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Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 14th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Madrid in Spain.

Carlos Alcaraz returns from injury to play at the US Open, here’s how the Spanish tennis superstar became an instant Formula 1 fan thanks to Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.

After Lando Norris was heard accusing team-mate Oscar Piastri of forcing him off-track in the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, McLaren admits it will “review” its terms of engagement when the two drivers face one another on track.
In Sunday’s 53-lap race at Monza, Piastri started sixth while Norris lined up eighth. By the closing stages of the race, the pair had begun tussling for position ...Keep reading

If there is one thing those who regularly work with Marc Marquez agree on, it is that none of his moves are made at random. That applies to every aspect of his life, but particularly to his public image, which is managed by his own company, Vertical. With that in mind, it is easy to conclude that the image the Spaniard posted on his Instagram account last week – showing him shirtless, with his ...Keep reading

The GT Summer Series brings together amateurs, newcomers and experienced racers. With innovations such as equalization of chances, Heroes Arena and Fan Cam, the GT Summer Series aims to stand out from other championships.
Question: "Mr Lehner, the GT Summer Series is approaching its big finale in 2026. How has the first season gone?"
Stefan Lehner (Head of Race Series at Gedlich Racing): "We ...Keep reading

Talent finding initiatives such as FIA Rally Star could be set for revival as part of the FIA’s plan to inject funding back into the World Rally Championship and grassroots rallying.
Last year, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem promised that funds generated by the sale of the WRC’s commercial rights will be directly invested back into rallying.
That plan is set to come into force now ...Keep reading

Robert Shwartzman will return to the World Endurance Championship Hypercar ranks with Peugeot next season.
The 26-year-old is moving back to sportscars with the French marque to drive one its revised 9X8 Le Mans Hypercars.
It comes after the withdrawal from the IndyCar Series of the Prema Racing team with which he claimed pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500.
Shwartzman previously ...Keep reading

Sebastian Vettel admits that getting behind the wheel of his idol and friend Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 ahead of last weekend's Italian Grand Prix was "a very emotional moment".

Kimi Antonelli added his name to the list of Formula 1 race winners who have surged from a lowly grid position to claim victory, doing so in stunning style on home turf at the Italian Grand Prix. We take a look back at the other drivers who have found themselves staring at a swathe of rear wings on the starting grid only to wind up greeting the chequered flag before anyone else.

With 22 crashes last year and 16 so far this season, Joan Mir has suffered the joint-most falls of any rider on the MotoGP grid, but the Spaniard attributes his high crash count to the risks he has to take to extract the maximum performance from his Honda.
Marc Marquez left Honda at the end of 2023 because, among other reasons, he crashed off the bike every time he tried to make it go fast ...Keep reading

The title fight in the World Endurance Championship has been blown wide open after three of the leading cars failed to score points at the Lone Star Le Mans.
Heading into last weekend’s six-hour fixture at the Circuit of the Americas, the #20 BMW M Hybrid V8 and the #7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid were tied at the top of the standings on 75 points, with the #51 Ferrari 499P trailing them by 18 points ...Keep reading

MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stressed that the new Madrid Formula 1 track is currently not suitable for MotoGP, while making it clear that fans should not expect to see a flood of Adelaide-style circuits on the calendar.
MotoGP is preparing to explore new territories and initiatives under the ownership of Liberty Media. Following the American company's takeover of MotoGP, a clear ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman says Ferrari’s ADUO 2 engine upgrade represents “a much smaller step” than Haas’ updated Formula 1 chassis.
The Prancing Horse introduced its second and final power unit upgrade of the 2026 season, courtesy of the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, with one such powertrain handed to Haas for the Italian Grand Prix. It was fitted to Bearman’s ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell's Italian Grand Prix by not double-stacking its drivers under the virtual safety car.
Mercedes secured a 1-2 finish at Monza led by home hero Kimi Antonelli, who recovered from 19th on the grid to become the first Italian winner at the circuit since 1966. But Russell controlled the early phases of the race ...Keep reading

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix.

Mercedes secured a dominant 1-2 finish in Italy and our expert betting writers assess how Kimi Antonelli’s sensational Italian Grand Prix win will affect Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull.

Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for the Madring.

Despite opening lap contact that sent him crashing out in the season finale, Dennis Hauger officially secured the 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year title. Driving the #19 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, he edged out Mick Schumacher by 15 points to claim top rookie honors.
The 23-year-old Norwegian's campaign featured eight finishes in the top 15, headlined by two top-10 drives, including a season-best ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone says he was stopped by officials at an airport in Portugal after arriving with a shotgun he intended to use in a clay pigeon shooting competition.