Let's Do The News! (May 4, 2026)

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- The US says no navy ships were hit after Iran claimed it struck a US warship with missiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

- A house explosion in UK's Bristol killed a woman and a man while three others, including a child, were hurt.

- The camp of PH Vice President Sara Duterte is filing a reply-affidavit over the perjury charge filed by Ramil Madriaga.

- The PH Department of Energy is in favor of dropping the 12% value added tax on oil and electricity.

- Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to magmatic unrest.

- Two low-pressure areas were spotted near the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to PAGASA.

- McLaren's WEC Hypercar entry for the 2027 season, the MCL-HY, was unveiled.

- The Bang Dream Yume Mita anime airs this July.

- Nike announced the return of the limited-edition "All-Star" Kobe 4 shoes this 2027.

- The Detroit Pistons made it to thr NBA Eastern Comference Semifinals.

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F1 2026 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix

After a month-long break, the 2026 F1 season resumes with the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. This race features revisions to the 2026 regulations that had posed problems in the previous three races. With these regulations clarified, this event promises improvements to the controversial new-generation F1 cars, or so the organizers claim.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli's recent victory against the McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, is a real headline-grabber from the Mercedes-AMG team, putting him 20 points ahead of George Russell in the title fight, 100 vs 80. Both Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen got penalized, with Leclerc leaving the track "on several occasions without a justifiable reason" and Verstappen for his pit exit breach.

The next race is the Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada on May 22-24, 2026.

ABB FIA Formula E S12 - Berlin E-Prix

The 12th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is underway in Berlin, featuring the two-part Berlin e-Prix. Ahead of the race weekend, significant news has emerged, including Opel's entry into the sport's GEN4 era next season and Lucas di Grassi's announcement of his retirement at the end of this season.

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In the first part, Nick Cassidy made headlines by achieving his first-ever victory in Formula E, racing in a specially liveried "Pink Pig" Porsche. He finished ahead of Citroën's Cassidy and last season's champion, Oliver Rowland from Nissan. In the final segment, Mitch Evans secured a win against Rowland and Pascal Wehrlein.

Post-Berlin, Pascal Wehrlein leads the title fight with three points ahead of Mitch Evans, 101 vs 98, while Edoardo Mortara of Mahindra is in third with 93 points.

The next venue is in Monaco for the two-part Monaco E-Prix this May 16-17, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (May 2, 2026)

                

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- UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski apologized for sharing a post condemning officers who arrested the Golders Green stabbing attack suspect.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's five-country travel got postponed to May 15, 2026.

- The United States Embassy in Manila has issued a warning to its citizens in the Philippines to avoid associating with insurgent groups, such as the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).

- Animal rights advocates denounce Korean Air's ban on carrying cockfighting chickens on flights from the United States to the Philippines.

- An undocumented Filipino was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security in Los Angeles, after stabbing two “roommates” over a fight over orange juice, according to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

- Cadillac unveiled the limited edition CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series.

- Racing legend Alex Zanardi passed away at the age of 59.

- A new Quintessential Quintuplets TV series was announced.

- Seiyuu Tomoyo Kurosawa announced the birth of her first child.

- One of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon sites shuts down ahead of crackdown.

- Manny Pacquiao will be inducted into the US National Boxing Hall of Fame this April 2027.

- The Mystery Science Theater 3000 staff announced the end of service of its Gizmoplex app on Rocky, Apple TV, Android, and Fire TV on June 30, 2026, and the entire Gizmoplex website on September 30, 2026. The classic comedy show will remain available with its own 24.7 channel, on-demand episodes across many streaming platforms, as well as on the FilmRise app, and via Shout! TV on Prime Video and Roku.

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Let's Do The News! (May 1, 2026)

               

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- UK terror threat level has been raised to "severe" following the Golders Green stabbing incident. The suspect was charged with attempted murder.

- Meanwhile, a man was found guilty of trying to break into the Israeli embassy in London to launch a knife attack.

- Superdry co-founder James Holder was found guilty of rape.

