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F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row
Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.
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F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row
Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.
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F1 to revise engine rule at centre of row
Mercedes' rivals succeed in securing a rule change following a pre-season technical row over engine performance.
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F1 scraps mandatory Monaco GP two-stop rule for 2026
Formula 1 has abandoned plans to repeat its one-off Monaco Grand Prix pitstop rule in the wake of last year's controversy.With overtaking pretty much impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets last year to force teams onto a two-stop strategy and hopefully unlock…
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Pedro Acosta "didn't expect" sprint penalty for Marc Marquez
Pedro Acosta was not remotely angry with Marc Marquez following the penultimate-lap incident that could have cost him his breakthrough MotoGP win.Marquez was penalised for pushing the KTM rider wide as he reclaimed the lead at Turn 12, with the stewards quickly instructing him to drop a position.This ensured Acosta wa…
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FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026
Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.The compression ratio of the V6 combustion engines, which measures how much the air-fuel mixture inside a cylinder can b…
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MotoGP Thailand GP: Pedro Acosta breaks duck with sprint win
Pedro Acosta can finally call himself a MotoGP winner after taking victory in the sprint at Buriram on Saturday.The KTM rider went toe-to-toe with world champion Marc Marquez but emerged on top after a pulsating race that had everything.Pole position man and favourite Marco Bezzecchi had to witness it all from the Apr…
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Which tyres will be used in F1 in 2026?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the different types of tyres used in Formula 1.
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Which tyres will be used in F1 in 2026?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the different types of tyres used in Formula 1.
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Which tyres will be used in F1 in 2026?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the different types of tyres used in Formula 1.
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Which tyres will be used in F1 in 2026?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain the different types of tyres used in Formula 1.
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MotoGP Thailand GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to pole despite late crash
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi claimed pole position for MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix despite crashing late on in qualifying.Bezzecchi was on course to improve his early Q2 benchmark on his final flying lap, but lost his factory RS-GP while trail braking for Turn 12.Although his earlier effort was fractional…
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Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground?
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Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big celebrity playground?
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Formula 1's new golden age of celebrity may have just begun
As the eighth series of Netflix's hugely popular Drive To Survive is released this weekend, has Formula 1 become one big star playground?
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Joe Gibbs Racing, Chirs Gabehart and Spire have their first day in court
Chris Gabehart, Spire Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing contested their first day in court on Friday afternoon in the Western District of North Carolina where oral arguments over a restraining order were heard but not ruled upon.JGR is seeking a temporary restraining order against Gabehart, its former competition direc…
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Mercedes reveals Payton Westcott's 2026 F1 Academy livery
Mercedes has revealed Payton Westcott's livery for the upcoming 2026 F1 Academy season. Following Doriane Pin, backed by the Brackley outfit, winning the 2025 F1 Academy championship, Mercedes will now support American driver Westcott in the all-female racing series.The livery features a silver and black design to mir…
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Jessica Hawkins and Will Orton team up for British GT GT4 Silver assault in 2026
Jessica Hawkins will return to the British GT Championship in 2026, partnering Will Orton in MKH Racing’s GT4 Silver-class Aston Martin Vantage.This brings Hawkins back to the series while serving as an ambassador for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team and putting in simulator work. Orton, on the other hand, returns to t…
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Mercedes F1 unveils new adidas 2026 Silver Arrows collection
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has unveiled the new 2026 Silver Arrows adidas collection ahead of the new season."A legacy that never fades," the official website of the Brackley outfit reads. "Introducing the 2026 adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Silver Arrows collection, where performance meets timeless tradition in a…
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Mad Mike Whiddett wins Red Bull’s Rural Rumble as Liam Lawson nails drift challenge
