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Alexander Rossi drives next-gen IndyCar IR-28 into new era at Indianapolis

The IndyCar Series took a major step into its future on Wednesday as Alexander Rossi completed the first-ever oval laps in the superspeedway configuration of the series' next-generation IR-28 chassis at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Navigating temperatures climbing into the low 90s on a hot and humid afternoon at the 2.5-mile oval, the ECR driver logged crucial baseline mileage to launch the ... Keep reading

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"I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton

Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident. Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ... Keep reading

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“It's always the same” - Carlos Sainz wades into Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s Monza clash

Carlos Sainz has used his own experience at Ferrari to play down any potential spat between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Sainz and Leclerc were team-mates at the Scuderia from 2021 to 2024 before the Spaniard moved to Williams for 2025 after he was replaced by seven-time world champion Hamilton. During those four years, the two were often evenly ... Keep reading

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Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team

Fred Vasseur does not deny that there were things to clear up between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Monza and the Ferrari team principal has spoken to both drivers after the Italian Grand Prix, addressing what happened on track as well as some of the comments made. What Vasseur does reject, however, is the scale the situation has taken on, with the episode becoming, within a matter of ... Keep reading

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Pedro Acosta reveals why Marc Marquez “should win” the 2026 MotoGP title

Pedro Acosta believes Marc Marquez’s current form and the composition of the calendar make him the best-placed rider to clinch the 2026 MotoGP title. Heading into this weekend’s San Marino Grand Prix, factory Ducati rider Marquez sits second in the riders’ standings, just 19 points behind championship leader and Aprilia rival Jorge Martin. Although the reigning world champion’s form ... Keep reading

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Spanish GP trophy divides F1 fans but one comparison keeps coming up

Formula 1 has unveiled the trophy for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid and fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the design. This weekend's Spanish Grand Prix marks the series' first visit to the semi-street circuit. Event organisers unveiled the trophy, which is based on the banked La Monumental corner, ahead of the on-track action. The curved, silver design also features ... Keep reading

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Could Rally Chile offer Adrien Fourmaux the best chance at elusive WRC win?

After driving “as good as he's ever driven” in Paraguay, Rally Chile could present Adrien Fourmaux “a very good opportunity” to claim a maiden World Rally Championship victory, according to Hyundai Motorsport. The Frenchman has been knocking on the door of an elusive first WRC win. The Hyundai factory driver came close in last year’s Saudi Arabia season finale, however a check-in ... Keep reading

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“With the photo, Marc wants to end speculation about his arm”, believes Alex Marquez

Marc Marquez’s latest gym photo has been a major talking point among MotoGP riders ahead of the San Marino Grand Prix, with his brother Alex Marquez hoping it will put an end to speculation surrounding the injury. Last Thursday, the reigning MotoGP champion shared a post on social media that included a shirtless photo of himself working out, providing a previously unseen view of the muscle ... Keep reading

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Hyundai yet to make call on WRC future as new Rally2 car development continues

Hyundai is yet to make a decision regarding its World Rally Championship future beyond 2026, but is pressing on with development of its new Rally2 car, which will begin testing soon. The Korean marque’s participation in the WRC next year has been a hot topic this season as rallying’s top tier prepares to move to new technical regulations in 2027. Following Toyota in developing a new car ... Keep reading

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Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes that Kimi Antonelli's path through the Mercedes junior programme rather than Ferrari's is the "best thing" his father Marco could have done. Antonelli, who replaced seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025, is currently dominating the 2026 season. He became the youngest driver to lead the standings after ... Keep reading

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Audi to go through with appeal against Yuki Tsunoda's Italian GP result

The Audi Formula 1 team will follow through with its intention to appeal Yuki Tsunoda's lack of penalty for causing an extra formation lap in the Italian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands. Tsunoda caused an extra formation lap at the start of the Monza race as race director Rui Marques was not comfortable with the way the Japanese driver lined up in his grid box, angled towards the pit ... Keep reading

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George Russell "should feel aggrieved" after Mercedes Monza strategy call, says David Croft

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that George Russell has every right to "feel aggrieved" after Mercedes' strategy call during the virtual safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix. During the race at Monza, Russell was leading on hard compound tyres, having committed to a long stint following an early red flag restart. When a late virtual safety car period ... Keep reading

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Why Ferrari won’t have to worry about another manhole cover incident at the Madring

For the first time since 2023, Formula 1 is set to make its debut on a brand-new circuit. The Madring, located in Madrid, will host the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. In line with many new circuits of the last 15 years, this is a so-called ‘street circuit’, although it is of a particular kind. Whilst it does incorporate sections of public road, part of it has been specifically ... Keep reading

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Max Verstappen’s scathing verdict: F1 2026 isn’t just unnatural, it’s too easy to drive

Max Verstappen believes Formula 1’s new power units have taken so much away from the driving challenge that performing to a high level has become somewhat effortless. Verstappen has been perhaps the most vocal critic of F1’s new machinery, which he described as “Formula E on steroids” early on, due to the very different driving style induced by the required energy management. “In ... Keep reading

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China GT organisers face severe backlash following Ollie Millroy's fiery crash

After a fiery accident at last weekend's China GT round that saw Loek Hartog pull Ollie Millroy from his burning Ferrari in Shanghai, event organisers have been left facing a barrage of uncomfortable questions. Onboard footage from Hartog’s Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) reveals track marshals handling fire extinguishers so ineptly that it raises serious doubts about whether they had received any ... Keep reading

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