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Best value early bets for the Canadian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 10:24
We’ve assessed the latest F1 markets and selected some early bets offering the best value.

What is the Wall of Champions – and who has crashed there?

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 10:24
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix, held at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. A unique blend of track characteristics, it features one of the biggest challenges on the F1 calendar – the so-called ‘Wall of Champions’.

Every F1 driver’s penalty points before Canada

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 10:24
Here are the number of penalty points that each driver holds ahead of Round 5 of the 2026 season, the Canadian Grand Prix.

Red Bull provides update on long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:52
The opening stages of the 2026 season have proven challenging for the team led by Laurent Mekies. Red Bull’s all-new power unit has been surprisingly competitive – certainly in the eyes of some rivals in the paddock – but on the chassis side the package was underwhelming during the first three race weekends.
Red Bull brought its first significant upgrade of the year to the Japanese Grand ...Keep reading

MotoGP's new Brazil GP venue to be closed again for asphalt works

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:37
Autodromo Internacional Ayrton Senna in Goiania will close again in June for another round of track resurfacing, after new problems arose during the Stock Car race at the circuit last weekend.
Issues with asphalt first arose during MotoGP's returning Brazilian Grand Prix in March, with a pothole on the main straight, undulations at Turn 4 and, most notably, asphalt breakage at Turns 11 and ...Keep reading

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:12
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:12
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:12
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 09:12
Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Monster to become Aprilia's title sponsor in MotoGP from Italian GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 08:34
Monster Energy is set to become Aprilia's title sponsor in MotoGP from next week's Italian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com can confirm.
The Noale factory has dominated the start of the 2026 season, winning four out of the six grands prix so far, with Marco Bezzecchi prevailing in the opening three races and Jorge Martin triumphing at Le Mans.
However, Aprilia remains one of the few teams on the ...Keep reading

A Spielberg war epic starring Tom Hanks

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 01:21
A troop of Americans are sent to find and return a single soldier after D-Day.

NASCAR adjusts hot topic rules for Trucks and O'Reilly Series

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 00:38
A rule change, effective immediately, brings the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series more symmetrical to what takes place in the Cup Series, specifically regarding cars involved in an incident and on the damaged vehicle policy.
Starting last year, NASCAR changed its DVP for the Cup Series allowing cars involved in a crash to complete repairs behind the wall and return ...Keep reading

'Joy' is the key to NASCAR on Prime's success

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-05-20 21:19
NASCAR on (Amazon) Prime Sports earned widespread critical acclaim last season and crew chief analyst Steve Letarte says their success came from a very simple set of instructions from executive producer Alex Strand.
“Alex won't pat himself on the back but I think the Prime group gave us a really clear direction on what was expected,” Letarte said on Wednesday during a media call previewing ...Keep reading

Team Penske makes another pit crew change for Ryan Blaney

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-05-20 19:34
 As Team Penske continues to try and find the right formula for its No. 12 pit crew, they have opted to make another change ahead of this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The group has had several problems early in the year with 88 positions lost on pit road in the first eight races of the 2026 season. Both Blaney and rew chief Jonathan Hassler have been fairly open about ...Keep reading

The Villeneuves’ contrasting F1 style legacy

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-05-20 19:02
From Gilles Villeneuve’s red Ferrari overalls to Jacques Villeneuve’s peroxide hair and baggy race suits, this is the story of the Canadian family’s unmistakable Formula 1 style legacy.

The first-time winners of NASCAR's grueling Coke 600 and who might be next

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-05-20 17:55
It may be a bit strange to think that inexperienced drivers seem to shine in this grueling five-hour marathon, but it's happened enough for it to become notable. At 600 miles, no other NASCAR race gets close to the length of the Coca Cola 600.
And it is no surprise that several of those drivers who got their first win in NASCAR's longest race went on to become some of the sport's most ...Keep reading

Why the BMW M3 Touring was even faster than its sister M4 GT3

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-05-20 17:48
The Schubert Motorsport-run #81 BMW M3 Touring 24h shared by Jens Klingmann, Connor de Phillippi, Neil Verhagen and Ugo de Wilde finished fifth at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, marking one of the most positive surprises of the entire race.
It was more than the team had hoped for, having aimed for a top 10 result, but in the end, there was even a hint of disappointment.
"I think nobody could have ...Keep reading

Question of the week: Is more overtaking in F1 always better?

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-05-20 17:00
The new Formula 1 rules have sparked debate and differing opinions on a wide range of matters, not least what makes for good racing.
F1 boasted about the huge number of overtakes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was lauded by some but ridiculed by most. It exposed an issue at the very heart of racing: what makes for good racing and is more overtaking always better.
Our ...Keep reading

Win the Ultimate David Guetta Experience at Silverstone & Ibiza

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-05-20 16:01
F1 Unlocked is giving you and a guest the chance to experience the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026 in unforgettable style.

How F1 drivers and strategists tackle the Canadian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-05-20 16:01
In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.

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