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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 16:34
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 16:09
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 15:57
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

Fred Vasseur rejects Ferrari internal crisis suggestions as he defends team 

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 15:53
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

Everything you need to know about the Madring

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 15:46
Get up to speed with all the key Madring statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 15:44
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 15:29
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

Yuki Tsunoda responds to Max Verstappen's F1 2026 claim

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 14:53
Yuki Tsunoda shrugged off Max Verstappen’s comments that his recent results are evidence of driver input being less important with the new 2026 Formula 1 cars.
Both drivers were team-mates at Red Bull last year, but while Verstappen finished second in the championship, Tsunoda was down in 17th and therefore replaced by Isack Hadjar for 2026.
The 26-year-old became the team’s reserve ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 13:42
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

"Two hectic weeks": How Audi’s cancelled DTM wildcard was rescued

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 13:30
After the cancellation two and a half weeks ago, there was a major surprise last Monday: Audi team Seyffarth's DTM guest outing this weekend at the Sachsenring with German youngster Simon Connor Primm in the cockpit will now go ahead after all! But how did this late turnaround come about?
"For me, it was actually already done and dusted," confirms team boss Tobias Seyffarth, saying that, as ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 13:30
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:57
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

McLaren drops upside down H-wing concept for F1 Spanish GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:53
McLaren is parking its H-wing concept for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with its version of the rotating Formula 1 rear wing set to return in Baku.
The Woking-based team had been working on its own interpretation of the rear wing, which rotates 180 degrees between Corner Mode and Straight Mode, after seeing Ferrari pioneer its concept during winter testing. Following a ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: All the build-up ahead of the Spanish GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:43
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid.

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Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:43
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Kimi Antonelli avoiding Ferrari was "best thing" his father did, says Karun Chandhok

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:29
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 12:24
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

Alex Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 11:52
Alex Rins will switch to four-wheel racing in 2027 after losing his seat at Yamaha’s factory MotoGP team.
The six-time grand prix winner announced his decision to step down from motorcycle racing on the eve of the San Marino Grand Prix, a little over two months after Yamaha confirmed that he will be dropped from its MotoGP programme at the end of MotoGP’s 1000cc era.
While the ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 11:33
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

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-09-10 11:02
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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