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Raul Fernandez channelled “anger” into British GP victory after sprint “idiot” moment

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 17:22
Raúl Fernández says channelling his “anger” in the right direction helped turn a disastrous sprint into a dominant British Grand Prix victory.
The Trackhouse rider endured a costly Saturday after a poor start from the front row was followed by a lap-four crash. With the other three Aprilia riders locking out the podium positions, the DNF represented a major missed opportunity for ...Keep reading

NASCAR drivers endorse new stage rules with one key caveat

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 17:19
For the most part, NASCAR Cup Series drivers see the rule changes made to stage racing this week as a matter of common sense.
There wasn’t a lot of pushback.
“In my mind, it’s leaning back in the direction of a natural race progression,” said 2020 champion Chase Elliott. “I know the stages are still there but it feels less fabricated than knowing you’re going to have that on an ...Keep reading

Former F1 Academy star Maya Weug opens up on "toughest year" of motorsport career

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 16:56
Former F1 Academy championship contender Maya Weug has described 2026 as the "toughest year" of her career, revealing her immense struggles to secure a racing seat just 12 months after fighting for the title in the all-female racing series.
In a poignant statement shared on social media, the driver opened up about the harsh realities of the motorsport industry. Her current difficulties follow a ...Keep reading

Why Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura had ride-height device issues despite MotoGP holeshot ban

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 16:36
It may seem odd that two riders who qualified on the front row dropped places at the start with stuck ride-height devices, when MotoGP explicitly banned holeshot devices for that very phase of the race.
Polesitter Jorge Martin had already appeared set to lose the lead to eventual race winner Raul Fernandez when he ran deep into Turn 1. Ai Ogura, also on an Aprilia, suffered a similar problem ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney will give Kyle Busch tribute helmet to Brexton Busch after Iowa race

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 16:30
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney is wearing a special helmet for the NASCAR Cup race at Iowa Speedway, honoring fallen NASCAR legend Kyle Busch.
Blaney earned pole position for Sunday's Cup race, and is one of the favorites to claim victory in the 350-lap event.
The helmet features various highlights from Busch's historic career, including his unprecedented sweep of all three Bristol races on the ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 15:17
Marc Marquez says a tough result in the British Grand Prix was entirely down to him, insisting he simply lacked the pace to fight at the front.
The factory Ducati rider endured a lacklustre outing at Silverstone on Sunday, struggling to seventh at the finish after running as high as third on the opening lap. 
While the Desmosedici was no match to the Aprilias throughout the weekend, Marquez ...Keep reading

MotoGP British GP: Raul Fernandez dominates as Jorge Martin extends points lead

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 14:03
Raul Fernandez annihilated the competition at the British Grand Prix to claim his first victory of the 2026 MotoGP season, leading another podium lockout for Aprilia.
Having crashed out of Saturday’s sprint, the Trackhouse rider redeemed himself in the main race, grabbing the lead at the start and leading every lap in what was arguably the most convincing performance of his MotoGP ...Keep reading

Otmar Szafnauer tells Ferrari to 'leave Charles Leclerc alone' amid Lewis Hamilton battle

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 13:46
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has advised Ferrari management against calling Charles Leclerc in for a formal mid-season sit-down, insisting the Maranello outfit should "leave him alone" as he works through a challenging period alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley and host Jake Humphrey ...Keep reading

Mika Hakkinen urges McLaren not to "rock the boat" with Max Verstappen move

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 12:32
Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has warned McLaren against pursuing Max Verstappen, advising his former team to protect its internal team spirit and avoid "rocking the boat" amid midseason driver market speculation.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside his former McLaren team-mate David Coulthard, the Finnish legend addressed the ongoing F1 'silly season' and persistent ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff reveals parenting challenge as son Jack leads karting championship

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 12:09
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has opened up about finding the balance between his son Jack's enjoyment and ambition after the nine-year-old's latest karting victory in Italy.
Competing in the IAME Karting Series, Jack Wolff recently secured a race win that elevates him to the top of the championship standings ahead of the season finale.
Speaking at the circuit, the Mercedes ...Keep reading

F1 2026 mid-season grades: Audi gets off to solid start on works debut

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 12:04
When Audi presented its F1 project in Berlin last winter, it set an explicit goal of winning world championships by 2030. The German giant is used to success in any motorsport discipline it enters, whether that be endurance or the Dakar Rally, but it also acknowledged the long road it would have to walk to get there.
Audi heads into the summer break eighth in the standings on 12 points after ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman reveals new business venture away from F1

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 11:12
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has revealed he has opened a bike shop and cafe above Monaco alongside a group of friends.
During an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old Briton discussed his growing passion for cycling. Having integrated the sport heavily into his training for his 2026 F1 campaign, Bearman has now turned that interest into a business venture ...Keep reading

Why Audi's driver programme is about more than their next F1 star

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-09 10:22
Launched in January this year, Audi's Driver Development Programme is a vital component in the long-term success of the F1 team.

How Cadillac’s 2026 season has played out so far

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-09 10:22
As Cadillac find themselves as the only team without a point on the board, we recap their season so far in their half term report.

What F1 drivers have been up to during the summer break

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-08-09 10:22
With the summer break in full swing, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.

Gabriel Bortoleto refutes idea of F1 2026 cars clashing with driving styles

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 09:06
Gabriel Bortoleto has strongly argued that Formula 1 drivers “should be able to adapt” to any machinery, refuting the idea that the 2026 cars are clashing with driving styles.
This year has seen a switch to more electrical machinery with a 47-53 split against the internal combustion engine, causing a different style of racing as battery management is key.
Terms like superclipping have ...Keep reading

Super Formula Sugo: Igor Fraga livid as safety car gifts Nirei Fukuzumi victory

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 08:22
Nirei Fukuzumi scored his second win of the Super Formula season amid a strange turn of events involving the safety car that left Igor Fraga furious at losing out on victory.
Rookie Racing driver Fukuzumi and Ayumu Iwasa were the two biggest beneficiaries of the safety car being called at the end of lap 27 of the 51-lap contest, owing to Sena Sakaguchi and Roman Stanek both hitting trouble at ...Keep reading

ARCA West shocker as Portland race ends in unbelievable finish

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 04:43
The ARCA Menard's West Series joined IndyCar this weekend at Portland International Raceway, and they delivered a truly wild finish on FloRacing.
At the very end of the race, Sam Corry was leading Nitro Motorsports teammate Ethan Tovo. As they battled down into the Turn 1 chicane, Tovo put the bumper to Corry as they battled for the race win. Corry then pushed Tovo into the dirt to maintain ...Keep reading

Christian Lundgaard facing back-of-the-grid charge in Portland after multiple issues derail qualifying

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 02:44
Christian Lundgaard will need to conjure another miraculous drive from the back of the grid after severe electrical issues derailed his qualifying effort for the Grand Prix of Portland.
The Arrow McLaren driver entered the race weekend sitting fourth in the championship standings, anchored by two victories this season—including a sensational last-to-first charge at Road America back in June ...Keep reading

Felix Rosenqvist snatches Portland IndyCar pole from Alex Palou by 0.018s

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-08-09 01:35
Felix Rosenqvist pulled off a late push to take pole in an intense IndyCar Series qualifying for the Grand Prix of Portland.
Flying around Portland International Raceway’s 12-turn, 1.964-mile natural road course, the Swede squeezed out a 58.428s flying lap to take the top spot over reigning and four-time series champion Alex Palou by a narrow 0.0184s. 
For Rosenqvist, the defending ...Keep reading

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