- The Department of Foreign Affairs is monitoring Zaldy Co's possible asylum request in France.

- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to patrol against illegal “peeing” activities in waters nationwide.

- Labor Day protests in Metro Manila are peaceful and orderly, according to the NCRPO.

- Two new wrongful death lawsuits have been filed in connection with the deadly December plane crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their two children, and pilots Dennis Dutton and his son Jack.

- Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is hitting cinemas on September 18, 2026.

- The original Aikatsu arcade game returns with the Encore version coming this Autumn 2026.

- KATSEYE canceled their Music Bank appearance at the last minute.

- The second season of GIRLS PLANET is coming in 2027 with a global audition open to aspirants worldwide.

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Let's Do The News! (April 30, 2026)

              

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- Europe's Ariane 64 heavy lift rocket launches 32 satellites.

- Former FBI director James Comey turned himself in to face charges that he threatened US President Donald Trump in an Instagram post.

- The stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, London, was declared a terror incident, according to police. The mother of one of the victims says she is "horrified these things could happen on London's streets".

- Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's camp has again appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the charges against him were confirmed.

- Peso exchange rate against the dollar, closed today, April 30, 2026, at ₱61.485. The exchange rate strengthened by 0.082 cents compared to the ₱61.567 recorded on Wednesday, April 29.

- The Philippine National Police is on heightened alert for tomorrow's Labor Day.

- GMA News reporter Saleeman Refran leaves for the Ombudsman post.

- The Ferrari Purosangue is now offered with the new Handling Speciale for improved handling.

- The FIA picked 505 Games' Assetto Corsa Rally as the official title for its new FIA e-sports Global Rally Tour.

- Lucas di Grassi announces his retirement from professional motorsports at the end of the 2026-27 Formula E season.

- Kia plans to launch 27 electrified models by 2030. This includes 14 EVs and 13 hybrids.

- A new GTO TV series is airing this July.

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Let's Do The News! (April 29, 2026)

              

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- The United Arab Emirates announced its pullout from OPEC and OPEC PLUS beginning May 1, 2026.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte attended the opening ceremony of a certain exhibit in Laguna.

- The Caloocan City Mayor advised the public over the chemical leak at Barangay 168, Deparo.

- The US Justice Department indicted former FBI director James Comey for the second time.

- UK's King Charles and Queen Camilla met face-to-face with US President Donald Trump. King Charles delivered his speech at the US Congress before arriving at the White House for a state dinner.

- UK MPs reject call for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to face parliamentary probe into whether he misled the Commons about the Mandelson vetting.

- The Range Rover SV Ultra was unveiled.

- The Volkswagen ID.POLO was unveiled.

2027 Volkswagen ID.POLO

- IndyCar finalizes rule restricting non-charter entries to Indy 500 only after 2026.

- Boy group CIX is ending their group activities as their member Yonghee is enlisting in the military.

- SM Entertainment wins lawsuit against a malicious YouTuber for defamation of EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa.

- NCAA tournaments set to expand to 76, according to reports.

- The NBA is reportedly finalizing its lottery reform proposal.

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Let's Do The News! (April 28, 2026)

             

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- Two Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel were dismissed from their posts after being involved in dangerously loading pushcarts using a police mobile patrol in Tondo, Manila.

- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has suspended two Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons in Makati City for alleged corruption.

- The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed the shooting incident in the area of ​​Timog Avenue.

- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally designated the Trial Chamber that will hear the case of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The judges in the said trial chamber III are Judge Joanna Korner, Judge Keebong Paek, and Judge Nicolas Guillou.

- Senator JV Ejercito is disappointed after the PH Department of Justice announced that fugitive and former lawmaker Zaldy Co. is no longer in the Czech Republic.

- The US gala shooting suspect was charged with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

- UK's King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in the US for their four-day state visit.

- UK PM's ex-aide Morgan McSweeney says the Mandelson appointment is a "serious error of judgment," but he did not ask for him to be cleared at all costs.

- The Audi Q4 e-tron lineup received a minor change for the 2027 model year.

2027 Audi Q4 e-tron

- The Hyundai Grandeur GN7 received a minor change for the 2027 model year.

- Subaru created a BRZ Boxer Rally spec.Z for the 2026 Rally Japan season.

Subaru BRZ Rally spec.Z

- The Japanese government moves to protect voices from unauthorized generative AI use.

- The Sakuna smartphone game ends its service, and its PC release got canceled.

- Rock band Unison Square Garden suspends its activities following drummer Takao Suzuki's departure.

- Han Da Gam announces her pregnancy.

- BINI announced their 2026 World Tour across Asia, the US, and Europe.

- Willie Revillame announces the end of his online game show Wilyonaryo and the return of Wowowin to television.

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Let's Do The News! (April 27, 2026)

            

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- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag believes that Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's "assassination plot" against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was planned, and that it was not just a 'metaphor' because she contacted an assassin. Matibag said they continue to be on high alert due to threats to the President's life, and are continuing to search for the alleged assassin they contacted.

- The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) is already drafting the Chairman's Progress Report regarding the investigation into the anomalous flood control projects.

- Data leak to Office of the Ombudsman investigators is now being investigated by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

- The upper house of PH Congress will once again push for the postponement of this year's Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) date. Senator Imee Marcos filed Senate Bill 2067 which would postpone the BSKE from November 2, 2026 to October 4, 2027. Under the bill, current barangay incumbents will continue in office until their successors are elected in 2027 and the terms of Barangay and SK officials will be reduced to four years.

- The Malacañang has advised former President Rodrigo Duterte's lawyer, Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, not to dwell on the past. This comes after Duterte's camp raised the government's position in 2023 questioning the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

- Suspect in US press gala shooting aimed to assassinate President Donald Trump and his cabinet, according to investigators.

- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan.

- Geely unveiled the Galaxy Light Gen II Concept and the Eva Cab Concept at the 2026 Auto China.

- TOEI GAMES unveiled the first three games coming this 2026.

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2026 NASCAR Cup Series - Jack Link's 500

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues to the high banks of the legendary Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500 race. Austin Cindric returns as the defending spring winner, while Tyler Reddick looks to stay hot after his Kansas stint.

As the green flag waved, the intense Dega showdown began. As Ryan Preece took Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed a double whammy of The Big Ones. As Ross Chastain wins Stage 2, the finale saw Tyler Reddick losing his tire and Erik Jones went off track.

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Another unsung hero enters the list of NASCAR race winners as Carson Hocevar wins the Jack Link's 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Next race is at Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY this Sunday, May 3, 2026. 

DTM 2026: Red Bull Ring

DTM is back for the 2026 season, and it promises to be the most intense season yet. New entries include the Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO and the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, joining the existing lineup of GT3 machines from Ford, BMW, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.

The 2026 DTM season campaign kicked off in Austria's Red Bull Ring. The first two races will decide who will draw first blood amid the intense drama both races delivered.

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The season-opening race of the 2026 DTM season saw Thomas Preining edged out Lucas Auer for the win while Maro Engel finished third. The second part, meanwhile, saw a win for Maro Engel while Marco Wittmann finished 2nd and Lucas Auer in third place.

The next event will be in Zandvoort this May 21-24, 2026.

WRC 2026: Rally Islas Canarias

The 2026 World Rally Championship is currently ongoing with the Rally Islas Canarias as the fifth event in the series.

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The Canarias leg became a grueling showdown between Sebastien Ogier and Oliver Solberg as their clash for first place became a knife-edge duel. In the end, Solberg crashed into the barrier on the final day of the event, giving Sebastien Ogier the win. Ogier's recent victory ahead of Elfyn Evans and Sami Pajari marked Gazoo Racing's historic 300 podium finishes in the World Rally Championship.

Post-Canarias, Evans leads the title fight with 101 points, two points ahead of Takamoto Katsuta.

The next event is the Vodafone Rally de Portugal on May 7-10, 2026.

Let's Do The News! (April 24, 2026)

            

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- US President Donald Trump says the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended to three weeks after their White House meeting.

