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Scott Coker has officially launched his new combat sports organization, Ki MMA, with a target debut in early 2027. The promotion features a 32-fighter featherweight Grand Prix across four continents and utilizes a boxing ring instead of a cage.
IndyCar drivers will race a closed street course through Washington, D.C., including routes by the Capitol and major landmarks, in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hosted by President Trump as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations; the event is expected to draw about 140,000 spectators and requires major road closures and security around iconic sites.
As Washington, D.C., readies for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, race-zone preparations and restrictions are denting foot traffic for local eateries and shops, with at least one restaurant noting weaker business and a nearby school opting for remote learning on Friday to accommodate the race preparations.
The FAA will impose a three-hour ground stop at Reagan National Airport on August 23 to accommodate the Freedom 250 Grand Prix street race in Washington, D.C., causing flight disruptions in the D.C. area.
President Trump turned the White House lawn into a made-for-TV pit stop for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, previewing a nationwide Grand Prix–style race around the national monuments planned for next month to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. The spectacle featured a red, white and blue car, a tire-changing crew in bright polos, and Roger Penske gifting Trump a helmet for the Beast, following weather-related hiccups at earlier events.
Formula 1 has extended the Las Vegas Grand Prix on its calendar through at least 2037, aided by F1 funding and strong local backing. Since 2023, the event has delivered about $3.2 billion in cumulative economic impact for Las Vegas, with the 2025 race forecast to generate roughly $43 million in city tax revenue, underscoring Las Vegas’ emergence as a premier sports and entertainment destination.
Formula 1 extends the Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037 in a 10-year deal, cementing the event as a global spectacle with billions in cumulative local economic impact since 2023, tax revenue supporting education, and ongoing community and sustainability initiatives centered on the Grand Prix Plaza.
IndyCar’s inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington is hailed by drivers as a new benchmark for the series, delivering a high-profile street circuit around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field with premium hospitality and fan engagement that could rival Long Beach in prestige.
Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2 has been updated to version 1.3.0, adding GameShare and a new Grand Prix mode, along with Sub-In Series and local 2-player play from a single system, plus numerous balance tweaks for riders and machines and a long list of bug fixes; replays from v1.2.0 are not compatible and users can convert replays to video with a microSD Express card.
The article outlines the key pre-season dates for the 2026 Formula 1 season, including team launches, testing sessions, and the season opener in Australia, with notable events from Red Bull, Audi, Honda, Mercedes, Alpine, Haas, Ferrari, Williams, and Aston Martin.
Alysa Liu leads the Cup of China after the first day of competition, overcoming early season issues and program changes, with notable performances from other skaters like Watanabe and Glenn. The event serves as a key Olympic qualifier, with top skaters vying for spots in the Grand Prix Final and potential Olympic medals.
Carlos Sainz suggests short-term fixes like using only soft tires in sprint races to increase excitement and proposes experimenting with different formats, including reverse grids, to improve the F1 sprint race experience.
McLaren Racing has unveiled a new iridescent livery inspired by Google Gemini, which will be featured on their F1 car and drivers' gear during the 2025 United States and Mexico City Grands Prix, as part of their 'Never Stop Racing' campaign and fan engagement events.
This week in F1 covers a quiz on US Grand Prix history and the latest news, including the upcoming United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas, with a focus on the fight for the Drivers' championship among Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen after McLaren's Constructors' title win.
Max Verstappen will start from pole position at the 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri completing the front row. Lewis Hamilton, penalized at Zandvoort, will start tenth. The grid features notable entries from Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull, with some drivers starting from the pit lane due to technical issues. The grid remains provisional pending FIA confirmation.