MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his lonely qualifying strategy
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his lonely qualifying strategy
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Francesco Bagnaia suffered disappointment yet again this season as he didn't even progress directly to the Q2 qualifying session following the official practice session on Friday afternoon.Purely on pace, Bagnaia appeared to be in the mix throughout the entir
WRT could replace Rahal Letterman Lanigan as BMW’s 2026 IMSA representative
WRT could replace Rahal Letterman Lanigan as BMW’s 2026 IMSA representative
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The Belgian WRT team is in the running to expand its programme with the BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh into the IMSA SportsCar Championship next season. BMW’s representative in the World Endurance Championship has revealed that it is in negotiation to take over Raha
Our Motorsports team to shut down NASCAR Xfinity operation mid-season
Our Motorsports team to shut down NASCAR Xfinity operation mid-season
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Our Motorsports has been operating in the NASCAR Xfinity Series since 2020, running nearly 300 races with nine top fives, 41 top tens, and a pole position at Portland in 2022. The team also ran a handful of ARCA races over the past few years, placing as high
How Jorge Martin's first day back with Aprilia in MotoGP went
How Jorge Martin's first day back with Aprilia in MotoGP went
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With the paddock watching with bated breath, Jorge Martin got back on track with Aprilia during Friday's practice sessions at Brno for the Czech Grand Prix.The first practice session was held in drying conditions, with a dry line emerging throughout the 45-mi
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend WRC Estonia lead
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend WRC Estonia lead
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Oliver Solberg continued his dream return to the World Rally Championship top flight by extending his Rally Estonia lead to 12.4s over Hyundai’s Ott Tanak on Friday.Solberg produced a stunning display to claim his first WRC stage wins, making the most of a
Alex Marquez scrapes into Q2 at MotoGP Czech Grand Prix after crash
Alex Marquez scrapes into Q2 at MotoGP Czech Grand Prix after crash
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Current MotoGP runner-up Alex Marquez narrowly secured a direct pass to Q2 on Friday, crashing with seven minutes left on the clock during the official practice session. Along with his brother Marc Marquez, the Gresini rider is the only rider on the MotoGP g
The 2% that changed everything: Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?
The 2% that changed everything: Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?
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Since the death of Dietrich Mateschitz, much has changed at Red Bull. In the aftermath of Christian Horner’s sacking as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss, focus on power and who holds control at the parent company has come into sharp focus.The mystery surroundin
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
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Nolan Siegel missed Race 2 of the Iowa Speedway doubleheader after crashing during Saturday’s Synk 275.The 20-year-old lost control of his Dallara-Chevrolet exiting Turn 4 on lap 246 of 275 and hit the wall with enough force to suffer a mild concussion an
Jorge Martin has no “regrets” after attempts to leave Aprilia fell through
Jorge Martin has no “regrets” after attempts to leave Aprilia fell through
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Reigning MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin revealed he doesn’t “regret” his contractual standoff with Aprilia having now dropped the saga. Martin joined Aprilia for 2025 on a two-year contract from Pramac Ducati, but in May confirmed his desire to tr
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex Palou's greatness
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex Palou's greatness
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In almost any other IndyCar season, Kyle Kirkwood would be a strong contender for the title heading into the final stretch, having scored three wins, five top-five finishes, and eight top-10s in 12 rounds. However, the driver of Andretti Global’s No. 27 ca
23XI and FRM lose NASCAR charters after court ruling, will run as open teams
23XI and FRM lose NASCAR charters after court ruling, will run as open teams
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The courts have ruled against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports in their request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) as they seek a new preliminary injunction. The hope was that they would secure a TRO in order to prevent NASCAR from revoking their ch
Williams F1 car still losing performance to cooling issues
Williams F1 car still losing performance to cooling issues
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Williams boss James Vowles has said his team is still chasing a permanent solution for its cooling issues as its temporary fixes are costing it valuable performance in the 2025 Formula 1 season.Both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have regularly suffered from eng
Jules Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words
Jules Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words
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Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady.Out in the bay lies the ancient French equivalent of Alcatraz, the Chateau d’If, where the fictional Count of Monte Cris
