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Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks to race for Spire in San Diego Truck race

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-06-11 00:18
Trackhouse founder and team owner Justin Marks is putting his helmet back on for a start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Naval Base Coronado. He will drive the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, with sponsorship from Jockey.
Marks founded Trackhouse Racing in 2021, a team that has since won 15 NASCAR Cup races, including the 2025 Coca-Cola 600. They field the No. 1 of Ross Chastain ...Keep reading

Sheldon Creed debuts a partnership on the cutting edge of brain optimization

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 23:48
Sheldon Creed is debuting a new partnership this weekend in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race at Pocono Raceway and it’s more than just a logo placed on his Haas Factory Team No. 00 but is also a device that he will place on his head.
Vielight is a small, light-emitting device placed on the cranium like a strap. It emits flashing red lights and has a component placed in the ...Keep reading

Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins and then goes fastest in FP2

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 23:20
Toyota beat Ferrari to the fastest time in the second practice session for the Le Mans 24 Hours on Wednesday night.
Kamui Kobayashi set a best time of 3m26.096s just seconds after the chequered flag dropped at the Circuit de la Sarthe to put the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid on top by over two-tenths of a second.
The first night session at this year’s Le Mans got off to a chaotic start, with the ...Keep reading

Josh Berry ‘not surprised’ but optimistic’ for future after losing Wood Brothers seat

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 21:52
The Wood Brothers informed Josh Berry that they would be moving in a different direction at the end of this season, meaning the winner of the Las Vegas spring race last season joins a crowded list of impending free agents.
The 35-year-old, and long-time short tracker turned NASCAR success story over this decade, has competed in the Cup Series since 2024 following a four-year stint in the ...Keep reading

How Doohan supports Haas as reserve driver

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 21:28
After a seven-round stint in F1 with Alpine, Jack Doohan is now settling into life with Haas as the team's reserve driver.

Agreement reached on proposed F1 regulatory changes

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 21:28
A package of changes to the F1 Technical, Sporting and Financial Regulations for 2027 and 2028 have been agreed.

Formula 1 agrees to engine design change after criticism

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-06-10 20:57
Formula 1 agrees a two-step plan to change engine design in response to criticism of this year's new rules.

Expect chaos, bumps, extra spotters and corner workers for NASCAR San Diego

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 20:34
“It’s very much going to be a survival race. Really challenging for the drivers.”
That’s how Brad Keselowski summed up his expectations for the NASCAR Cup Series race next weekend at Naval Base Coronado. While no one else put it so bluntly, the consensus over the weekend at Michigan International Speedway is that the second-ever street course event should be an eventful one.
On one ...Keep reading

Myles Rowe: Historic Indy NXT win proves ‘I have the skill to run in IndyCar’

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 19:50
Myles Rowe sent a statement to the rest of the paddock with his historic Indy NXT drive to victory last Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway.
A communication error in qualifying left the Georgia native starting 24th (last) in the #99 Abel Motorsports with Force Indy entry, but it made no difference as he powered through the field and still led a race-high 29 of 75 laps. It marked the third ...Keep reading

Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 19:08
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Alpine outpaced Cadillac by 0.013s in qualifying for the Le Mans 24 Hours, as last year’s winner, the #83 Ferrari, failed to make the top 15 and will therefore miss out on Hyperpole. 
Tom Gamble’s opening effort with the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie was faster than anyone’s, as he lapped in 3m24.163s, which only Earl Bamber’s benchmark outperformed in Free Practice ...Keep reading

F1 power unit changes announced for 2027 and 2028 seasons

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:36
Formula 1 stakeholders have agreed to a gradual increase in power from the internal combustion engine to alleviate energy management concerns.
On Wednesday, the FIA announced F1's stakeholders have agreed to a moderate increase from 2027 onwards before committing to a 60/40 split in 2028.
Concretely, it means power units will see their fuel flow increase by five percent next year, upping ...Keep reading

Why Williams' Browning feels 'ready to drive an F1 car now'

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:17
Williams' Luke Browning is confident he can use his upcoming FP1 appearances in Barcelona and Austria to demonstrate that he could be the next big star in F1.

Our early Bet Builder selections made for Barcelona

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:17
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including tips for the winner, podium, top six and points finishes.

5 storylines we're excited about ahead of Barcelona

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:17
Chris Medland delves into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Barcelona for the seventh round of the 2026 season.

Racing Bulls' unveil football-inspired livery for Barcelona

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:17
Racing Bulls have unveiled a special livery that the will run over the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.

8 memorable moments from past Grands Prix in Barcelona

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:17
There have been plenty of memorable off-track moments in Barcelona – here are some of the most viral from previous Grands Prix.

BMW M Hybrid V8: Evaluating the impact of the latest evo package

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 18:00
Fresh off its historic breakthrough victory in the World Endurance Championship last month, BMW is now gearing up for the ultimate endurance test at the Circuit de la Sarthe with its heavily-revised M Hybrid V8.
For spectators trackside, the most immediate visual indicator of the car's update is its significantly scaled-down kidney grille. According to Achim Klein, BMW M Hybrid V8 project ...Keep reading

Ben Keating admits to fitness concerns on Le Mans return after elbow surgery

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 17:45
Ben Keating has admitted that he is not fully fit as he prepares to return from an elbow injury at this week’s Le Mans 24 Hours, revealing he is still dealing with discomfort after surgery.
The TF Sport driver suffered a mountain bike accident towards the end of March, ruling him out from the opening two rounds of the World Endurance Championship at Imola and Spa.
He spent the last nine ...Keep reading

Genesis rules out IMSA GTP debut for 2027

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 17:43
Genesis will not enter the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the 2027 season. 
Cyril Abiteboul, Team Principal of Genesis Magma Racing, shared the latest update ahead of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will see the GMR-001 LMDh machine make its first appearance in the French endurance classic. 
“We are now talking about ‘28,” Abitboul confirmed, during a media ...Keep reading

Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 17:30
Kimi Antonelli set a record as the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history when he dominated the Monaco Grand Prix, and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies admits that his “serious pace” came as a surprise to many onlookers.
The Mercedes teenager put his Mercedes on pole position in the principality ahead of the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. However, the Dutchman spluttered off the line on ...Keep reading

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