F1 2025: MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix

The celebrations for Formula 1's 75th anniversary continue at the Circuit of the Americas for the MSC Cruises United States Grand Prix. Located in Texas, a traditionally conservative state, COTA still hosts thrilling F1 events that captivate fans. Following McLaren's recent constructors' championship victory in Singapore, the focus now shifts to the Driver's Championship title. Max Verstappen’s recent performance poses a significant challenge to the McLaren frontrunners.

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Max Verstappen's latest win in Texas puts him in 3rd place in the Driver's Championship with 40 points behind Oscar Piastri, who finished 5th in this race. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place, and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium.

Carlos Sainz will face a five-place grid penalty at next weekend's race as he was deemed at fault for a collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

As Oscar Piastri's title fight is threatened by Max Verstappen's recent comeback attempt, can he keep up, or will Lando Norris prevent Verstappen's resurgence in the title chase?

F1's 75th-anniversary celebrations will continue with the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico this October 26, 2025.

WRC 2025: Central European Rally

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the Central European Rally, a cross-country rally event that stretches across Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This rally event could mark another milestone for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team.

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Due to Sebastien Ogier's unfortunate crash, Kalle Rovanperä emerged victorious at the Central European Rally, finishing ahead of Elfyn Evans, who secured third place, taking Ott Tanak with him to the podium. Rovanperä's recent win not only highlighted his capabilities but also helped Toyota Gazoo Racing clinch its fifth consecutive WRC manufacturers' title.

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the FORUM8 Rally Japan this November 6-9, 2025.

Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series Round 7

Autopolis is the second-to-last stop for the Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series, featuring a challenging three-hour race.

Long before the race, the Super GT organizers announced that starting in the 2027 season, a one-make tire system would be implemented. This means that all Super GT competitors will use tires from the official tire supplier, marking the end of the ability for competitors to choose their tire manufacturers. It's a difficult decision, but the Super GT organizers are looking into it.

Anyway, the race...

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It's a full Civic podium in the penultimate round with the #100 Stanley Civic Type R-GT the winner, the #64 Modulo Civic Type R-GT the second-placer, and the #16 ARTA MUGEN Civic Type R-GT the third-placer. In the GT300 class, meanwhile, the #666 seven x seven Porsche GT3R wins while the #7 CARGUY Ferrari 296 GT3 finished second, and the #0 VENTENY Lamborghini GT3 finished 3rd.

The Autobacs Super GT 2025 Series will conclude at MobilityResort Motegi on November 2, 2025. Will this finale serve as a triumphant farewell for the Civic Type R-GT? Can the popular Hatsune Miku race car secure the GT300 championship this season, or will it be LEON's turn? Don’t miss it!

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - SHORELINE SHOWDOWN

The streets of Long Beach, California, are the final destination for the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship for the SHORELINE SHOWDOWN. The season finale marked the introduction of the new drift track layout of Long Beach, providing a fresh new challenge for drift stars, ending their season on a high note.

Long before the finale, the streets of Long Beach became the ideal venue for Ford to unveil the Mustang RTR Package, which is based on the EcoBoost variant. It's the first RTR vehicle made by Ford, and with drift-tuned dynamics, what a way to go.

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The season concludes with Jack Shanahan winning the finale by unanimously defeating Hiroya Minowa. Minowa had previously defeated this season's champion, James Deane, in the semifinals, despite losing a wheel during the match. Additionally, Shanahan was awarded Rookie of the Year for his outstanding performance this season.

And that concludes the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship. See you next year.

Let's Do The News! (October 18, 2025)

       

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Typhoon Ramil has weakened as it approaches the Northern Samar seas. According to PAGASA, Ramil was last spotted over the waters of Laoang, Northern Samar, and was moving west-southwest at a speed of 25 km/h.

- A health expert warns about the spread of diarrhea and respiratory infections in most evacuation centers, especially in areas affected by the earthquakes in the Visayas and Mindanao.

- A landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions was scrapped after Saudi Arabia and the US succeeded in ending talks.

- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House for the third time to meet with US President Donald Trump for talks on the Ukraine War.

- Prince Andrew gave up royal titles, including "Duke of York," after a discussion with King Charles.

- The Ford Mustang RTR Package was unveiled. Based on the EcoBoost variant, it's the first-ever RTR-spec Mustang made by Ford.

2026 Ford Mustang RTR Package

- The Volkswagen Touareg FINAL EDITION was unveiled as production ends this 2027.

2026 Volkswagen Touareg Final Edition

- Apple TV is now the official US broadcaster of F1. Apple TV subscribers across the United States can now watch every Grand Prix of the F1 26 season live.

- Assetto Corsa Rally was unveiled, and it will have STEAM Early Access this November 13, 2025.

- The WEC has confirmed a new ERS mandate for new hypercar competitors.

- The new Magic Knight Rayearth TV anime airs this 2026.

- The NFL Films' deleted video of Brian Branch drew flak from the Detroit Lions.

TTFN.

Good Fortune

Comedian Aziz Ansari returns with his hilarious new comedy that proves miracles happen... just in all the wrong places.

Good Fortune

Also starring Keanu Reeves (John Wick series, The Matrix series), Seth Rogen (The Super Mario Bros. Movie, This is The End), and Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy, Turning Red), Good Fortune sees Aziz Ansari playing the role of just your average gig worker, tired of living his average life, until his encounter with an angel named Gabriel, played by Reeves, gave him what he wished for, swap lives with the wealthy businessman, played by Rogen. This film made its first appearance at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.

Unfortunately, this is the only comedy movie you'll get to watch this autumn. There aren't any other options, right? However, the unique combination of comedians Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen, action star Keanu Reeves, and Sandra Oh from "Grey's Anatomy" makes this film stand out. While it features a lot of typical toilet humor common in many comedies, the story revolves around an angel who swaps the lives of an average guy and a wealthy man, which is the essence of "Good Fortune". The film effectively illustrates what it feels like to walk in someone else's shoes, as portrayed by Ansari and Rogen.

If you need a break from all the overhyped movie lists of the year, give Good Fortune a try. Although filled with toilet humor, it's another proof that comedy is not dead, just like the recent Naked Gun movie.

Black Phone 2

Thought you seen the last of The Grabber? The shadowy caller returns to unleash another hell in the sequel.

Black Phone 2

The Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke, returns for vengeance in Black Phone 2. In this terrifying continuation, The Grabber is out for revenge against his victim Finn, who got away from him in the previous story, by victimizing Finn's younger sister, Gwen.

It is astonishing to witness the return of one of the most formidable horror movie villains from the dead in this sequel, which promises to be more terrifying than the original tale. With The Grabber back for his relentless vengeance, the situation escalates as nothing can adequately prepare you for his latest wave of horror, which will result in even more nightmare-inducing experiences than before. In this sequel, there is no place that remains secure from this masked threat.

Thought you seen the last of The Grabber? Think again.