The key mindset that led Oliver Rowland and Nissan to the Formula E title
The key mindset that led Oliver Rowland and Nissan to the Formula E title
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“I might sound really stupid – my shoulders feel lighter. My whole body feels lighter, my head feels lighter.”You’d forgive Oliver Rowland for feeling this way, with the Briton winning Nissan’s very first Formula E world title after his championshi
Toyota calls WEC 2025 «boring» in BoP revision push
Toyota calls WEC 2025 «boring» in BoP revision push
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Toyota has labelled this year’s World Endurance Championship as “boring” and made a thinly-veiled call for changes to the system of Balance of Performance to improve the spectacle.David Floury, technical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, bemoaned
Yamaha's V4 MotoGP engine "not fast enough,” warns Augusto Fernandez
Yamaha's V4 MotoGP engine "not fast enough,” warns Augusto Fernandez
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Yamaha test rider Augusto Fernandez has claimed its V4 engine is “still not fast enough” with the Japanese marque hoping to use it for the 2026 MotoGP campaign. The organisation has been developing the new power unit since last year, with Yamaha being th
Enea Bastianini in, Franco Morbidelli out for MotoGP Czech GP
Enea Bastianini in, Franco Morbidelli out for MotoGP Czech GP
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Franco Morbidelli will miss out on this weekend’s Czech GP following the injury he sustained in the MotoGP sprint race at the Sachsenring.The VR46 rider suffered a severe contusion to his left collarbone in a high-speed crash at the German track, having los
Every NASCAR Cup win with Red Bull as the primary sponsor
Every NASCAR Cup win with Red Bull as the primary sponsor
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Red Bull has an interesting history in NASCAR, entering the sport with a race team in the mid-2000s and attempting to form a championship-caliber organization. Unfortunately, it didn't work out as well as their Formula 1 venture as Red Bull Racing's NASCAR b
Franco Colapinto is still fighting Alpine’s weakness, and for his F1 future
Franco Colapinto is still fighting Alpine’s weakness, and for his F1 future
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Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he's achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 F1 car. For a variety of reasons, Alpine's switch from Jack Doohan to Cola
How Katherine Legge brought the girl power movement to NASCAR
How Katherine Legge brought the girl power movement to NASCAR
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When Katherine Legge saw the first render for her pink race car, covered in e.l.f. branding, her reaction was swift. “Oh god, that’s so cliché. Do we have to do a pink car?” she recalls asking her team. The veteran driver, whose expansive resume inclu
Legacy Motor Club sues T.J. Puchyr for «underhanded attempt» to buy Rick Ware Racing
Legacy Motor Club sues T.J. Puchyr for «underhanded attempt» to buy Rick Ware Racing
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There are at least five different lawsuits going on at the moment in relation to charter disputes in NASCAR, and three of them involve Legacy Motor Club as either the plaintiff or defendant.After suing Rick Ware Racing for allegedly backtracking on a signe
Saudi’s first female racer welcomes a new future for Saudi motorsport at Qiddiya City
Saudi’s first female racer welcomes a new future for Saudi motorsport at Qiddiya City
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“I look at this as a blank canvas”, Reema Juffali says when she discusses not only helping to bring through the next generation of Saudi women racers but increasing motorsports participation in the region as a whole.She is clearly passionate about the sub
Ferrari brings back all-white race suit as Puma create new F1 fashion
Ferrari brings back all-white race suit as Puma create new F1 fashion
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Ferrari fans have been treated to a number of special edition collections from PUMA in recent years and this time the drivers will also be setting the trends, joining a number of other famous Ferrari drivers who have raced in white over the years.The first dr
Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans victor Jochen Mass dies aged 78
Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans victor Jochen Mass dies aged 78
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Formula 1 race winner and Le Mans 24 Hours victor Jochen Mass has died aged 78.The German’s death was announced on his Instagram page by his family, over a month after it had revealed that he had suffered what was described as a “medical emergency”.
Wickens: Taking the next step on the comeback trail
Wickens: Taking the next step on the comeback trail
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Robert Wickens was always going to get back into a racing car after the life-changing injuries he sustained at the wheel of an Indycar at Pocono in 2018. He never doubted it, and nor did those around him. So no one should be surprised that his comeback is gat
Wickens proves he’s ready for his new challenge
Wickens proves he’s ready for his new challenge
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Robert Wickens went into his first race of the season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Long Beach with a simple goal: “To leave with our heads held high.” The Canadian undoubtedly did that over the course of his maiden event aboard a Chev
Should MotoGP reconsider its emphasis on sprint races?