- US President Donald Trump says that King Charles' state visit could help mend US-UK relations.

- Two were arrested over alleged drug sales in High Street mini-marts after the BBC undercover investigation in the UK's West Midlands.

- The first air-conditioned passenger waiting room at the LRT-1 Baclaran Station has been officially opened, aiming to provide additional comfort to passengers against the extreme heat of the weather.

- The Malacañang maintained that there was no contradiction in the statement of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Justice regarding the situation of former congressman Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pleased with the signing of a unified interagency standard operating procedure for the implementation of the executive order banning the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.

- Peugeot unveiled the 6 and 8 concepts at the 2026 Auto China.

- The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric was unveiled.

- The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ was updated for the 2027 model year with physical buttons in the interior.

- Honda is ending its car sales to the South Korean market by the end of 2026.

- Lucas leaves SM Entertainment.

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Let's Do The News! (April 23, 2026)

           

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- The Malacanang says the Office of the President will grant the new travel authority request of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte to allow her to travel abroad while impeachment hearings are ongoing at the House of Representatives.

- The PH Commission of Elections will now require the attachment of a birth certificate upon the filing of a certificate of candidacy for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and succeeding elections.

- The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed all charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity.

- NASA released photos of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey to the Moon in celebration of Earth Day.

- Two more people were arrested over an alleged conspiracy to commit arson at the site connected to the Jewish community.

- The Kimera EV038 Collezione Martini was unveiled. The 2.1L twin-charged engine now produces 640 bhp.

- The BMW 7-Series G70 received a big minor change for the 2027 model year, featuring a new controversial interior layout with tech inspired by the Neue Klasse.

2027 BMW 7-Series

- The Morgan Supersport 400 was unveiled. Its 3.0L straight-six engine from BMW produces 402bhp of power.

- Gunther Werks unveiled a one-off finale to their Porsche 911 (993) Speedster projects, the Project Endgame.

- Court grants injunction suspending contracts of nine THE BOYZ members with ONE HUNDRED.

- Song Min Ho of WINNER asks for a second chance amid a possible prison term

- Chelsea FC head coach Liam Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge.

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Let's Do The News! (April 22, 2026)

          

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- US President Donald Trump has extended the Iran ceasefire for a few days while retaining the naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

- A man pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman in Walsall, UK.

- UK police said a 17-year-old male was charged over the arson attack on a London synagogue. The boy was released on bail and ordered to appear at court on June 4th.

- Sacked civil servant Sir Olly Robbins faced MPs over Peter Mandelson vetting row.

- Devotees flock to the shrine of "the Lady who calls" in the Philippines for the coronation centenary. Millions of pilgrims have gathered in Pangasinan, marking the centenary of the canonical coronation of the image of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Manaoag.

- Pininfarina gave a first look at the JAS Tensei supercar, inspired by the first-generation Honda NSX.

Pininfarina JAS Tensei

- The GEN4 Formula E racing machine was unveiled and set to race in Season 13.

- TOEI established its gaming brand.

- The Switch 2-exclusive Splatoon Raiders arrives this July 23, 2026.

- METRO 2039, the fourth installment in the METRO series inspired by Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel trilogy, will be released this winter for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.

- Big Ocean's Europe tour was canceled at the last minute.

- Kentucky state governor Andy Beshear slams the University of Kentucky's athletics decision-making, including the seven-figure gig retiring athletic director Mitch Barnhart.

- Actor Rif Hutton dies at 73.

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Let's Do The News! (April 21, 2026)

         

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- Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down later this year, with John Temus named his successor.

- A 29-year-old woman was charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London.

- A life jacket belonging to a Titanic survivor was auctioned for 670K pounds. The life jacket worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class passenger on the sunken ocean liner, bears her signature and that of other survivors from the same lifeboat.

