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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

Why Cadillac has a better chance of winning Le Mans this year

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 17:04
Sebastien Bourdais believes Cadillac has a chance to fight for victory in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours – unlike last year – courtesy of improved top speed.
Cadillac achieved a 1-2 in Hyperpole last year with both of its Jota entries, but Bourdais had displayed unusual pessimism following that performance.
The veteran feared the V-Series.R was going to struggle in race conditions due to its ...Keep reading

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac tops FP1 by a mile, with rivals 1.7s down

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 16:18
Cadillac went fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, comfortably leading BMW, Alpine, Toyota and Ferrari in the Hypercar classification.
After Aston Martin topped the Test Day in 3m26.293s on Sunday, Cadillac’s Jordan Taylor was the first driver to improve on that reference on Wednesday. Less than half an hour into the session, Taylor set a 3m25.348s with the #101 ...Keep reading

Five things to look out for at the F1 Barcelona GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 16:14
Formula 1 may have only hosted the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend, but it is already back with Barcelona as part of a double-header to start the 2026 European stretch.
Kimi Antonelli won from pole in the principality to really eke out a championship lead and go for a sixth consecutive victory this weekend, four off the record held by Max Verstappen.
But teams like Ferrari, McLaren and Red ...Keep reading

Ferrari expecting “difficult” race at Le Mans: “We are not the favourites”

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 15:30
Ferrari says it is in for a “very difficult” Le Mans 24 Hours this year, but insists outright pace alone won’t decide the winner of the blue riband round of the World Endurance Championship.
The Prancing Horse arrives in the 94th edition of the French endurance classic chasing a fourth consecutive victory with the 499P. However, it suffered a relatively lacklustre start to this year’s ...Keep reading

How Albon is on the cusp of history with Williams

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 15:15
Alex Albon is the latest guest on Beyond The Grid, with the Williams man set to become the driver with the most race starts in the team's history.

The Antonelli stats that show his championship credentials

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 15:15
Kimi Antonelli's victory last weekend in the Monaco Grand Prix once again highlighted the Mercedes driver's prowess behind the wheel as he left his rivals in the distance yet again.

Albon marks Williams milestone with Mansell-inspired helmet

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 15:15
Alex Albon will run a special helmet as he prepares to surpass Nigel Mansell's record of the most race starts for Williams at the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

Aston Martin claims F1 chassis is “fifth-fastest” at some tracks

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 15:00
Aston Martin Formula 1 team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa claims Aston Martin’s 2026 chassis could be the “fifth-fastest” at its most favourable circuits.
Aston has switched from customer Mercedes engines to a works Honda deal for F1’s new technical era, but the Japanese power unit’s lack of power and reliability has hampered the outfit – despite recent progress on the latter and the ...Keep reading

Alpine's Hypercar future: The fight to keep the programme alive beyond 2026

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 14:45
The 94th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours carries particular significance for Alpine, whose Hypercar programme will come to an end at the conclusion of the 2026 World Endurance Championship. However, within the Signatech-backed operation led by Philippe Sinault, there is no intention of giving up.
While Le Mans is currently being treated as a parenthesis and remains the team's sole focus ...Keep reading

Every former Formula 1 driver on the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours grid

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 13:55
Fifteen former Formula 1 drivers will take to the grid for the Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend. Most drivers with past grand prix experience will be racing in the flagship Hypercar class, which is an indicator of their calibre.
For the longest time, sportscar racing has been an attractive alternative destination for drivers who couldn’t quite make a mark in the pinnacle of motorsport.
While ...Keep reading

“We have not been fast enough” – Why McLaren sees Monaco as a reality check

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 13:00
McLaren’s double podium finish in Miami appeared, much like it did two years ago, to mark the beginning of an upward trajectory. The team introduced the second part of its Formula 1 upgrade package in Montreal, but the progress since then has not proven to be linear.
Lando Norris retired in both Montreal and Monaco due to power unit and gearbox problems, while outright pace was also lacking ...Keep reading

Alex Albon to run Nigel Mansell tribute at F1 Barcelona GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:37
Alex Albon is set to become the most experienced driver in Williams Formula 1 history and will mark the occasion with a special helmet tribute to Nigel Mansell.
Both drivers are tied on a record 95 grand prix starts for the British outfit, but this weekend’s Barcelona Grand Prix will see Albon surpass Mansell after tying his record in Monaco.
Albon will contest the grand prix with a blue ...Keep reading

How to stream the Barcelona-Catalunya GP on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:05
Here is all the information you need to follow the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

10 quiz questions about Fernando Alonso’s home Grands Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:05
Fernando Alonso will once again be competing on home soil this weekend when the Formula 1 circus returns to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

What is the weather forecast for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:05
Drivers and teams will head to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend – but what weather conditions can they expect?

What tyres will be used for the Barcelona-Catalunya GP?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:05
As F1 prepares to race in Spain, which tyres have Pirelli chosen for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix?

Hakkinen on why Leclerc was right to re-sign with Ferrari

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-10 12:05
Two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen gives his take on Leclerc's decision to extend his stay with Ferrari.

Williams blockade: Should F1 team tactics be banned in Monaco?

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-10 11:18
During the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, Alex Albon was running in 10th place, with his team-mate Carlos Sainz directly behind him in 11th. However, a problem was brewing: drivers from behind who had pitted early for fresh rubber – opting for an undercut strategy – were closing in at an alarming pace. Chief among them was Nico Hulkenberg.
The Audi driver had already switched from medium to ...Keep reading

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