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Car news briefs — May 24, 2026 · 5:59 PM EDT

Latest updates from racing circuits, car enthusiast communities, and automotive industry insights.

F1

Russell Throws Headrest After Power Unit Failure in Canada

George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix ended in frustration as a power unit failure forced him off track while battling for the lead, prompting the Mercedes driver to throw his headrest from the cockpit.

ENTHUSIAST

Learning Manual Transmission: Schools and Resources Available

Dedicated three-pedal driving schools nationwide make manual transmission skills accessible for car enthusiast drivers seeking to master stick shift techniques.

INDYCAR

Rosenqvist Wins Indy 500 by Record-Narrow Margin

Felix Rosenqvist captured the 2026 Indianapolis 500 in a one-lap shootout, defeating David Malukas by 0.0233 seconds—the smallest margin in race history.

ENTHUSIAST

AMG GT Value Debate: $43K Inline-6 vs $69K V8

Heavily depreciated AMG GT models present a choice between the GT53's inline-six at $43,000 or paying a significant premium for the GT63's V8 engine.

INDYCAR

Newgarden's Three-Peat Bid Ends in Restart Crash

Josef Newgarden's attempt at three Indy 500 wins in four years ended when the Penske driver crashed on lap 125 restart.

INDUSTRY

Dealer Invoice Pricing Reality: Salesperson Compensation Explained

Invoice pricing rarely reflects actual dealer costs due to incentives and bonuses, affecting salesperson compensation structures differently than consumers expect.

INDYCAR

Legge's Double Attempt Ends in First Indy 500 Crash

Katherine Legge's bid to complete The Double ended in the 110th Indy 500's first crash while avoiding Ryan Hunter-Reay.

NASCAR

NASCAR's 30-Year Tire Brand Loyalty vs European Variety

While NASCAR Euro utilized multiple tire brands including Michelin and Continental, U.S. Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series maintained nearly three decades of single-brand loyalty.

ENTHUSIAST

USB Flash Drives vs Streaming for In-Car Music

USB flash drives offer advantages over streaming for car audio systems, though tradeoffs may not justify the approach for all drivers.

INDUSTRY

Auto Insurance Requirements: Liability vs Full Coverage

Most drivers face minimum liability insurance requirements by law, while choosing comprehensive coverage remains optional for vehicle maintenance and protection.

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