Liam Lawson has taken a step outside of his Formula 1 comfort zone to take on NASCAR convert Shane van Gisbergen and Formula Drift star "Mad Mike” Whiddett in Red Bull’s new rural three-discipline challenge.The New Zealand trio were dropped onto a remote farm for what Red Bull billed as a points-based Rural Rumble, mi…
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F1's deal with Apple questioned despite continued growth after Liberty Media earnings report
Apple was announced as the exclusive Formula 1 broadcast partner in the United States from the 2026 season in October 2025, and while the new deal is understood to be worth $50million more than ESPN's previous contract, questions have been raised about whether it was the right call for Liberty Media.During a Q&A sessi…
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David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft sympathises with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll after the Silverstone outfit had a rocky start with a disappointing pre-season testing in Bahrain. Aston Martin enters the 2026 F1 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, Adrian Newey leading the tea…
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Max Verstappen says karting is pricing out talent, explains why Team Redline matters
Max Verstappen says his involvement in Team Redline came from a concern he identified during his own racing: real-world karting has become so expensive that talent is being priced out, so sim racing can be a credible pathway into paid careers.Verstappen has been a long-time member of the Team Redline sim outfit since …
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Martin Donnelly 'looking for closure' ahead of F1 outing in Adelaide after his horror 1990 crash
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Donnelly, whose horrific near-death crash inspired Sonny Hayes' wreck in the F1 movie, is preparing to 'find closure' as he returns to the cockpit of an F1 car in Adelaide over 35 years on.The British driver suffered a mechanical failure in his Lotus F1 car during qualifying for the 1990…
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Sebastian Vettel on the moment he stopped living for the next F1 win
Sebastian Vettel has said his idea of success has moved over time from chasing the next trophy or cheque to being “at peace” and treating people well. Speaking at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, the four-time Formula 1 champion explained how the sport’s relentless cycle can make even titles feel fleeting.The 38…
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Max Verstappen on how "F1" movie and "Drive to Survive" have changed American fandom
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen can see the impact that the F1 movie has had on the championship's popularity in the United States.While the Dutchman could easily walk in public in various cities in America before the likes of the F1 movie and Netflix's Drive to Survive, he can no longer do that without be…
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Scott Dixon crashes hard in opening practice for Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Scott Dixon has a steeper climb after crashing out in opening practice for the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The New Zealander was getting up to speed on a fresh set of the softer Firestone alternate (red sidewall) tires during Group 1 running of the session when he got loose in Turn 9 and pounded the outside wall. Th…
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At COTA, Tyler Reddick could do something never seen before in NASCAR Cup history
NASCAR's top level has had several drivers win three consecutive -- and even four consecutive races during the year. But no driver has managed to go back-to-back-to-back at the very start of a new season.Tyler Reddick avoided the last-lap chaos of the Daytona 500, winning the sport's biggest race by leading just one l…
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New alternate tire strategy an unknown for several drivers entering St. Petersburg
Several drivers are coming into the season-opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg uncertain of how the new alternate tire strategy will affect the racing.Earlier this week, an updated rule was introduced into the IndyCar Series that included the change in tire usage requirements for all street courses. Drivers must now …
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These are America’s five F1 race winners
America’s domestic motorsport scene is one of the strongest in the world, which perhaps explains why so few drivers from the United States have made a big impact in Formula 1. It pays to stay at home.With increasing American interest in grand prix racing, that could change in the years to come but – as of 2026 – just …
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O'Ward: Tired of IndyCar being NASCAR support race
IndyCar runner-up Pato O'Ward wants to establish a difference between IndyCar and NASCAR, stating he is tired of the series being treated as a support race in St. Petersburg.
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First look at Mick Schumacher's livery as he previews IndyCar debut
Mick Schumacher is set to compete in his first race as an IndyCar driver this weekend. On the street circuit in St. Petersburg, his Dallara-Honda from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) will bear the logo of bicycle manufacturer ENVE Composites. The car will feature a black design with red accents on the wings, engi…
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Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?
