Will Verstappen-Mercedes ever happen in F1? Toto Wolff gives his fresh take
Will Verstappen-Mercedes ever happen in F1? Toto Wolff gives his fresh take
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Now Verstappen has firmly committed to Red Bull for 2026 and the dust has settled after an intense silly season episode involving the four-time world champion, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff can take his time to finalise contract extensions with his own proteges
WRC Rally Paraguay leaderboard in disarray after costly Day 1 punctures
WRC Rally Paraguay leaderboard in disarray after costly Day 1 punctures
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World Rally Championship title contender Kalle Rovanperä inherited a slender lead at the inaugural Rally Paraguay after Hyundai’s Adrien Fourmaux suffered a puncture.Paraguay’s brand new gravel stage provided plenty of drama thanks to their multiple gri
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff aware of celebrity status, AI ‘deepfake porn’ in his likeness
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff aware of celebrity status, AI ‘deepfake porn’ in his likeness
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Toto Wolff is no longer just one of the most successful team principals in Formula 1 history. In an era where Grand Prix racing is booming, and with the Brad Pitt-led “F1 – The Movie” to cinemas worldwide this year, the 53-year-old Austrian has also bec
Popular streamer IShowSpeed drives NASCAR stock car at Daytona
Popular streamer IShowSpeed drives NASCAR stock car at Daytona
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As part of his 'Speed Does America' marathon livestream, popular streamer IShowSpeed went to Daytona International Speedway where he met up with Spire Motorsports driver and 2024 NASCAR Cup Rookie of the Year, Carson Hocevar. Daytona track president Frank Ke
Flavio Briatore: New Renault CEO will have no impact on Alpine's F1 future
Flavio Briatore: New Renault CEO will have no impact on Alpine's F1 future
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Flavio Briatore has declared “everybody’s happy” at the Alpine Formula 1 outfit and a change of CEO at parent company Renault will not affect the project.The Renault Group confirmed Francois Provost as its new CEO in July following the departure of Luc
Kyle Busch walks away from major practice crash at Iowa Speedway
Kyle Busch walks away from major practice crash at Iowa Speedway
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During Group A practice at Iowa Speedway for the NASCAR Cup Series, two-time NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Busch was looking strong in the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. He was sitting second on the overall speed carts, but disaster struck with just und
Christopher Bell to fill in for injured Stewart Friesen at Watkins Glen
Christopher Bell to fill in for injured Stewart Friesen at Watkins Glen
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NASCAR Truck Series veteran Stewart Friesen was involved in an airborne crash while taking part in a Super DIRTcar Series event, driving a big block dirt modified at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada.The car flipped after contact with the o
World Rally Champion claims “all hopes are lost” after getting a flat tire
World Rally Champion claims “all hopes are lost” after getting a flat tire
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Thierry Neuville says any hope of defending his World Rally Championship title are “lost” after a puncture derailed his shot of a podium in Rally Finland.The reigning world champion felt a strong result on Finland’s fast gravel roads would be crucial i
Chase Briscoe stars again in NASCAR Cup qualifying with Iowa Speedway pole
Chase Briscoe stars again in NASCAR Cup qualifying with Iowa Speedway pole
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Since joining Joe Gibbs Racing, Chase Briscoe has earned six poles, as well as three front row starts in the last three races. At Iowa Speedway, his 23.004s was plenty good enough to secure his latest pole position, beating William Byron and the No. 24 Hendri
McLaren “cannot disclose” wind conditions that hurt it in Hungarian GP qualifying
McLaren “cannot disclose” wind conditions that hurt it in Hungarian GP qualifying
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At a circuit packed with medium speed corners, where downforce is king, it would have been silly to bet against one of the McLarens grabbing a comfortable pole. Silly... yet correct. Until Q2, though, the prospect of a McLaren defeat looked remote. Lando Nor
Clash with WRC scrutineer earns Ott Tanak 5-min penalty, suspended 35-point hit
Clash with WRC scrutineer earns Ott Tanak 5-min penalty, suspended 35-point hit
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Stewards have handed Ott Tanak a five-minute penalty and a suspended World Rally Championship 35-point deduction following an incident involving a scrutineer at Rally Finland.The incident occurred at the end of Friday’s stage seven, which proved to be event
Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team
Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner is finalizing the purchase of the Tech3 MotoGP team, Motorsport.com has learned.Sources close to both parties estimate the deal, involving the structure founded in 1990 by Herve Poncharal and Guy Coulon, a
Lewis Hamilton rues “big, big struggle” with Ferrari F1 car in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton rues “big, big struggle” with Ferrari F1 car in Hungary
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Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has lamented a “big, big struggle” with his Formula 1 car’s balance following the first two practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton did take fifth and sixth over the two practice sessions at Hungaroring, b
WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead
WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead
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Kalle Rovanpera extended his Rally Finland lead on Saturday morning despite suffering a puncture, as changeable weather continued to create drama at the World Rally Championship event.The Toyota driver picked up from where he left off on Friday, winning thre
F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3
F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3
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Oscar Piastri pipped Lando Norris to the top spot in the Hungarian Grand Prix's final practice session, as McLaren delivered a devastating blow to the Formula 1 field in the prelude to qualifying.With 15 minutes left on the clock in the session, Piastri had t
Is Oscar Piastri right to be worried about the «worst place» to start on Spa F1 pole?
