“They know” – Max Verstappen says Red Bull knows what’s needed to keep him for F1 2027
“They know” – Max Verstappen says Red Bull knows what’s needed to keep him for F1 2027
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Despite having a contract that runs until the end of 2028, Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future has once again become one of the main talking points in the paddock in recent months.Now that the regulation changes for 2027 and 2028 have been approved, Verstapp
Gabriel Bortoleto makes bold claim about Audi’s F1 chassis
Gabriel Bortoleto makes bold claim about Audi’s F1 chassis
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Gabriel Bortoleto believes Audi would be fighting at the front of the Formula 1 field if it were not for the power unit deficit the German manufacturer is facing in its first season in the championship.The Brazilian is convinced Audi's chassis is capable of m
Spa 24 Hours: Verstappen Mercedes, Comtoyou Aston out as Ferrari suffers another puncture
Spa 24 Hours: Verstappen Mercedes, Comtoyou Aston out as Ferrari suffers another puncture
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The 2026 24 Hours of Spa are on the final stretch. Two additional FCY-to-SC during the morning have resulted in 10 Pro cars still remaining on the lead lap. However, the circle of victory candidates has narrowed significantly.There are three prominent retirem
Andrea Stella calls on McLaren to step up development «intensity» to catch Mercedes
Andrea Stella calls on McLaren to step up development «intensity» to catch Mercedes
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McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella says the team needs to step up its development program if it is to catch Mercedes and keep up with the other top teams.McLaren has been consistently behind the leading Mercedes cars this season and in recent races i
Fernando Alonso confident of progress despite Aston Martin's gap to Cadillac in Austria qualifying
Fernando Alonso confident of progress despite Aston Martin's gap to Cadillac in Austria qualifying
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Fernando Alonso was surprisingly positive following qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, despite his Aston Martin Formula 1 squad once again finishing last.The Silverstone outfit will occupy the back row for the third, consecutive race with Alonso qualify
F1 drivers' dinner photo sends fans into frenzy before Austrian GP
F1 drivers' dinner photo sends fans into frenzy before Austrian GP
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Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hosted the grid for the annual drivers' dinner on Thursday evening. The dinner has become a regular part of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, and all 22 drivers were in attendance a
Naturally aspirated V8 vs turbo: Why the 2031 engine debate remains a complicated puzzle
Naturally aspirated V8 vs turbo: Why the 2031 engine debate remains a complicated puzzle
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On one side lies the racetrack, on the other the automotive world. The engine set to power Formula 1 cars from 2031 will have to find a balance between these two aspects. Some are calling for a power unit conceived purely for racing and entertainment, while o
Mercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
Mercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds
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Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes may need to rethink its development strategy, arguing that the Brackley outfit must begin delivering upgrades «quicker» to avoid falling behind in the mid-season development race.
Charles Leclerc plays down Ferrari's ADUO upgrade at Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc plays down Ferrari's ADUO upgrade at Austrian GP
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Charles Leclerc isn’t expecting a “magic bullet” from Ferrari’s first engine upgrade at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix under Formula 1’s new ADUO system.ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) was introduced for 2026 to preven
MotoGP Dutch GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying
MotoGP Dutch GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying
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Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, leading 1-2-3-4 result for Aprilia in qualifying.The Spaniard set a blistering time of 1m30.812s on his factory Aprilia, pipping the Trackhouse-entered RS-GP of Ai Ogura by just 0.011s.The top six r
How the Spa 24 Hours became a GT race in 2001
How the Spa 24 Hours became a GT race in 2001
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Today, the Spa 24 Hours stands as the ultimate GT3 spectacle on the sports car calendar. Yet, this remains a relatively modern phenomenon. Following the race's revival in 1964, it spent nearly half a century as a permanent, iconic fixture of the touring car w
Kimi Antonelli leads Austrian GP long runs as Ferrari upgrade falls flat
Kimi Antonelli leads Austrian GP long runs as Ferrari upgrade falls flat
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Following Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes has firmly established itself as the team to beat—led by championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The Italian topped the timesheets in both the first and second free practice sessions while also de
F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch
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Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring.The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando
FIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
FIA investigates after rock smashes rally car windscreen in Greece
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The FIA and Acropolis Rally Greece organisers have opened an investigation to understand how a rock hit and shattered the windscreen of WRC2 podium challenger Alejandro Cachon.WRC2 podium contender Cachon was piloting his Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 through the s
Austin Green smashes through Sonoma barrier after scary brake failure
Austin Green smashes through Sonoma barrier after scary brake failure
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NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series practice at Sonoma Raceway was red-flagged on Friday following a scary crash in the Turn 11 hairpin.Austin Green, driving the No. 87 Peterson Racing Chevrolet, lost brakes on entry of the Turn 11 hairpin. He slammed the tire
BMW M3 Touring 24H spotted at Spa with roof box
BMW M3 Touring 24H spotted at Spa with roof box
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The spectacular BMW M3 Touring 24H, which previously caused a stir in the motorsport scene with its fourth-place overall finish at the Nurburgring 24 Hours, made a surprise comeback during the traditional driver parade heading towards downtown Spa as part of
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville leads as puncture derails Adrien Fourmaux's charge
WRC Acropolis Rally Greece: Thierry Neuville leads as puncture derails Adrien Fourmaux's charge
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Hyundai's Thierry Neuville moved into the lead of Acropolis Rally Greece after a punishing Friday morning loop that inflicted a series of punctures to crews.The 2024 world champion and two-time Acropolis winner ended the opening gravel loop 11.0s clear of To
Max Verstappen eyes Spa 24 Hours outing as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash
Max Verstappen eyes Spa 24 Hours outing as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash
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Alongside the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is also keeping an eye on another event in the background this weekend: the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.The four-time world champion cannot compete himself this time, although he has previously rev
Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements
Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements
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Red Bull has registered a series of updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in its efforts to reclaim ground on the current top three Formula 1 teams, detailing a number of changes to its bodywork and floor.The team is currently fourth in the constructors' champ
Lando Norris shares behind-the-scenes look at making of his Madame Tussauds wax figure
Lando Norris shares behind-the-scenes look at making of his Madame Tussauds wax figure
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McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his own Madame Tussauds wax figure, documenting the extensive, year-long process in his latest YouTube vlog.The British driver took viewers on the journey with hi
What riders could, and couldn’t, say after MotoGP’s first 850cc test
What riders could, and couldn’t, say after MotoGP’s first 850cc test
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MotoGP riders offered limited clues about what the championship could look like in 2027 after testing the new 850cc bikes and Pirelli’s new slick tyre range for the first time on Monday.A day after the Czech GP, Pirelli hosted a private test at Brno to get
Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'
Guy Fieri joins Legacy Motor Club NASCAR team as 'strategic owner'
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Emmy Award-winning television host and restaurateur Guy Fieri has joined a growing list of celebrity investors at Legacy Motor Club, named a 'strategic owner' by LMC on Thursday.The Jimmie Johnson-led team recently announced singer/songwriter Darius Rucker a
How to watch NASCAR at Sonoma: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
How to watch NASCAR at Sonoma: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
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NASCAR is racing at a road course for the fourth and final time during the 2026 Cup season, heading to Sonoma Raceway. TNT Sports takes over from Prime Video for the next five weeks, with all races simultaneously streamed on HBO Max.Despite a disappointing
GetSpeed Mercedes fastest as Spa 24 Hours Superpole field is set
GetSpeed Mercedes fastest as Spa 24 Hours Superpole field is set
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The #17 GetSpeed Mercedes shared by Maxime Martin, Maximilian Götz and Fabian Schiller secured the fastest overall average in Thursday evening’s qualifying session for the 2026 Spa 24 Hours.However, it will not start on pole, as the team completed work o
2026 Spa 24 Hours: Full entry list
2026 Spa 24 Hours: Full entry list
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Spa 24 Hours: Fastest qualifier thrown out of Superpole
Spa 24 Hours: Fastest qualifier thrown out of Superpole
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Midnight bombshell at the 2026 24 Hours of Spa: Mercedes-AMG Team GetSpeed made a mistake after regular qualifying that has far-reaching consequences. The reason is illegal work on the brake during the Q3 session, which is not permitted by the regulations.Th
Ducati signs Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in MotoGP
Ducati signs Pedro Acosta alongside Marc Marquez in MotoGP
