up 28% year-over-year, fueled by AI infrastructure investments.
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Earnhardt Jr. Revives North Wilkesboro
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s initiative secured iRacing scans, leading to the track's 2026 Cup return.
Hamilton Still Sees Mercedes as Top Team
Lewis Hamilton maintains that Mercedes remains the team to beat despite Ferrari's struggles in practice.
AI adoption faces scrutiny
Budgets are being questioned as evidence of returns lags behind spending.
Rare BMW Coupe outperforms E92 M3
A hidden gem N54 BMW is available for under $25,000.
Goodyear updates NASCAR tire branding for 2027
Goodyear has revealed new sidewall branding for its NASCAR tires debuting next season.
Stocks slide amid AI spending fears
U.S. stocks are experiencing a selloff, led by semiconductors, due to concerns about AI spending and valuations.
Indonesia's copyright rewrite impacts Google & AI platforms
Tech platforms may need to pay news publishers for content used in AI training.
Riggs secures another pole position
Layne Riggs earned his second consecutive NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole.
Chase Elliott media availability
Elliott spoke with the media ahead of racing in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series at North Wilkesboro.
EU AI Act workplace rules delayed
Attorneys discuss the impact of the delayed EU AI Act on employers.
Hamilton credits sim change for performance boost
Lewis Hamilton believes ditching Ferrari's simulator has significantly improved his results.
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Verstappen expands racing empire with mentoring
Max Verstappen will support a Belgian F4 driver through his team, while the driver remains in McLaren’s academy.
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AI Update
A roundup of AI news and developments from the past week.
Racing Sim with Insane Motion Purchased
A racing simulator offering full range of motion has been acquired, potentially representing the ultimate immersive experience.
Full-motion racing sim purchased
A user details their experience with a racing simulator offering full range of motion.
Racing Sim with Full Motion Purchased
A racing simulator offering spinning and vertical movement has been acquired.
Goodyear updates tire branding for 2027
Goodyear Racing Eagles will feature refreshed sidewall branding next season.
Layoffs & AI Impact
Over 35 companies, including Meta and Amazon, have had layoffs in 2026, partially due to AI.
Allgaier's 2027 ride confirmed
JR Motorsports has revealed Justin Allgaier's plans for the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.
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Farnborough Air Show 2026 preview
Highlights and news ahead of the trade show.
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Christie’s Art+Tech Summit on AI
The 2026 Christie's Art+Tech Summit focused on the impact of artificial intelligence on the art market.
EU Orders Google AI Access
Google will be required to open Android AI features and share search data with rivals.
Indonesia's copyright rewrite affects Google & AI platforms
Sweeping changes to Indonesian copyright law are coming, impacting tech companies.
Indonesia proposes AI copyright law
The country may become the first in Southeast Asia to incorporate AI into its copyright framework.
Verstappen signs Belgian F1 junior driver
Max Verstappen has added 15-year-old Dries Van Langendonck to his racing team, surprising many in the F1 world.
Indonesia updates copyright law for AI
New rules could impact Google and other AI platforms.
Verstappen signs F1 junior driver
Max Verstappen has added 15-year-old Dries Van Langendonck to his racing team.
Suno’s Code Leak Reveals Data Sources
A leaked source code dump shows Suno AI used thousands of hours of audio from Deezer, YouTube, and Pond5.
New racing speakeasy opens in Houston
Velocity Sim Racing Lounge owner Viet Tran has launched a new speakeasy called Ignition.
Netflix Heavily Uses AI in Productions
Netflix has used AI in over 300 titles in 2026 and plans to continue expanding its use.
Racing & gaming share precision focus
Millisecond timing is critical in both Formula 1 and online gaming.
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Tech M&A activity increases
The first half of 2026 saw a more permissive environment for technology mergers and acquisitions.
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EU AI content transparency rules
New EU guidelines are emerging regarding transparency for AI-generated content.
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Palantir Technology Analysis
An examination of Palantir’s unique technology and its position in the defence and public sectors.
Ford Hypercar engine fires up
Ford’s WEC Hypercar has completed its first engine fire-up ahead of the 2027 season.