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McLaren to use final 2026 developments to test 2027 F1 car concepts
McLaren has revealed that its last run of upgrades for its 2026 Formula 1 car will also act as tests for “fundamental concepts that will carry into next year’s car”.
After the Singapore Grand Prix, team principal Andrea Stella explained its late-season upgrade plan, indicating its final updates will be delivered across the following three rounds – Austin, Mexico City and Sao Paulo – ...Keep reading
After the Singapore Grand Prix, team principal Andrea Stella explained its late-season upgrade plan, indicating its final updates will be delivered across the following three rounds – Austin, Mexico City and Sao Paulo – ...Keep reading
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Haas reveal striking Godzilla-themed livery for Austin
Haas have presented a striking Godzilla-themed livery that will adorn the VF-26 cars of Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.
Toyota answers critics who doubted it could win in WEC’s competitive Hypercar era
Kamui Kobayashi says Toyota’s dominant run in the 2026 World Endurance Championship has answered those who doubted its ability to win against strong manufacturer competition.
The Japanese brand has re-established itself as the benchmark in the Hypercar class this year after significantly overhauling its V6-powered LMH, which has now been rebranded as TR010 Hybrid.
After winning the Le ...Keep reading
The Japanese brand has re-established itself as the benchmark in the Hypercar class this year after significantly overhauling its V6-powered LMH, which has now been rebranded as TR010 Hybrid.
After winning the Le ...Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen call for Singapore F1 track changes
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen want changes to the Marina Bay Street Circuit, saying a longer straight or a proper hairpin is needed to make Singapore a great racing track.
While the seven-time champion explained that he loves racing at the street circuit, he added that he and Verstappen had been discussing potential changes to the layout.
"I don’t know. I mean, I love the race here. I ...Keep reading
While the seven-time champion explained that he loves racing at the street circuit, he added that he and Verstappen had been discussing potential changes to the layout.
"I don’t know. I mean, I love the race here. I ...Keep reading
Honda ADUO engine upgrade pegged driveability back near Spec 1 level
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe admits the manufacturer’s Formula 1 power unit upgrade brought its driveability close to its troubled first specification’s level.
Honda has struggled on his full-fledged return to the world championship, as new technical regulations were adopted with power units featuring near-50% electrical energy.
While the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26 ...Keep reading
Honda has struggled on his full-fledged return to the world championship, as new technical regulations were adopted with power units featuring near-50% electrical energy.
While the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26 ...Keep reading
Why Alex Marquez hasn't been able to replicate his 2025 MotoGP form
Alex Marquez’s current MotoGP campaign has been a far cry from his breakthrough season last year. The Gresini star was expected to build on his 2025 success after being awarded a factory-spec bike by Ducati, but this year hasn’t quite panned out as he or his team would have hoped.
After establishing himself as one of the most consistent riders on the grid - he scored at least one top-two ...Keep reading
After establishing himself as one of the most consistent riders on the grid - he scored at least one top-two ...Keep reading
Fornaroli set for McLaren FP1 runs after latest F1 test
Leonardo Fornaroli will return to the wheel of McLaren’s MCL40 over the coming weeks, with his next practice outings being planned at the Mexico City and Sao Paulo Grands Prix.
What time is the 2026 United States GP and how can I watch it?
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 18th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the United States.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the United States GP
Chris Medland highlights the key talking points as F1 heads to the United States for Round 18 of the 2026 season.
How Verstappen fared in his Portimão GT outing
Max Verstappen and Valentino Rossi were both in action as the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season reached its conclusion at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve (Portimão) in Portugal.
Williams has better cooling vests than anyone – Alex Albon
Alex Albon has branded Williams’ cooling vest as “the best on the grid”, following a comfortable Singapore Grand Prix for the British-Thai driver.
A Heat Hazard was declared for the Marina Bay race, meaning drivers had a choice between wearing a cooling vest or having the corresponding ballast added to their car. This regulation stems from a strenuous 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where a number ...Keep reading
A Heat Hazard was declared for the Marina Bay race, meaning drivers had a choice between wearing a cooling vest or having the corresponding ballast added to their car. This regulation stems from a strenuous 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where a number ...Keep reading
Daniel Juncadella says he “f***ed” up as Genesis goes from first to last in Barcelona WEC
Daniel Juncadella has said he feels “sorry” for the opening-lap error that left the #19 Genesis GMR-001 at the back of the field in the World Endurance Championship’s Barcelona 6 Hours.