Is Oscar Piastri right to be worried about the «worst place» to start on Spa F1 pole?
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Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.«Spa's probably one of the worst places to have pole position, s
F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen fends off Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for sprint race win
F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen fends off Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for sprint race win
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Max Verstappen has conquered the sprint race at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix to start Red Bull's new era with a win.On the first lap of the 15-lap contest, Verstappen used his Red Bull's superior top speed to draft past polesitter Oscar Piastri at Les Combe
Max Verstappen forced «over the limit» to hold off Oscar Piastri in Belgium F1 sprint
Max Verstappen forced «over the limit» to hold off Oscar Piastri in Belgium F1 sprint
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Max Verstappen says he had to forget about tyre usage and drive «over the limit» to resist the faster McLaren of Oscar Piastri during Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix sprint race.Verstappen passed polesitter Piastri on lap one, slipstreaming past th
Why there is a downforce dilemma posed by the F1 Belgian GP's expected rain
Why there is a downforce dilemma posed by the F1 Belgian GP's expected rain
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The Belgian Grand Prix sprint race was largely affected by the differing downforce levels run by the two Formula 1 teams at the front; Red Bull's lower-drag approach with Max Verstappen proved to be the more successful set-up.McLaren, running slightly higher
Charles Leclerc: Ferrari has no hope of fighting for F1 Belgian GP win
Charles Leclerc: Ferrari has no hope of fighting for F1 Belgian GP win
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Charles Leclerc’s Formula 1 sprint race during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend followed a depressingly familiar pattern for Ferrari this season: heroics on the first lap, followed by a slow deflation of the team’s hopes as the SF-25 slipped backwards.From
How Mercedes equalled its worst-ever F1 qualifying result at Belgian GP
How Mercedes equalled its worst-ever F1 qualifying result at Belgian GP
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Mercedes equalled its worst-ever result in 350 Formula 1 qualifying sessions ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, which George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from 13th and 20th.The only time the Silver Arrows ever qualified so low on th
Charles Leclerc dismayed by «huge» gap to McLaren but approves new Ferrari F1 car suspension
Charles Leclerc dismayed by «huge» gap to McLaren but approves new Ferrari F1 car suspension
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Charles Leclerc was disappointed by a «huge» deficit to McLaren in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying, despite being aided by Ferrari's new rear suspension package.Championship leader Oscar Piastri took pole by almost half a second
NASCAR adds new Saturday session after rain cancels Brickyard 400 practice
NASCAR adds new Saturday session after rain cancels Brickyard 400 practice
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In modern NASCAR, it has become increasingly rare for Cup teams to get full practice sessions as part of three-day race weekends. The Brickyard 400 is one of those rare occasions, but thunderstorms forced NASCAR to cancel on-track activity for the Cup Series
«It doesn't sit well with me»: Why Kyle Larson wants to run the Indy 500 again
«It doesn't sit well with me»: Why Kyle Larson wants to run the Indy 500 again
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Kyle Larson enters the Brickyard 400 as the defending winner of the event. However, it is also his first time racing at the historic oval since competing in the Indianapolis 500 this past May.Larson was attempting to complete the rare 'Double' after a failed
Denny Hamlin signs multi-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing
Denny Hamlin signs multi-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing
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For anyone who thought the 44-year-old was nearing the end of his NASCAR Cup Series career, Friday's announcement proved otherwise. Denny Hamlin will continue driving the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota after signing a new, multi-year contract extension.The te
F1 Belgian GP: Oscar Piastri recovers to power to sprint race pole from Max Verstappen
F1 Belgian GP: Oscar Piastri recovers to power to sprint race pole from Max Verstappen
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri recovered from an early scare to take the sprint race pole at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.The championship leader scraped through in SQ2 due to a deleted lap time, but then set a 1m40.510s in the final segment of sprint qualify
F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Belgian GP
F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Belgian GP
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After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a repre
