# RACER Racing News Page: Feed: --- ## [Verstappen commits to Red Bull through 2030](https://racer.com/2026/08/20/verstappen-commits-to-red-bull-through-2030) _2026-08-20 · Chris Medland_ The four-time world champion’s future has been the center of speculation on multiple occasions in recent seasons, with this year seeing him linked with a potential move to McLaren as well as Mercedes. However, Verstappen has now ended the uncertainty by agreeing terms to remain at Red Bull for the next four years. ## [Significant upgrades tested for Aston Martin Valkyrie](https://racer.com/2026/08/20/significant-upgrades-tested-for-aston-martin-valkyrie) _2026-08-20 · Stephen Kilbey_ Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar looks set to receive a substantial update for the 2027 season, with the British brand revealing that the car completed a comprehensive development test at Silverstone on Wednesday to evaluate the future performance direction of its LMH contender. ## [Racing on TV, August 20-23](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/racing-on-tv-august-20-23) _2026-08-19 · RACER Staff_ F1 returns with Dutch GP, IndyCar in Washington, NASCAR at New Hampshire and more. Here’s what’s on and when... ## [IMSA mourns loss of its former leader, competitor and friend, Charlie Slater](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/imsa-mourns-loss-of-its-former-leader-and-racer-charlie-slater) _2026-08-19 · Holly Cain, IMSA Wire Service_ Former IMSA owner, chief executive officer and competitor Charlie Slater passed away last Saturday in South Florida at the age of 69 following an extended illness. ## [Ricky Taylor on winning again and the teammate X factor in IMSA](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/ricky-taylor-on-winning-again-and-the-teammate-x-factor-in-imsa) _2026-08-19 · RACER Staff_ When Wayne Taylor Racing reunited with Cadillac for a two-car IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP class attack in 2025, it seemed that the wins would quickly follow. In reality, it took until Road America’s 6-hour enduro on Aug. 2 for Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque to crack the code and... ## [How a tip from Tyler Reddick helped Kurt Busch claim a photo-finish IROC win at Laguna Seca](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/how-a-tip-from-tyler-reddick-helped-kurt-busch-claim-a-photo-finish-iroc-win-at-laguna-seca) _2026-08-19 · Eric Johnson_ Twenty-three years after he clinched the 2003 International Race of Champions title, taking down such prolific racing legends as Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson and Helio Castroneves, Kurt Busch recently came up big at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca where he took possession of the Unser Family Cup after a frantic drag... ## [Cadillac Action Express confirms return to Le Mans next year](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/cadillac-action-express-confirms-return-to-le-mans-next-year) _2026-08-19 · Stephen Kilbey_ Cadillac IMSA GTP team Action Express Racing is planning to return to the Le Mans 24 Hours for a fourth time in 2027, after opting to sit out this year's edition. ## [Super GT returns this weekend at Suzuka](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/super-gt-returns-this-weekend-at-suzuka) _2026-08-19 · RJ O’Connell_ The Autobacs Super GT Series visits Suzuka Circuit this weekend for a 300-kilometer sprint race, airing live on the RACER+ App. ## [Sainz signs multi-year contract extension with Williams](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/sainz-signs-long-term-contract-extension-with-williams) _2026-08-19 · Chris Medland_ Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams by signing a new multi-year contract with the team.Following confirmation of Alex Albon’s new deal on Tuesday, Sainz ensures it will be an unchanged line-up for Williams in 2027. The Spaniard joined from Ferrari in 2025 and scored two podiums with Williams... ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ucd8xAiWAaKM) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [As IMSA's GTs classes head to VIR it's anyone's game, with everything to play for](https://racer.com/2026/08/19/as-imsa-s-gts-classes-head-to-vir-it-s-anyone-s-game-with-everything-to-play-for) _2026-08-19 · RJ O’Connell_ Once teammates at Corvette Racing, Tommy Milner and Nick Tandy now find themselves fighting for the IMSA GTD Pro championship for different manufacturers and teams with three races left in the 2026 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.Their season reaches a critical juncture this weekend at VIRginia International Raceway, site of IMSA’s only...