Home hero Juncadella made a brilliant launch from third on the grid, passing Toyota’s Sebastien Buemi and fellow Genesis driver Andre Lotterer to take the lead under braking for Turn 1.
But with the ...Keep reading
Home hero Juncadella made a brilliant launch from third on the grid, passing Toyota’s Sebastien Buemi and fellow Genesis driver Andre Lotterer to take the lead under braking for Turn 1.
But with the ...Keep reading
Spa 24 Hours emerges as Max Verstappen’s likely 2027 GT target
Following an impressive performance at Portimao, Max Verstappen is hoping to continue his GT racing at Spa-Francorchamps, which he describes as his "favourite track". He revealed this after finishing ninth in the GT World Challenge Europe this gone weekend where he shared the Team Verstappen Mercedes with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat.
“It’s my favourite track, of course, so I’m trying ...Keep reading
“It’s my favourite track, of course, so I’m trying ...Keep reading
McLaren retains Leonardo Fornaroli in F1 as Italian adds WEC programme for 2027
McLaren has reaffirmed its faith in Leonardo Fornaroli – and is taking its commitment to the Italian driver a step further. Fornaroli has been confirmed as the Formula 1 team's reserve and third driver for the 2027 season, but his programme will also include a second, prestigious challenge: making his World Endurance Championship debut behind the wheel of McLaren's new Hypercar.
It marks the ...Keep reading
It marks the ...Keep reading
Max Verstappen jokes he will need a "new spine" after "incredibly bumpy" US GP circuit
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has warned that the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is "incredibly bumpy" ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix, joking he may need to "order a new spine" afterwards.
The Red Bull driver heads to Austin with the momentum of two consecutive victories at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and the Singapore Grand Prix. However, Verstappen has ...Keep reading
The Red Bull driver heads to Austin with the momentum of two consecutive victories at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and the Singapore Grand Prix. However, Verstappen has ...Keep reading
George Russell hints at hidden struggles behind 2025 Singapore GP victory
George Russell has revealed he was dealing with "a lot" behind the scenes during the weekend of his 2025 Singapore Grand Prix victory, saying "not many people know" what was happening away from the track.
The Mercedes driver was speaking to Austrian broadcaster ORF Sport, which showed him photographs of himself celebrating last year's win at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with his partner ...Keep reading
The Mercedes driver was speaking to Austrian broadcaster ORF Sport, which showed him photographs of himself celebrating last year's win at the Marina Bay Street Circuit with his partner ...Keep reading
Gabriel Bortoleto seeks Red Bull lessons from Max Verstappen during gaming sessions
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto and Red Bull's Max Verstappen are close friends outside of Formula 1, with the pair often seen racing together during online gaming sessions. Motorsport.com can confirm that the Brazilian asked the four-time champion how Red Bull grew into a championship-winning team as he looks to apply these learnings to Audi.
This is Bortoleto's second season in the championship ...Keep reading
This is Bortoleto's second season in the championship ...Keep reading
George Russell claims unofficial 2026 F1 sprint title
George Russell would have been crowned sprint champion in 2026, if F1 had awarded such a title, after Lando Norris's last-lap clash with his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in Singapore.
While Russell is currently watching his championship title hopes slip away as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extend his lead in the standings, the Briton has come out on top in the sprint ...Keep reading
While Russell is currently watching his championship title hopes slip away as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extend his lead in the standings, the Briton has come out on top in the sprint ...Keep reading
GT2 European: Maserati ends on a high note at Portimao, with titles for Hartling/Thilenius and Gialdini/Njor
The 2026 GT2 European Championship season ended on a Maserati high, with the Trident cars securing pole positions and claiming victories and podium finishes in both races held on Sunday at Portimao.
The SR Motorsport by SchnitzelAlm duo also claimed the top step of the podium in Race 1, whilst Ethan Gialdini/Mikkel Njor clinched the overall championship title, with David Thilenius/Jay Mo ...Keep reading
The SR Motorsport by SchnitzelAlm duo also claimed the top step of the podium in Race 1, whilst Ethan Gialdini/Mikkel Njor clinched the overall championship title, with David Thilenius/Jay Mo ...Keep reading