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QUIZ: Belgian Grand Prix winners at Spa

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-07-15 11:16
Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix. So it’s the perfect time to test your knowledge on the winners at this famous old circuit.

Amelia Dimoldenberg returns in Passenger Princess Season 2

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-07-15 11:16
After the success of the first season, Passenger Princess is back as Amelia Dimoldenberg is joined by a new line-up of F1 drivers.

Aprilia moves up one level in MotoGP concessions; Ducati and Honda move down

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-07-15 10:10
MotoGP's concessions system enters its final stage before the arrival of the new technical regulations in 2027, which will mark the beginning of a new era in the world championship, with all manufacturers starting again from zero.
Under the current system, each manufacturer's points over the previous 12 months are counted to determine which concessions level they will fall under for the ...Keep reading

Gabriel Bortoleto: F1 hasn't lost its 'magic'; drivers need to "turn the page" on 2026 complaints

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-07-15 09:32
Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1 hasn’t lost its magic. 
The switch from the 2022-25 regulations, in which drivers had become accustomed to high-downforce cars that could take even the most challenging high-speed corners flat, to the 2026 rules has been a bone of ...Keep reading

NASCAR Atlanta, Lime Rock television ratings

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-07-15 02:19
The NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled for Sunday night but rain delayed into the early Monday morning hours at Atlanta Motor Speedway averaged 1.5 million viewers on TNT Sports.
For what it’s worth, TNT Sports told the Sports Business Journal that it was on pace for 2.4 million viewers before the rain delay that started halfway through the first half but required a resumption at Midnight. Ryan ...Keep reading

Kyffin Simpson aims to replicate 2025 Nashville showing or "a couple spots better"

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 21:34
Kyffin Simpson is heading back to a familiar comfort zone this weekend, with eyes firmly set on a late-season surge.
The 21-year-old Caymanian driver returns to Nashville Superspeedway — the site of a stellar fourth-place finish last year — looking to replicate that magic and thrust the #8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda into a push to get into the top 10 of the championship. 
Currently ...Keep reading

Kevin Harvick supports Bubba Wallace penalty; not sure rule is necessary

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 21:25
Kevin Harvick basically said there is nothing to see here regarding any controversy surrounding the ‘out of bounds’ penalty issued to Bubba Wallace after the NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Harvick gave his thoughts on the SPEED television program he shares with IndyCar play-by-play broadcaster Will Buxton.
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Pierre Gasly tests new A110 Future prototype with Duke of Richmond at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 20:34
Pierre Gasly had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
After arriving at the Goodwood estate just days after securing a double points finish for Alpine at the British Grand Prix with his team-mate Franco Colapinto, the Frenchman took the prototype up the famous hillclimb with the Duke of Richmond in the ...Keep reading

5 drivers most likely to win the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-07-14 19:46
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers expect to win at Spa-Francorchamps.

Ollie Bearman hailed as "class act" after emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus drive

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 19:35
British Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has been praised by fans and branded an all-round "class act" after an emotional run in Ayrton Senna's legendary 1985 Lotus. 
The 21-year-old was invited to drive the famous black-and-gold Lotus 97T around the Silverstone circuit alongside former F1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok.
For Bearman, stepping into the cockpit of the car that ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from stunning midnight NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 17:01
Race day started just after 7pm, local time, with Ryan Blaney pacing the field from pole position. Then we spent over three hours waiting out the weather mid-race, with Blaney still in control. Finally, just before 2am, Blaney claimed the checkered flag in the marathon race and proceeded to ride his newly won motorcycle around the track.
And while Blaney's name dominated the pylon, this race ...Keep reading

Exclusive: Pirelli explains the role of wheel‑rim development and driving styles on 2026 F1 tyres

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 17:00
Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell the story through the words of those who are experiencing this revolution from the inside. It’s often said that mastering tyre usage is fundamental, since it is the car’s only contact with the asphalt, but in the search for that perfect ...Keep reading

5 dramatic Belgian Grand Prix moments

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-07-14 16:40
Ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, F1.com has picked out some of the event’s unforgettable moments.

What F1 drivers have been up to before Belgium

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-07-14 16:40
With an extra weekend between the British and Belgian Grand Prix, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.

Win the dream ticket to attend every F1 race next season

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 14:00
When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea. They created a carbon fibre season ticket that lets one lucky fan and a friend follow in his footsteps – and next season it could be you.
Burgess did the 2025 season on a shoestring so he was shocked when Heineken called to offer him an upgrade. He ...Keep reading

Palmer and Hinchcliffe identify biggest threats to Antonelli

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-07-14 13:31
In the latest episode of F1 Nation, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer joined IndyCar winner James Hinchcliffe to dissect what could throw Kimi Antonelli’s title challenge off course.

Should F1 really get louder in 2031? Our verdict

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 13:00
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.
The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and a modest amount of electrification amounting to a lower-cost and lower-complexity formula.
Other than cost, one of the key reasons ...Keep reading

Ryan Blaney rode a motorcycle around Atlanta race track after late-night NASCAR win

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 12:05
Along with the trophy and prize money, the winner of last weekend's NASCAR Cup race at EchoPark Speedway (Atlanta) also received a very unique award --  a limited edition 2026 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, custom-built by Sturgis Harley-Davidson and celebrating '250 Years of Freedom.'
After passing Carson Hocevar in overtime and winning the race in a three-wide battle to the checkered flag ...Keep reading

MotoGP's single-bike proposal on brink of collapse

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 11:32
A lack of unanimity among MotoGP manufacturers has dramatically altered the outlook for a proposal led by Aprilia to limit riders to a single bike during Friday and Saturday practice sessions.
Until a couple of grands prix ago, most manufacturers believed that, starting next season, teams would remove one of the two bikes from the front of the garage during practice before reverting to the ...Keep reading

Honda confirms when its new F1 power unit will be introduced on Aston Martin car

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-07-14 10:55
Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.
Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there would be “two more races” until the powertrain is upgraded.
“We have two more races before we introduce the new engine,” ...Keep reading

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