Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone
Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone
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Marc Marquez says he can no longer compensate for his weaknesses at Silverstone, as he is now “slower” in corners that were his strong points at last year’s British Grand Prix.The factory Ducati rider ended up a distant seventh in Practice on Friday, mo
Report: Sergio Perez's management in Williams talks as Carlos Sainz's future remains unclear
Report: Sergio Perez's management in Williams talks as Carlos Sainz's future remains unclear
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Sergio Perez may have returned to Formula 1 with Cadillac, but according to Auto Sport Web, his management is already assessing the opportunities across the grid. A report from the Japanese outlet states that Perez's representatives have already opened discus
David Malukas and Caio Collet hit with grid penalty for Portland IndyCar race
David Malukas and Caio Collet hit with grid penalty for Portland IndyCar race
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As IndyCar heads to Portland this weekend, the No. 4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet of Caio Collet and the No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas have been issued a six-place grid penalty. The penalty is due to an unapproved engine change, which the teams h
IMSA penalises No. 6 Porsche, puts Kevin Estre on probation after Road America crash
IMSA penalises No. 6 Porsche, puts Kevin Estre on probation after Road America crash
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IMSA Officials have concluded their post-race review of the late-race collision from last weekend’s six-hour endurance round at Road America, issuing penalties to Porsche Penske Motorsport and driver Kevin Estre for their role in the incident with Jack Aitk
Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement
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Red Bull is reportedly preparing to recruit Aston Martin's Tom McCullough as its new head of race engineering, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to move to McLaren.According to a report by German publication BILD, McCullough has been identified as the
Jack Miller says post-MotoGP decision is nearing amid Yamaha WSBK rumours
Jack Miller says post-MotoGP decision is nearing amid Yamaha WSBK rumours
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Pramac MotoGP rider Jack Miller says talks with Yamaha about his future are progressing well and an announcement could be made in the coming weeks.The Australian strongly hinted that he could switch to the World Superbike Championship next year, with his tim
How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Portland: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Portland: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
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Round No. 13 of the 2026 IndyCar season takes the open-wheel division to Portland International Raceway as we enter the final stretch of the championship.Alex Palou continues to lead the standings, 83 points, ahead of David Malukas in second and and 87 point
Marcus Ericsson will remain with Andretti for 2027 IndyCar season
Marcus Ericsson will remain with Andretti for 2027 IndyCar season
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Marcus Ericsson will continue as a driver for Andretti Global into the 2027 IndyCar season, piloting the No. 28 entry. The ex-F1 driver and IndyCar star has been with Andretti since the start of the 2024 season. They've yet to win a race together, but have c
Iowa Speedway secures July 4th race for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Iowa Speedway secures July 4th race for 2027 NASCAR Cup season
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The Iowa Speedway short track will host a NASCAR weekend from July 2-4 in 2027, moving a month earlier in the Cup schedule to race on Independence Day. The Cup Series will be joined by the O'Reilly Series and ARCA Menard's Series.The track has sold out for th
New Hampshire Motor Speedway confirms return to the NASCAR Chase in 2027
New Hampshire Motor Speedway confirms return to the NASCAR Chase in 2027
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The September 25-26 race weekend will once again return to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) for the 2027 NASCAR season, hosting both the NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.“We are thrilled to return to September and The Chase next year,” sai
How to watch NASCAR at Iowa: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
How to watch NASCAR at Iowa: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
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NASCAR is racing at Iowa Speedway this weekend for Round 23 of the 26-race regular season. Both the Cup and O'Reilly Series will be racing at the short track, along with ARCA.William Byron is the defending winner of the Iowa Cup race, but the Hendrick Motorsp
Pedro Acosta not giving up hope of first MotoGP win with KTM
Pedro Acosta not giving up hope of first MotoGP win with KTM
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Pedro Acosta says he will do everything it takes to put KTM back on the top step on the podium before he moves to Ducati’s factory MotoGP team next year.Acosta has been KTM’s benchmark since he stepped up to the Austrian marque’s works team last year, q
Valtteri Bottas celebrates major off-road cycling success during F1 summer break
Valtteri Bottas celebrates major off-road cycling success during F1 summer break
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Valtteri Bottas has used the start of the Formula 1 summer shutdown to secure qualification for the UCI Gravel World Championship, finishing fifth in his age group at the qualifying event in the Czech Republic.The Finnish driver chose to tackle the 131km off-
