The motorsport world is experiencing significant organizational changes across multiple racing disciplines, with several high-profile teams announcing new partnerships, ownership transitions, and leadership appointments. From NASCAR to Formula 1 and NHRA, these developments are reshaping the competitive landscape of motorsport.
In a significant NASCAR development, Haas Factory Team has announced its transition from Ford to Chevrolet power for the 2026 season, including a new technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports [1]. Meanwhile, NASCAR faces its own challenges, as revealed in a recent legal filing regarding contingency plans to run Cup races in-house amid an ongoing antitrust dispute with 23XI and Front Row Motorsport [2].
In the NHRA realm, Tony Stewart Racing and Elite Motorsports have formed a groundbreaking business coalition that will span six racing classes, combining their sales, marketing, and hospitality operations [3]. Additionally, Elite Motorsports has expanded its presence by acquiring Josh Hart's Top Fuel program [4].
In Formula 1, Red Bull's new team boss Laurent Mekies has received high praise from Helmut Marko for his positive impact on the team [5]. In an interesting career move, former Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner has chosen to pursue team ownership in MotoGP, taking over the Tech3 squad rather than returning to Formula 1 [6].
- Ford Loses a Team as Haas Moves to Chevy Power in NASCAR for 2026
- https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-contigency-plans-to-run-cup-races-in-house-revealed-in-legal-filing/10759240/
- Tony Stewart Racing, Elite Motorsports Form Business Coalition in NHRA
- Pro Stock’s Elite Motorsports Buys Top Fuel Program of Josh Hart
- How Laurent Mekies has improved Red Bull since joining as F1 team boss
- Why Steiner declined F1 return for MotoGP team ownership