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Ducati has officially signed Pedro Acosta for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons, forming a dream lineup with Marc Marquez in its works team.The news was finally made public on Wednesday, two hours after Francesco Bagnaia’s departure was announced, while Marq
Carlos Sainz: Even without extra weight, Williams is “not where we promised we’d be”
Carlos Sainz: Even without extra weight, Williams is “not where we promised we’d be”
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After Williams finished fifth in the Formula 1 constructors’ standings last season, team principal James Vowles described that position as a “new baseline” on the journey towards being a genuine world championship contender.But now, less than halfway th
Where to watch NASCAR Cup races now that the Prime broadcast is over
Where to watch NASCAR Cup races now that the Prime broadcast is over
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NASCAR is back on TNT (and HBO Max) for the next five weeks, following Prime Video's five-week run, which concluded with the San Diego street course race at Naval Base Coronado.Sonoma, Chicagoland, Atlanta, North Wilkesboro, and the Brickyard 400 at Indianapo
How Anthoine Hubert’s death changed Sebastian Vettel
How Anthoine Hubert’s death changed Sebastian Vettel
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It was almost seven years ago. As Formula 1 wrapped up its Saturday running, with the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel locking out the front row of the Belgian Grand Prix grid ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, Formula 2
Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
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Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola says the Italian marque first needs to get its own house in order before worrying about Marc Marquez’s renewed form on the Ducati.Reigning MotoGP champion Marquez has reignited his title challenge by winning back-to-back gr
Mercedes reveals conclusions after costly DNFs in recent F1 races
Mercedes reveals conclusions after costly DNFs in recent F1 races
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Mercedes has identified an issue with its battery that is at the heart of its recent Formula 1 race retirements which have cost both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and is working on a permanent fix.After Russell’s Mercedes conked out while he was leadi
MotoGP not in talks over more Adelaide-style street circuits
MotoGP not in talks over more Adelaide-style street circuits
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MotoGP is not currently holding any discussions over adding further street circuits to the calendar, with the series stressing that Adelaide will remain a standalone case for the foreseeable future. Earlier this year, the championship sparked a major debate
Ferrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
Ferrari set to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
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Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Usin
Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
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Rally US believes it has “made great strides” towards bringing the World Rally Championship to the USA in 2027 following the completion of a productive candidate event.The WRC has long held an ambition to return to the USA for the first time since the 198
MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura leads Marco Bezzecchi in Friday practice, Jorge Martin to Q1
MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura leads Marco Bezzecchi in Friday practice, Jorge Martin to Q1
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Ai Ogura led Marco Bezzecchi in Practice for the Czech Grand Prix, but it wasn’t a perfect day for Aprilia as Jorge Martin missed out on a direct entry into Q2.Known for his qualifying struggles, Trackhouse’s Ogura showed strong one-lap pace in a record-b
How to watch NASCAR in San Diego: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
How to watch NASCAR in San Diego: Weekend schedule, start time, TV
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NASCAR is racing at an active military base this weekend, and the newly built 3.4-mile street course at Naval Base Coronado is sure to be a challenge unlike anything the sport has ever faced before. Shane van Gisbergen enters as the clear favorite, winning s
Martin Brundle warns Monaco GP penalty saga has «no easy solution»
Martin Brundle warns Monaco GP penalty saga has «no easy solution»
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has branded the handling of the Monaco Grand Prix pitlane penalties and Pierre Gasly's reinstated podium «a mess with no easy solution».Writing in his regular post-race column followin
Ferrari told to prioritise Lewis Hamilton for chance at 2026 F1 title
Ferrari told to prioritise Lewis Hamilton for chance at 2026 F1 title
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1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Ferrari must throw its full weight behind Lewis Hamilton if the Maranello outfit is to have any chance of winning the 2026 championship, following the British driver's breakthrough victory at the Barc
F1 fans lose it as Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar pull off chaotic hotel prank in viral video
F1 fans lose it as Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar pull off chaotic hotel prank in viral video
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Formula 1 fans have lost it over a hilarious hidden camera prank video shared by Red Bull of four-time champion Max Verstappen and his team-mate Isack Hadjar.The footage, filmed at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, features Verstappen directing Hadja
