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IndyCar championship leader Alex Palou suffers “not a good day” in Washington, D.C.
Alex Palou endured a no good, very bad day in Washington, D.C.
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion started on pole in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, but taking the green flag — waved by President Donald Trump — was the only time the Spaniard spent at the front.
Palou’s troubles began during his first pit stop on lap 36 of 147, when he struck a right-rear tyre belonging to ...Keep reading
The reigning and four-time IndyCar Series champion started on pole in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, but taking the green flag — waved by President Donald Trump — was the only time the Spaniard spent at the front.
Palou’s troubles began during his first pit stop on lap 36 of 147, when he struck a right-rear tyre belonging to ...Keep reading
All the key moments from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
There were plenty of big moments during Zandvoort’s final Dutch Grand Prix, an event won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.
What the teams said – Race day in the Netherlands
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.
Wolff explains Mercedes’ decision to invert cars in Dutch GP
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has shared an insight into Mercedes' decision to switch Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Official race results: 2026 IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C.
After starting on the front row, American driver Kyle Kirkwood dominated much of Sunday's Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington DC.
Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps, and the Andretti driver claimed victory over Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard in second and Andretti teammate Will Power in third. The margin of victory was just over three seconds, but at one point, he was over 15 ...Keep reading
Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps, and the Andretti driver claimed victory over Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard in second and Andretti teammate Will Power in third. The margin of victory was just over three seconds, but at one point, he was over 15 ...Keep reading
IndyCar Freedom 250: Kyle Kirkwood dominates, Alex Palou falters in Washington D.C.
Kyle Kirkwood delivered a dominant victory in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
After starting second in the #27 Andretti Global Honda, Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps en route to claiming the historic result by 3.0906s on the 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit wrapped around the National Mall. It marked his second win of the 2026 IndyCar Series season.
“You can’t even put it into words ...Keep reading
After starting second in the #27 Andretti Global Honda, Kirkwood led 128 of 147 laps en route to claiming the historic result by 3.0906s on the 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street circuit wrapped around the National Mall. It marked his second win of the 2026 IndyCar Series season.
“You can’t even put it into words ...Keep reading
The Chequered Flag Podcast
Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.
Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title
Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Pfaff Lamborghini wins IMSA VIR as late penalty decides GTD
Sandy Mitchell and Andrea Caldarelli claimed victory for Pfaff Motorsports in the Michelin GT Challenge at Virginia International Raceway.
Mitchell took the closing stint from pole-winner Caldarelli, and coasted to the win by 1.517s on the 3.27-mile, 18-turn natural terrain road course. It’s the second consecutive win for Caldarelli and co.
Ford Racing’s Ben Barker and Dennis Olson ...Keep reading
Mitchell took the closing stint from pole-winner Caldarelli, and coasted to the win by 1.517s on the 3.27-mile, 18-turn natural terrain road course. It’s the second consecutive win for Caldarelli and co.
Ford Racing’s Ben Barker and Dennis Olson ...Keep reading
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
If there were any fears after Saturday's mind-numbing sprint display that the Netherlands would send off its Formula 1 revival with a dud, then those fears were washed away in a sudden shower one hour before Sunday's race, around the time the starting grid started opening for business.
The rain didn't persist into the race itself, but caused just enough havoc to make Zandvoort's dune loop ...Keep reading
The rain didn't persist into the race itself, but caused just enough havoc to make Zandvoort's dune loop ...Keep reading
Carson Hocevar explains himself after spinning out on wet pace lap
NASCAR's race in New Hampshire on Sunday was set to start an hour before its originally scheduled start time of 3 p.m. ET, right up until the moment it wasn't.
The start of the race had been moved up in an effort to mitigate the effects that some rough weather could have on the race. Unfortunately for NASCAR, that rough weather decided to move up an hour as well, leaving the track extremely wet ...Keep reading
The start of the race had been moved up in an effort to mitigate the effects that some rough weather could have on the race. Unfortunately for NASCAR, that rough weather decided to move up an hour as well, leaving the track extremely wet ...Keep reading
Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title
The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be the third best.
But Norris, now fourth in the standings with 159 points ...Keep reading
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be the third best.
But Norris, now fourth in the standings with 159 points ...Keep reading
Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.
"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos
The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure.
Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mistake. The Dutchman thought he could get back on the throttle, but that part of the track was ...Keep reading
Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mistake. The Dutchman thought he could get back on the throttle, but that part of the track was ...Keep reading
David Malukas, Sting Ray Robb out of Freedom 250 after huge crash as Palou penalized
David Malukas and Sting Ray Robb were involved in the first major crash of the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., with the resulting caution leading to a pitlane incident involving championship leader Alex Palou. On lap 35 of 147, Malukas, who had surrendered seventh place by pitting under an earlier caution, crashed heavily into the wall at Turn 7. Robb was following closely and had nowhere to go ...Keep reading
Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making it just two victories in six for Mercedes due to Ferrari also claiming a couple.
It marks a far cry from the ...Keep reading
The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making it just two victories in six for Mercedes due to Ferrari also claiming a couple.
It marks a far cry from the ...Keep reading
Mercedes lack money to develop car like rivals - Wolff
Toto Wolff says Mercedes "haven't got the money" to develop at the same rhythm as their championship rivals.
Sainz accepts blame for unfortunate contact with Albon
Carlos Sainz holds himself responsible for the contact that forced his Williams team mate to retire from the Dutch Grand Prix.
Hamilton explains frustrated radio messages in Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton was heard voicing his frustrations during the Dutch Grand Prix, a race in which he just missed out on a podium in fourth place.
Russell offers verdict on Mercedes team orders in Dutch GP
George Russell has shared his thoughts after he opted to let Kimi Antonelli pass on the final laps of the Dutch Grand Prix.