Should MotoGP reconsider its emphasis on sprint races?
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«When you win 10 grands prix and you are still 24 points behind, something is wrong.»Complaints about a format by a competitor who has failed to master that format must always be read with due caution. They are to be expected. But Francesco Bagnai
Bastianini left “angry” after distant Malaysian GP podium
Bastianini left “angry” after distant Malaysian GP podium
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Enea Bastianini pronounced himself “angry” after being unable to compete with factory Ducati team-mate Francesco Bagnaia and Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin for victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.The Italian inherited third place after Marc Marq
Inside Brazil's seven-year search for its next F1 hero
Inside Brazil's seven-year search for its next F1 hero
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«Nada ultrapassa essa emoção,» is the slogan greeting fans at Interlagos' entrances. Nothing surpasses this emotion.Walk through the tunnels underneath the Autodromo Carlos Pace and it's obvious why. The bowl-shaped venue in the middle of Sao Pa
Hamilton «looking forward to Christmas» before Ferrari move
Hamilton «looking forward to Christmas» before Ferrari move
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Lewis Hamilton revealed he cannot wait for Christmas in what is a telling summary of his final Formula 1 season with Mercedes.At the start of the year, Hamilton informed boss Toto Wolff of his decision to terminate his deal with the Silver Arrows to join Ferr
What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish
What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish
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NASCAR has yet to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race (they intend to do so in the week ahead). And while Ryan Blaney drove off with the race win, strange things were happening throughout the field as Chevy and Toyota grappl
F1 Brazilian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel
F1 Brazilian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel
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McLaren has so far been the team to beat on one lap pace, with Lando Norris topping FP1 and team-mate Oscar Piastri taking pole in the sprint shootout.Qualifying has been moved to Sunday morning due to heavy rain in Sao Paulo on Saturday. The start time for
MotoGP set to host finale in Barcelona after Valencia GP cancellation
MotoGP set to host finale in Barcelona after Valencia GP cancellation
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MotoGP is poised to replace the cancelled Valencia GP with a new race in Barcelona, Motorsport.com understands.The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is now set to stage the season finale on 17 November, having already hosted the sixth round of the championship b
2024 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix session timings and preview
2024 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix session timings and preview
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Max Verstappen leads the championship by 44 points heading to the Brazilian GP, which will be run to a sprint format.Update: The start of the race has been brought forward to 12:30pm local time to avoid more weather disruptions. Updated: 2024 Formula 1 Braz
F1 Mexico GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
F1 Mexico GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
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Due to weather disruptions, the schedule for the Brazilian GP has been updated. Qualifying has been moved to Sunday morning, while the race will take place earlier than previously announced to avoid heavy rain that is forecast later in the day.Updated: What
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results
MotoGP Malaysian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results
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Celestino Vietti (KTM Ajo) won the Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix after leading every lap of a hot, tough race at Sepang.After grabbing the lead at the first corner, Vietti’s lead fluctuated throughout a race that proved tough on both bikes and riders. The Ital
Blaney furious, Bowman «disappointed in myself» after Talladega wreck
Blaney furious, Bowman «disappointed in myself» after Talladega wreck
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As the field battled for stage points, the Chevrolets of Kyle Busch and Ross Chastain moved to the outside of Ryan Blaney just seconds from the finish line. Bowman filled the hole in the middle as Blaney fell back, but when the bumpers connected in the alway
What we can expect from LVMH's billion-dollar F1 deal
What we can expect from LVMH's billion-dollar F1 deal
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Formula 1 is going to look a little different in 2025: Lewis Hamilton will be wearing red, a new rookie class is joining the grid, and French conglomerate LVMH will be everywhere in the paddock. From bottles of Moët & Chandon on the podium to monogrammed Lou
IndyCar will go racing at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2026
IndyCar will go racing at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2026
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March of 2026, the IndyCar Series is set to return to Texas with a race contested on the streets of Arlington wrapping around AT&T Stadium — home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home to Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers.The 2.73-mile
Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?
Why have teams struggled so much with upgrades in F1 2024?
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There was a time when F1 teams could be pretty confident that any gains found in their wind tunnels could be bolted on their cars at the next race to make them quicker.But ever since the ground-effect era returned in 2022, things have been slightly different
