race

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“I just wanted to execute, win my race and move on. There’s more work to be done.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In a squeaker race for Cannes’ top prize, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu prevailed on Saturday, taking the Palme d’Or for his tense community drama “Fjord.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Audi has issues with cost and Ferrari are said to be concerned about losing out on the extra development opportunities they expect to be permitted after this race under F1's rules.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In a 2008 race, Earnhardt held a lead when a late pass attempt from Busch sent him spinning and crashing into a wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

He starts stretching his hamstrings, and I open my mouth to ask him again why he’s training for this race, but he says, “So, I started reading your dad’s book.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison