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NASCAR on Prime trackside coverage to feature several Cup Series legends

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 17:29
NASCAR on Prime Video is back! As the Cup Series heads to streaming for the next five weeks, the popular trackside coverage that featured lengthy post-race shows is back.
Alongside Danielle Trotta and Corey LaJoie, who will be there every week, the panel will have a rotating cast of NASCAR legends for each of the five races the streaming platform will broadcast.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Carl ...Keep reading

WNBA star Caitlin Clark to serve as Grand Marshal for the Indy 500

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 17:19
Caitlin Clark is a superstar in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), and the 24-year-old will play an important role in the pre-race ceremonies for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
As grand marshal, Clark will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars.
"I'm honored to represent Gainbridge as grand marshal of the Indy 500,” said Clark in a release from ...Keep reading

The voices in Mick Schumacher’s head for the Indy 500

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 16:43
Mick Schumacher has a lot of options when it comes to advice in preparation for his first Indianapolis 500.
In the midst of a rookie campaign in the IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL), the 27-year-old German has already been able to lean on the likes of veteran Graham Rahal, driver coach and 2012 Indy 500 pole-sitter Ryan Briscoe, along with team co-owner and 1986 Indy ...Keep reading

Cadillac details new F1 upgrade package for Canadian GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-05-19 15:28
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has revealed its newest upgrade package for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.
The squad’s maiden F1 car, the MAC-26, was fitted with an updated front wing, floor, diffuser and rear suspension – among other parts – at the Miami Grand Prix.
Qualifying performance was mixed in Florida – a 0.3s deficit to the Q2 cutoff time in sprint qualifying ballooned up to ...Keep reading

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

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