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F1 races to screen live in IMAX theatres in 2026 as Apple TV unveils new US viewing experience

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 16:31
IMAX has announced that a select number of races will be shown live in IMAX locations across the United States in 2026.
The new fan viewing experience is part of a collaboration with Apple TV, which has taken over the broadcasting rights for the championship in the US on a multi-year deal from 2026. 
“F1 is a rapidly growing force in sports and culture in the US, and by bringing F1 on ...Keep reading

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes narrowly beats McLaren, Aston Martin breaks down

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 16:13
Kimi Antonelli went quickest on the penultimate day of Formula 1’s pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday.
The Mercedes driver set the best time so far for 2026-spec machinery at the Sakhir track, going over six tenths faster than anyone prior to today, with a 1m32.803s – narrowly quicker than Oscar Piastri.
McLaren and Red Bull traded fastest laps during most of the day, with ...Keep reading

IndyCar expanding global broadcasting presence for the 2026 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 16:00
The IndyCar Series will have a more intense global reach for its 18-race season in 2026.
A strong network of international partners, including new media and broadcast relationships, will bring North America’s premier open-wheel championship to audiences in more than 200 countries and territories.
Through IndyCar Live, the global direct-to-consumer streaming service for the series, the ...Keep reading

The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 16:00




No.
Team
Car
Drivers




HYPERCAR - 18 cars




007
 Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie


 Harry Tincknell
 Tom Gamble
 Ross Gunn




009
 Aston Martin Thor Team
Aston Martin Valkyrie


 Alex Riberas
 Marco Sorensen
 Roman De Angelis




7
 Toyota ...Keep reading

Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 16:00
The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours will feature a capacity grid of 62 cars, but there will be fewer contenders fighting for the overall win in the Hypercar class.
Porsche’s departure from the top division of the World Endurance Championship has contributed to a decline in the number of Hypercar entries to 18 in 2026, down from 21 last year.
The German manufacturer had helped propel ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen opens up on F1 retirement talk as he weighs up external priorities

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 15:54
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has discussed the possibility of retiring from the championship at the end of 2026.
The Dutchman previously explained that if he does not find the new regulations enjoyable, he could retire at the end of 2026. While Verstappen has been clear with his criticism of the 2026 F1 cars, he has confirmed to the media in Bahrain that it does not mean he can't ...Keep reading

Why Ferrari’s radical rear has got people talking in Bahrain

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-02-19 15:39
Mark Hughes takes a closer look at the unusual features spotted on Ferrari's car during the second pre-season test in Bahrain.

Lando Norris tempers 2026 McLaren title hopes: "We're a little bit off"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 15:35
Lando Norris has tempered expectations for the 2026 Formula 1 season, explaining that McLaren will likely not have the long-run pace advantage that it enjoyed in 2025.
The Woking outfit secured both the constructors' and drivers' championships in 2025 after dominating the majority of the season. But as the series welcomes in a new wave of regulations in 2026, the grid will likely be ...Keep reading

Liam Lawson opens up on the guilt he felt replacing Daniel Ricciardo: "He never said a bad word"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:44
Liam Lawson has detailed the internal conflict he felt as he was chosen to replace Daniel Ricciardo at Racing Bulls following a string of disappointing results from the Australian driver. 
Lawson made his Formula 1 debut at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, replacing an injured Ricciardo after a crash broke his wrist. The team, branded as AlphaTauri at the time, celebrated as he scored his maiden ...Keep reading

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:17
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:17
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:17
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:17
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:17
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".

Ferrari causes shock in F1 testing with rear wing which flips 180 degrees

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 14:07
Ferrari has been the talk of Formula 1 pre-season testing this week with its innovative updates to the SF-26.
First, on Wednesday, Motorsport.com reported that the Italian outfit had placed a small wing in front of the exhaust pipe to exploit the gas flow through medium- to low-speed corners. 
Then on Thursday, the penultimate day of 2026 testing, a further innovation was fitted to the rear ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 13:21
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insisted that the Formula 1 compression ratio drama is “a storm in a teacup”, meaning his team was no longer willing to fight the backlash against their engine. 
F1 power units are now much different thanks to the 2026 regulation change, and one of the alterations was made to the compression ratio, which was reduced from 18:1 to 16:1.
But Article C5.4.3 states ...Keep reading

Aprilia steps up efforts to lure Francesco Bagnaia for 2027 MotoGP project

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-02-19 12:45
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola is pushing hard to convince two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia to join the Noale factory alongside Marco Bezzecchi next season.
Ducati is expected to announce Marc Marquez’s contract renewal for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons in the coming days, a move that would pave the way for the confirmation of Pedro Acosta’s arrival for the same period.
Such a ...Keep reading

Norris leads on second morning of final Bahrain test

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-02-19 12:37
Lando Norris posted the fastest time as pre-season testing continued at the Bahrain International Circuit on Thursday, leading the way from Max Verstappen and George Russell.

Ireland's Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 12:16
Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

Ireland's Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-02-19 12:16
Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

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