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Stella singles out ‘smart’ design trend from McLaren rival

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-05-19 15:25
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has identified a unique sidepod concept used by Red Bull.

10 viral moments from past Canadian Grands Prix

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-05-19 15:25
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Montreal – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.

Aston Martin can do something 'very special' – Stroll

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-05-19 15:25
Despite a tough start to the season for Aston Martin, Lance Stroll is confident that "the future is very bright" for the team.

Johann Zarco to wait several weeks before undergoing surgery

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 13:30
Johann Zarco is facing what is likely to be a lengthy recovery period following his left leg injury - primarily to the knee - sustained at the Catalan Grand Prix.
After being examined by knee specialist Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, Zarco knows he will need surgery but the procedure won’t be possible for a few weeks.
During the second restart in Barcelona on Sunday, Zarco crashed into the ...Keep reading

MotoGP chief Carlos Ezpeleta defends decision to restart Catalan GP twice

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 13:02
MotoGP’s chief sporting officer Carlos Ezpeleta believes the race direction made the “correct” decision in restarting the Catalan Grand Prix twice - but is open to discussions over any potential safety improvements. 
Several MotoGP riders questioned the call to continue racing in Barcelona following two major incidents that left Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco hospitalised, and some others ...Keep reading

What F1 drivers have been up to before Canada

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-05-19 12:12
With a couple of weeks between the Miami and Canadian Grand Prix, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.

Honda reveals “important target” for F1 Canadian GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 11:19
Aston Martin engine partner Honda has revealed its “important target” for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, following initial improvement with the brand’s Formula 1 power unit.
The nascent works partnership got off to a dismal start with a clear lack of reliability and performance for an Aston Martin team which hoped to contend for the world championship, as the Honda engine’s ...Keep reading

Francesco Bagnaia fears wrist injury after Johann Zarco crash: “Something’s not quite right”

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 11:14
Francesco Bagnaia has revealed he will have his left wrist re-examined after struggling through Monday’s in-season MotoGP test at Barcelona.
Bagnaia had already undergone an X-ray on his wrist on Sunday following a frightening three-way crash with Johann Zarco and Luca Marini at the Catalan Grand Prix.
Although the factory Ducati rider was able to take the restart, he admitted to feeling ...Keep reading

Johann Zarco recounts Barcelona MotoGP crash: "It was absolutely terrifying"

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 08:29
Johann Zarco has spoken for the first time about the horrific crash he suffered on Sunday at the restart of the Catalan Grand Prix.
Starting fifth on the grid, having brilliantly managed to hold on to his qualifying position in the first part of the race, Zarco didn’t get past the first corner at the restart.
"I was sucked in by Marini and couldn’t stop in time to avoid him", the LCR ...Keep reading

On this day: Olivier Panis takes only F1 win in chaotic Monaco GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 08:14
Olivier Panis may be one of the best examples of shock winners in Formula 1, as demonstrated by his memorable Monaco victory on 19 May 1996.
Not that there’s anything wrong with the Frenchman – a five-time podium finisher in midfield machinery – and his talent, but the struggling Ligier outfit wasn’t exactly a victory contender at the time.
As a matter of fact, the JS43 never ...Keep reading

Why don't drivers enter other series like Verstappen? F1 Q&A

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-05-19 06:47
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Canadian Grand Prix.

Alexander Rossi suffered minor injuries to finger and ankle, still aims to race Indy 500

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 02:26
Alexander Rossi suffered minor injuries in a Monday practice crash and while he is intends to run the race, his status remains uncertain for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. 
ECR confirmed the news on Monday night via social media, with a statement noting the 2016 Indy 500 champion “underwent successful outpatient procedures this evening to repair minor injuries to a finger on his ...Keep reading

Lando Norris eyes Le Mans drive as McLaren endurance push heats up

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 22:38
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris fancies himself a drive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future. With McLaren's expanding endurance racing programme, there's an increasingly available route for such an ambition to be realised.
Speaking in a video published to McLaren's YouTube channel, the 2025 drivers' champion discussed his aspirations beyond the tight cockpit of a ...Keep reading

Official Coca-Cola 600 entry list released, Katherine Legge locked in

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 22:04
There are 39 entries for the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway -- NASCAR's longest race.
Of note, with up to 40 cars allowed to take part in every race, this means Katherine Legge will be locked in as she attempts to become the sixth driver in history to run the Indy 500 and the Coke 600 on the same day. With sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics, she will drive the No ...Keep reading

Toto Wolff keeps Mercedes grounded ahead of crucial Canadian GP upgrades

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 21:54
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the Brackley outfit to maintain a balanced perspective as it prepares to bring its first major upgrade package of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
After rival teams such as McLaren showed impressive gains at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes will be hoping its upgrade package will help it return to the dominant form seen at ...Keep reading

Kyle Kirkwood “here to win” Indy 500, not think championship

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 21:08
Kyle Kirkwood isn’t thinking about points going into the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
“Quite honestly, it's the biggest race in the world,” said Kirkwood, 27. “We're here to win. That's exactly what we want to do. We're only, what, six races in now? We'll worry about the points afterwards. Hopefully the win will catapult us back towards the front. That's kind of the ...Keep reading

How Alex Palou captured pole for the 110th running of the Indy 500

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 20:30
Alex Palou puts Sunday’s pole-winning drive for the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 over his 2023 qualifying triumph. 
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion, who also comes in as the defending race winner, barely made it into the Fast 12. Then improved significantly to make the Fast Six, where he delivered a haymaker to rivals with a 232.248mph four-lap ...Keep reading

Canadian Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-05-18 20:15
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions.

Rossi, O'Ward, and Grosjean cars destroyed in huge Indy 500 practice crash

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 19:44
After a full week of practice and qualifying without a single incident, that changed in a big way on Monday. 
After a career-best Indy 500 qualifying effort put him second on the grid, Alexander Rossi lost control of his No. 20 ECR Chevrolet during practice on Monday at the exit of Turn 2.
He slammed the wall and the car lifted up off the ground, rotating to the side before sitting back ...Keep reading

Josef Newgarden leads abbreviated Indy 500 practice marred by storms, major wreck

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-05-18 19:21
Following a full day of qualifying, Monday was race practice for the 33 drivers and teams competing in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.
They had two hours of practice from 1-3pm EST, but they only managed to get about half of that in before severe weather arrived.
A caution for lightning in the area was displayed with around 55 minutes left in the practice, and all cars were forced ...Keep reading

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