Ferrari finished fourth in 2025 with no wins, prompting a shift to 2026 rules due to performance and reliability issues.

NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski broke his right leg skiing and is recovering for the 2026 Daytona 500.

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and five others died in a plane crash on December 18, 2025.

Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson, 50, will race in the 2026 Daytona 500 as a non-chartered driver for Legacy Motor Club.

Veteran Indian racer Sanjay Takale to compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally, representing India.