How Max Verstappen lost his shot at F1 Belgian GP pole in three corners
How Max Verstappen lost his shot at F1 Belgian GP pole in three corners
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A loss of nearly four tenths at the end of the second sector meant Max Verstappen failed to challenge Oscar Piastri in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying.McLaren once again had the fastest car in all three segments of the session, though its d
F1 Belgian GP sprint race starting grid
F1 Belgian GP sprint race starting grid
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Max Verstappen on Christian Horner’s exit: «All that matters is a fast car»
Max Verstappen on Christian Horner’s exit: «All that matters is a fast car»
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Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.After a 20-year stint building Red Bull into one of F1's genuine powerhouses, leading to eight drivers' titles and
Jimmie Johnson praises Daniel Suarez, but says «I don't have a seat»
Jimmie Johnson praises Daniel Suarez, but says «I don't have a seat»
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Could Legacy Motor Club be a destination for Daniel Suarez in 2026? Suarez is set to depart Trackhouse Racing after five seasons, and questions are swirling as to where he could end up next year.There aren't many options, but Legacy Motor Club was considere
Lando Norris feels «more of a threat» to Oscar Piastri in 2025 F1 title fight
Lando Norris feels «more of a threat» to Oscar Piastri in 2025 F1 title fight
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Lando Norris believes he is “more of a threat now” to Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri but is still not happy with his current performance level as both fight for a maiden world title.The Briton is second in the 2025 F1 standings and eight poin
Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins
Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins
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Charles Leclerc says the prospect of an intra-team battle with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton is not of immediate concern, particularly as they are «not fighting for very interesting positions» in Formula 1 2025.Although Ferrari has proven itsel
What the drivers are saying after Goodyear's tire test at New Hampshire
What the drivers are saying after Goodyear's tire test at New Hampshire
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This week, three drivers representing each of NASCAR's manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.NHMS holds extra significance this year as it returns to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. The 'Magic M
F1 announces sustainability growth amid Net Zero by 2030 campaign
F1 announces sustainability growth amid Net Zero by 2030 campaign
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Formula 1 is confident of becoming net zero by 2030 having reduced carbon emissions by 26% across the last seven years.A recent report from F1 stated that the championship’s carbon footprint stood at 168,720 tCO2e at the end of 2024, compared to 228,793 tCO
Five memorable editions of F1's Belgian Grand Prix
Five memorable editions of F1's Belgian Grand Prix
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First held in 1925, the Belgian Grand Prix was one of the seven original races on F1's inaugural world championship calendar in 1950. Since then, it has played host to numerous memorable grands prix, the large majority held at Spa-Francorchamps. Here's a loo
Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”
Why new Red Bull F1 team boss Laurent Mekies is “up there with the best”
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Incoming Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane believes his Formula 1 squad's parent team Red Bull is in good hands with Laurent Mekies.Mekies was appointed Red Bull F1 team boss and CEO earlier this month as Red Bull's top management decided to remove Chr
How Toni Breidinger uses fashion as a “creative outlet” to help her race
How Toni Breidinger uses fashion as a “creative outlet” to help her race
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Toni Breidinger knows exactly what assumptions people make about her: that her brand deals and modelling work distract from her talents on-track, and she can’t possibly have time to balance it all. Thankfully, it’s a narrative that she’s more than happ
How «great innovator» Rob Marshall is impacting McLaren’s success
How «great innovator» Rob Marshall is impacting McLaren’s success
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McLaren had been on the rise over the second half of Formula 1's 2023 season, but the addition of Rob Marshall to its technical management structure in January 2024 is generally considered to have been a key contributor to helping the team continue its progre
MotoGP constructors push for F1-style ‘Concorde Agreement’
MotoGP constructors push for F1-style ‘Concorde Agreement’
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MotoGP’s manufacturers have come together with the collective aim of securing a new framework from promoter Dorna and getting a larger share of income from the championship’s commercial rights.According to information obtained by Motorsport.com, the fiv
