Motorsport news: What is the IndyCar-NASCAR Double – and who is attempting the feat in 2026?
The Double is a racing feat that involves completing both IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600. Both races happen on the same day, with the Indy 500 in the early afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Coca-Cola 600 in the evening at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Together, the races comprise 1,100 miles – 500 miles in 200 laps for the Indy 500 and 600 miles in 400 laps for the Coca-Cola 600. But is anyone attempting The Double this year? Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler takes a look.
IndyCar news: Push to Pass rules to change after Long Beach failure
On Tuesday, May 5, IndyCar released a statement that Push to Pass will be expanded to give drivers the ability to enable it at all times on road and street courses, writes Sports News Blitz’s Katie Butler.
This expansion begins Saturday, May 9 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course.
Push to Pass, a driver controlled system used for overtaking and defending, provides an extra 50 to 60 horsepower when activated.
Blancpain GT Endurance Series winner Abbie Eaton on breaking her back and racing again
Abbie Eaton has built her name in one of the hardest environments in sport.
A championship-winning British racing driver, she became the first female winner of the Blancpain GT Endurance Series, raced in W Series, and later co-founded Rebelleo Motorsport to challenge some of the barriers that still shape entry into the sport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Abbie Eaton reflects on the setbacks that tested her, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, and why confidence, diversity and accountability matter just as much off the track as they do on it.
Inside Abbie Eaton’s mindset for success in motorsport
Abbie Eaton has built a career in one of the most demanding corners of sport, combining elite-level racing with a clear-eyed view of what it takes to compete, adapt and break through.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Abbie Eaton reflects on what it takes to succeed in a male-dominated sport, the decisions that defined her racing career, and the mindset required to keep pushing when talent alone is not enough.
F1 news: Lando Norris weighs in on the future of new regulations
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris has given another damning verdict on the future of the 2026 F1 regulations
With three races now done and dusted, and a four-week gap until the next race, could further discussions about potential changes to the regulations be had in the meantime?
Sport New Blitz’s Oscar Trinick has more on this ongoing controversy.
Why motorsport is leading the way on sustainability and data, according to Karun Chandhok
Karun Chandhok is one of only two Indian drivers ever to compete in Formula 1, a milestone that underscores both his skill and his influence in global motorsport.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Chandhok shares his views on how electric vehicles and hybrid technologies are reshaping motorsport, the sustainability lessons offered by Formula E, and how data and artificial intelligence are driving competitive advantage at the highest levels of racing.
F2 news: Who will perform well at the Qatar Grand Prix in the city of Lusail?
Formula 2 returns to racing after a two-month break with Leonardo Fornalli in the lead in the driver’s championship coming into the weekend.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan evaluates which drivers have previously performed well in Qatar and assesses the likelihood of a repeat in 2025.
IndyCar news: Mick Schumacher to drive in IndyCar in 2026 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have signed a contract with the German driver to drive for them next year after testing with the team in October 2025.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores Schumacher’s past performances and future as a driver in IndyCar.
IndyCar news: Caio Collet will drive in IndyCar in 2026 with AJ Foyt Racing
AJ Foyt Racing have signed a contract with the Brazilian driver Caio Collet, promoting him up to IndyCar for 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores Collet’s past performances and future as a driver in IndyCar.
IndyCar news: Kyle Kirkwood signs a multiyear contract extension with Andretti Global
Andretti have renewed their contract with Floridian driver Kyle Kirkwood, keeping him in the No. 27 car until at least 2026.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan explores Kirkwood’s past and future as an Andretti driver in IndyCar.