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Josef Newgarden continues to ascend in IndyCar’s record books after “crazy” race at WWTR

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 18:10
If Josef Newgarden had a weakness, it didn’t show up as he stormed to victory on Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The Tennessee native, who has been wearing a walking boot on his left foot since his crash in the Indianapolis 500 two weeks ago, was forced to fend off a dominant and quick Marcus Ericsson, who led a race-high 114 of 260 laps. The decisive moment came during their ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin reveals likely Joe Gibbs Racing successor

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 18:03
Whenever Denny Hamlin chooses to retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition, he fully expects that Brent Crews will be the driver that replaces him in what is now the No. 11 at Joe Gibbs Racing.
Hamlin is 45 years old and has one more season left on what he expects to be his final contract. However, he also seems like the most competitive version of himself and said as much on Sunday ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from a destructive NASCAR Cup race at Michigan

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 17:54
Sunday's wild NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway felt more like a superspeedway event with all of the chaos and carnage. Only 24 drivers reached the checkered flag, and eleven cautions eclipsed a record that had stood for 20 years.
Denny Hamlin won the day, driving away from the field during the final run of the race. The victory was his 63rd in Cup, tying him with Kyle ...Keep reading

Bubba Wallace, Austin Dillon good cop-bad cop Carson Hocevar after Michigan

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:59
In the immediate aftermath of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Bubba Wallace approached Carson Hocevar for a private conversation atop the outside pit wall.
It lasted around five minutes, was respectful and cordial, and ended with appreciative shoulder slaps.
“He’s fast,” Wallace told a media scrum after the conversation. “He’s fast, and he ...Keep reading

8 moments you missed at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Relive the action from Monaco at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – McLaren’s milestone, football fever, and more.

IN PHOTOS: 10 of the best images from the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Check out some of the most striking photos from this season's Monaco Grand Prix, which was won in stunning fashion by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

6 Winners and 6 Losers from Monaco

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

'Borderline unacceptable' – Sainz unhappy after Monaco DNF

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Carlos Sainz believes his collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto that forced the Williams driver's retirement in the closing stages of the Monaco Grand Prix were "borderline unacceptable".

How Red Bull helped Hadjar 'keep the car alive' to claim P3

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
For Isack Hadjar the Monaco GP was a weekend of extremes. It began in the worst possible way when the Red Bull driver had a heavy crash in FP1, costing him valuable track time and denting his confidence.

Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 WWT Raceway

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:38
Championship leader Alex Palou ran out of fuel in the pit lane, and finished 17th on Sunday night, allowing Kyle Kirkwood to chip 13 points out of his lead, now 49 points adrift of the top spot.
There was no change among the top five positions in the standings as IndyCar hits the halfway point of its 2026 season.
With his victory at WWT Raceway, Josef Newgarden has climbed from eighth to ...Keep reading

Kurt Busch releases first public statement after death of brother Kyle

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:19
2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch has released his first public message since the death of his younger brother and fellow Cup champion Kyle ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
Kurt was among the Busch family members that appeared at the Coca-Cola 600 during pre-race ceremonies, where Kyle was honored. Kurt walked over to the black No. 8 stenciled into the infield grass, and placed eight ...Keep reading

Official race results: IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:07
Marcus Ericsson dominated much of Sunday's IndyCar race at WWT Raceway, leading 114 laps, but it was Josef Newgarden who prevailed for his sixth win in St. Louis.
Ericsson finished a close second and Christian Rasmussen was third, with both drivers earning their first podium finish of the 2026 season.
The late-night race was halted multiple times due to light rain, but they still managed to ...Keep reading

Why Monaco magic is still alive and well in F1 2026

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:43
We won't bore you with the usual Monaco tropes and cliches, but the time the Monte Carlo streets were big enough for grand prix racing has long passed, both in terms of the on-track product and the ever-increasing hordes of guests making life difficult for staff trying to do their jobs.
There are many practical reasons why Monaco shouldn't work, and many commercial reasons why it does. But ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton lifts lid on Kim Kardashian's support after F1 Monaco GP

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:32
Lewis Hamilton has briefly lifted the lid on his relationship with Kim Kardashian, following the reality television star's high-profile appearance in the Ferrari garage during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
While the glamour of Monte Carlo often attracts A-list celebrity appearances, Kardashian's presence, specifically as a guest of Hamilton, has intensified long-standing speculation ...Keep reading

Mercedes-AMG reshuffle confirmed as head of motorsport departs

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:07
Christoph Sagemuller, who has led Mercedes-AMG's motorsport department since March 2021, will step down at the end of the month and hand over his post by 1 July.
"I can confirm that Christoph Sagemuller will leave the company at his own request and by mutual agreement at the end of this month," a Mercedes-AMG spokesperson explained.
The news comes as a surprise, as Mercedes insiders had ...Keep reading

MotoGP's new Concorde Agreement receives green light

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:00
After more than a year of tough negotiations, the manufacturers competing in the MotoGP World Championship and series promoter MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG) have approved the framework agreement that will bind them together for the next five years.
The back-and-forth negotiations lasted longer than either side had initially anticipated, largely due to the strategy adopted by the ...Keep reading

Analysis: Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours might be the most competitive ever

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 14:57
The Hypercar class for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours is shaping up to be more competitive than ever.
While Aston Martin claimed the headlines on the test day, reigning three-time winner Ferrari found itself unexpectedly shuffled into the midfield, signaling a major shift in the balance of power ahead of the 94th running of the French endurance classic.
The fastest lap of Sunday’s test went to ...Keep reading

Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 14:30
While Max Verstappen surprised many by qualifying second on Saturday, his race came to an end almost immediately the following day. The Dutchman already felt some anomalies during the Formula 1 formation lap, then struggled to get the RPMs into the correct window during the pre-start procedure. The final nail in the coffin came when he lost the power unit completely as soon as he released the ...Keep reading

‘He’s one of the best’ – Wolff confident in Russell comeback

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:33
Toto Wolff is certain that George Russell will quickly recover from his disappointment of failing to score points in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Vasseur gives verdict after mixed Monaco GP for Ferrari

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:33
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari’s rollercoaster weekend in Monaco that saw a podium for Lewis Hamilton and DNF for Charles Leclerc.

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