- Spain is scheduled to submit a proposal to the European Union (EU) on Tuesday, April 21, to terminate its Association Agreement with Israel due to alleged violations of international law.  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez emphasized that this decision is not directed against the Israeli people, but rather against the actions of their government. He also urged other EU countries to support the proposal.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured its readiness for the possible return to the country of former Congressman Zaldy Co. Co is said to be one of the masterminds in the controversial flood control scandal.

- A magnitude 4.3 quake hits South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi.

- Heavy equipment can now access the Navotas Sanitary Landfill following the completion of the road, as announced by Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon. This allows backhoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and dredgers to enter and help extinguish the fire, reducing toxic smoke harmful to residents in Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Bulacan.

- Revised 2026 F1 regulations have been approved ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

- Mercedes-Benz's Electric C-Class was unveiled.

2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ

- ILLIT member Moka temporarily halts activities due ot health ahead of comeback.

- The finalists for the NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award include defending MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, along with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.

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Let's Do The News! (April 20, 2026)

        

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- US President Donald Trump threatens to attack Iranian infrastructure if Iran doesn't agree with the deal tomorrow. Recently, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz while a US destroyer shot down an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.

- Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

- The Philippines and China have agreed to strengthen their partnership for clean energy.

- NAMFREL opposes the planned postponement of this November's Barangay at Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

- Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will send a high-level coordination team to oversee the return to the Philippines of former congressman Zaldy Co, who remains in the custody of the Czech Republic.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded three volcanic quakes in Taal, 5 volcanic quakes in Bulusan, 64 volcanic quakes in Mayon, and 33 volcanic quakes in Kanlaon within the last 24 hours.

- The upcoming Ford Mustang GTD Competition lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6:40.8, making it the second overall quickest production car.

- The Dragon Ball series announced the new Dragon Ball Xenoverse III game coming in 2027.

- Singer Lana del Rey will perform the theme song for this May's 007: FIRST LIGHT video game.

- i-dle's North American tour confirmed to be canceled, according to reports.

- Kwak Dong Yeon officially signs with THEBLACKLABEL.

- Highlights from Night 2 of WWE Wrestlemania 42.

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NTT IndyCar Series 2026 - Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

The streets of Long Beach came alive with the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, where IMSA and IndyCar are joining in this spring's street racing action. Let's focus on the IndyCar's Long Beach campaign.

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Alex Palou's latest win this season marked his first win at Long Beach, beating the likes of Felix Rosenqvist and Scott Dixon. His first-ever Long Beach win solidifies Palou's title fight with 205 points, 17 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood.

IndyCar's Month of May in Indianapolis kicks off with the Sonsio Grand Prix this May 8-9, 2026.

2026 NASCAR Cup Series - AdventHealth 400

Sunday, April 19, 2026, may mark the last day of this year's Coachella, but in Kansas, the NASCAR Cup Series' AdventHealth 400 race is making even more noise than the Coachella finale. It’s so loud that it could be renamed the "Loganoachella Left Turn and Nyoooom Festival."

As the green flag waved, the action in Kansas was on. The first stage saw Ryan Blaney and AJ Allmendinger collide at the pit road. As Denny Hamlin won Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Kyle Larson. The final stage saw Tyler Reddick experiencing low fuel, causing Denny Hamlin to take the lead until an overtime-triggering spin in front of them.

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There's no stopping him now because Tyler Reddick wins the AdventHealth 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

The next race is at Talladega for the Jack Link's 500 this April 26, 2026.

FIA WEC S14 - 6 Hours of Imola

The 2026 World Endurance Championship has commenced and it's going to bring "endurance" to its core. This season welcomed the arrival of Korea's first endurance racing team, the Genesis Magma Racing, while Toyota's new identity and machine, the Toyota Racing TR010, promises redemption. With new and returning faces, including former F1 driver Logan Sargeant, the 2026 WEC season is peak endurance.

Imola is the first stop of the 2026 WEC season with the 6 Hours of Imola.

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Toyota's road to redemption begins with the No.8 Toyota Racing TR010 defeating Ferrari to win the season opener. In the LMGT3 class, meanwhile, the No.69 Team WRT M4 GT3 EVO is the winner.

The next race is the TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps on May 9, 2026.