Marc Marquez on championship hopes: “Another MotoGP title will not change my life”
Marc Marquez on championship hopes: “Another MotoGP title will not change my life”
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Marc Marquez says he is under no extra pressure despite re-emerging as a genuine MotoGP title contender this year, insisting that winning another championship would not change his life. After battling with severe physical limitations in the early part of th
What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver
What life is like as a Williams F1 simulator driver
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Motorsport: Let’s talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car?Victor Martins: “I can have an impact on the car, but is it direct? Not necessarily, I’d say, because there are many people in the team, many dep
Aston Martin unveils new limited-edition Glenfiddich whisky
Aston Martin unveils new limited-edition Glenfiddich whisky
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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team and its official partner Glenfiddich have unveiled a new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky.Marking the second year of a multi-year partnership originally established in November 2024, the Glenfiddich and Aston Martin F
Have five DTM engineers quit at HRT? How the Ford team is responding
Have five DTM engineers quit at HRT? How the Ford team is responding
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What is going on at HRT? As Motorsport-Total.com has learned from a reliable source, the members of the DTM engineering team of the Ford outfit are said to have submitted their resignations together a few days ago, on July 31. At the center is said to be expe
Emerson Fittipaldi explains why Kimi Antonelli-George Russell battle is good for F1
Emerson Fittipaldi explains why Kimi Antonelli-George Russell battle is good for F1
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Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes the escalating intra-team rivalry at Mercedes between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli is exactly what the series needs.Following Lewis Hamilton's high-profile switch to Ferrari, Russell was widely expe
Marco Bezzecchi concedes British GP chances: I’m not feeling 100% after injury
Marco Bezzecchi concedes British GP chances: I’m not feeling 100% after injury
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Marco Bezzecchi has admitted that he is not fully fit as he prepares for a potential MotoGP comeback at the British Grand Prix, conceding his chances of a strong finish at the Silverstone round.The factory Aprilia rider broke his collarbone during the openin
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Cadillac gets off to respectable start on its adventure
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Cadillac gets off to respectable start on its adventure
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Brand-new Formula 1 teams don't come along very often, so it is always tough to know what to expect from a new entrant. Following a protracted entry process, the well-funded Cadillac outfit certainly came in under very different circumstances than team boss G
Mercedes «closely monitoring» when to bring upgrades for the rest of F1 2026
Mercedes «closely monitoring» when to bring upgrades for the rest of F1 2026
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Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is «closely monitoring» when to introduce them.The start of this new regulation cycle has gone as expected with the development r
Inside the Nurburgring turf war: Why a new series?
Inside the Nurburgring turf war: Why a new series?
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Everything seemed to be heading in the right direction. Having weathered the storm against the ill-fated NES, the Nordschleife endurance scene was regaining momentum.Grid numbers were creeping upward despite an exceptionally challenging economic climate, team
Silly season’s forgotten man, Callum Ilott pushing for “one more shot” in IndyCar for 2027
Silly season’s forgotten man, Callum Ilott pushing for “one more shot” in IndyCar for 2027
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Callum Ilott may be spending his 2026 season tackling the IMSA SportsCar Championship with Wright Motorsports, but his sights remain firmly set on a return to the IndyCar Series paddock.The 27-year-old British driver was left off the 2026 IndyCar grid follow
Jacob Abel returns to Indy NXT grid with Abel Motorsports for Portland Grand Prix
Jacob Abel returns to Indy NXT grid with Abel Motorsports for Portland Grand Prix
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Abel Motorsports announced Wednesday that 2024 Indy NXT by Firestone Vice Champion Jacob Abel will return to the series, filling the seat of the #48 Dallara for Round 14 of the championship at Portland International Raceway. The driver addition follows the t
NASCAR's San Diego race required a mobile self-sufficent power grid
NASCAR's San Diego race required a mobile self-sufficent power grid
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There was much about the logistics of the NASCAR weekend in San Diego that was remarkable but none greater than the fact that the power supply of all racing operations was required to be self-supplied.Since the races took place on Naval Air Station North Isla
Kalle Rovanpera «open» on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
Kalle Rovanpera «open» on 2027 motorsport future ahead of talks with Toyota
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Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota.Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recoverin
Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon
Baku upgrade will not fix Williams' 2026 F1 struggles - Alex Albon
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Alex Albon conceded that Williams will endure a tough end to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with priority now shifting to building a fast car for 2027.The Grove outfit has failed to kick on from its multi-podium season in 2025 and is ninth in the 2026 champions
Francesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner
Francesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner
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Casey Stoner believes Francesco Bagnaia «got the short straw» amid his Ducati struggles, arguing that too many people dismissed the Italian's complaints about the bike before he was ultimately dropped by the factory.Throughout 2025, Bagnaia sugges
George Russell's 2026 F1 bad luck is beyond a «Rocky» story, says David Coulthard
George Russell's 2026 F1 bad luck is beyond a «Rocky» story, says David Coulthard
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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says George Russell's bruising 2026 campaign has become a «character-building» exercise, claiming the Mercedes driver's current run of bad luck is too unbelievable for a Rocky film.Russell won the Australia
Cleetus McFarland buys Pro Late Model to work on racecraft
Cleetus McFarland buys Pro Late Model to work on racecraft
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After urging from Dale Earnhardt Jr. and several others, Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) has finally purchased his own Pro Late Model. He unveiled the No. 33 Rette Jones Racing Pro Late Model in a recent YouTube video, and hopes to perfect his
Trackhouse announces Raul Fernandez's contract renewal for MotoGP 2027-28
Trackhouse announces Raul Fernandez's contract renewal for MotoGP 2027-28
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Trackhouse has announced that it has renewed its contract with Raul Fernandez for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons.After a tug-of-war that lasted almost half a year, the two parties reached an agreement for the next two seasons.In fact, it was precisely the l
Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January
Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January
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Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in pl
Why GT3 may need a ‘rethink’ in line with WEC’s 2030 Hypercar refresh
Why GT3 may need a ‘rethink’ in line with WEC’s 2030 Hypercar refresh
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There is no let-up for Stephane Ratel and his working group, who have recently been grappling with the issues facing the GT3 platform.The grids in every championship built around GT3 machinery remain healthy and, on the surface at least, there appears to be l
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
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A decision regarding the future of the World Rally Championship’s season finale in Saudi Arabia will be taken by mid September, according to the FIA, which is closely monitoring events in the Middle East.The WRC is scheduled to host its season finale in Sa
Oliver Bearman takes 'huge confidence' from Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 rise
Oliver Bearman takes 'huge confidence' from Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar's F1 rise
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Haas driver Oliver Bearman says that watching his former junior category rivals Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar thrive at the front of the Formula 1 grid gives him a «huge amount of confidence» for his own future.While Haas began the year capable
Manthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: «Same as with Guven»
Manthey explains Feller struggle in teammate duel: «Same as with Guven»
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After five of eight DTM weekends, a clear internal hierarchy has emerged at Porsche top team Manthey. Thomas Preining, who has been with the team since 2022 and became champion in 2023, clearly has the upper hand over newcomer Ricardo Feller, leading the qual
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
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McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linke
Freedom 250 Grand Prix extended to full 250-mile race distance
Freedom 250 Grand Prix extended to full 250-mile race distance
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IndyCar officials announced a major distance extension for the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, increasing the race from 125 to 147 laps to create a full 250-mile competition in honor of America’s 250th birthday.The historic race will take place on Sunday
Heralded Richard Childress prospect making O'Reilly debut at Iowa
Heralded Richard Childress prospect making O'Reilly debut at Iowa
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Carson Brown, a highly touted 18-year-old prospect under the Richard Childress Racing development program banner, will make his NASCAR O’Reilly Series debut on Saturday for Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 car at Iowa Speedway.The car will carry the color
F1 legends weigh in on Max Verstappen's Red Bull future
F1 legends weigh in on Max Verstappen's Red Bull future
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Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull remains a popular topic as the Dutchman heads into the summer break sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.With Red Bull dealing with the added challenge of its new engine prog
