Top 20 Stories of 2016
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Top Stories of 2016, #1: Rosberg quits while he's ahead
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #1: Rosberg quits while he's ahead
For anyone who's followed Formula 1 this year, it will come as no shock to see that we've selected the story of Nico Rosberg retiring immediately after securing the title as our biggest in motor racing of the year.
Top Stories of 2016, #2: Liberty Media takes command of F1
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #2: Liberty Media takes command of F1
Top Stories of 2016, #3: Audi's endurance racing exit bombshell
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #3: Audi's endurance racing exit bombshell
Top Stories of 2016, #4: Ron Dennis ousted at McLaren
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #4: Ron Dennis ousted at McLaren
Top Stories of 2016, #5: A new era in NASCAR with Monster Energy
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #5: A new era in NASCAR with Monster Energy
Top Stories of 2016, #6: Verstappen wins first race after Red Bull promotion
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #6: Verstappen wins first race after Red Bull promotion
In sixth place in our top 20 countdown, a collision between Mercedes teammates paves the way for Max Verstappen's maiden grand prix win, just a few days on from Red Bull's decision to give him Daniil Kvyat's seat.
Top Stories of 2016, #7: Toyota's last-lap Le Mans heartbreak
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #7: Toyota's last-lap Le Mans heartbreak
Top Stories of 2016, #8: Vettel's radio rant against Whiting
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #8: Vettel's radio rant against Whiting
Top Stories of 2016, #9: Jimmie Johnson's historic seventh championship
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #9: Jimmie Johnson's historic seventh championship
Top Stories of 2016, #10: Lorenzo gambles on Ducati
MotoGP
MotoGP
Top Stories of 2016, #10: Lorenzo gambles on Ducati
Top Stories of 2016, #11: Hamilton blow-up prompts sabotage talk
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #11: Hamilton blow-up prompts sabotage talk
We're nearly halfway through our countdown of the biggest motorsport stories of 2016, and in at number 11 is Lewis Hamilton's infamous Malaysia blow-up - and the resulting conspiracy theories.
Top Stories of 2016, #12: Dale Jr. sidelined, Jeff Gordon returns
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #12: Dale Jr. sidelined, Jeff Gordon returns
Top Stories of 2016, #13: Massa and Button bow out - for now
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #13: Massa and Button bow out - for now
Top Stories of 2016, #14: Rossi pulls off a miracle at Indy
IndyCar
IndyCar
Top Stories of 2016, #14: Rossi pulls off a miracle at Indy
Top Stories of 2016, #15: F1's elimination qualifying farce
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #15: F1's elimination qualifying farce
Top Stories of 2016, #16: Volkswagen exit rocks WRC
WRC
WRC
Top Stories of 2016, #16: Volkswagen exit rocks WRC
At number 16 in our countdown of the biggest motorsport stories of the year comes Volkswagen's shock pull-out from the World Rally Championship - and Sebastien Ogier's subsequent switch to M-Sport.
Top Stories of 2016, #17: Tony Stewart's eventful final NASCAR season
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #17: Tony Stewart's eventful final NASCAR season
Top Stories of 2016, #18: MotoGP produces nine different winners
MotoGP
MotoGP
Top Stories of 2016, #18: MotoGP produces nine different winners
Top Stories of 2016, #19: Buemi, di Grassi come to blows at Battersea
Formula E
Formula E
Top Stories of 2016, #19: Buemi, di Grassi come to blows at Battersea
Top Stories of 2016, #20: Webber bows out of racing
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #20: Webber bows out of racing
Top Stories of 2016, #1: Rosberg quits while he's ahead
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #1: Rosberg quits while he's ahead
For anyone who's followed Formula 1 this year, it will come as no shock to see that we've selected the story of Nico Rosberg retiring immediately after securing the title as our biggest in motor racing of the year.
Top Stories of 2016, #2: Liberty Media takes command of F1
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #2: Liberty Media takes command of F1
Top Stories of 2016, #3: Audi's endurance racing exit bombshell
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #3: Audi's endurance racing exit bombshell
Top Stories of 2016, #4: Ron Dennis ousted at McLaren
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #4: Ron Dennis ousted at McLaren
Top Stories of 2016, #5: A new era in NASCAR with Monster Energy
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #5: A new era in NASCAR with Monster Energy
Top Stories of 2016, #6: Verstappen wins first race after Red Bull promotion
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #6: Verstappen wins first race after Red Bull promotion
In sixth place in our top 20 countdown, a collision between Mercedes teammates paves the way for Max Verstappen's maiden grand prix win, just a few days on from Red Bull's decision to give him Daniil Kvyat's seat.
Top Stories of 2016, #7: Toyota's last-lap Le Mans heartbreak
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #7: Toyota's last-lap Le Mans heartbreak
Top Stories of 2016, #8: Vettel's radio rant against Whiting
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #8: Vettel's radio rant against Whiting
Top Stories of 2016, #9: Jimmie Johnson's historic seventh championship
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #9: Jimmie Johnson's historic seventh championship
Top Stories of 2016, #10: Lorenzo gambles on Ducati
MotoGP
MotoGP
Top Stories of 2016, #10: Lorenzo gambles on Ducati
Top Stories of 2016, #11: Hamilton blow-up prompts sabotage talk
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #11: Hamilton blow-up prompts sabotage talk
We're nearly halfway through our countdown of the biggest motorsport stories of 2016, and in at number 11 is Lewis Hamilton's infamous Malaysia blow-up - and the resulting conspiracy theories.
Top Stories of 2016, #12: Dale Jr. sidelined, Jeff Gordon returns
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #12: Dale Jr. sidelined, Jeff Gordon returns
Top Stories of 2016, #13: Massa and Button bow out - for now
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #13: Massa and Button bow out - for now
Top Stories of 2016, #14: Rossi pulls off a miracle at Indy
IndyCar
IndyCar
Top Stories of 2016, #14: Rossi pulls off a miracle at Indy
Top Stories of 2016, #15: F1's elimination qualifying farce
Formula 1
Formula 1
Top Stories of 2016, #15: F1's elimination qualifying farce
Top Stories of 2016, #16: Volkswagen exit rocks WRC
WRC
WRC
Top Stories of 2016, #16: Volkswagen exit rocks WRC
At number 16 in our countdown of the biggest motorsport stories of the year comes Volkswagen's shock pull-out from the World Rally Championship - and Sebastien Ogier's subsequent switch to M-Sport.
Top Stories of 2016, #17: Tony Stewart's eventful final NASCAR season
NASCAR Cup
NASCAR Cup
Top Stories of 2016, #17: Tony Stewart's eventful final NASCAR season
Top Stories of 2016, #18: MotoGP produces nine different winners
MotoGP
MotoGP
Top Stories of 2016, #18: MotoGP produces nine different winners
Top Stories of 2016, #19: Buemi, di Grassi come to blows at Battersea
Formula E
Formula E
Top Stories of 2016, #19: Buemi, di Grassi come to blows at Battersea
Top Stories of 2016, #20: Webber bows out of racing
WEC
WEC
Top Stories of 2016, #20: Webber bows out of racing
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