Mahindra Racing was in sustained decline when Frederic Bertrand took over the reins of the Formula E team on the eve of the Gen3 era in November 2022. In the three previous seasons, Mahindra had finished ninth, ninth and eighth respectively in the teams’ standings, with two podiums and a victory offering brief respite…
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Cadillac names first F1 car after American icon Mario Andretti
Cadillac has branded its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, named after US world champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-old has since taken on more of a backseat in the project, …
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Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure
Martin Brundle has backed George Russell to be able to deal with the pressure of fighting for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship, should he be in a position to do so.The Mercedes driver is a favourite heading into the season with the Brackley outfit expected to be strong in the new era of regulations, which focu…
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Guenther Steiner: "You need to listen before you talk" in MotoGP
The dawn of the new season means Tech3 KTM CEO Guenther Steiner is finally wearing a uniform as a working member of the MotoGP paddock.Steiner has taken over the independent Tech3 team from paddock stalwart Herve Poncharal - a move that was officially announced in September last season.Despite the Italian's wealth of …
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McLaren and Chip Ganassi Racing reach final settlement over Alex Palou court case
McLaren has reached a final settlement with Chip Ganassi Racing after the London High Court ruled against Alex Palou and CGR during the long-running dispute.In January, the four-time IndyCar champion was ordered to give McLaren more than $12million in compensation, following a five-week trial that occurred last year.I…
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Fabio Quartararo admits he was “too optimistic” about Yamaha V4’s potential
Fabio Quartararo feels he had been “too optimistic” about the potential of Yamaha’s V4-powered M1 in pre-season testing for the 2026 MotoGP season.Quartararo was largely critical of Yamaha’s 2026 contender during the testing phase, claiming that it was up to eight tenths slower over long runs in Buriram last weekend.T…
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McLaren Racing signs multi-year Etihad Airways partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season
McLaren Racing has announced a new multi-year partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.The brands will work closely across both the Woking outfit's Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship efforts.As part of the new partnership, the Etihad branding will feature across the F1 …
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Martin Brundle backs Lewis Hamilton for big Ferrari comeback: 'A happy Lewis is a fast Lewis'
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle is confident that Lewis Hamilton will have a better year in 2026 than he did in 2025.The seven-time champion used the 2025 season, his first with Ferrari, to adjust to the Maranello outfit. As he struggled to get to grips with the new team, he finished t…
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Exclusive: Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 role "goes far beyond driving", says Laurent Mekies
Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies has detailed why he believes Max Verstappen's value to the team is just as great off the track as it is in the car.Mekies and Verstappen formed a strong partnership as soon as the Frenchman took over from Christian Horner as Red Bull's team principal last summer, with Mekies…
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How to watch 2026 NASCAR at COTA: Weekend schedule, entry list, start time, TV
Tyler Reddick leads the championship standings after winning the first two races of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season, following up his Daytona 500 triumph with a fender-less victory at Atlanta.NASCAR now travels to the Circuit of the Americas where Shane van Gisbergen hopes to continue his road course dominance after winnin…
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We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - Lando Norris
Lando Norris didn’t make the charge to the 2025 Formula 1 crown easy for himself last year. The young Briton took the fight to the final race of the year as he fended off attacks from team-mate Oscar Piastri and a late resurgence from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. But 2026 offers a clean slate for the McLaren driver.Amid…
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Lando Norris’ road to F1 2026: In pictures
As Formula 1 enters its 2026 regulation reset, Lando Norris sits atop the grid as the reigning 2025 world driver’s champion, racing for the world constructors’ championship-winning team, McLaren.He’s earned every result along the way: after rising through the junior ranks as a McLaren-backed prospect, Norris has grown…
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Marco Bezzecchi after record-breaking Thailand lap: ‘Marc Marquez still the favourite’
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi dismissed suggestions he is the favourite for the Thailand Grand Prix, insisting reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has yet to reveal his true pace.Bezzecchi was in commanding form throughout Friday at Buriram, setting the initial pace in FP1 before smashing the lap record in practice late…
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Francesco Bagnaia "needs to be more calm" after latest Friday failure
Francesco Bagnaia has owned up to the mistakes that led him to miss out on direct access to Q2 for the second straight edition of the Thai Grand Prix.In 2025, the factory Ducati rider missed the cut on Friday before topping Q1 on Saturday morning to rescue his weekend. It was a sign of things to come later in the seas…
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McLaren behind and looking to "counterattack" in F1 2026, says Andrea Stella
McLaren boss Andrea Stella reckons his team is slightly on the back foot heading into the 2026 Formula 1 campaign - claiming it will try to “exploit the counterattack”.The new season will start in Melbourne next weekend after tests in Barcelona and Bahrain, from which Mercedes emerged as favourites for the title havin…
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Ducati “shouldn’t panic” if Marco Bezzeccchi dominates Thai GP, says Alex Marquez
Alex Marquez believes it would be premature for him and Ducati “to panic” if Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi dominates this weekend’s MotoGP season opener in Buriram.Aprilia has emerged as the clear favourite for victory at the Thailand Grand Prix after star rider Bezzecchi smashed the circuit record in Friday practice desp…
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Spanish GP reveals striking Pininfarina designed trophy for inaugural Madrid F1 race
The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix has unveiled a striking winner's trophy for the race's move to Madrid in September, having selected a design by the Italian Pininfarina Studios.Promoters of the under construction Madring near Madrid's Barajas airport selected the Italian design from three competition finalists, with P…
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Honda reveals alarming cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue
Honda is working around the clock to solve crippling vibration issues in time for Formula 1's 2026 season opener in Australia after a disastrous series of tests with Aston Martin.Aston Martin and Honda suffered a rough start to their partnership in pre-season testing, with minimal mileage at the Barcelona shakedown af…