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NASCAR great Kyle Busch dies at 41 after illness

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:56
Kyle Busch, one of the most prolific NASCAR drivers of all-time, a husband and father of two, died on Thursday at the age of 41.
At press time, no cause has been disclosed, but the two-time Cup Series champion was hospitalized earlier in the day. A joint statement was issued by the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing, who he had driven for since 2023 and the Sanctioning Body on Thursday ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:55
Aston Martin and its engine partner Honda insist it is drilling down into the problems that have beset the AMR26 since its introduction – but the car remains at least two seconds off the pace in qualifying.
Reliability was an early bugbear, delaying work in understanding the car and debugging various other problematic elements of the powertrain, including vibrations through the chassis, and ...Keep reading

George Russell faces "punch in the gut" warning amid Kimi Antonelli pressure

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:48
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix is a "really important weekend, psychologically" for George Russell as he looks to reassert his authority at Mercedes.
As Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 20 points over Russell after three consecutive wins in China, Japan and Miami, the pressure is on the Briton.
Speaking on the ...Keep reading

Alexander Rossi cleared to race in Indy 500, says "pain is minimal"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 22:22
Alexander Rossi has been cleared to race in the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
The California native underwent two medical procedures - a middle finger on his left hand and his right ankle - on Monday night after suffering injuries in a crash during post-qualifying practice on Monday. 
“I am cleared to race,” said Rossi, 34. “I will have to be on crutches because it's a ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen: “Very positive” F1 engine changes “definitely” help me stay

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 21:59
A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series in the right direction.
The FIA has announced that there is an agreement in principle to make ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton "shed a tear" over Arsenal's long-awaited Premier League triumph

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 21:48
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he "shed a tear" watching his beloved Arsenal finally secure the Premier League title, sharing a childhood story about how he became a fan of the north London football club.
Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Bournemouth drew with title rivals Manchester City. 
Speaking during the drivers' press conference ahead of the Canadian ...Keep reading

Carlos Sainz: F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 21:12
Williams Formula 1 driver and GPDA president Carlos Sainz says he hopes F1 management and governing body the FIA remain "tough" to push through power unit changes for 2027.
The sport's stakeholders are currently discussing significant regulation tweaks for next season to further improve the new-for-2026 rules. On the table is a move to a roughly 60-40 split between combustion power and ...Keep reading

Lando Norris reveals special Canadian GP helmet for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 20:59
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has unveiled a poignant helmet design for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, teaming up with the Race Against Dementia charity.
The helmet leaves the Briton's traditional fluorescent yellow design behind, instead adopting a split design, developed with Race Against Dementia Fellow Dr Maura Malpetti. One half of the helmet represents the complex network of a ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR Coke 600 weekend: Full schedule, weather, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 20:59
NASCAR is heading home for a triple-header weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, featuring the sport's longest race with the 67th running of the Coca-Cola 600. 
Ross Chastain is the defending winner of the Coke 600, driving from last to first to win in 2025. This weekend, he and teammate Connor Zilisch are attempting to complete 1,101 miles of racing between all three national divisions at ...Keep reading

David Coulthard explains why Canadian GP Wall of Champions is so brutal

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 20:19
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has discussed the intricacies of the famous Wall of Champions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, home of the Canadian Grand Prix. 
The wall at the exit of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's final chicane earned its nickname during the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix when three F1 champions, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve, all crashed into it during ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari next season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 20:06
Lewis Hamilton is not entertaining thoughts of retirement from Formula 1, refuting suggestions by those "trying to retire me" that he should call time on his illustrious career.
Hamilton stated that he planned to stay in F1 for "quite some time", with the intent to remain at Ferrari for the next few years. Hamilton signed a multi-year deal on joining the Maranello squad, understood to be for ...Keep reading

Storylines to keep an eye on as F1 ACADEMY returns in Montreal

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:58
After an exhilarating opener in China, the F1 ACADEMY season continues with Round 2 in Montreal.

'Stories have been fabricated' – Ocon denies Haas rift rumours

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:58
Esteban Ocon has clarified that there is no rift between himself and the Haas Formula 1 team after rumours emerged online about turmoil between the Frenchman and American outfit following the Miami Grand Prix.

Williams recruit Piers Thynne from McLaren for leadership role

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:58
Williams have announced several new appointments at the team, including former McLaren Chief Operating Officer Piers Thynne.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of Canada

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:58
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:55
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".

George Russell reluctantly makes Canadian GP promise as old video resurfaces

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:44
George Russell has reluctantly agreed to honour his long-standing promise that he will jump into the lake at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve if he wins the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
In a lighthearted video shared on the Mercedes social media platforms, the Briton found himself backed into a corner when his team pulled up footage of him making the promise at the 2025 Canadian Grand ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:35
Following the tweaks introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 are set to take another step next season to address the biggest concerns in the paddock surrounding the current regulations. There is an agreement in principle to change the balance between the internal combustion engine and the electric power to a 60-40 split in favour of the ICE.
The technical details have ...Keep reading

Josef Newgarden not worried about race pace after qualifying 23rd for Indy 500

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 19:33
Josef Newgarden is unfazed about starting near the back of the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. 
The Tennessee native’s #2 Team Penske Chevrolet is sandwiched in the middle of Row 8, rolling off 23rd in the field of 33. It was a relatively surprising setback, especially compared to teammates David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin, who will start third and ninth ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon's furious denial of Haas split: "Complete bulls**t"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-05-21 18:21
Esteban Ocon labelled rumours linking him to an early exit from the Haas Formula 1 team as "complete bulls**t", and played down stories of a dispute with team principal Ayao Komatsu.
After the Miami Grand Prix, posts on social media and on outsider media outlets claimed that Ocon and Komatsu had a falling out, adding that the Frenchman was due to be replaced at the team.
Asked about the ...Keep reading

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